Maxine Patterson School of Dance

We like our students to:
"Dance Like Nobody's Watching"

12/10/2025

Maxine Patterson alumni gathering and retirement party will be held on Sunday, January 18th, at the social hall at Congregation Mickve Israel on E. Gordon St. I'd really love to see lots of students there. Come between 2 and 5 pm and visit for a few minutes, have a snack, and reminisce. I love you all and would love to see you.

11/12/2025

Save the date! We are hosting a Maxine Patterson alumni gathering and retirement party on Sunday, January 18th, at the social hall at Congregation Mickve Israel on E. Gordon St. Drop in anytime between 2 and 5pm for refreshments and reminiscing.
We would love to know if you will join us. Please click the link to respond yes or no.

Maxine Patterson Alumni Gathering and Retirement Party Date: Sunday, January 18th, 2026. Place: Congregation Mickve Israel's social hall, 20 E. Gordon St. between Drayton and Bull, Savannah, Ga 31401. Drop in hours between 2pm and 5pm.

07/08/2025

Parents and students of Maxine Patterson School of Dance,

This is the most difficult letter I have ever had to write.

I began my career as a dance teacher in September of 1969 and had my first recital in May 1970. I have had 55 fantastic years of the best career I could have imagined, where I was fortunate enough to do all the things I have truly loved my entire life. However, it is time for me to retire. This decision has been very, very difficult to make and I am extremely sad that this has to be my final answer.
To all my students from 1969-2025, a HUGE thank you, and I hope you enjoyed your classes as much as I enjoyed teaching them. It has been a great joy to watch such a wonderful group of young people grow as dancers and as people. In these 55 years, I have tried to teach children not only how to dance, but how to go into the world a better person. Many thanks to all of the great parents who entrusted me to teach your kids the fine art of DANCE. I would like to also thank all of the wonderful teachers who taught with me through these years. I hope you know my true appreciation and love.
I sincerely hope that everyone will “Keep On Dancing.” Please call me at 912-352-3156 if you would like to talk. Watch my website, maxinepattersonschoolofdance.com, for any future announcements.

I truly LOVE you all.

Maxine Patterson

06/21/2025

Congratulations to alumni Nkenge Mitchell... NOW Dr. Nkenge Mitchell, Doctor of Chiropractic. We are sooo proud!!❤️
(and she made a guest appearance at recital this year!!) GO ALUMNI!!