Students develop better coordination, rhythm, timing musicality, and strengthens the feet and legs
Students develop better coordination, rhythm, timing musicality, and strengthens the feet and legs.
SMSD was originally founded in 1970 by Shirley McPhail. We are a family business proud to celebrate a legacy of quality, traditional dance instruction.
For five decades, we have educated thousands of dancers in coordination, poise, grace, and mental and physical growth. Operating a family friendly, multi-generational studio, SMSD continues the philosophy and dance standards of founder Shirley McPhail through the directorship of her daughter, Edwina McPhail Worley.
Our three main goals consist of creating an enjoyable and fun dance atmosphere, nurturing and safe educational environment, and helping students develop proper dance techniques.
SMSD is also home to an extensive adult dance program, as well as Cotillion Austin Style.
This course draw from both the Broadway and the contemporary Rhythm-Tap styles and begin with a foot isolating warm-up, followed by rhythm and step-based skill building in both the center of the room and moving across the floor.
Various styles of tap are presented ranging from Broadway style to the more syncopated jazz style of “rhythm tap”.
Tap Dance Classes are offered by Gena's School of Dance for all ages and skill level. Genas dance school has been a fun studio for many years. We are certified through dance educators of America.
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