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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:

 

  • Offering classes for all levels of dance and related disciplines, including musical theatre and creative movement.  

  • Using the latest in choreography and teaching as it relates to developmental levels. 

  • Believing that it is important for dance and movement teachers to have a well-rounded background that not only includes dance techniques but also theoretical applications.

  • Developing venues for children to enjoy performance and develop their talent and skills.

 

PDN’s faculty includes professional and championship dancers, well-known dance teachers, Broadway performers, professional choreographers and kinesiologists with extensive experience and training in their fields. 

 

 

About PDN's Founder & Director

 

Sheri A Senter, Ed.D., Executive Director

Dr. Senter has been involved with dance since she was a child, as a student, performer, teacher, choreographer & author of children’s movement and song curriculum.  She has been involved in dance workshops for more than 25 years.  Since founding Professional Dance Network in 1995, Sheri has served as its Executive Director.

 

Other professional accolades:

 

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from USC

  • Master of Arts in Education from Azusa Pacific University

  • Doctorate in Early Childhood/Special Education from USC
   

  • Public School Teacher for seven years
   

  • Lifetime teaching credentials, including instructor of dance, community college
   

  • Dance instructor at private dance studios and community college, specializing in jazz, combination classes for young children, dance for physical education teachers and beginning dance classes for adults
   

  • Member of the dance troupe, "The Happy Hoofers"
   

  • Dance teacher at local dance conventions, including CAPHERD's Southwest Dance, Movement and Acro-sports Workshop; NAEYC; Adaptive PE and movement therapy
   

  • Writer of movement and dance curriculum for young children including “Learning Through Movement and Song”