Donna's Dance Center is hands down the best in town (and really the surrounding areas as well) for classical ballet and tap instruction. Students can be confident when applying to professional schools and companies after training with Donna. For the recreational dancer, she offers fun classes that help keep you in shape. She is excellent with children and has a way with them that allows even the most shy child to come out of his/her shell. She has been a local teacher for over twenty years, and has had numerous students perform nationwide. Her place may not look like much, but what she lacks in large, beautiful studio she more than makes up for in charisma and ability. I feel fortunate to have my daughter attend class there. She is absolutely worth every penny. read more

Donna is amazing. Best dance teacher i have ever had, taught me so much more than classical ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hiphop, and lyrical! she teaches her students the values of life and dance! She is an amazing dancer herself and has excellent teaching skills. Young and old, she can teach anyone, and she is the sweetest person! Donna has helped me in life ever since i danced in her studio when i was 11. She is very close to her students, and believes dance in not only an art and excersize but also a great stress relief. I love miss Donna and her studio, and she will always be one of my close friends and teachers! read more

Donna's Dance Center may be a trifle low budget, but the quality of instruction is unsurpassed! My daughter was a student of Donna's for over 12 years, and went on to become a dance major in college. She was well-trained, and is able to perform at a much higher level than other students in the program. Donna is professional, as well a a caring individual who has been known to offer free tuition to families in need (something few studios ever offer). Donna is an excellent teacher with a fabulous rapport with children -- an affordable option, for sure. read more

We are so fortunate to have found Donna's Dance Center. We have tried other studios that have more glitz but we found the instruction at Donna's to be far superior. Each and every student is given personal attention and literal hands on training- I have several pictures of Donna getting down on the floor and using her hands to ensure students' feet are positioned correctly. Donna's knowledge of classical ballet is unsurpassed in the area and my daughter, who dreams of dancing professionally, is lucky to have her for an instructor. read more

I absolutely adore Donna, and her dance studio. She has an excellent knowledge of classical ballet and tap, and is constantly picking up new steps and techniques. Plus she is casual, laid back, and friendly! I was a long term student of Donna's (ten + years) and only left to attend college as a Dance Major. She gave me a competent and comprehensive foundation in technique, and helped build my confidence in the process. Definitely the most authentic dance education available in Rolla, and she is fantastic with all age groups. read more

Ms. Donna is a wonderful instructor whose main goal is to give her dancers a high self esteem. I have had my daughter in her classes for 3 years and have taken lessons there myself. She is wonderful with the kids and they learn a lot! And, in all 3 years that I have been there, I've never seen Ms. Donna smoke one cigarette! read more