About PDN
Professional Dance Network (PDN) is a non-profit educational organization
dedicated to quality performing arts instruction for young children through
adults. This dedication is exhibited by:
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PDN offers Convention
classes for all levels of dance and related disciplines, including musical
theatre and creative movement. Classes are taught by specialists with
extensive experience and training in their fields.
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PDN believes that it is
important for teachers to have a well-rounded background that not only
includes dance techniques but also theoretical applications. PDN offers the
latest in choreography and teaching as it relates to developmental levels.
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PDN develops venues for
children to enjoy performance and develop their talent and skills. PDN’s
faculty includes professional dancers, Broadway performers, teachers from
colleges, high schools and acclaimed dance studios, professional
choreographers and kinesiologists.
About
PDN's Founder & Director
Dr. Sheri A Senter, Ed.D.
Founder and Director of Professional Dance Network
- Doctorate in Early Childhood/Special Education from USC
- Public School Teacher for seven years
- Five teaching credentials, including teaching credential as an
instructor of dance, community college
- Dancer as a child, specializing in ballet and acro-sports
- Dance instructor at private dance studios, specializing in jazz
and beginning dance classes for adults
- Performer, as an adult, as a member of the dance troupe, "The
Happy Hoofers"
- Dance teacher at Coastline Community College
- Dance teacher at local dance conventions, including
- CAPHRED's Southwest Dance and Acrosports Workshop
- Writer of movement and dance curriculum for young children
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