The Dancing Arts Center, founded and directed by Karyn Edison, has maintained a tradition of excellence in the Metrowest area since 1979. DAC is a caring school with experienced, educated, professional faculty who nurture each student’s desire and enrich each student’s love of dancing through creative inspiration, discovery, expression, discipline and performance. It is also the home of the Dancing Arts Ensemble, a local touring dance company and the Dancing Arts Academy, day school for grades 4 – 12. DAC is dedicated to the development of the dancing arts through quality programs in education and performance for both children and adults now all in one convenient, beautiful facility in East Holliston. DAC is more than a children’s professional school; DAC offers specialized small group classes to the professional and recreational student. Dancers as young as three years old and as mature as 100 will benefit from the innovative classical and contemporary training at DAC. The focus on each student’s individual progress sets DAC apart from the rest. Students may enroll at a level appropriate to their previous experience, anytime during the year, provided there is space in a suitable class. Students may advance to the next available level upon the Director’s recommendation at any time during the year DAC’s programs uphold the standards of dance and require dedication and motivation on the part of the faculty, as well as commitment and regular involvement on the part of the student. Though the emphasis at DAC is on classical ballet and modern dance, enrollment in jazz and creative movement is strongly recommended. The curriculum is augmented with master classes, workshops in choreography, costume design and construction, lighting design, nutrition, injury prevention, massage, and career options, as well as special classes in partnering, character, ethnic dance, and musical theater. Many DAC students successfully transition into college dance programs and/or professional careers in dance.