Business Details
Your Premier Dance School in Plano, TX
At Gotta Dance, we believe dance should be a joyful and inclusive experience for all ages. Our studio fosters a welcoming environment where students develop technical excellence while embracing creativity and positivity. Located in Plano, Texas, we serve surrounding communities including Richardson, Allen, and McKinney. Our curriculum spans ballet, jazz, modern, tap, and fusion styles, with specialized adult classes available. As the home of the Plano Metropolitan Balleta nonprofit company founded in 1987we combine professional artistry with community engagement.Under the artistic direction of Cindi Lawrence Hanson since 1998, we bring world-class instructors and guest artists to inspire our students. Our dedicated team emphasizes proper biomechanics, musicality, and artistry in every lesson. With decades of collective experience, our instructors create lifelong dancers and foster personal growth through movement. We prioritize building confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills alongside technical proficiency. Whether pursuing dance recreationally or professionally, students find a supportive second home at Gotta Dance.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Instruction
Modern Dance
Tap Workshops
Adult Classes
Fusion Styles
Master Classes
Performance Training
Technique Development
Artistic Coaching
Highlights and features
- We emphasize technique and artistry over competition
- Our instructors include professional dancers and certified educators
- We offer diverse styles from ballet to adult fitness classes
- We maintain a welcoming, family-friendly studio environment
- We connect students with the professional Plano Metropolitan Ballet
What people say
Amazing staff
Fantastic teachers
Welcoming atmosphere
Positive environment
Skilled instructors
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops proper technique through structured training in pointe work, barre exercises, and center combinations. Students learn classical repertoire while building strength, flexibility, and artistry. Classes cater to all levels from beginner to advanced pre-professional training.
Jazz Instruction
Jazz classes focus on syncopated rhythms, isolations, and dynamic movement quality. Students explore various jazz styles from Broadway to contemporary while developing performance skills and musicality in a high-energy environment.
Tap Workshops
Tap curriculum emphasizes clear articulation of sounds, rhythmic precision, and improvisation. Our instructors incorporate historical context while teaching modern tap techniques through engaging choreography and musical accompaniment.
Adult Classes
Designed for adult learners, these classes provide fitness benefits while teaching fundamental dance techniques. Options include ballet fitness, tap for adults, and creative movement classes in a non-competitive environment for all skill levels.
Performance Training
Students prepare for stage performances through rehearsal processes that develop stagecraft, ensemble work, and character interpretation. The program includes annual productions with the Plano Metropolitan Ballet and special showcase events.
People
Cindi Lawrence Hanson
Owner/Director
Cindi established Gotta Dance after training at Royal School of Dance and UNC School of the Arts. With nearly 30 years leading Plano Metropolitan Ballet, she brings extensive experience in classical and contemporary dance instruction.
Gabrielle Collins
Instructor
Gabrielle teaches dance while completing her Bachelor of Science in Disability Studies. With 12 years of training, she focuses on creating inclusive environments where students celebrate dance and mutual support.
Stacy Gayan
Tap Specialist
Stacy co-founded LTP Tap dedicated to preserving tap history. She studied under renowned masters and brings historical context to her teaching while maintaining Dallas connections through multiple Parisian cultural exchanges.
Alexandra Hugo
Ballet Instructor
Alex trained at Washington School of Ballet and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Now with Avant Chamber Ballet, she combines professional performance experience with teaching classical technique to Dallas-area students.
Audrey Phillips
Faculty Member
Audrey emphasizes RAD syllabus training with focus on clean technique and musicality. Teaching for five years, she combines biomechanics education with tap and ballet instruction while participating in DFW tap festivals.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide ballet, jazz, modern, tap, fusion, and adult classes with specialized instruction in both classical and contemporary techniques.
Do you accept all age groups?
Yes! We offer age-appropriate classes for children, teens, and adults with programs designed for every skill level from beginner to advanced.
Are there performance opportunities?
Students participate in annual productions with the Plano Metropolitan Ballet and special showcase events throughout the year.
Can I try a class before committing?
We offer a free first class so you can experience our studio environment and teaching approach risk-free.
What makes your instructors unique?
Our faculty includes professional dancers, certified educators, and specialists in historical dance forms who bring both performance experience and pedagogical expertise.
