Business Details
25 Years
experience
Premier Dance Education in Morrisville Pennsylvania
Founded in 2001, Downstage Center Dance Studio has established itself as a premier destination for dance education in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Our studio combines artistic excellence with a commitment to inclusivity, offering tailored instruction across 12 dance styles for students aged 3 to adult. With a faculty of industry professionals holding affiliations with organizations like SAG-AFTRA and Dance Educators of America, we provide technical training alongside performance opportunities that have prepared students for careers on Broadway, national tours, and professional dance teams.Our facility features sprung wood floors, theatrical lighting, and observation windows to create an optimal learning environment. Through programs like our adaptive A Chance to Dance class and partnerships with local theaters, we foster artistic growth while maintaining rigorous safety standards for our 3,000+ square foot space. Our business operations integrate modern payment systems with traditional dance pedagogy to serve over 500 annual participants.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Instruction
Jazz Dance
Adult Fitness
Adaptive Dance
Contemporary Technique
Musical Theater
Zumba Fitness
Dance Recitals
Private Parties
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 23 years of proven dance education expertise with professional affiliations
- Our faculty includes Broadway performers and nationally recognized choreographers
- We maintain state-certified adaptive dance programs for special needs students
- Our facility features professional-grade sprung wood floors and theatrical lighting
- We provide clear payment transparency with no hidden fees or long-term contracts
What people say
Professional instructors
Inclusive environment
Performance opportunities
Adaptive programs
Well-maintained facility
Services
Ballet Instruction
Our ballet program develops technical proficiency through graded levels from beginner to advanced. Certified instructors emphasize proper alignment, turnout, and classical technique while preparing students for pointe work. Classes incorporate Vaganova and Cecchetti methods with performance opportunities in annual productions.
Hip Hop Classes
Contemporary hip hop instruction focuses on street style technique, freestyle development, and musicality. Students learn current trends while building strength and coordination. Advanced classes prepare dancers for competition and performance opportunities at local and regional levels.
Adaptive Dance
A Chance to Dance provides customized dance experiences for neurodiverse students aged 10-18. Our inclusive curriculum adapts teaching methods to individual needs while maintaining technical standards. Classes emphasize creative expression through multiple dance styles in a supportive environment with sensory considerations.
Adult Fitness
Our adult program offers Zumba, ballet, and hip hop classes for all fitness levels. Sessions combine technical instruction with cardiovascular exercise in a welcoming environment. Participants may choose in-person or virtual attendance with flexible monthly pricing options and no long-term commitments.
Performance Training
Advanced students receive competition preparation in multiple genres with choreography tailored to age divisions. Our award-winning faculty has produced regional champions and prepared dancers for professional careers. Regular evaluations ensure proper placement and technical progression aligned with industry standards.
People
Dani Tucci-Juraga
Owner/Director
Professional dancer and educator with Broadway and national tour experience. Member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity. Adjunct professor at Rider University and TCNJ. Author of award-winning children's dance book. Specializes in tap, jazz, and choreography.
Kresimir Juraga
Co-Owner
Professional photographer and arts collaborator with expertise in dance documentation. Manages studio operations and visual branding. Combines technical precision with creative vision to support the studio's artistic mission through photography and production design.
Luke Profy
Contemporary Instructor
Choreographer with graduate education in dance and mathematics background. Former company member of The Blanket dance company. Award-winning teacher with 10 years of experience developing competition-winning choreography. Also teaches high school mathematics at Holy Ghost Prep.
Brenna Bajor-Strine
Adaptive Dance Specialist
Studio alumnus with psychology and counseling background. Created the A Chance to Dance program for neurodiverse students. Combines behavioral analysis expertise with dance instruction to create individualized learning experiences that emphasize accessibility and creative expression.
Anna Chandless
Hip Hop Instructor
Summa Cum Laude graduate from Temple University with acting and dance training. Professional dancer at Sesame Place and working actress in NYC. Brings industry experience to hip hop instruction while maintaining technical dance standards for competitive students.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, modern, tap, pointe, musical theater, and pre-dance classes for young children.
Do you have classes for special needs students?
Yes, our A Chance to Dance program provides adaptive dance instruction for ages 10-18 with individualized attention and flexible curriculum.
What are your payment options?
We accept cash, check, credit cards (with 3% processing fee), and Venmo (2% fee) for monthly tuition and class packages.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in annual recitals, community events, and professional partnerships including Bucks County Playhouse productions and Philadelphia 76ers performances.
What are your dress code requirements?
Specific attire varies by class but generally includes proper dance shoes and form-fitting clothing. No denim or streetwear permitted during instruction.
Do you offer adult classes?
Yes, we provide adult fitness classes including Zumba, ballet, and hip hop with both in-person and virtual participation options.
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Reviews (4)
Tim Kline
Jan 27, 2021
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Best dance studio around! So professional and personable at the same time. The owners are amazing people and all of the teachers are great. And these recitals are like nothing you've ever seen in terms of quality. I highly recommend DSC if you want great quality dance instruction. The way they handled the covid pandemic was amazing! You'll not be disappointed sending your girls or boys here.
The Dancing Nerd
Jul 12, 2020
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I am a student here and all the teachers are so wonderful! It might not be a competitive dance studio, but it sure is amazing! This year i'm doing 4 classes: Tap ll, Ballet ll, Jazz ll, and Jazz-pop ll. It truly is amazing here and the owner ( who also teaches Zomba ) is the kindest person in the universe! There are even summer classes if you want to join the next year and be in the same age level. There are also SO many activities, like: The Christmas Concert, Trenton Thunder, The 76ers Game, And the Recital in June!
Arden Perkins
Oct 10, 2019
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I myself am a student here an let me just say..I TOTALLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!! No, it may not be a competitive studio, but you can learn a lot from here! There are classes from pre-dance to high school, there are the best dance teachers in the universe, and there are also private lessons!!! I myself have never had one but i have heard good things from people who have. I am doing 3 classes this year including Intro To Pointe, Tap III, and Ballet III. And that is just scratching the surface of the classes here. Again, I totally recommend this place and it is open to anyone with a passion for dance
Terri Burkett
Sep 25, 2015
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Two years ago we made a decision to move my daughter from the dance studio that she had danced at for six years. It was the best decision that we have ever made. All of the teachers at this studio are wonderful. They encourage their students to dance to the best of their ability and most of all to love dance. The performance that they put on at the end of the year is like watching a Broadway show.
If you want your child to learn in a positive environment, then Downstage Center is the place for you. I love it so much that as an adult I decided to take a summer tap class and regularly attend the
If you want your child to learn in a positive environment, then Downstage Center is the place for you. I love it so much that as an adult I decided to take a summer tap class and regularly attend the
