ABOUT US

Celebrating 50 years of Ann Parsley School of Dance, established 1976.

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Dance Education

Founded in 1976 by Ann Parsley, Ann Parsley School of Dance (APSD) is committed to providing exceptional dance education in a non-competitive, supportive environment. Our mission is to nurture each dancer’s technical growth and artistic development while fostering a genuine joy of movement. We believe that dance education should be both disciplined and uplifting—rooted in tradition, yet welcoming to all.

As we proudly enter our 50th year of inspiring dancers, we are excited to expand our offerings to include music, theatre, and voice lessons—bringing even more opportunities for creative expression to our community. Whether your dancer dreams of a professional career or simply loves to move, APSD is a place where every student can thrive.

WHAT MAKES APSD DIFFERENT?


Celebrating 50 years of excellence, APSD is dedicated to nurturing both technical growth and a lifelong love of the performing arts.

Our high-quality, non-competitive training is rooted in a strong foundation of classical dance, guided by professionally trained instructors who care deeply about each student’s journey. We offer age-appropriate, thoughtfully designed programs that inspire creativity, build confidence, and support artistic development across all dance styles.

More than just a studio, APSD is a welcoming community where children and families feel at home—growing together through movement, music, and the joy of performance.

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CLASSES OFFERED

  • Tuesday

    • Tiny Twirlers Pre-Ballet: 4:15–4:45 pm

    Saturday

    • Tiny Twirlers Pre-Ballet: 9:30–10:00 am

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  • Tuesday

    • Twirl & Tap Stars: Beginning Ballet/Tap – Ages 3.5–6, 4:45–5:45 pm

    • Tumble Hop: Tumbling/Pre-Hip Hop – Ages 3.5–6, 5:45–6:30 pm

    Thursday

    • Broadway Babies – Ages 3–5, 4:30–5:00 pm

    • Twirl & Tap Stars: Beginning Ballet/Tap – Ages 3.5–6, 5:00–6:00 pm

    Friday

    • Tumble Hop: Tumbling/Pre-Hip Hop – Ages 3.5–6, 5:45–6:30 pm

    • Twirl & Twist Stars: Beginning Ballet/Pre-Jazz – Ages 3.5–6, 5:45–6:45 pm

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  • Tuesday

    • Primary I Ballet/Tap II: 4:45–5:45 pm

    • Tumble Hop Tumbling/Pre-Hip Hop: 5:45–6:30 pm

    • Primary II Ballet: 5:45–6:30 pm

    • Jazz Stars: Beginning/Adv Beg Jazz I: 6:30–7:15 pm

    Thursday

    • Primary I/II: 6:00–6:45 pm

    • Mini Jazz Stars: 6:45–7:30 pm

    Friday

    • Tumble Hop: Tumbling/Pre-Hip Hop: 5:45–6:30 pm

    • Beginning Hip Hop: 6:00–6:45 pm

    Saturday

    • Primary I/II Ballet & Tap II: 11:00–12:00 pm

    • Mini Jazz Stars: 12:00–12:45 pm

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  • Monday

    • Primary III Ballet – 5:15–6:00 pm

    • Grade I Ballet – 5:00–6:00 pm

    • Adv Beginning Jazz II – 6:00–6:45 pm

    • Tap III – 6:45–7:30 pm

    • Lyrical I* – 6:45–7:30 pm

    • Pre-Pointe – 7:45–8:15 pm

    Tuesday

    • Primary II Ballet – 5:45–6:30 pm

    • Jazz Stars: Beginning/Adv Beg Jazz I – 6:30–7:15 pm

    • Pre-Pointe – 6:30–7:00 pm

    • Grade I Ballet – 7:15–8:15 pm

    Wednesday

    • Grade I Ballet – 5:00–6:00 pm

    • Primary III Ballet – 6:00–6:45 pm

    • Tap V – 6:00–6:45 pm

    • Lyrical I* – 6:45–7:30 pm

    Thursday

    • Advanced Grade I Ballet* – 6:30–7:30 pm

    • Tap IV – 7:30–8:15 pm

    Friday

    • Grade I Ballet – 4:45–5:45 pm

    • Primary III Ballet – 5:00–5:45 pm

    • Beginning Hip Hop – 6:00–6:45 pm

    • Intermediate Hip Hop – 6:45–7:30 pm

    • Beginning Dance Acro – 6:45–7:30 pm

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  • Monday

    • Grade I Ballet – 5:00–6:00 pm

    • Adv Beginning Jazz II – 6:00–6:45 pm

    • Intermediate Jazz I – 6:00–6:45 pm

    • Grade II Ballet – 6:45–7:45 pm

    • Lyrical II* – 7:45–8:30 pm

    • Pre-Pointe – 7:45–8:15 pm

    • Progressions I: Leaps & Turns – 8:15–9:00 pm

    Tuesday

    • Pre-Pointe – 6:30–7:00 pm

    • Grade I Ballet – 7:15–8:15 pm

    Wednesday

    • Grade I Ballet – 5:00–6:00 pm

    • Tap V – 6:15–7:00 pm

    • Lyrical I – 6:45–7:30 pm

    • Strength & Stretch – 8:30–9:15 pm

    Thursday

    • Grade II Ballet – 5:30–6:30 pm

