Shirley McPhail School of Dance
Twin dancers Cotillion dance Dancer
Celebrating quality dance education in tap, ballet & jazz in Austin, Texas since 1970...
 

"We have 4 daughters taking dance at SMSD ! Since we began there 8 years ago, we have been very pleased with the instruction , love and support they have received from their dance teachers. Beginning with Miss Trish, their teachers have instilled in each of them an appreciation and love of dance, and from this we have seen their drive, dedication and self-confidence grow in leaps and bounds! "
Laura S.

For questions or additional information email us at
info@smsdance.com

 

 


Welcome to the Shirley McPhail School of Dance!

Dancing - and more importantly, teaching dance, has been my gift from God - my joy in life - my passion! I am continually awed by the world of dance and am extremely proud of the program we have built at Shirley McPhail School of Dance. It is my hope you will find our school to be the place where you or your child well be able to experience the wondrous joy of dance.

My mother, Shirley McPhail, founded the dance school in 1970. I began dance classes at the age of 2, started teaching while still in high school, and studied dance at Sullins College and the The University of Texas. When my mother died in 1997, I became Owner/Director of The Shirley McPhail School of Dance.

We offer dance classes in tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, and Yoga. Our most popular class is our Combination class, which includes ballet, tap and tumbling. We also offer classes in Cotillion for 5th and 6th grade boys and girls, as well as musical theater for ages 5-12. Classes for adults are available at both studios.

We think you will find the Shirley McPhail School of Dance a special place—for the young and the “young at heart”!

Edwina McPhail Worley
President, Shirley McPhail School of Dance, LLC


Read the July 29, 2008, Austin American Statesman's article titled "At 71, Dance Teacher Just Keeps Moving" about our own Miss Trish!
Read the article HERE.

View the audio/slideshow HERE.

  News/Events
MESA STUDIO RECITAL Download (pdf) Recital Information Below:
Recital/Dress Rehearsal General Information
Dress Rehearsal Schedule
Dance Portrait Information/Form


MAY 11–16
Bring a Friend to Class Week
Limit 1 Friend - no one younger than 3 yrs.

MAY 18–23
Dress Up Week
Wear a fun costume - your own or borrow one from the studio

MAY 26–30
Dance Presentation Day
during last 15 min. of class (in lieu of Demonstration previously scheduled for May 2)

MAY 25
Memorial Day - no classes

MAY 30
Last day of school-year classes

JUNE 1
Dance Camp begins

JUNE 5 & 6
Mesa Studio Dress Rehearsal

JUNE 7
Mesa Studio Recital
2:00 pm and 5:30 pm

JUNE 8
Summer Classes begin

Register for Summer Dance Classes and Dance Camp at Dancer's Den, 8020 Mesa Drive
Mon-Thu, 10-6pm
Fri-Sat, 10-4pm
***DOWNLOAD DANCE CAMP REGISTRATION FORM HERE***

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***DOWNLOAD SUMMER HIP HOP @ SPICEWOOD REGISTRATION FORM

***DOWNLOAD SUMMER DRILL TEAM @ MESA REGISTRATION FORM

*** DOWNLOAD ADULT SUMMER CLASS REGISTRATION FORM