Pahrump, Nevada · Since 1979
Where dancers grow up on stage
Donna's Studio of Dance & Theatre teaches ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, tumbling and musical theatre to students ages three through adult, with real technique and a whole lot of heart.
Our mission
Dance belongs to everyone who wants it
Our mission is to provide quality dance instruction in a positive, encouraging environment where every student is treated as an individual. We believe dance builds discipline, coordination, poise and self-esteem, and that those lessons follow our students long after they leave the studio.
Whether your dancer is here for one class a week or is building toward a career on stage, they will be taught carefully, challenged kindly, and celebrated loudly.
Confidence that lasts
Dancers learn to stand tall, take direction, and trust themselves on stage and off.
A studio family
Small classes, familiar faces, and teachers who have known many of our dancers since they were three.
Real technique
Ballet-based training that gives every style, from tap to hip hop, a strong foundation.
Stage experience
An annual May recital plus a full-scale Broadway musical each spring.
What we teach
Classes for ages three and up
Every dancer starts somewhere. Beginners learn the fundamentals; advanced students are pushed toward pointe, performance teams and full productions.
Ballet
Ages 3 and Up
Ballet is often referred to as the backbone of dance. It is what builds a strong technical foundation for all forms of dance. Ballet is used to tell a story relying heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. Each classical ballet class will begin with barre work, to refine muscular and technical skill. After the barre, the class will spend time working on skills either across the floor or in the center.
Jazz
Ages 6 and Up
Jazz is a very fun and energetic type of dance, and offers the dancer the chance to showcase personality through a very stylized form of dance. All levels of jazz focus on basic technique fundamentals. Each class will build upon isolations, leaps, kicks and turns using variations across the floor as well as center combinations. Every class will begin gradual warm-ups to strengthen each major muscle group as well as fine tune each dancer's technical abilities. We will introduce different styles and different pieces of choreography to help develop each dancer's ability to assimilate choreography and apply style to his or her own style of movement.
Tap
Ages 3 and Up
Tap dance is probably best known for the type of shoes the dancers wear. Tap dancers wear special shoes with metal taps on the soles that allow them to create their own sounds while they dance. All levels of tap focus on articulation of the feet in order to make crisp, clear sounds. Dancers will begin by learning basic tap steps, which they will gradually build upon as they advance in levels. Each tap class will begin with a warm-up at the barre that will also strengthen dancers' feet, ankles, and shins, before moving to the center or across the floor to continue building his or her technical level. Dancers will be challenged through variations of steps and different pieces of choreography to improve assimilation as well as develop special trick steps.
Hip Hop
Ages 3 and Up
Hip-hop is a style of dance that evolved from none other than the hip-hop culture and is typically danced to, of course, hip hop music. This style of dance is probably the most different from the other forms. It is generally very energetic and allows the dancer to have freedom of movement within the routine and incorporate their personalities. All levels of hip-hop will build up technique in order to develop specialized and refined movements. Not only will dancers learn the fundamentals of hip-hop, but they will also learn how to assimilate quickly and transition from one move to the next.
Lyrical
Ages 7 and Up (Prior experience required)
Lyrical dance blends the techniques of jazz and ballet to create expressive movement that tells a story and conveys emotion. This class helps dancers develop the ability to connect their technical skills with artistic expression. All levels focus on building a solid foundation in ballet and jazz, emphasizing strong, controlled leg work combined with fluid, dynamic movement. Dancers are encouraged to also take ballet and/or jazz to support their lyrical training.
Tumbling
Ages 3 and Up
Tumbling is the execution of acrobatic movements such as rolls, twists, handsprings or somersaults on floormats or on the ground. This class encourages children to explore such movements in a fun and safe environment. Students will work to develop coordination, mobility and skills, moving at their own pace and advancing as they master new skills. Focus will be on correct body form, control, technique, and learning how to properly execute each skill.
Intro to Musical Theatre
Ages 7 and Up
This class day will be devoted to building acting and theatre foundations, scene and script partner work, musical theatre basics, theatre games and improvisation, and all the fundamentals that make theatrical magic happen.
See the full class list
Dance, theatre, and our Imagination Station homeschool enrichment program.
All classes
On stage
A recital every May and a Broadway musical every spring
Our dancers perform in an annual recital at the high school auditorium, and our theatre students mount a full-scale musical with sets, lights and a crew built entirely from our own students. Everyone who wants a place on stage finds one.
Homeschool enrichment
Imagination Station
A daytime enrichment program built for homeschool families, blending movement, music, art and imaginative play in our studio.
Now accepting new students
Contact us to register early and save your spot in class.