    • Intermediate Contemporary – 6:30–7:30 pm

    • Advanced Grade I Ballet* – 6:30–7:30 pm

    • Tap IV – 7:30–8:15 pm

    Friday

    • Grade I Ballet – 4:45–5:45 pm

    • Non-Syllabus Intermediate Ballet Technique – 5:45–6:45 pm

    • Intermediate Hip Hop – 6:45–7:30 pm

    • Beginning Dance Acro – 6:45–7:30 pm

    • Intermediate Dance Acro I – 7:30–8:15 pm

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  • Monday

    • Grade III Ballet – 4:45–5:45 pm

    • Beginning Pointe – 5:45–6:45 pm

    • Intermediate Jazz I – 6:00–6:45 pm

    • Grade II Ballet – 6:45–7:45 pm

    • Lyrical II* – 7:45–8:30 pm

    • Pre-Pointe – 7:45–8:15 pm

    • Progressions I: Leaps & Turns – 8:15–9:00 pm

    • Intermediate Pointe I – 8:30–9:30 pm

    Tuesday

    • Tap VI – 4:30–5:15 pm

    • Pre-Pointe – 6:30–7:00 pm

    • Intermediate/Int Advanced Hip Hop – 6:30–7:15 pm

    • Demi Pointe – 6:15–7:15 pm

    • Lyrical III* – 7:15–8:15 pm

    Wednesday

    • Tap V – 6:15–7:00 pm

    • Non-Syllabus Int Adv Ballet Tech/Variation – 7:00–8:00 pm

    • Progressions II: Leaps & Turns – 7:45–8:30 pm

    • Strength & Stretch – 8:30–9:15 pm

    Thursday

    • Intermediate Dance Acro II – 4:45–5:30 pm

    • Grade II Ballet – 5:30–6:30 pm

    • Intermediate Jazz II – 5:30–6:30 pm

    • Intermediate Contemporary – 6:30–7:30 pm

    • Tap IV – 7:30–8:15 pm

    • Grade III Ballet – 7:30–8:30 pm

    Friday

    • Non-Syllabus Intermediate Ballet Technique – 5:45–6:45 pm

    • Intermediate Hip Hop – 6:45–7:30 pm

    • Intermediate Dance Acro I – 7:30–8:15 pm

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  • Monday

    • Grade III Ballet – 4:45–5:45 pm

    • Beginning Pointe – 5:45–6:45 pm

    • Grade IV Ballet – 7:00–8:00 pm

    • Lyrical IV* – 7:00–8:00 pm

    • Intermediate Pointe II & Variation – 8:00–9:15 pm

    • Intermediate Pointe I – 8:30–9:30 pm

    Tuesday

    • Tap VI – 4:30–5:15 pm

    • Grade IV Ballet – 5:15–6:15 pm

    • Intermediate/Int Advanced Hip Hop – 6:30–7:15 pm

    • Lyrical III* – 7:15–8:15 pm

    Wednesday

    • Tap V – 6:15–7:00 pm

    • Non-Syllabus Int Adv Ballet Tech/Variation – 7:00–8:00 pm

    • Progressions II: Leaps & Turns – 7:45–8:30 pm

    • Strength & Stretch – 8:30–9:15 pm

    Thursday

    • Intermediate Dance Acro II – 4:45–5:30 pm

    • Intermediate Jazz II – 5:30–6:30 pm

    • Intermediate Contemporary – 6:30–7:30 pm

    • Grade III Ballet – 7:30–8:30 pm

    • Intermediate Advanced Jazz – 7:30–8:30 pm

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  • Monday

    • Grade V–VI Ballet – 4:00–5:30 pm

    • Advanced Pointe & Variation – 5:30–7:00 pm

    Tuesday

    • Grade VI Ballet – 5:00–6:15 pm

    • Grade V Ballet – 6:15–7:30 pm

    • Advanced Tap – 7:30–8:30 pm

    • Int Advanced/Advanced Contemporary Hip Hop Fusion – 8:30–9:30 pm

    Wednesday

    • Non-Syllabus Advanced Ballet Technique – 4:00–5:15 pm

    • Advanced Lyrical* – 7:15–8:15 pm

    • Partnering – 8:15–9:15 pm

    Thursday

    • Intermediate Adv/Advanced Pointe & Variation – 4:00–5:30 pm

    • Advanced Jazz – 5:30–6:30 pm

    • Advanced Contemporary* – 6:30–7:30 pm

    • Advanced Progressions: Leaps & Turns – 8:30–9:15 pm

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  • Wednesday

    • Precious Moments: Adaptive Dance – 6:00–6:45 pm

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  • Please click below for more details on music and voice program.

    Music + Voice

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    Theatre Classes

NEWS + EVENTS

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    FALL CLASSES BEGIN

    SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

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  • SEPTEMBER NEWS

    Click below to view the September newsletter.

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  • BRING A FRIEND + TRY IT WEEK

    OCTOBER 6-11, 2025

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  • FALL THEATRE PROGRAM

    September 26–December 12, 2025

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  • GUITAR | BASS | UKELELE LESSONS

    4-week session starting September 29, 2025.

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  • DANCING DIAPERS

    October 9-November 13, 2025

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