Our  Studio  Philosophy

Our mission in dance training is to bring a professional dance program in a loving positive atmosphere. When  joining us at the Pat Harris School of Dance, you have over 50 years of dance teaching  experience. Our extensive knowledge, compassion and a progressive class curriculum we insure every student is made important, regardless of whether the intent for dance education is for recreation or pre-professional, all students are taught proper technique. There is just about nothing we have not seen in our years as a family dance studio Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer looking to improve your technique, we know you’ll find it here! 

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Why Dance With The Pat Harris Dance Studios?

• GRADUATED SYSTEM: 

Classes are broken into age/skill levels to give dancers a comfortable, challenging and enjoyable environment from which to excel in

• CARING EDUCATED TEACHERS: 

Educated professionally trained teachers provide a disciplined yet motivating atmosphere for students to learn and grow in

• AFFORDABLE RATES: 

Tuition is charged on a monthly basis, with discounts available for multiple classes, military, family members 

• FAMILY ENVIRONMENT: 

​Family owned and operated since 1971, modest yet professional technique training, routines, music & appropriate costuming

• COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

We take pride in giving back to the Treasure Valley community through Dance performances, donations, and partial dance scholarships

• SUCCESSFUL RESULTS:

Pat Harris schools have developed numerous students that have opened their own studios, danced professionally on stage and across the world.

• DISCIPLINE:

Dancers achieve success in the classroom through hard work and practice. This work ethic transfers over into the school classroom.

• RESPECT: 

Dancers are expected to thank instructors at the end of each class. In addition, dancers are taught to say thank you when given a correction.

• CREATIVITY AND DISCOVERY: 

Dancers are taught a dance curriculum but are often asked to express what they feel during a choreographed piece. Sometimes the student’s movement is so unique and inspiring that the teacher adds the movement to the piece.

• ENHANCED CONCENTRATION: 

Dancers perform small combinations at the end of class. Each choreographed section must be picked up quickly in order to move on to the next 8 counts. Once mastered, students are challenged to perform these combinations facing different sides of the room, as well as performing each combo in geometric shapes.

• LEARNED LISTENING SKILLS: 

Dancers must listen to the teacher to succeed in class. Examples include barre work directions, floor stretches, across the floor progressions, and class combinations.

• CONFIDENCE: 

Dancers increase their self-esteem each time they master a step in class. Students continue to build esteem by performing at local performances and recitals. Hence, students are confident giving school reports and interviewing for jobs and colleges.

• FITNESS: 

Dancers develop motor skills, coordination, and balance in the classroom. These skills are transferred into lifestyle activities aswell as games and sports..

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Whatever the reason for taking dance classes. Personal enjoyment, self-improvement keeping

physically fit, or aspiring for a professional career - dance is an art for all to enjoy.

More than any other art form, Dance encompasses the total person; physically, mentally, and emotionally.

- PAT HARRIS

​Our studio offers Free Wi-fi, access to power for your electronic

devices and a children's play area for your convenience and comfort.   

All studio rooms have viewing windows.

We are looking forward to our upcoming 2020-2021 season and hope that you  will come dance with us...!

Family owned and operated since 1971, come and share in the MAGIC thats Dance!

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