Be positive and committed, focused and dedicated to excellence. Remember there are no limitations other than the ones you put upon yourselves.

Thank you for your interest in the AMERICAN DANCE CENTER. Our courses of study are designed to offer students age 5 through adult the opportunity to immerse themselves in the wonderful world of dance. Students are taught the art of concentration, the importance of focus, and the magic of creative expression. These skills will build character, confidence, and a healthy self image.

Our study courses include: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Drama, Ball Workout, Stretch, Yoga, Pilates, Special Creative Movement Class (For 4-5 Year Olds) and "The ultimate ballet workout."

" Madame's inner beauty and courage has inspired me to love myself, act like a lady and take care of my family. She has so much knowledge that I'm not sure in a lifetime I could learn everything from her that I would love to learn..." read testimonials >

Madame Phyllis Latin, founder and director of the American Dance Center, received the majority of her training under Hildegarde Fritche Lewis. She continued her ballet study with Obokov and Muriel Stuart at the School of American Ballet and furthered her dance knowledge by studying Modern dance under Norman Walker and Hanya Holm, and Jazz under Matt Mattox and Luigi.

Madame’s teaching experience spans over fifty years and includes serving as a member of the faculty at the National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan; the University of Michigan, and Albright College, Pennsylvania; and tutoring for the Dance Degree Program at Empire State College. Madame Latin also served as guest teacher for the Canadian Ballet Association and has taught master classes in dance throughout the country.

Madame Latin has been a choreographer for television, light opera and summer stock, along with touring Europe professionally.

Please view our press archives for a selection of articles that chronicle Madame's extensive carreer.