Why Siri’s?

Leading the Way: Since our inception in the fall of 2000 we have led the way in class offerings, being the first in our area to offer Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Acting, and Zumba.  We are still the first and the best for a plethora of reasons, some of which you’ll find below.

Non-Competitive: In the surrounding area, this concept is exclusive to our dance school. In order to reach one’s full potential, an artist must perform from a place of love and joy for that in which they are engaged; If the focus is outside the body, the student’s full potential cannot be achieved.  From our experience, dance competitions showcase students’ ability to do “tricks.”  Most of these students are proficient in the execution of these things only on their “strong” side.  We teach correct foundational technique necessary for the proper and safe execution of dance steps, leaps and turns on both sides.

Certified Instructors (Peace of Mind): Would you send your child to a public school or college who’s instructors either never earned a college degree or were never certified in any way in the subject they are supposed to be teaching?  Why then would you do any different for private instruction in a specialized field of art?  Every dance teacher, including the owner, at Siri’s School has a degree in their field from a reputable college.  This is important for numerous reasons, not the least of which includes the instruction of correct technique, which in one respect is critical to the prevention of injury.  We are proud of our record of not a single dance injury at our School of the Performing Arts since it’s inception in 2000, that’s 10 years without an injury!

Limited Class Size: To our knowledge, no other dance schools in our area have limited class size. We believe in giving our students the individual attention they deserve.  When classes go beyond a sensible size, the school becomes more like a factory than a learning institution.

No Hidden Costs: At first glance it may appear that our school is more expensive than our competition’s, but we don’t recoup losses for lower tuition fees by packing upwards of 30 kids in a class or charging our students for monthly dance parties.  In addition, we strive to keep the cost of costumes to a minimum, which is another area in which other dance studios make up for low tuition fees.

Every Student is Priceless: Our students are not “recreational” to us, each individual is unique and special.

Preparation for Higher Education: Siri’s School is proud of having successfully prepared students for continuing their studies of the performing arts at the college level.  Former students have gone on to major in Musical Theatre, Dance, and Voice at some of the top colleges in the country.  Our attention to correct technique lays the foundation necessary for successful college auditions and careers in the performing arts.  Additionally, our students often land lead roles in their high school musicals.

State of the Art Studios: Our studio at Northgate Plaza in Harmony, only 1/2 mile north of Zelienople, features beautiful maple and walnut sprung Dura Dance Floors.  High quality sprung flooring is important in preventing dance related injuries.  We are proud of our perfect record of no dance-related injuries in all of our 10 years in business!

Student Discounts: Zumba classes and various parties throughout the year are free to all Siri’s School students.