BRIDGE ACADEMY OF NORTH DALLAS is a family owned and operated business.  The Academy was opened in 2003 to
introduce bridge to those persons interested in learning the game and for those interested in taking their game to the next
level. The Bridge Academy offers bridge classes to all levels ~ beginner for advanced ~ including both duplicate and social
bridge players

The Bridge Academy has an extensive bridge library for your use and enjoyment. Please visit us and check out a book today!

Group lessons are offered at the Bridge Academy. The lessons consist of two-hour classes during which the basic class
information is presented and applied. There are also four week, two week and individual Convention Classes available. Private
lessons and supervised play sessions are available as well. A Bridge Academy's accredited teacher will meet with your group at
the Academy.

Donna Compton is the primary instructor for the Bridge Academy. Donna is an American Contract Bridge League (“ACBL”)
Accredited Teacher and American Bridge Teachers' Association ("ABTA") Master Teacher. She is also accredited as an
Easybridge! Presenter and has been teaching since 1985.

Donna is joined in teaching by her husband, Chris, who teaches advanced 2/1 classes as well as private playing lessons at local
clubs, tournaments and online.

The Academy has three associate instructors and duplicate directors: Loyce Rubin and Mark & Kathy Bumgardner.  Loyce is
the director of our Wednesday and Saturday afternoon Charity Duplicate.  Loyce also hosts the Tuesday Pro-Am Duplicate
and Learn-N-Play games held on Thursdays and Saturdays.  Mark and Kathy Direct our Tuesday and Thursday evening
Charity Duplicate, Friday afternoon Charity Duplicate. Mark and Kathy also host our Wednesday evening "Not So Serious"
Duplicate.

In addition to her director/teaching hats, Loyce is also our "Not So Serious" Host in charge of everything "not so serious"
including partnerships and reservations for the Not So Serious and Play-N-Learn games.  As you will soon find out - Loyce
also provides all of the wonderful special event meals, treats and desserts at all BAND games.  We invite you to join us for
these special events scheduled throughout the month.  See the monthly calendar for dates and times.