Academie de Danse Anchorage, Alaska & Maui, Hawai`i

The Studios

The Academie de Danse, Anchorage

The Academie de Danse, Maui

enjoyed being the largest program of its kind in Alaska for 14 years. The studio ended its in-house programs on 30 Dec., 2004, but continues to be known in various cities throughout the state, and continually sought after by organizations, groups, elementary through high schools, universities, and others for instruction and performances.

Co-owners, director, choreographer, and national adjudicator/examiner Percell Rivere St. Thomass, and instructor and past national amateur champion Tammie L. Press, continue to teach privately and at selected venues and events. The nationally known teen and adult ballroom dance performance repertory company, Balladagio, also continues to wow audiences with their original musical productions.

was an extension of the Anchorage studio. The Hawai'i program was begun by Michael and Donna Andry, and, in recognition of their love, dedication, and hard work, maintained the name Andry Dance Program. The program, known throughout the island, was taught at the University of Hawai`i Maui College, and in Kihei, and included other dance forms such as Hula and Argentine Tango. It was a major impetus for the Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy.

 

Both programs offer many benefits ranging from mental stimulation to physical relaxation; self-confidence to attuned social skills. Dance can change your life. Our motto has always been….

 

Dance...an art, a sport, a lifestyle._SM