Parkside Academy of Music and Dance

09/11/2026

Whether you’re ready to compete, perform, or just curious about what PPAC is all about, come check it out this Saturday!

09/10/2026

✨ MEET THE INSTRUCTOR: Debbie Stein ✨

After many years at the studio, Ms. Debbie has watched generations of dancers grow up, find their confidence, make friendships, and fall in love with dance.

From Kinder and Elementary classes to the crowd‑pleasing Pal‑a‑Palooza, she knows there’s nothing quite like watching a dancer bring their favorite person into the studio and teach them a few moves.

Because sometimes the best dance memories are the ones you make together. ❤️

09/09/2026

✨ MEET THE INSTRUCTOR: Tamera Dallam ✨

If you hear a whole lot of tapping coming from Studio A, you can probably guess who’s teaching. 😉

From the classroom to the competition stage, Ms. Tamera brings rhythm, energy, and plenty of personality to our dancers. As both a Tap teacher and a member of the PPAC Competition Team staff, she helps dancers turn movement into confidence — shaping performance quality, musicality, and choreography that makes you want to tap along.

We can’t wait to see what our tap dancers bring to the floor this year. ❤️

09/08/2026

✨ MEET THE INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Acchione ✨

Jazz. Modern. Nutcracker. Competition team. Rehearsals. And yes — a little controlled chaos. 😉

As an Instructor and Assistant Director of PPAC, Ms Sarah is the creative force helping dancers turn movement into meaning — guiding them as they build confidence, shape their technique, and discover their individuality through storytelling and choreography.

We’re not saying she runs on coffee and choreography… but we’re also not not saying that. ❤️

09/07/2026

One week to go! ✨
7 days until PAMD Season 41!

09/07/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Labor Day!

09/06/2026

✨ MEET THE DIRECTOR: Laura Dutton ✨

The heartbeat of PAMD and PPAC — the one keeping classes, dancers, teachers, rehearsals, and about 847 other moving parts running smoothly.

As Director, Ms. Laura is woven into every moment that makes our studio special, from a dancer’s very first class to standing backstage on performance night.

We’re grateful for her leadership, her passion, and the care she brings to our PAMD family. ❤️

09/05/2026

Our favorite time of year is quickly approaching!

✨ Drosselmeyer is stirring up a little magic for our Elementary 3 & up dancers…

ONE WEEK until the PPAC Nutcracker & Competition Team Interest Meeting!

September 12 at 12 PM

09/05/2026

Our new season is just around the corner, and we still have room for a few new dance friends!

🌟Kinder Dance — Tuesdays at 10 - 11 AM
🌟Elementary 1 — Thursdays at 4:30 - 5:30 PM
🌟Dance with Me — Saturdays at 9 - 9:45 AM

Know a little dancer who would love to join us? Come dance with us!

Register at parksideacademy.com

09/04/2026

Our Student Teachers and Class Helpers are officially getting ready for a new season at PAMD! 💕 From training and listening to learning the ins and outs of the classroom, they’re ready to jump in and help make this season a great one!