Discover the power of music and movement with the Duffy Liturgical Dance Ensemble
Duffy Liturgical Dance Ensemble Is an Intergenerational Company
of Singers and Dancers
Save the Date! Nov. 2, 2025
Duffy Liturgical Dance Ensemble Presents
"Saving Our Children Listen to the Lamb..."
Annual concert - 3 pm Disciples Christian Church's Performing Arts Center, 3663 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, Heights, Ohio 44121
Our Liturgical
Dance Mission
Our mission is to research, preserve and perform the American Negro Spiritual and to educate the community about this art form. Our classes and performances inform audiences about the influence of the Spiritual and its refractions (blues, gospel, jazz) have had on social change, social justice and the cultural development of the United States of America.
Children and youth who attend classes at DuffyLit's Studio develop respect, self-esteem and garner pride in their American Cultural Heritage. DuffyLit is dedicated to improving the quality of life through performance of the Spiritual and application to everyday life of its universal message of faith, hope, optimism, and perseverance.
Dancing Is Art
Duffy Liturgical Dance Studio is committed to the artistic development of all dancers interested in the American Negro Spiritual. Allow us to help you take the next step in your liturgical dancing. We think that dance is a great way to develop artistic ability, poise, grace, rhythm, and self-worth. Call us today!
Our Dance Studio Offers:
Adult Dance Classes
Have fun and learn dancing
at adult dancing classes!
Contact our dance studio for more information.
Beginner Classes for Children
Build confidence in your child's dancing skills by enrolling in our beginner classes.
Intermediate Classes for Youth
Enroll your youth in our intermediate classes today for a fun way to improve and learn new dancing skills!
Contact Our Team
Board of Directors
Rev. James Roberson
Board President
Dr. Maxine L. McAfee
Debra Walker
Edna Duffy
Founder and Artistic Director
Barbara McDowell
Board Secretary
David Waltermire
Our Fall Studio Classes
We take pride in being a studio that is professional and fun. Join with us today!
Adult Dance Class
– Saturdays 11:45 am – 1 pm and Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Dance Classes for Children and Youths
Saturdays 10:00 am to – 11:30 am
Children & Youth Choir
Rehearsals– Saturdays 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Adult Choir Rehearsals -Wednesdays 7 - 9 pm
Generosity
Changes
Lives
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Why Choose Us?
Professional
Our dance studio offers a fun environment with professional standards. We provide the opportunity for each student to become the dancer they dream of being.
Affordable
We pride ourselves in offering affordable prices for our professional level classes. You can become the dancer you dream of being at an affordable price.
Supportive
Our team is made up of friendly, caring, and talented dance instructors who go above and beyond to ensure each student is able to reach their highest potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
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