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The Dare County Dance Department is a division of the Dare County Parks and Recreation Department and is under the direction of Julie Tortelli. Dance classes for children ages 3 through high school are offered in Manteo, Kill Devil Hills and Buxton.

Classes are taught in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and pointe, with individual student instruction dependent on age and level of accomplishment. You may register your child at any Dare County Parks and Recreation Department office or by calling Dare County Dance Director Julie Tortelli at 252.475.5610 for more information. 

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Doing our best to provide a happy and healthy atmosphere for Dare County youth.
Always promoting self-esteem, grace and coordination.
Rates are the best on the Outer Banks.
Excited about teaching new choreography.

Classes offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Lyrical & Hip-hop.
On-going dance program for 34 + years with the same Dance Supervisor & staff.
Unlimited opportunities for recreational dance as well as preparing for college.
Never can thank our dance parents enough for their continued support.
Touching the lives of children through the love of dance.
Youth Center in Kill Devil Hills, Lions Club in Manteo & Fessenden Center in Buxton.

Dedicated to serving ALL youth from ages 3 through high school.
Always excited to perform for the community.
Never negative – always positive.
Costumes included with dance fees.
Established dance program in 1986.