About FPDS

		First Position Dance Studio strives to give the best quality instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling and modern in the area. We offer classes for ages three through adult,, beginner through pre-professional. We try to provide as many opportunities for guest instructors and special interest classes as possible. Although our primary focus is on dance, we believe that all forms of physical challenge can be beneficial to everyone’s body. All of our ballet classes follow the Vaganova method, which we feel produces the best results and a sound comprehension of ballet technique. Hip hop classes emphasize body movement and rhythm. All jazz classes are structured to provide a strong training ground and understanding of the dance. Modern classes are based in Horton technique and focus on individuality and expressiveness. Tap classes emphasize balance, control and the quality of sound. Tumbling classes highlight balance, muscle control and basic tumbling skills.

First Position founded "Attitudes" in 1994. Attitudes Dance Company was formed to offer Tioga County’s serious dancers opportunities with many instructors, choreographers, and dance professionals to further their knowledge, understanding, and technique of dance. Several previous dancers of Attitudes have chosen to pursue a career in dance or the arts. Attitudes has evolved into the Physical Arts Alliance, which offered dancers the opportunity to stage complete works during the 2001-2002. 2002-2003 seasons of dance at the studio. There is currently no single performance group with the studio, however, we continue to challenge advance students to take classes with outside instructors in the area and also in New York City.



Goals of the Studio: Our primary goal is to create and nurture a love of dance and arts in people of all ages. We help prepare students to be able to dance and take class in any setting, any locale.



Achievements of our Dancers: Our students have performed and studied internationally and nationally at various dance programs and schools in addition to college level work. Some of our prior students' accomplishments include:

Summer Intensives with Pennsylvania Ballet, Joffrey Ballet and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Pennsylvania Governor's' School of Arts Scholarship Awards Performances at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Studying dance abroad in Scotland, Africa, and France Founding dance-related educational opportunities at college level Employment at Walt Disney World, Orlando

First Position Dance Studio is located at:

152 Main Street Wellsboro, PA. 16901

Phone 570-724-5838