Dance Reflections

At Dance Reflections we believe the Art of Dance brings many things to each of our special students. Dance helps develop strength, coordination, balance, grace, poise and most important self-confidence and high self-esteem. Our classroom philosophy is based on teaching students how to dance in a positive, enthusiastic, creative and FUN atmosphere! We firmly believe students that have a well rounded, artistic education have "the advantage".

Celebrating our 10th Season!
We have GROWN! The Remodeling and Expansion of our Facility is now complete!
We are proud to offer a bigger and better Dance Reflections for you!
NOW ENROLLING for Summer 2008. Please come and visit us soon!

We've constructed a first-class studio environment for our students - including 2 studios, both equipped with fully mechanical, suspended, sprung dance floors for maximum comfort, safety and injury prevention as we train. Dance Reflections is a proud member of the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce and we truly welcome the opportunity to spend quality, productive, and most importantly FUN time with our students! Contact us with any questions or visit our registration page to get started on a wonderful dance adventure with us!

Shelly R. Pershing - Owner / Director
Shelly is a 1996 honors graduate of Oklahoma City University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dance Management. She has over 25 years of experience as a dancer / teacher. Her credits include work with Andy Williams in Branson MO, The Norman OK Ballet Company, Oklahoma Opera & Music Theatre Company, The American Spirit Dance Company of Oklahoma, and the late great Shari Lewis and Lambchop.

Shelly has also taught classes at the Lewisville/Flower Mound YMCA and has served as choreographer/production chair for the MISS LAKE CITIES Pageant - which is a preliminary pageant for MISS TEXAS. In addition to dance training, Shelly also has extensive training in business management, stage management, costuming and technical theatre. She resides in Lantana with husband Daniel and daughter Reese.

Gina Milligan - Dance Educator (Hip-Hop, Ballet and Jazz)
We welcome back, for her 4th season with us, Mrs. Gina Milligan. Gina started studying dance as a child and never stopped. At age 15, in her hometown of Stephenville, Texas she began assisting her own instructor, teaching and choreographing ballet, jazz, and tap.

In 2001, Gina was accepted into the Department of Dance at Texas Woman's University. Under the training of highly respected instructors, Gina studied a variety of dance styles, including modern, ballet, jazz, tap,hip-hop, and African. In addition to her solid dance training, Gina is also well versed in Dance History, Pedagogy and Dance Composition.

Gina graduated from T.W.U. in December 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Since then, Gina has continued to teach and choreograph for dance studios, camps, and dance teams. Recently wed in 2006, Gina resides in Fort Worth with husband Brian and her daughter Scout.

Emily Theriot - Dance Educator (Hip-Hop and Drill Team Technique)
Emily joins our studio this season as a Hip Hop and Drill Team Instructor. We are also excited to have her serving part time as our wonderful office assistant. A Texas native born in Houston, Emily studied gymnastics competitively and later developed a love for dance. A 2002 Graduate of Flower Mound High School, Emily was a charter member of the FMHS Rosettes Drill Team (Elite Kick Team for 3 years). She attended Tyler Junior College and was also a member of the 55th Line of the Apache Belles. She is currently pursuing her BA in Dance at Texas Woman’s University and is knowledgeable in all styles of dance including Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, African and Children’s Dance.