Dance Etc. has been serving dancers and their families in Eastern Kentucky since 1994. They pride themselves on professional dance instruction in a positive and fun learning environment.
Dance Etc. offers classes in Mommy and Me, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Lyrical, Technique, Hip Hop and Jazz for ages one and up. Mrs. Shepherd and all of her assistant teachers are experienced and always approach all students in a professional yet loving and friendly manner. They feel very blessed to be able to share their love and appreciation for dance with their students. To learn more about instructors click on the "Staff" page.
Dance Etc. students’ performance opportunities include Jenny Wiley Pioneer Festival, the Christmas Holiday favorite, "The Nutcracker" and its Annual Spring Recital which has a different theme each year. Both of Dance Etc's Spring Recital performances and their six performances of "The Nutcracker" are at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, a state of the art facility which seats over 1,000 spectators.
Dance Etc. is also the home to the Dance Etc. Elite All-Star Dance Teams. These groups are made up of dancers chosen by invitation out of their weekly dance classes to travel and compete with the award winning teams. The present teams include over 100 dancers from seven counties and over 20 different schools. To learn more about these groups and their accomplishments click on the "Elite" page.
For more information about our studio give us a call at 606-886-3111 or stop by our studio Monday through Thursday 3p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We would love to introduce you to the wonderful world of dance.
