Buckman Dance Conservatory
About
St. Mary's-Based Dance Conservatory
Buckman Dance Conservatory is a Memphis dance school housed at St. Mary's Episcopal School, offering classical ballet training alongside jazz, hip-hop and musical theater in an academic setting.
Children's Programs
Progressive track from age 3 through advanced teens. Classes include:
- Intro to Creative Movement (age 3 / 2K)
- Creative Movement 1 & 2 (ages 3–5)
- Pre-Ballet (ages 5–6)
- Ballet Levels 1–5 (ages 6+)
- Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (by evaluation, 10 hrs weekly)
- Hip-Hop and Trending Dances (grades 2–5)
- Musical Theater, Hip-Hop and Jazz Workshop (ages 12+)
What's Included
- Director Mandy Possel and professional faculty
- Structured progression from creative movement to pre-professional ballet
- Annual Nutcracker production (December) and Spring Performance (May)
- Tuition $350–$1,450 per session
- Sessions run fall, spring and summer
- Use of St. Mary's Episcopal School studios and theater
Experience
Strong fit for families who want serious ballet training in a structured academic environment, with the flexibility to branch into jazz, hip-hop or musical theater at intermediate and teen levels.