Choosing The Right Dance School

The following factors should be considered when deciding on what dance studio / school to enroll in.

• What is the philosophy of the school and it's owners?
• · Is the school's primary goal training for competition?
• · Do they teach dancing just for fun?
• · Are they able to teach at your desired level?
• · Do they offer classes geared to your interest?
• What services are offered at the school?
• · Group Sessions
• · Private Lessons
• · Clubs
• · Competitive Dance Teams
• · What is their competitive record?
• · Do they field competitive teams:
• · Regularly?
• · Successfully
• · Do they organize or promote local events?
• · Can they offer advice on shoes, outfits?
• What is the skill and experience level of the staff?
• · Do they offer a detailed accounting?
  (Click Here For NixPac's Staff Info)
• What is the school's chosen method of teaching?
• · Does the staff participate in continuing education?
• · Attend seminars?
• · Dance conferences?
• · Colleges / Universities?
• · Does the staff work elsewhere too?
• · Dance coach
• · School teaching (dance)
• Assess the school's environment
• · Is the studio conducive to learning?
• · Is it organized?
• · Is the staff in control and happy?
• · Do the students look happy?
• · Would you feel comfortable being associated with them?
• · Is there a balanced approach with the students?
• Poll the students on their feelings about the school
• · Do they like the staff?
• · Are they learning?
• · Is the staff responsive to student issues?
• · Do they feel "part of the school"
• What are the fee structures and schedules?

• Prepared with the answers to these questions and regarding the choice of classes, we hope that you will choose Nix Performing Arts Center for all of your needs. Please click here to review our Class Schedule. Visit or Class Information page to review our current offerings. We invite you to review the background and qualifications of our staff.