Patel Conservatory Popular Dance (PCPD)

Directed by Philip Neal, the Popular Dance program is a serious structured program preparing dancers in grades K through 12 for popular dance opportunities in areas such as Broadway, Television, Industrials, Cruise Ships, Theme Parks and Las Vegas.

Patel students on stage in dance costumes performing a number.

The Popular Dance program is a serious structured program preparing
dancers in grades K through 12 for popular dance opportunities in areas
such as Broadway, Television, Industrials, Cruise Ships, Theme Parks and Las Vegas. The program consists of three divisions: PCPD Enrollment Division, PCPD Pre-Professional Division, PCPD/PCYB Hybrid Program.

PCPD Enrollment Division

Children are placed by age. The classes that make up the Enrollment Division are Tap Dance 1, Ages 5-7, Tap Dance 2, Ages 8-10, Tap Dance 3, Ages 10-12, Tap Dance 4, Ages 11-13, Beginning Jazz Ages 7-11.

How to Register – Students that meet the grade requirement for the enrollment division classes may sign up through the registration office without going through the dance office.

Performance Information
 Breakin’ Out (Ferguson Hall)

Fees – Non Refundable Registration Fee, Recital Fee and Yearly Tuition Fee.