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.

 


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, modern dance and Pilates. 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


An article about Shirley McPhail School of Dance appeared in the May 2007 issue of Community Impact Newpaper.
Read the article HERE.

 


News/Events
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Sign up NOW for Summer Classes & Dance Camps.
Download Summer Registration Form and Schedule.
OR Call 345-1284 or visit Mesa Studio Mon-Thurs, 10-6 or Fri-Sat, 10-4
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Miss Trish's Visiting Week
April 28-May 3rd
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SMSD Troupe Spring Show
April 26th
more info to come
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