Fishback Studio of The Dance

Fishback Studio of the Dance is a school of dignity and distinction devoted to the art of dance. We have long been recognized as the outstanding dance school of the Southwest. We offer pre-ballet for ages 3, 4, and 5. Classes in ballet, tap, jazz/hip hop, modern and Scottish dancing, as well as acrobatics to students from 6 years old, teens and adults. We are proud to be the home of many national dance champions, overall high score placement, best choreography, and best technical execution awards. Some of our former and current students have gone on to perform on the stage, television, movies, videos, amusement parks, cruise ships, national pageants, local venues and to teach throughout the USA. We know the benefits of dancing are remarkable for health, poise, grace and just plain fun, so we encourage everyone in the Albuquerque area to come and participate!

Our Mission
At Fishback Studio, it is our mission to stress the importance of dancing as an ideal physical education as well as an artistic achievement.

Company Profile
Fishback Studio was founded in 1945 by Dr. and Mrs. Fishback. Today, the studio is operated by their daughter, Kathie Fishback Anthony and her husband, professional guitarist Michael Anthony. Kathie trained since the age of 3 at Fishback Studio and enjoyed twelve years of professional dancing in Hollywood where she was seen dancing on the Carol Burnett, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine, NBC Follies, Emmy and Academy Award Shows among many others. Kathie loves sharing her professional experience and love for all dance forms with the students.

Fishback Studio maintains a wide acquaintance with nationally recognized teachers and performers from New York to Hollywood, and professional contact with these has kept our quality of dancing abreast with the times. Our senior faculty maintain the excellence of their training through constant study and personal appearances. Assistants in the studio are personally trained by the studio faculty. Most have eight or more years of advanced training in the studio.

Fishback Studio is a member of Dance Masters of America, Cecchetti Council of America, and Dance Educators of America.

Competition DanceDance competition has become increasingly popular among our students. Special choreography, preparation and training are required for these routines. Teachers put in many hours throughout the year preparing and rehearsing with the students and are pleased to offer accomplished dancers at Fishback Studio with this opportunity. Students audition for a place on Dance Team, Tap Team and Lyrical Team.

Past awards and achievements of the Fishback Studio competitive dancers include:

National Champions 1994-2010

International Dance Challenge TV Spectacular 2001, 2003, 2005 – 2007, 2010

Mr. Global Dance International 2005 - 2007

Senior Miss Ultimate Dance 2004, 2006, 2008

Junior Miss Global Dance International 2005, 2009, 2010

National Dancer of the Year Contestants 1996-2010

High Point Awards 1996-1998, 2000-2010

Best Choreography 1995, 1997, 2001, 2004 - 2010

Teacher's Choice Award 2004, 2009, 2010

Best Technical Execution 1996, 1997, 2000, 2004 – 2006, 2010

Best Emotional Execution 1996-1997, 2001, 2005 – 2007, 2009, 2010

Best Precision 2000, 2001, 2006, 2008 - 2010 / Best Presentation 2005-2007, 2009

Spirit Award 1996-1999, 2001, 2006, 2008

Scholarships to Broadway Dance Center, ABT, Alvin Ailey in NYC and The Rock in PA

Dance America National Overall High Score 1997 and Regional 2009

Teen Mr. Dance Educators of America 1994

IDC Overall High Score 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010

IDC Entertainment Challenge 2001 – 2003, 2005 – 2007 & 2010

National Center Stage Dance week Award 2004 – 2006, 2008, 2010

YAGP Hope Award 2009

YAGP Jr. Grand Prix Award 2010

YAGP Int Finalist 2005 – 2007

Semi-Finalists 2007 - 2010

Performing Troupes and Competitive Dance Teams
Fishback Studio of the Dance features the following performing troupes and competitive dance teams. These performing Dance Troupes can be seen dancing in and around Albuquerque, and in Regional and National competitions. Senior faculty work with these groups of accomplished dancers to prepare them for the most rigorous venues.

Dancin' Divas
The senior jazz performing troupe

Superstars
The junior jazz performing troupe

Rhythm on Tap
The tap dance performing troupe

Ballet Plus
Fishback Studio's elite ballet dance company, students are admitted by audition.