19 Best Kansas City Dance Teachers

Allegro Ballroom is a studio in Overland Park that provides private and group dance lessons for adults and kids. The instructors teach the art of movement, including etiquette, and the styles include Argentine tango, bachata, bolero, Chinese jitterbug, jive, samba, and line dance. Allegro Ballroom hosts socials regularly, and it rents out the venue for wedding receptions, bat and bar mitzvah celebrations, quinceañera, and other gatherings.

American Ballroom Dance Studio is a learning center in Leawood that has been offering private dance lessons since 1986. The instructors welcome beginners and advanced learners, and they teach styles, such as the hustle, ballroom, swing, and country two-step. American Ballroom Dance Studio does not require contracts and upfront payments, and it operates seven days a week.

Bollywood Groove KC is a studio in Mission that offers dance lessons in the emerging Bollywood genre, which marries Indian and Western movements. The founder is a certified group instructor of yoga and Zumba®, and she volunteers as a dance teacher for the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center. Clients can call or e-mail the staff to request Bollywood Groove KC's current schedule and rates.

Catherine's Dance Studio is a learning center in Parkville that operates from Monday to Saturday. The facility holds small classes to give students individualized attention, and it provides an encouraging atmosphere that helps the dancers build self-esteem and a positive attitude. Catherine's Dance Studio also offers private sessions, and the styles include ballet, pointe, leaps and turns, and hip-hop.

Creative Arts Academy is a learning center in Gladstone that offers gymnastics and dance lessons to children. The facility provides a positive and encouraging atmosphere, and the faculty helps its young learners achieve self-confidence and excellence in their work. Creative Arts Academy also runs a preschool, and the 30-minute dance class costs $49.50 per month.

Crescendo Conservatory is a studio in Overland Park that offers non-competition dance lessons and theater classes. The center aims to provide the highest level of artistic education, and the movement styles include tap, jazz, and ballet. Crescendo Conservatory manages Crescendo in Motion, a company that performs throughout the Kansas City metro. The 7,000-square-foot facility has state-of-the-art dance floors, high ceilings, a sleek lobby, and a study area.

Dance Kansas City is a provider of dance instruction in Kansas City. The instructors offer one-on-one coaching and group classes, and they have a wedding package that helps prepare soon-to-be-married couples and their bridal party for the reception. Dance Kansas City also teaches in Mission, and a 45-minute private session for singles or couples costs $85. The styles include swing, salsa, rumba, and foxtrot.

DanceWorks Conservatory is a training center in Kansas City that provides instruction for young learners. The studio has been building character and talent for more than 25 years, and the genres include hip-hop, ballet, pointe, jazz, and tumbling. DanceWorks Conservatory posts photos of its productions and activities on Instagram, and clients can register online. The company rents out well-appointed spaces for workshops and social functions.

Diane's School of Dance is a training center in Kansas City that opened in 1974. The studio is one of the country's largest dance educational facilities, with almost 100 faculty members and assistants, and it offers a nurturing environment that shapes the students' character and strengthens their sense of community. Diane's School of Dance has produced successful performers, including NFL and NBA cheerleaders, Broadway performers, and cruise ship entertainers, and the classes include classical ballet and acrobatics.

Expressions in Dance is a studio in Raytown that provides instruction for competitive and recreational dancers. The facility has been serving adults and children since 1991, and the classes include adult tap, acrobatics, jazz, pom pon, pointe, Irish Step, and specialty intensives. Expressions in Dance operates Mondays through Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and it accommodates Friday and Saturday appointments.

EZ Dancing is a studio in Blue Springs that provides dance instruction for singles and couples. The center has more than five years of industry experience, and it welcomes learners from all walks of life. EZ Dancing holds private sessions and group classes, and it provides choreography for weddings, coaching for events, and entertainment at social functions. The genres include cha-cha, nightclub two-step, rumba, salsa, tango, and West Coast swing.

Heidi's Dance Center is a studio in Riverside that teaches students “the art of dance and the sport of baton twirling.” The center has more than 25 years of industry experience, and it welcomes students aged two years and above. Heidi's Dance Center accepts online registrations and payments.

LE Dance Studio is a learning center in Overland Park that offers lessons in creative movement. The team teaches throughout the year, and the genres include lyrical, leaps and turns, pointe, hip-hop, and modern. LE Dance Studio has four state-of-the-art spaces with marley-type flooring, which reduces the risk of injury, and some of its performance and activity videos appear on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

MelRoe's School of Dance is a training facility in Liberty that provides a positive and enabling environment to help students reach their full potential. The team consists of university-trained instructors, and the two studios have floating dance floors that absorb movement-related stress and prevent injuries. MelRoe's School of Dance holds recitals to showcase the learners' talents, and it also offers adult fitness classes. Clients can call to ask about the family discounts and referral program.

Mélange Dance and Events is a studio in Mission that offers swing and Latin dance lessons. The team offers private sessions, group classes, and wedding choreography, and it hosts weekly parties as well. Mélange Dance and Events welcomes singles and couples of any ability level, and it rents out the well-appointed ballroom for events.

O'Riada Manning Academy of Irish Dance is a school in Shawnee that offers a range of classes to child and adult learners. The center has been around for more than 20 years, and it is the first of its kind in Kansas City. O'Riada Manning Academy of Irish Dance maintains a healthy and positive atmosphere for all dancers, and this enables participants to build their confidence in performing, as well as their interpersonal skills.

Overland Park Ballroom and Social Club is an entertainment venue and learning center in Overland Park. The studio offers student deals, and the genres include country-Western, foxtrot, tango, cha-cha, and swing. Overland Park Ballroom and Social Club also provides wedding choreography, and it sells gift vouchers that let people share the art of creative movement and self-expression with friends and family.

Signature Ballroom is an entertainment venue and learning center in Mission that offers various types of dance lessons. The genres include international standard, Latin, American Smooth, and American Rhythm, and some of the styles are Viennese Waltz, East Coast Swing, merengue, mambo, quickstep, bolero, and jive. Signature Ballroom's managing artists have decades of combined professional experience, and they also provide wedding dance choreography and coaching.

The Pulse Performing Arts Center is a studio in Kansas City that offers dance lessons. The facility welcomes recreational and competitive dancers, young and old alike, and the genres include ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. The Pulse Performing Arts Center has been around for more than 10 years, and it is the recipient of the Best Dance Studio in Kansas City recognition from KMBC-TV and KCWE-TV. The company rents out a space for workshops and other events.