
WELCOME TO
MURPHY SCHOOL OF DANCE
NOW REGISTERING FOR SUMMER '22!
Western North Carolina’s Premiere Dance Education Program & Studio
Murphy School of Dance is located in the beautiful mountains of Murphy, North Carolina, currently serving students and families from eight surrounding counties in Western North Carolina, North Georgia, East Tennessee and other bordering states and counties.

NOW ENROLLING
JOIN US!
Sign Up: Saturdays June 18th OR 25th, open from 11:00-1:00. You do not have to attend both days, pick whichever works for you!
We invite YOU to continue or begin your MSOD experience by registering for our upcoming 4 week mini session!
This four week mini session is perfect for NEW or returning members wishing to try out a new style, great for skill building, perfecting technique, maintaining form, and SO much more! Offered to ages 3-18 AND our 18+ adult FitFusion class. Refer a friend to this session and receive $10.00 off your registration fee and a free MSOD car decal! NO dress code or experience required for this session! We have something for EVERYBODY!
Scheduling:
Summer session will begin July 5th and run through July 29th. Four weeks of fun and learning! We base our class schedule off of the "Parent/Student Scheduling Survey" found in our registration paperwork. This process is unique and allows us to better accommodate and consider our client's scheduling needs and concerns before forming our final class schedule. All class assignments will be sent via text, email or phone call 1-2 weeks before to all who have pre-registered. If the schedule does not work for you, you will be refunded all but your registration fee.
Classes Offered In:
Tap/Ballet (ages 3-6)
Tap/Jazz (ages 7-18)
Pre-Pointe/Pointe (instructor recommendation only)
Tumbling (ages 3-12+)
Hip Hop (ages 5-18)
Private lessons (by request only/different rates apply)
Registration Location:
281 Tennessee Street, Murphy, NC 28906
Visit us on Facebook, Instagram (@murphy_school_of_dance) and our website, www.murphyschoolofdance.com for updates!
Contact us:
Email – torie.pinkleton@gmail.com
Phone (office hours may vary) – 828.837.8535
Facebook Messenger – Murphy School of Dance (very prompt)
Thank you for choosing MSOD!
ABOUT MURPHY SCHOOL OF DANCE
Est. 1988
Offering both, a Pre-professional conservatory program and a recreational dance program within one studio environment. Classes are available in a variety of dance genres to students ages 3 to 18, private lessons for all ages, Mommy & Me Yoga 18-36 months, and monthly adult classes for ages 18+. MSOD specializes in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and tumbling. Classes are also offered in clogging, baton twirling, acro, ballroom, contemporary and modern dance as interest allows. In an environment which celebrates each and every student's talents and abilities, MSOD seeks to provide a create outlet for student self-expression and to promote and atmosphere of community and compassion. We believe our students will rise to the expectation we set for them... so we set them HIGH!

THE MSOD MISSION
Teaching children and young adults MORE than just the art of dance!

Established in 1988, MSOD offers students the opportunity to commit to either a Recreational or Conservatory dance program within one quality studio environment. With former students now performing in Las Vegas, New York, and Los Angeles, MSOD has proven its ability to train and guide students to success at all levels of commitment. Over our 30 years, we have strived to create an artistic learning environment where everyone truly feels wanted and appreciated! Welcoming students of ALL backgrounds, our instructors aim to teach their students more than just dance, often focusing in lessons of kindness, compassion, giving, accountability and sharing while relating all topics and desired morals back to the arts; our passion!
A sincere "dance family", MSOD provides the highest quality of dance education within a loving and nurturing environment. Students are encouraged to be accountable, responsible, and self reliant; qualities we know will assist them in all of their future endeavors entering adulthood. Whether you’re looking to learn new dance moves or hone in on your existing talent, we strive to meet the goals and potential of each and every student. Our instructors are committed to giving each student attention while also moving the class forward to get the most out of our program's experience. We are more than happy to answer any questions you have about our program
~ simply contact us or stop by!

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
MSOD STRIVES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!






















OPENING HOURS
Come Visit Us!
Office: Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Available Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for special bookings such as workshops or private sessions, upon appointment only.
Email torie.pinkleton@gmail.com to book an appointment.
MSOD HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

2021-22 Holiday Closings:
November 11 ~ Veteran's Day
November 23-25 ~ Thanksgiving Break
December 20 - January 9 ~ Holiday Break
January 17 ~ Martin Luther King Jr Day
April 11-15 ~ Spring Break
May 30 ~ Memorial Day
Due to COVID19, these dates may be altered. Please read our monthly newsletters for more details.
MSOD INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

Follow our facebook page for updates!
Because our program is primarily focused in the afternoon and evening hours, we do NOT follow the Cherokee County School System's weather policy. In the event of inclement weather, all MSOD weather closings or delays will be announced via Facebook by 1 pm the day of concern. Please follow us on facebook to stay up to date!