Large, long-established dance school in McAllen (since 1958) offering summer dance camps across several age and skill levels: Preschool Camp, Future Stars, Rising Stars, Divas, and a Company Intensive. Year-round classes cover ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, folklorico, and flamenco. The 20,000-square-foot facility has seven studios.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Melba's Dance School and Dance Shoppe directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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Powered by GoogleMy daughter has been dancing at Melba's for four years and she has loved every year! The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. We look forward every year to their annual Melba's Recital; the Melba's recitals are breathtaking! God willing my daughter can continue every year at Melba's.
I have only taken the first two classes of ballet & jazz, but I am very impressed with the communication that the staff has with their students. I am especially grateful to have a wonderful instructor, Cathie, who strives to make everyone's class enjoyable. She has amazing patience and you can tell she loves what she does. The shop is amazing because of the attentive and friendly staff. If you are looking for great adult dance classes, then this is the place for you!
I'm a concerned dance mom with an older (teenage) daughter. She grew up at the dance studio and used to love going to it, but now dreads it because of the cliques. When I come home, she tells me that she sits alone while waiting for the teacher to arrive (class usually starts late). She stated that her class doesn't feel like a cohesive team anymore. The technique classes are very helpful and the education is superb, but I wish that the environment was less segregated and more family-oriented. I hope that in writing this review, some changes will be made, and my daughter will be as happy as she was a few years ago.
Thank you Melba's for years of service and dedication to our family and daughter. Our daughter has attended Melba's dance studio for 11 of her 13 years of life and we have nothing but great things to say about Melba's studio. From their Director Julie Doyle Reyes, the instructors and all the crew, they are all dedicated, professional individuals who genuinely care for their students' formation and absolutely love what they do. The formation and lasting friendships that our daughter has made with her extended Melba's family are those of a lifetime and we are ever so grateful for them. Thank you again and all our love and blessings! The Guerra Santos Family.
My daughter has been dancing at Melba's School of dance for the past 13 yrs and she absolutely loves it!!! The teachers and staff are amazing, caring and very professional. They provide skills and knowledge to their students that will help them later in life accomplish their goals. We have seen how through dance my daughter has developed enrichment skills and confidence. The environment at Melba's is warm, kind, and enthusiastic. My daughter feels right at home when she is there. She has learned so much from her teachers. She has also developed life long friendships with other students, as she has grown up dancing together throughout the years with them. We absolutely love Melba's School of Dance!!!! #melbasgirl #dancemom

