Deborah School of Dance is a family owned and operated dance studio which has been in business for the past 30 years. We offer a variety of classes and accept students of all ages, sizes, shapes and ethical backgrounds.
Our studio is dedicated to seeing that each student that enrolls with us gets the most out of dance. That's why all of our instructors are certified professional dance teachers. We even have a certified baton twirling coach on staff. Our instructors attend annual seminars and workshops to help bring the most up-to-date styles and dance techniques to the studio.
The Deborah School of Dance is an active part of the Tri-Cities community. Many of our students can be seen in magazines, commericals, theatrical performances, as well as, local pageants. The studio annually participants in local Christmas parades, performs for community and charity events and attends dance workshops and competitions.
Dance develops self confidence and coordination of the mind and body and should be a part of every child's education. Not only that, dancing is fun!
The Deborah School of Dance is fully insured.
For more information call (804) 732-6104 or (804) 721-0149 or email us atDebSchofDance@aol.com.
2012-2013 Brochure
Our Staff
Deborah Ryan - Owner and Director
Leslie P. Ryan - Sensei, Master Instructor and Owner of Dinwiddie Karate Club
Hollie R. Casey - Teacher, Choreographer & Business Manager Hollie has danced since the age of 2 under the direction of Deborah. She has twirled baton since the age of 4. She is a certified Baton Twirling Coach through the National Baton Twirling Association. She has taken classes from various baton coaches and dance teachers. She attends yearly dance workshops with national dance teachers including Chris Smith, Jerry Rose, Berry Youngblood and others. Hollie holds a BBA in Business Administration. Her dance career includes teaching at the Deborah School of Dance, coaching Prince George High School and Dinwiddie High School Majorettes, and teaching tap at Chesterfield School of Ballet.
Kirstie A. Rauch - Teacher and Choregrapher
Lindsey J. Thorton - Teacher and Choreographer
Daniel Nelson - Irish Instructor
Tracy Dorgan - Zumba Instructor and Assisant Dance Teacher
Christina Shipley - Assistant Teacher
Awards/Special Performances
May 18, 2013, Dinwiddie Relay For Life Team
December 2012, Dinwiddie Christmas Parade, Runner Up
April 29, 2012, Dinwiddie Relay For Life Team
June 11, 2010, Dinwiddie Relay for Life Team
December 12, 2009, Dinwiddie Christmas Parade, Runner Up
August 27, 2009, Performed at Dinwiddie Health Fair
May 17, 2009, I Love Dance Competition, Richmond, VA - Six 1st place, 3rd place Overall High Score for 3-5 year old division, Overall High Score for Beginner Groups
May 1, 2009, Dinwiddie Relay for Life Team
December 13, 2008, Dinwiddie Christmas Parade,
December 6, 2008, Petersburg Christmas Parade
December 6, 2008, Selected dancers performed in The Nutcracker presented by Chesterfield School of Ballet
October 4, 2008, Performed at NostalgiaFest 2008 in Petersburg
June 20, 2008, Performed for Dinwiddie's Relay for Life
December 9, 2006, Dinwiddie Christmas Parade, 2nd runner up for Best in Show.
December 2, 2006, Petersburg Christmas Parade, 2nd Place
October 14, 2006, Performed at the NostalgiaFest 2006 in Petersburg.
December 10, 2005, Dinwiddie Christmas Parade, Honorable Mention
December 3, 2005, Petersburg Christmas Parade, 3rd place
May 21-22, 2005, "I Love Dance Competition" Norfolk, VA - Twelve 1st Place and one 2nd Place trophies.
December 11, 2004, Dinwiddie County Christmas Parade, 2nd runner up
May 1-2, 2004, "I Love Dance Competition" Norfolk, VA - Five 1st Place and one 2nd place trophy.
December 2003, Petersburg Christmas Parade, 2nd place
December 2002, Petersburg Christmas Parade, 1st place