Malone Studios Dance Academy

The late Shirley Hall Bass founder of the Bahamas Dance Theatre began the Exchange Program in 1968. Initially these programs were held alternately between Nassau and Chicago, however, over the years, it has been conducted in Peoria, Illinois; Freeport, Bahamas; Paris, France; Dallas, Texas; and Nashville, Tennessee.

The program has been a tremendous success, allowing children of all economic and social backgrounds to enjoy the fine arts for more than 40 years. It is our desire to provide an opportunity for all of the students of the school to participate in the International Cultural Dance Exchange by continuing to sponsor such educational programs.