About the Conservatory

The Downtown Dance Conservatory, planted in the heart of historic downtown Gadsden, Alabama, offers quality classical and contemporary dance education for the primary to pre-professional level dancer.

Pre-registering

All students will need to click the following link to update and pre-register their client profile. This is a requirement for ALL students. Through this profile, you will be able to update your email, view purchase history, and update your billing information.

Pre-registering does not place a student within a class

Please email info@ddcgadsden.com for any assistance with placement

All profiles must be updated prior to registration.

New student registration begins May 4th, 2018.

Access Your Account

Current students will need to create a new password associated with their account. Follow these instructions:

1. Under the “Log In” box on the left, click the Need New Password? link.

2. Enter the email address, and click Next.

About The Conservatory

Located in the historic Kyle Building of the Hardin Center, the facility houses three well-equipped studios with an eclectic atmosphere for dancers to learn and develop their skills. With an enrollment of more than 500 dedicated students training on a weekly basis, the Conservatory’s influence also spans throughout the surrounding community with programs such as Downtown Dance Artists’ Ensemble, “Dancing with a Heart of Giving” annual charity effort, dance history projects, and other various outreach programs and exhibitions. Artistic Director, Linze McRae, holds the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies of the Royal Academy of Dance, graduating in London, England. The Downtown Dance Conservatory is in association with the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance, The Alabama Dance Council, and is a full member of the National Guild of Community Schools for the Arts through the Gadsden Community School for the Arts.

“The Conservatory is dedicated to preserving the art of dance through technique, expression, and innovation, taking pride in its non-competitive atmosphere to increase the sense of dance as a cooperative and connected form of art.”

Conservatory’s Programs

The Downtown Dance Conservatory’s programs are divided into three schools of dance, a performance company, and an ongoing workshop series:

IMAGIDANCE

Pre-ballet curriculum for 3 & 4 year olds incorporating weekly themes to introduce dance and spark creativity.

LOWER SCHOOL

GRADES 1-6 – 6 Grade levels according to the syllabus of the Royal Academy of Dance. Classes are offered in classical ballet, contemporary, and free movement.

UPPER SCHOOL

Levels I, II, III, and IV are courses designed especially for the more serious dancer. Minimum age and experience levels are assessed with a minimum of required days per week of training required.