We provide a structured, but nurturing enviroment believing that a child comes to dance class to learn how to dance. Quality training is a top priority, but equally important is the development of a students confidence and character. The Dance Studio Director: Tena Scalco Vogel- Early training with Ronnie Gaw and Pat Mitchell, Longview Ballet Theatre director. Charter member of Longview Ballet Theatre. Later training at The School of American Ballet, New York City Ballet's school, with such legendary teachers as Alexandra Danilova, Richard Rapp, Suki Schorer, Muriel Stuart, Stanley Williams, as well as Arthur Mitchell, Dance Theatre of Harlem founder, and Royce Fernandez of American Ballet Theatre. Danced with Fort Worth Ballet as a Soloist under the direction of Fernando and Nancy Schaffenburg while attending TCU. Modern dance training with Nancy Bywaters Cochran. Was a Kilgore College Rangerette. Choreographed for Longview Ballet Theatre and Rangerette Revels. Several students have gotten degrees in dance, are dance teachers, are drill team directors or have started their own companies. Students have participated in dance intensives with American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet and Ballet Magnificat. In the last 15 years, 14 students have gone on to be a part of the Rangerette organization.
