Founded in 1969, Village Dance Arts has been offering excellence in dance education for over forty years. Rooted in the best of American and European dance traditions, the school is committed to the artistic and physical development of its students. The philosophy is founded on the classicism of the Russian, Italian, and French ballet schools, and is enhanced by the versatility of modern movement forms. Under the direction of Toni Ebell Carrion, the program develops talent in a manner that will ensure a lifetime involvement in, and enjoyment of, dance.