"A child should pursue dance because of the delight felt in the expression of movement and the satis
Sue Sampson-Dalena Owner/Artistic Director of the Dance Studio of Fresno, had a vision to reach young people all over the City of Fresno over 30 years ago. She dreamed of teaching the art of dance and the value of it. Her vision sparked an explosion that erupted the moment The Dance Studio opened its doors. Her efforts took The Dance Studio national, competing and guest performing in major dance v
enues all over the Country. Through the years, The Dance Studio of Fresno has attracted thousands of dancers from throughout the State of California and especially from the Central Valley. Students have enjoyed the opportunity to learn directly from Sue and to experience dance on another level. The instruction, patience, and discipline have paid off for everyone, as Sue led a team of dancers, administrators, and instructors to the brand new, state of the art Dance Studio in 2001. The 12,000 square foot facility includes seven separate classrooms with parent viewing areas, a snack bar, and dressing rooms. Sue employs a team of 25 teachers and staff, has an enrollment of approximately 1000 students, and conducts over 120 classes each week (plus additional private lessons and team rehearsals).
07/11/2026
A few highlights from yesterday… 💜💛
Top 10 OPUS. Top 25 dancers. Richie in the Top 10. Three Artist of the Year finalists. Kanon, Tyson, and Owen dancing in the final round for AOTY! Plus Specialty Overall Solo winners.
Today our dancers take on Class Auditions as they compete for a spot in the Top 5. Let’s go, TDS! 💜💛
07/09/2026
Day 5: A little Re-Play from Press Play Nationals! 💜✨
07/01/2026
🎉 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🎉
We’re so excited to announce that Emotion Commotion has been nominated for Press Play Nationals Fan Favorite! 💜💛
Voting opens July 1, and we’d love your support! Please:
✨ Vote using the link below.
✨ Share this post to your social media.
✨ Send it to your family and friends.
✨ Help us spread the word and show everyone what our TDS family is all about!
Every vote counts, and with our amazing dance family behind us, let’s see how far we can take this! Thank you for supporting our dancers—we can’t wait to represent Fresno in Las Vegas! 💜💛 LINK TO VOTE IS IN OUR BIO-
07/01/2026
Almost time for TDS to Press Play!
06/29/2026
A huge thank you to Anthony Morigerato for sharing your passion, knowledge, and artistry with our dancers! Your master technique classes and work on our Nationals tap pieces challenged our dancers to dig deeper, refine every detail, and continue striving for excellence.
We are incredibly grateful for your time, your attention to detail, and the inspiration you brought to our studio. Thank you for helping prepare our dancers as we head to Las Vegas! 💜💛✨
