History
The Dancing Arts Center, founded and directed by Karyn Edison, has maintained a tradition of excellence in the Metrowest area since 1979. DAC is a caring school staffed by an experienced, educated and professional faculty fully committed to nurturing each student's desire while deepening each student's love of dance through creative inspiration, discovery, expression, discipline and performance. It is also the home of the Dancing Arts Ensemble, a local touring dance company and the Dancing Arts Academy, a day school for grades 4 - 12. DAC is dedicated to the development of the dancing arts through quality programs in education and performance for both children and adults in one convenient, beautiful facility in East Holliston.
DAC is more than a children's professional school. DAC offers specialized small group classes to the pre-professional and recreational student. Students start as young as three years old or as mature as 100 and will benefit from the innovative classical and contemporary experience at DAC. The focus on each student's individual progress sets DAC apart from the rest. Students may enroll anytime during the year at a level appropriate to their previous experience, provided there is space in a suitable class. Students may advance to the next available level upon the Director's recommendation as they become ready.
DAC's programs uphold the international standards of dance and require dedication and motivation on the part of the faculty, as well as commitment and regular involvement on the part of the student. Though the emphasis at DAC is on classical ballet and modern dance, enrollment in jazz and creative movement is strongly recommended. The curriculum is augmented with master classes, workshops in choreography, costume design and construction, lighting design, nutrition, injury prevention, massage, and career options, as well as special classes in partnering, character, ethnic dance, and musical theater. Many DAC students successfully transition into college dance programs and/or professional careers in dance.
