The First City Approach
We’re a non-competitive studio dedicated to providing quality dance education in a supportive and welcoming environment for all.
Our Teaching Philosophy
At our dance school, we believe in fostering a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where dancers can grow in both skill and confidence—without the pressure of competition. Our choice to remain non-competitive allows us to focus on the joy of movement, artistic expression, and personal progress over trophies and rankings.
Our teaching staff is made up of qualified, experienced, and passionate educators who are committed to guiding each student at their own pace. With a strong emphasis on technique, creativity, and self-expression, we encourage dancers to develop a lifelong love for the art of dance in a space where every student feels supported and celebrated.
A Word from Our Artistic Director
Welcome to First City School of Dance. This school is the result of a long career in education and my experience as a dance artist. As dancers we strive for precision of technique and the ability to be expressive in our movement. It can be a difficult balance to achieve. I believe that we can educate dancers to be both strong in technique and artistry. It begins with our youngest students, learning about the structure of class and enjoying imaginative play through movement. Artistry and creativity has no bounds at age 3! As students grow we continue to encourage story telling, inventive movement and imagery with opportunities in class to respond, create and share their experiences and ideas. Our oldest students have opportunities to create and connect their knowledge of technique and artistry during their choreography lab classes. When dancers understand that their knowledge of technique facilitates their artistry and that artistry enhances their technique, we've done our jobs as educators. The experienced and educated staff at First City are looking forward to all the 'lightbulb' moments and excited to watch our dancers find joy in every class.
