Deborah Messinger School of Dance
Deborah Messinger School of Dance, 27400 SE Stark St, Troutdale, OR 97060
About
Deborah Messinger School of Dance offers dance and gymnastics, along with a “mommy & me” class, toddler dance classes, and preschool options. The program teaches a variety of dance styles to children of different ages, including toddlers through teenagers. The studio is accepting new students and provides shoes and leotards right in the studio so families can get started easily.
• Ages: 1–18 years old
Deborah Messinger School of Dance has been leading dance education in the Portland Metro area since 1971 and moved to a bigger space in Troutdale after being in Gresham since 1980. The program is led by Deborah and Miss Tara. According to the school’s mission statement, the staff focus on having fun while learning, being loving and patient with every dancer, and using dance education to have a positive impact on students. The mission also states that the program aims to build confident, disciplined, and responsible students in a warm, nurturing environment, and that the staff enjoy mentoring young people and want to help each child grow. The school describes itself as very family oriented and professional, with a family vibe studio, consistent communication with parents over seven days via email, and a clean studio with friendly staff.
Parent and teacher testimonials describe the studio as family oriented and welcoming, with a family vibe and helpful staff. One parent notes that both of their children, including a special needs child, enjoyed the preschool, “mommy & me” class, gymnastics, and toddler dance classes. Another parent shares that their children have been attending for over three years and that it feels like a second home with instructors they describe as amazing. A long-time participant reports having danced with Deborah Messinger School of Dance for over 40 years and mentions that their children and grandchildren also take dance and have been in the preschool. Another parent mentions spending four nights a week at the studio, describes it as always clean with friendly staff, and highlights the positive encouragement their child receives from Ms. Deborah and Miss Tara.
Last updated March 28, 2026.
• Ages: 1–18 years old
Deborah Messinger School of Dance has been leading dance education in the Portland Metro area since 1971 and moved to a bigger space in Troutdale after being in Gresham since 1980. The program is led by Deborah and Miss Tara. According to the school’s mission statement, the staff focus on having fun while learning, being loving and patient with every dancer, and using dance education to have a positive impact on students. The mission also states that the program aims to build confident, disciplined, and responsible students in a warm, nurturing environment, and that the staff enjoy mentoring young people and want to help each child grow. The school describes itself as very family oriented and professional, with a family vibe studio, consistent communication with parents over seven days via email, and a clean studio with friendly staff.
Parent and teacher testimonials describe the studio as family oriented and welcoming, with a family vibe and helpful staff. One parent notes that both of their children, including a special needs child, enjoyed the preschool, “mommy & me” class, gymnastics, and toddler dance classes. Another parent shares that their children have been attending for over three years and that it feels like a second home with instructors they describe as amazing. A long-time participant reports having danced with Deborah Messinger School of Dance for over 40 years and mentions that their children and grandchildren also take dance and have been in the preschool. Another parent mentions spending four nights a week at the studio, describes it as always clean with friendly staff, and highlights the positive encouragement their child receives from Ms. Deborah and Miss Tara.
Last updated March 28, 2026.
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