The
Dallas School of Dance was established in 1983. It is
the oldest and most established dance school in Paulding
County. We strive to give each student a rewarding and
fulfilling experience and to meet the needs of any
student interested in the art of dance. The Dallas
School of Dance offers a complete curriculum ranging in
courses for the preschool student through the advanced
professional. Great care and individual attention is
given to nurture the abilities of each student to their
fullest potential. Our instructors stress, not only
skills in dancing, but social development and effective
interaction between pupils and teachers.
Michelle Michael Quinn, Owner & Director
brings over 20 years of experience to the Dallas School
of Dance. She has been with the Dallas School of Dance
since 1985, and was an original company member.
Michelle has studied dance under Savion Glover & Jason
Kalish, of the Broadway stage, Susan Smith of New York,
Dance Center South, Atlanta School of Tap, Gus Giordano,
Vincas Greene, and various dance professors at Brenau
University Special Arts Program. Combining her love of
children, with the art of expression through dance, she
has developed a dance curriculum that is not only fun
and exciting, but develops students to their full
potential as a dancer. She plans to keep bringing the
same excellence in dance to Paulding County for many
years.
Faculty
Our
excellent faculty has many years of experience in the
art of teaching dance. Under the direct supervision of
Michelle Michael Quinn, they constantly attend dance
conventions and classes to keep up with the latest
teaching techniques and styles.
We
also have student teachers who assist in some classes.
They too, are well trained in teaching and very active
in performing. At times they may substitute for
regular teachers.
Lisa Gierschner
Angela L.
Strauss
Angela L. Strauss
started dancing at the Dallas School of Dance at the age
of four, under the direction of Pamela
Mitchell-Lambert. At the age of nine, Angela became an
assistant teacher & helped in all classes of tap, jazz,
& ballet. While dancing at the Dallas School of Dance
Angela received the Kasey Fennell Scholarship & a
Certificate of Achievement Award as Joeffry Material.
At the same time, Angela received a ballet scholarship
at Micelle’s Academy of Dance in Temple, Ga.
The Major Production
at the Dallas School of Dance is The Nutcracker. Angela
danced as Clara & was the first dancer to dance the part
on Pointe. She also danced the parts of Dew Drop, Snow
Queen & Sugar Plum.
Angela continued her
study for dance at The Georgia Ballet. While at The
Georgia Ballet Angela was directed by international gold
medal winners & former Hamburg Ballet principal dancers,
Gina Hyatt-Mazon & Ballet Master Janusz Mazon. During
her training at The Georgia Ballet Angela danced in the
three major professional company productions, which
included The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, & Coppelia.
Within 6 months of
dancing at The Georgia Ballet, Angela was chosen by
Master Wei Dongshey of T.M. Culture Arts Center & who
is also The Atlanta Ballet principal dancer to accompany
him to China & witness the binding agreement between the
American & Chinese Schools. While in China Angela had
the opportunity to dance under Russian & Chinese
principal dancers.
Angela is very excited to be back &
teaching at the Dallas School of Dance where her love of
dance began & where her heart has always been.
Jacque Wood
Jacque Lyn began her dance
training 14 years ago at the
Dallas School of Dance. As
a high school senior she was
also a student of DAW in
Douglasville, GA and is now
a staff member. While a
student there, she trained
in Pointe under Sherry
Proctor, formerly of the
Atlanta Ballet. She has
performed in numerous
competitions, recitals, at
Atlanta’s Festival of Trees,
and in the local Nutcracker,
including several years as
the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Jacque Lyn has attended
notable workshops for dance,
such as New York City’s
Alvin Ailey, Steps, and the
Broadway Dance Center.
Jacque Lyn is a 2007
graduate of East Paulding
High School and while at
EPHS, she was a member of
the award winning show choir
and received the top senior
honor for her
participation. She also
placed in the talent show
for her Pointe choreography
and performance. In the
EPHS production of
“Oklahoma”, she danced the
part of Lori in Lori’s Dream
and was a member of the
chorus. Jacque Lyn
currently attends Kennesaw
State University where she
is majoring in
biology/chemistry and
minoring in dance. Her
current dance classes
include tap, taught by Jason
Kalish and African dance
technique.
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For
more information call or email us at:
Dallas School of Dance
395
West Memorial Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
770-445-8935
Dallasdance24@yahoo.com
