Short Dance Studios for the Performing Arts was opened in 1965 by Pat Short. Fifty-five years and a few major changes later, the studio in Inver Grove Heights (there are two of them) is a majestic 9000 square foot building with five dance rooms and two music/vocal rooms. It is now run by Wade and Jessica Short, plus several performance/dance instructors, and they offer three levels of classes/lines: recreational, performing, and competition. Their classes include hip-hop, music, ballet, musical theatre, and much more. They also have mini camps, 6 week sessions, and dance team lessons.