Shirley McPhail School of Dance

Shirley McPhail School of Dance

Shirley McPhail School of Dance on Mesa Dr (NW Austin Northwest Hills) has taught Austin families since 1970. 56 annual recitals and counting. Full curriculum from Twinkle Tots (age 2) through adults with onsite Dancer's Den dance wear boutique.

Multi-Style Dance Programs

55+ year history. Options include:
- Twinkle Tots (ages 2-3)
- Ballet, Jazz, Tap progression
- Ballroom
- Cotillion
- Adult tap program
- Troupe + Company (competitive performance groups)
- Summer intensives + drop-in classes
- Summer camps for ages 3-10

What's Included

• Studio at 8018 Mesa Dr Austin (NW Hills)
• Teaching since 1970 - 55+ years
• The Dancer's Den dance wear boutique onsite
• Multiple studios for various levels
• Annual recital tradition (56+ editions)
• Studio rental available
• Office Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm

Experience

Long-tenured, tradition-rich atmosphere. Best fit for NW Austin families valuing studio history, kids who'd enjoy the Cotillion ballroom tradition, and those wanting one-stop shopping for dance + retail.