Welcome Back CDPA Dancers and Families!

And WELCOME to those who are new to our dance family.

We have had a busy summer with many experiences for our dancers both here and out of state. We are excited to kick off our 30th year with a great line up of classes and teachers...

Hayley Venezia

      Over the years, CDPA has come to be more than just a dance studio to me. It’s been my second home where I’ve made lifelong friendships, shared countless laughs, and acted crazier than I thought I ever could be. Dr K and my other teachers have guided...

We were so thrilled to have Mr. Lewis come to the studio to teach a special class.  He is an important name in the Dance World and it was an honor and a privilege to spend time with him.  (He actually knows Baryshnikov!)

Dr K is always arranging special artists in...

Dancers are special people.  They are intelligent, musical, and adaptable.  They have the confidence to dance solos but still work as part of a team.  They use imagination to create different characters on stage.  They take criticism without making a fuss, knowing that...

Word is the CDPA Scottish Highland Dancers had a GREAT day at the Games in Jacksonville this past

Weekend.  Lots of medals and trophies for many AND Corinne Huggins moved up to Novice from Beginner.

Starting this summer I will be a freshman at my dream school, The Florida State University. I have been a die-hard FSU fan since before I can remember. After spending three weeks there for a dance camp this past summer I knew this was the school I needed to be at. I pl...

On March 4th and 5th, CDPA is hosting the BATD Examiner, Donna Cusack as we do annually for our student exams in Scottish Highland, National dances and theory.

The student exams are open to all CDPA Scottish Students no matter if they compete or not, so what is medal te...

Two of the most popular of his books is The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham,  so let’s  take a vote and just see which one is our  MOST favorite.  Please vote in the lobby and receive a prize just for voting.  Also, with your vote you may enter a drawing for a “s...

had a GREAT weekend at the Central Florida Highland Games!  Our Group Choreography won First Place!  In addition there were lots of medals, ribbons, trophies and money won by our dancers.  This was a first competition for our Emma Stuart, she did great and enjoyed the...

Cami Amein

As I write this senior reflection, I am sitting in the wings (a place I am very comfortable in thanks to my time at CDPA) as I wait impatiently for my school's annual film festival. You definitely have an advantage over me by the time you read this the show w...