CEO Lisa Kaplan Barbash and TDS Dance Company Continue Legacy of Professional Dance Careers and college dance teams for their students.
Under the leadership of CEO Lisa Kaplan Barbash, a lifetime member of Dance Educators of America, TDS Dance Company has established a history of developing young dancers into college dance teams and professional performers and professional careers. The studio's comprehensive approach to dance education, combined with its nationally recognized competitive program, has made it a launching pad for aspiring dancers ages 3 through 18.
TDS Dance Company, has long been recognized not just for its competitive achievements but for its remarkable record of producing dancers who go on to college dance teams and or professional careers in the performing arts. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Lisa Kaplan Barbash, the studio has built a wonderful place where young students as early as age 3 through age 18 can learn, grow and flourish, equipping dancers with the skills, discipline, and artistry needed to succeed at the professional level and the skills to succeed in any profession.
As a lifetime member of Dance Educators of America, Lisa Kaplan Barbash brings decades of expertise and a deep understanding of what it takes to develop young talent responsibly and effectively. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that exceptional dance training must be paired with a nurturing environment where students feel safe to take risks, express themselves, and grow as both artists and individuals. This balanced approach has proven to be the foundation of TDS Dance Company's success.
The studio's recent string of national honors provides concrete evidence of the program's quality. TDS Dance Company has been named one of the top 50 dance studios in the country, won the 2026 National Championships, her teachers received the 2026 Choreography Awards, and has earned the ADCC Studio of Excellence and many Industry Dance Awards. While these accolades are impressive on their own, they represent something larger within the context of the studio's mission. Each award reflects a program that is consistently developing dancers who are technically proficient, artistically expressive, and mentally prepared for the demands of a successful career in dance or in anything they so choose.
The journey from student to professional begins in the studio's state-of-the-art facility, which features over 6,000 square feet of dedicated space including beautifully appointed dance studios, a reception area, and comfortable waiting rooms for families. The facility is designed to provide an optimal training environment where dancers can focus on developing their craft. From the youngest students learning foundational movement to advanced competitors refining complex choreography, every dancer at TDS benefits from access to professional-grade training spaces.
What sets TDS Dance Company apart from many other studios is the intentional integration of life skills into the dance curriculum. The studio's core values of fun, teamwork, respect, and responsibility are not simply words on a wall. They are actively taught and reinforced in every interaction. Dancers at TDS learn to collaborate with their peers, handle constructive feedback, manage their time between school and classes, and take ownership of their personal growth. These are the same qualities that professional dance companies and performing arts organizations look for when selecting new members, and TDS graduates arrive prepared to meet those expectations.
The professional pathways available to TDS alumni are diverse. Former students have pursued careers across a wide spectrum of the performing arts, carrying with them the technical training and performance experience they gained during their formative years at the studio. This track record of professional placement is one of the strongest indicators of a dance program's quality, and it remains a source of deep pride for the entire TDS community.
For families considering where to invest in their child's dance education, TDS Dance Company offers a combination that is difficult to find elsewhere: nationally recognized competitive success, award-winning choreography, a beautiful facility, and a warm community atmosphere that keeps the joy of dance at the center of everything. The studio continues to welcome new families and young dancers who are ready to begin their own journey, whether that journey leads to a professional career or simply to a lifelong love of dance. Under the continued leadership of Lisa Kaplan Barbash, TDS Dance Company remains dedicated to shaping the next generation of performers and artists.
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