The American Academy of Music and Dance was founded with the goal of inspiring their
students and enriching their lives through the arts. Having taught thousands of students, Dean
brings a positive and upbeat approach to learning and focuses on making the experience a
positive one for every student.
AAMD's founder, Dean Kline, has been playing the guitar and piano for more than 30 years and
applies a variety of musical styles to his instruction. He has developed a variety of innovative
techniques to help his students learn more quickly. At the core of his curriculum, Dean teaches
students using the style of music they love most, which keeps them motivated as they learn.
Dean has been teaching and choreographing dance for more than 30 years. He has performed at
the Yale Bowl, The Guggenheim Museum in New York City, and has danced in dozens of
reviews since he began performing at age 13. Dean performs ballroom, musical comedy and
Broadway-style dance and has studied dance from around the world.
Prior to founding AAMD, Dean was senior manager of communications at Dell, where he
worked for 15 years. His work included speech writing for Michael Dell, managing worldwide
employee communications, and managing communications for Dell's education business, among
other positions. In his education role, Dean worked closely with national and global education
leaders to help shape the national dialogue around 21st century skills and helping students
prepare for life in a global economy. Prior to Dell, Dean worked for IBM for 8 years, including
as a member of the corporate communications team at the company's corporate headquarters in
Armonk, NY.
While working at Dell, Dean was the youth minister at the Lakeway Church in Lakeway, Texas,
leading both the junior high and high school youth programs. He also attended the Austin
Presbyterian Theological Seminary as a student in their master of divinity program. Dean strives
to incorporate a positive outlook into his daily teaching, with the goal of inspiring his students to
reach for high goals, while demonstrating kindness and mutual respect to others.
Dean is a member of the Music Teachers National Association, Bluebonnet District Music
Teachers Association, Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Association, Round Rock Community
Choir and the Lakeway Church. In addition to his instructional work, Dean volunteers to
support the local community, including performing at local schools, Pioneer Farms events, and
other community venues. He volunteers his time to emcee community events, including the Star
of Texas Fair and Rodeo's Cowboy Breakfast, bringing his upbeat, positive message to
audiences throughout Central Texas.
students and enriching their lives through the arts. Having taught thousands of students, Dean
brings a positive and upbeat approach to learning and focuses on making the experience a
positive one for every student.
AAMD's founder, Dean Kline, has been playing the guitar and piano for more than 30 years and
applies a variety of musical styles to his instruction. He has developed a variety of innovative
techniques to help his students learn more quickly. At the core of his curriculum, Dean teaches
students using the style of music they love most, which keeps them motivated as they learn.
Dean has been teaching and choreographing dance for more than 30 years. He has performed at
the Yale Bowl, The Guggenheim Museum in New York City, and has danced in dozens of
reviews since he began performing at age 13. Dean performs ballroom, musical comedy and
Broadway-style dance and has studied dance from around the world.
Prior to founding AAMD, Dean was senior manager of communications at Dell, where he
worked for 15 years. His work included speech writing for Michael Dell, managing worldwide
employee communications, and managing communications for Dell's education business, among
other positions. In his education role, Dean worked closely with national and global education
leaders to help shape the national dialogue around 21st century skills and helping students
prepare for life in a global economy. Prior to Dell, Dean worked for IBM for 8 years, including
as a member of the corporate communications team at the company's corporate headquarters in
Armonk, NY.
While working at Dell, Dean was the youth minister at the Lakeway Church in Lakeway, Texas,
leading both the junior high and high school youth programs. He also attended the Austin
Presbyterian Theological Seminary as a student in their master of divinity program. Dean strives
to incorporate a positive outlook into his daily teaching, with the goal of inspiring his students to
reach for high goals, while demonstrating kindness and mutual respect to others.
Dean is a member of the Music Teachers National Association, Bluebonnet District Music
Teachers Association, Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Association, Round Rock Community
Choir and the Lakeway Church. In addition to his instructional work, Dean volunteers to
support the local community, including performing at local schools, Pioneer Farms events, and
other community venues. He volunteers his time to emcee community events, including the Star
of Texas Fair and Rodeo's Cowboy Breakfast, bringing his upbeat, positive message to
audiences throughout Central Texas.
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