About Frances
Somewhere along the way, I realized I loved teaching more than performing.
Singing and dancing onstage is so exciting! It's a part of me... don't get me wrong. But I'll never forget the first class I taught, at a beautiful ballet studio on the Upper East Side called American Youth Dance Theater. Connecting with students became my primary passion.
I love sharing the joy and exhilarating feeling of dance. Its healing power. Helping students feel stronger and happy to be themselves. Making sure each student feels seen and cared for. Creating confidence that is carried long after students leave the studio.
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My path has taken me on many stages and into many dance studios. I used what I have learned and what I truly love to create Frances Mohler Dance.
Every child deserves extraordinary training.
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Not because every child wants a professional performance career, but because every child deserves a teacher who believes in them. Who sees the best in them.
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I believe every child deserves to feel noticed, known, encouraged and loved.
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At FMD we work hard to create and sustain this culture every day.
The Training Behind the Philosophy​
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My teaching philosophy is rooted in years of professional training, performance and education. I earned my degree in Musical Theater from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. I extensively performed professionally and spent years refining both dance and theater in NYC and then in Austin, Texas. Every class at FMD - whether dance, voice or acting - is build on that foundation. Excellent training should not be reserved for a select few, a certain age or particular level of talent. Every child deserves it.
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If you're looking for a place where your child will be challenged, encouraged and genuinely known...
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I'd love to meet your family!​
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Whether your child or teen dreams of performing professionally or simply wants to discover the joy of dancing, singing and acting, there's a place for them here.