Since 2001, DEC has been building confidence, fueling determination and developing artistry through holistic dance training
Our Mission
The mission of the Dance Education Center is to foster a positive environment for the development of the individual with a core emphasis on dance/movement as an educational experience. Throughout the courses, in addition to dance technique, students will be exposed to goal-setting and journaling activities, anatomy, healthy lifestyle choices, proper alignment and posture, dance history, culturally diverse activities and creative-movement exercises.
Notable Facts
Since 2001, DEC has donated over $250,,000 to local organizations including American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, Meals on Wheels, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Club, The Red Cross, Central Wisconsin Children's Museum, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Children's Play House Theatre Group, Gilbert Brown Foundation
DEC Alumni have gone on to dance in higher education and professionally (learn more about our Alumni here)
DEC Alumni have gone on to study Dance Performance & Choreography, Dance Therapy, Engineering, Journalism, Pre-Medicine, Sociology, Psychology, Non-Profit Leadership