About Us
Vera and Huel Murphy formed Dale Serrano Dance Studios in 1954. It was created to teach children how to reach their full potential through hard work and discipline. Now, on its 3rd generation, Dale Serrano Jr. continues to strive for excellence in dance instruction while holding to his conservative values through dress, costuming, music and Choreography. Our teachers are taught how to impart the love of dance while encouraging each student to reach his or her full potential. We push our students to be their very best while building self-esteem that will last a lifetime. We offer dance classes for children ages 3 years old and up. We teach various styles including Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary and Musical Theater. Although we no longer compete in dance competitions, we still offer top performance opportunities for our students. Through our performance teams our students are taught how to use their talents to glorify God while giving back to the communities of Alabama.

Classes

Our Babies
This is a 45 minutes combination class for our 1st and 2nd year students. Each student will get an introduction to the styles of Ballet and Tap. It is geared to teach the basics of dance with lots of singing and fun! Your child will leave with the love of dance in their hearts!

Our Intermediate
These are 1 hour classes that will concentrate on the styles of Ballet, Tap and Jazz Technique. This class is geared to introducing each student to the basic styles of dance. It will also introduce them to the fundamentals that can lead them to becoming a well-rounded dancer.

Pre-Team
These are 1 hour combo classes that are more advanced. These classes are primarily Jazz and Tap. These classes are geared to prepare each student for our team classes. We highly recommend that our students take a ballet only class In addition to their class.

Teams
These are 1½ hour classes. Theses are geared for the more advanced and more serious students. These classes concentrate primarily in the styles of Jazz, Tap and Contemporary Jazz. Ballet classes are not mandatory, but “Highly” recommended for this level. These classes are geared to take our dancers to the next level and to prepare them for our next levels, school teams and beyond.

Ballet and Pointe
These classes are geared to enhance each dancers fundamentals in classical ballet technique. Each ballet class will emphasize proper placement, alignment, balance, grace and elegance while increasing strength and flexibility. Dancers who take these classes will become more technically sound and be better equipped for all other styles of dance. Ballet is the foundation for all styles of dance!

Performance Teams
These classes are a performance-based class. This class will concentrate on the art of performing. Each student will learn a series of routines and perform them through out the year. Each student will perform at benefits, college half time shows, nursing homes, etc. This is not a technique class! Some other class is required to be taken to be a part of the Performance Team.

Musical Theater
This is a 1 hour class that will feature acting and singing. This class is geared to help each student discover their hidden ability to deliver lines and or sing. So many of our students have the desire to be a part of our local theaters and don’t have a place to develop their skills. Many of them are just too afraid to even try!
So this class will teach each student how to carry him or herself on stage and in an audition.

Contemporary
Contemporary Dance is a combination of jazz, lyrical, modern and ballet. These classes will allow the dancer to spend quality time to focus on the emotional connection to a performance piece. When that connection is made it changes a dancer and the dance completely. Technique will also be taught during these classes.
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Where You Can Find Us
We have 9 locations around the Birmingham area.
Main Dance Studio/Office
Address:
774 Shades Mountain Plz
Hoover AL 35226
Phone:
205-822-6378
Satellite Dance Studio Locations
Bessemer YMCA 1501 4th Ave SW Bessemer, AL 35022 | Bright Horizons Day Care 140 Riverchase Pkwy E Hoover, AL 35244 | Hartselle Civic Center 406 Nance Ford Rd SW Hartselle, AL 35640 |
Primrose Liberty Park 1800 Urban Center Pkwy Vestavia Hills, AL 35242 | Primrose Meadowbrook 4855 Meadowbrook Tr Birmingham, AL 35342 | South Highlands Day School 2035 Highlands Ave Birmingham, Al 35205 |
The Church at Gardendale 323 Fieldstown Rd. Gardendale, AL 35071 | Trussville Athletic Center 601 Parkway Drive Trussville, AL 35173 |
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