“Twelve years ago I began teaching for Liz and Beth at WDA and I can still remember my first impression of the studio: a wonderfully positive environment where students of all ages were extremely enthusiastic about dance. They demonstrated the utmost respect to the teacher, each other and to the process of learning in class and rehearsal. Their students possessed a maturity that few young dancers do. Many years have now passed and WDA is still the same amazing studio. This is because Liz and Beth give and give and give their time, knowledge, guidance and love to their students. Their selfless commitment to molding these young bodies, hearts and minds is impressive and inspires me as a teacher to always give my best to their students.”
-Megan Trambley
Studio News
At WEXFORD DANCE ACADEMY…
What we help our students learn today prepares them for who they will be tomorrow. Dance does not come easily to all students; beauty, precision, and accuracy are built over time. As our students progress, their love and enjoyment for dance grows, and they learn the value of hard work.
Our mission
Here at WDA, introducing children to the arts is our greatest joy. There is nothing we love more than watching our students take their first step into the classroom, and guiding them through proper technique and musicality. We pride ourselves on maintaining a clam, safe, and nurturing environment for our young students wherein they feel secure enough to make mistakes and learn from them, as well as learn from each other. Our teachers are dedicated to helping our students preserve their imagination and creativity. Dance and the arts are a legacy that we are honored to pass onto the next generation. We strive to implement the timeless values of theatre etiquette and hard work that we learned from those before us. At WDA, our work lies in the classroom rather than at competitions. We want our students to find their value in what they learn, their process, and their curiosity rather than how many awards they win. We advocate for beauty in simplicity and for hard work and scholarship over trophies. It is our belief that building a solid classroom foundation will enable our students to develop a life long love of learning and a passion for the arts and the communities that they create. In our performances, students shine because of the process focused classroom environment that we cultivate. We are immensely proud of our students and alumni for the artists that they have become but more importantly, for being well rounded individuals.
Wexford Dance Academy encourages our dancers to pursue dance education in summer programs. WDA’s summer dance camps are typically held in July or August. Our students have also attended several prestigious schools nationwide.
Our dancers have been accepted and received scholarships to several schools including: ABT New York, Nashville Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Hubbard Street, Boston Ballet, Point Park, Charlotte Ballet, Alonzo King Lines, Chautauqua, Houston Ballet, SSDI/VVDI, Texas Ballet Theater and National Ballet of Canada. Congratulations to our dancers and their families.
