Diane
Hale School of Dance, based in Ashland, Virginia was founded in 1978. Each
year, the school trains over 300 pupils from many localities. Over 17 highly
acclaimed dance productions have been produced in Hanover by Mrs. Hale, with
proceeds going to such charities as The American Cancer Society and The Muscular
Dystrophy Association. She takes pride in her former students who have gone
on to dance professionally, and in the rising young talent The School is continuing
to produce. Having been noted as "a vital asset to the community."
The School encourages its dancers to share and utilize their talents in various
avenues of performance, locally and nationally. Outstanding guest teachers
are featured in master classes here, broadening our students' exposure to
the dance world. Our Recital Productions are every other year.
Diane
Hale is a graduate of The Julia Mildred Harper School of Dance in
Richmond with a degree in Ballet, Pointe, Tap and Jazz. She continued her
dance training at Longwood College, receiving a B.S. Degree in Health and
Physical Education, with an emphasis on dance and childhood development.
After teaching for Henrico County Schools, as well as coaching and officiating
dance and gymnastics, she founded the Diane Hale School of Dance in Ashland
in 1978. Mrs. Hale has continued to perform in numerous productions, including
the Concert Ballet of Virginia's "Nutcracker", and has studied in renown centers
of Dance in New York and Ireland as well as attended Professional Dance
Conventions annually. Having taught thousands of students over the years has
enhanced her growth as a master teacher, choreographer and producer.
Richmond with a degree in Ballet, Pointe, Tap and Jazz. She continued her
dance training at Longwood College, receiving a B.S. Degree in Health and
Physical Education, with an emphasis on dance and childhood development.
After teaching for Henrico County Schools, as well as coaching and officiating
dance and gymnastics, she founded the Diane Hale School of Dance in Ashland
in 1978. Mrs. Hale has continued to perform in numerous productions, including
the Concert Ballet of Virginia's "Nutcracker", and has studied in renown centers
of Dance in New York and Ireland as well as attended Professional Dance
Conventions annually. Having taught thousands of students over the years has
enhanced her growth as a master teacher, choreographer and producer.
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