At Dance Productions Unlimited, we pride ourselves on being one of the most up to date and progressive studios in the Jefferson County and St. Louis areas. Dance Productions Unlimited (“DPU”) is in its 27th year under the direction of Lisa Dallas. DPU features an all adult teaching staff that specializes in the fields in which they teach. We have an annual dance recital and participate in conventions and competitions throughout the year. In studio master classes are offered with some of the most sought after teachers and choreographers in the country. We believe that the quality training we offer goes far beyond just learning how to dance. Our students are taught in a loving, yet structured and disciplined atmosphere. The students benefit from classes which build self esteem, confidence, coordination, and promote physical well being. Those who wish to attain college scholarships or enter the professional dance world are well equipped to do so when the time comes. And many of those who do not, repeatedly show that we have accomplished our goal in passing on our love for dance by returning to dance classes in their adult years. Dancers from DPU have acted as Goodwill Ambassadors to the United States performing in Russia and Australia. Students are and have been active in the St. Louis Muny Opera, National Tour of Beauty and the Beast, Six Flags Palace Show, Tap Kids National Tour, Rams Cheerleaders, Muny Kids, Jr. Star Search, and Team 11 dancers to name a few. They've also performed with the St. Louis Gateway Ballet, Mo. State Ballet, St. Louis Hoofer's Club, St. Louis Variety Telethon, for local production companies, at community events, and annually at the Chuck Norman Charity Christmas Party. Many have received college scholarships in dance and theatre. Through competitions and conventions, students have won numerous awards and cash prizes along with dance scholarships to study at studios such as Broadway Dance Center and the EDGE in Los Angeles . Most recently, (summer '05) forty seven dancers ages 5 thru 54 performed in two shows on Carnival Cruise Lines' Elation during a seven day cruise. We are very proud of all of our student's accomplishments!

For those who are interested in competing, we offer both competitive and recreational teams. Our philosophy on competing is not just based upon winning a first place or high score. We promote teamwork and good sportsmanship, and believe in keeping rehearsals and costs within reason. We rarely ask our dancers to rehearse on weekends or for long hours outside of class during the week. We look at competition as mainly an opportunity to get on stage and perform. Thus, DPU takes a “middle of the road” approach to competition. We do not feel competing should be about entering the students in so many routines that they all begin to look alike or asking the parents to purchase costume after costume overloaded with rhinestones. Our goal is that our dancers be able to execute a variety of styles proficiently and become true performers who are at ease in front of an audience. Again, those who wish to go on to pursue college scholarships or professional careers are able to do so.

Normally, the teams enter two to three competitions per season and also do community and charity performances. Auditions for teams are held in late spring, early summer.