INDIVIDUAL FOCUS || COMMUNITY || EXCELLENCE
Welcome to PAW’s 2026/2027 School Year
At PAW we are serious about our dance training and serious about our student’s health in learning. It takes time for dancers to develop their strength and skills. Our amazing teachers are committed to helping dancers of all levels learn and appreciate this art form over the course of an 11 month period. If you are new to PAW, we offer a free trial class or an unlimited week of classes for $50 so you can take us for a test drive before you enroll.
PAW Students can participate in three yearly performance opportunities : Nutcracker in December, Winter show at the end of February, and Spring Performance in May or June. These performances are our students chance to show their skill, express themselves, and practice the art of performing. Serious students may also choose to compete. For additional details on PAWs curriculum and levels please click here.
Dance is for everyone. Training for a professional dance career may not be. We help our dancers and families find the best class schedule to meet our students of all levels where they are at.
We also understand that sometimes life happens. If a student chooses to withdraw before the end of a semester, you will be charged a $50 withdrawal fee per family. There are no withdrawals permitted in June.
Please keep this in mind as you look at the information below!
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:
At PAW we stand for individual focus, community, and excellence. These things cannot be fostered without knowledge and engagement.
Here is some suggested reading for parents and dancers from the greater dance community.
ARTICLES/OP EDS:
Dance and the Brain - Harvard Neuroscience Institute
Julie Kent - In Defense of Patience
SEE DANCE
Art Power - SD
Barclay Center - Irvine
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
FREE S.T.E.A.M. Squad learning activities for ages 9 - 13 from contributing Astrophysicist Ekta Patel, Miss Emily’s amazing sister in law. For those interested in exploring where and how art and science can come together!