About Southwest Dance Company

About Southwest Dance Company

Welcome to Southwest Dance Company

Southwest Dance Company has been the exclusive children’s creative and modern dance studio in St. George, Utah since 1982. With over four decades of dedication to the art of movement, we specialize in age-appropriate, progressive dance education tailored specifically for children. Our experienced faculty are passionate about teaching modern dance and nurturing each dancer’s technical and artistic growth.

Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to meet the developmental needs of each age group, offering a structured yet imaginative environment where dancers can thrive. As the year progresses, you’ll witness significant growth in your child’s abilities—both in technique and creative expression.

Each spring, our annual Dance Concert in April serves as a joyful celebration of our dancers’ hard work and progress. This cherished event has become a beloved tradition in Southern Utah, offering families the opportunity to see firsthand the transformation that occurs throughout the year.

At Southwest Dance Company, we believe in fostering the growth of the whole child. Our creative dance classes encourage movement exploration, helping dancers develop physical skills while learning the language of dance and studying the pioneers of modern dance.

By engaging in creative problem-solving and imaginative play, children grow cognitively, socially, and emotionally. They also learn to incorporate various art forms into their movement practice, enriching their overall experience.

For over 43 years, our concerts and classes have offered a meaningful and magical space for children to discover the joy of dance. We look forward to welcoming your dancer into our Southwest Dance family.

Southwest Dance Studio
Southwest Dance Studio
Southwest Dance Studio

List of Past Performances

Denise Crosier, Director  &  Katie Fowler Smith, Artistic Director

  • 2025 Woven Tapestries
  • 2024 Kokopelli’s Gift
  • 2023 True Colors: 4 Gemstone Legends
  • 2022 The Blossom Gift, A 40th Anniversary Celebration
  • 2021 Memories:  A Tale of Legacy, Learning & Love
  • 2020 Inspired: A Myth of the Muses
  • 2019 The Star Who Was Afraid of the Dark
  • 2018 True To You
  • 2017 The Paper Dragon
  • 2016 Water Sings Blue
  • 2015 Rose Red and Snow White
  • 2014 Kokopelli’s Gift

Natalie Wilson, Director & Katie Fowler Smith, Artistic Contributor

  • 2013 Sisters of the Silver Moon
  • 2012 Roots, Dreams, and Fairy Wings
  • 2011 Joyful Discoveries
  • 2010 The Quiltmaker’s Gift
  • 2009 The Star Who Was Afraid of the Dark
  • 2008 Color Snatchers
  • 2007 The Paper Dragon
  • 2006 Three Kingdoms
  • 2005 The Tower

 

      Candy Fowler, Founder & Director

      • 2004 Kaleidoscope
      • 2003 Three Tales (20th Anniversary Celebration)
      • 2002 Dream Makers
      • 2001 Kaleidoscope
      • 2000 Jubilation-Ceremony of Carols
      • 1999 Blessed By Light
      • 1998 The Legend of Wings
      • 1997 Dream Makers
      • 1996 The Magic of Grandma’s Quilt
      • 1995 Christmas:  The Polar Express
      • 1995 Reminiscence, Revival, and Some New Dance Too
      • 1994 The Legend of Wings
      • 1993 Blessed By Light
      • 1991 Jubilation-Ceremony of Carols
      • 1989 Dream Spinners
      • 1988 I’m In Charge of Celebrations
      • 1987 Celebrating the Light
      • 1986 The Children of Wonder-“The Fall of Freddy the Leaf”
      • 1984 Images:  Children in Dance-“This Is A Child”
      • 1983 Images:  Children in Dance
      • 1982 Images:  Children in Dance
      Southwest Dance Company is a wonderful dance studio. I love watching my daughter learn this beautiful, expressive, creative dance. It touches my heart. I am grateful to finally have found a studio that is careful to choose modest costumes and moves. Thank you.
      April P.

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