DDDS – Building the Skills to Dance & the Confidence for Life

Located in Akron/Green Ohio since 1960

Our mission is to provide an excellent dance education from highly qualified instructors who teach with enthusiasm, are motivating, encouraging, and lead by example in a nurturing, safe, and fun environment.

We strive to inspire dancers of all ages, at every skill level, to achieve their fullest potential and grow strong in body, mind and spirit.

It is our goal to be a positive influence in the dance & local communities by setting high standards in Integrity, Leadership, Character, Responsibility & Professionalism for our entire dance family.

Dance Better. Live Better.

Member Dance Masters of Ohio

Member Dance Masters of America

Member National Dance Education Organization

Member Youth Protection Advocates in Dance

Member Green Chamber of Commerce

Winner of Beacon's Best Dance Studio 2020

Voted BEST Dance Studio Instruction in Akron 2021

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It's Our 62nd Dance Season!

Summer Intensive & Dance Camps Begin June 20th.
Information is listed below

Name: Dianna Durkin Dance Studio
Address: 767 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, Ohio, 44319, US
Telephone: (330) 896-2364

Email for more info

Testimonial: "Both of my daughters are having a great experience at DDDS! As a parent, I love that they are not only getting a quality dance education, but they are also gaining important life skills and making lifelong friendships and memories."~ Jill S.

DDDS Bulletin Board
Updated:June 20th, 2022

Our 61st Dance Recital was Sunday, June 5th 2pm
Canton Palace Theater. Recital Video will be emailed to each family who participated in the Recital.

Our Summer Dance program runs in 3 sessions and consists of Dance Camps for children ages 18 months-9 yrs old and a Dance Intensive program for our experienced students ages 9 & up.

*Email us for information on our Dance Intensive program.