By MATT PIKE
Next week, the Dance Arts Center in St. Joseph will celebrate 42 years of teaching dance to students with an open house event.
On Tuesday, August 18th from 4:30pm to 7:00pm at the main studio, located at 1902 Jules Street, the open house will be free and open to the public. Event attendees will get an opportunity to tour the dance studio and have some snacks, play games, and also meet the studio's dance instructors.
There will also be a bounce house on site for kids to play on. Visitors will get a sneak peak of the Dance Arts Center competition team as they rehearse a dance for their upcoming competition season. Costumes and dancewear, including new and gently used dance shoes, will be available for purchase on the day.
“We’re so excited to continue our legacy and begin our 42nd dance season serving the greater St. Joseph area with our 2026 – 2027 dance classes," Director Marla Heeler says in a news releease. "I’m very proud The Dance Arts Center has grown into one of the most recognized names in our community known for our outstanding staff, organization, creative productions and age-appropriate costuming."
"We’re especially proud of our Beyond Dance Program allowing dancers with special needs to participate in dance classes and perform in our annual recital.”
The Dance Arts Center offers over 80 classes for children three and older, pre-teens, teens and adults. Registration is currently underway for the 2026 – 2027 Dance Season with classes beginning Monday, August 31st. For more information you can click HERE
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