Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premier Dance Instruction in Kansas City
Priscilla & Dana's School Of Dance has been a cornerstone of dance education in the Kansas City metropolitan area since 1969. Founded by Priscilla and expanded by her daughter Dana, our studio combines decades of expertise with a passion for nurturing talent and confidence in young dancers. We offer comprehensive training in tap, ballet, pointe, modern, lyrical, jazz, and hip hop for students aged three and up. Our team of 20+ instructors brings over 150 years of combined experience, ensuring personalized attention in 60+ weekly classes. With six spacious studios featuring sprung wood floors, we provide a professional environment that fosters technical excellence and lifelong friendships.Located centrally in North Kansas City, our facility serves the entire KC metro area with convenient access. We emphasize not just dance technique but essential life skills, preparing students for success beyond the studio. Our reputation as one of the nation's elite dance programs is built on 58 years of dedicated service and 2000+ weekly student class participations. From beginner combination classes to advanced technique training, we create memorable experiences that shape confident individuals. Our commitment to quality instruction and community engagement has made us a trusted name in dance education.
Services
Tap Classes
Ballet Instruction
Pointe Training
Modern Dance
Lyrical Classes
Jazz Dance
Hip Hop Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- 58 years of excellence in dance education
- 20+ experienced instructors with 150+ combined years
- 60+ weekly classes in multiple dance styles
- State-of-the-art studios with sprung wood floors
- Life skills development integrated with dance training
Services
Ballet Instruction
Our ballet program develops foundational technique through structured training in classical positions and movements. Students progress through recognized levels while building strength, flexibility, and artistic expression. Instructors emphasize proper alignment and musicality in every class.
Hip Hop Workshops
Contemporary hip hop classes focus on rhythm, isolations, and freestyle expression in a high-energy environment. Students learn current choreography trends while developing personal style and performance confidence through weekly sessions.
Pointe Training
Specialized pointe classes prepare dancers for en pointe work through progressive strengthening and technique development. Prerequisites ensure proper alignment and ankle stability before introducing pointe shoe fundamentals and classical repertoire.
Lyrical Classes
Lyrical instruction combines ballet technique with expressive storytelling through movement. Students explore interpretive choreography that emphasizes emotional connection to music and fluid transitions between movements.
Jazz Dance
Our jazz program teaches syncopated rhythms, sharp isolations, and dynamic performance quality. Classes incorporate Broadway-style choreography and technical drills to develop versatility for stage and competition settings.
People
Priscilla
Founder
Priscilla established the studio in 1967, pioneering dance education in Kansas City. Her vision created a legacy of technical excellence and character development that continues through three generations of dancers.
Dana
Co-Director
Joining in 1969 after graduating from University of Missouri-Columbia, Dana expanded the studio's offerings while maintaining her mother's educational philosophy. She oversees curriculum development and instructor training.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide instruction in tap, ballet, pointe, modern, lyrical, jazz, and hip hop for students aged three and up.
How do I register for classes?
Registration is available through our parent portal or by contacting our front desk during operating hours Monday-Thursday 5-8:30 PM.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our 20+ instructors bring 150+ combined years of experience, with specialized training in their respective dance disciplines and ongoing professional development.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! We host annual recitals, student choreography projects, and competitive team programs with regional and national showcase events.
What are your facility features?
Our 6-studio facility includes sprung wood floors in all rooms, professional lighting systems, and climate-controlled environments for optimal training conditions.
