Best Dance Studios in Independence

Blue Springs Ballet is a business that has been serving students for over 23 years. Classes include jazz, pre-ballet, ballet, pas de deux, creative movement, magical kingdom of dance, and pointe. Blue Springs Ballet also has a performing company. Director Melissa Morris has more than 33 years of teaching experience. She has performed several leading roles in ballet including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Romeo and Juliet. Blue Springs Ballet also offers ballet princess birthday parties for children three to 10 years of age.

Cathy’s Creative Dance School in an Independence business that provides dance instruction for all levels and ages. Cathy Zeysing is the owner and artistic director, and she is also a choreographer, teacher, and dancer. Classes include movement and music, musical theatre, hip hop, acrobatics, combination, and competitive classes. Tuition fee payment options are monthly, yearly, or by semester. The yearly option comes with a discount.

Conservatory Of Dance Education is a Pleasant Valley business that has been serving children of all ages in Missouri and Kansas City for over 17 years. The business offers classes in hip hop, tap, modern, lyrical/contemporary, ballet, jazz, ballet, acrobats, and pointe. Conservatory Of Dance Education teaches introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels and also has a competition team that competes regionally and nationally.

Driscoll School of Irish Dance is a Shawnee business that teaches children three years of age to adults. Pre-beginner classes are for ages three to five, new beginner classes are for ages five to 12, and adult classes are for ages 16 and up. Driscoll School of Irish Dance offers summer camps. Driscoll School of Irish Dance gives students a chance to perform in cultural celebrations, the St. Patrick’s Day Parades, festivals, private events, and TV appearances. There is also an opportunity to participate in competitions.

Heart of America Belly Dance is an Independence business that provides private lessons, classes, and workshops. Classes are for beginner to experienced dancers and there are opportunities for students to perform in showcases and at class parties. Owner Theresa has over 15 years of belly dancing experience and she founded the Heart of America Belly Dance Festival & Competition. She also performs at events, parties, and weddings.

Ibsen Dance Theatre is a Gladstone business that has been serving students for over 32 years. The business provides dance, voice, and drama instruction. Ibsen Dance Theatre also offers birthday party packages and two-week intensive musical theater camps for ages eight to 15. The business won the Best of Northland award in the Dance/Gymnastics Studio category from 2012 to 2016. Susie and Van Ibsen won the Missouri Municipal League Citizenship Award in 2012.

Mindy’s Dance Center is a Lee’s Summit business that serves all ages and levels. The center provides instruction in hip hop, lyrical, tap, ballet, and jazz with a focus on core strengthening, technique, dance fundamentals, and leaps and turns. Mindy’s Dance Center also has a competitive Dance Company team that requires a time commitment and participation in regional and national competitions. Mindy’s Dance Center offers a free trial class, sibling discounts, and a 100% Money Back Guarantee. Parents appreciate the staff’s positivity, way with children, and friendliness.

Reed Performing Arts Company is a Lee’s Summit business that provides a variety of classes. Classes include ballet, tap, leaps and turns, hip hop, lyrical, and drama. Reed Performing Arts Company was named the National Studio of the Year in 2016. Whitney Reed is the owner and dance director and she has more than a decade of teaching experience and 12 years of competitive dance experience. She has Bachelor’s degrees in Communication and Elementary Education, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. Jeff Reed is an owner and drama director who has performed in numerous plays and has directed more than 20 children’s musicals. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Music and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership.

Rhonda’s Elite is a Blue Springs business that teaches students ages three and up. The business provides a variety of classes including tap and jazz, tumbling, jazz and hip hop, combo classes, ballet and lyrical, recreational cheer, urban air trampoline, fierce ’n’ fit fitness, technique, and competitive endurance strength and conditioning. Rhonda’s Elite also has competitive teams and offers birthday parties.

The Studio – Liberty Dance and Glee is a business that has two schools. One school provides foundational classes which include jazz, ballet, tap, and specialty classes including musical theater, pointe, hip hop, technique, ballroom, pointe, and adult. The other school provides choreography and song with the Glee show choir. The staff at The Studio – Liberty Dance and Glee have an average of 10 to 15 years of experience in their area of specialty.

Walters Dance Center is a Kansas City business that has been teaching dance for over 40 years. The business provides private dance lessons and group dance classes in a variety of dance styles such as swing, tango, ballroom, country, Latin, salsa, and wedding dancing. Walters Dance Center offers newcomers a free group dance class and there is a Saturday night dance in which students can socialize and practice what they have learned. There are two shows annually in which students can dance with their teacher, and there are opportunities to compete out of town. Walters Dance Center offers gift certificates. Customers appreciate the friendly environment and quality of instructors.