Our Mission

At Cookie Joe’s Dancin’ School, we encourage the development of confidence, self-discipline, and community spirit while providing the highest quality of classical and theatrical dance training in a wholesome and loving environment.

Our Staff

Cookie Joe’s Dancin’ School has gathered gifted instructors with various backgrounds in performance and instruction to provide students with extensive professional dance training. We are committed to instilling the virtues of consistent and disciplined study.

The Dancin’ School teaching staff includes 2006 Dance Teacher Magazine’s Dance Teacher of the Year, Royal Academy of Dance Certified Teachers, Dance Masters of America members, internationally recognized ballet teachers, pilates certified instructors, lead dancers from touring productions such as “A Chorus Line”, “King and I”, and “West Side Story”. They are selected for their positive approach to teaching and their value as inspirational role models.

All Instructors at Dancin’ School…

• Teach by example
• Maintain extensive training and performance schedules throughout the year to enhance their dance technique and teaching method
• Are available for private lessons and consultation

Ask The Experts

Each month Cookie and Tran are featured in the Ft. Bend Star newspaper to answer reader questions regarding teaching kids dance and dancing techniques. Be sure to check out their answers on the Ask the Experts page.

Our Students

Cookie Joe’s Dancin’ School has a reputation for producing students who excel in areas other than classical dance, such as musical theater, sports, and school-sponsored organizations. Because of the emphasis on discipline, commitment, and professionalism, students develop a sense of responsibility, confidence and positive self-image. Our students often become leaders in academics, athletics, and the fine arts.

Testimonials

Our parents and students love to post great comments and views on various online sites. Here are just a few of the comments.

Our Outreach

Cookie Joe’s Dancin’ School encourages community involvement and is active in community outreach and service. Staff, students, and parents work together in an effort to share their talents and love of dance with others. The school sponsors fundraising events throughout the year to provide financial assistance to those in need, thereby teaching goal setting, teamwork, and generosity of spirit. Our ministries include classes and performances for the Star of Hope Mission for the Homeless, and special education students in Katy school district.

Every March the Cookie Joe’s Dancin’ School presents the God Bless Texas show to celebrate Texas’ Independence Day and to raise funds for the school’s outreach programs. Each class performs a Texas inspired dance while friends and parents mingle around game booths and silent auction tables. Each year the school is able to make a considerable donation to the Star of Hope Mission for the Homeless.

We thank our many sponsors, such as the one listed below, for their contributions to the silent auction. If you are interested in supporting next year’s event, please contact Tran Rich or Cookie Joe.