DMSD History Since 1971

Since 1971, Deborah Messinger School of Dance has been helping local dancers grow in skill, confidence, and joy. Deborah began with five students in her mother Carolyn Messinger’s Beaverton garage. From there, the school grew into a beloved Portland-area studio.

Over the decades, DMSD dancers have performed in recitals, fairs, competitions, and community events. The school’s performing group was invited to the 1999 World Expo in Seoul, Korea, and former students have gone on to professional dance, teaching, Broadway, and Cirque du Soleil.

That history matters because it was built one class, one teacher, and one family at a time.