About us
We inspire and train the next generation of leaders
Dance Academy offers ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap, musical theatre, acro and boys classes for all ages and levels. Our small class sizes allow us to give every child the attention they deserve, while instilling confidence and an appreciation for the performing arts.
Our history
Since we opened our doors in 2014, Dance Academy has continued to inspire young dancers in Kansas City to take their place in the spotlight, on and off the stage. We are thrilled to offer affordable, top-notch dance programs at our state-of-the-art facility in downtown KC. Our well-rounded, progressive curriculum is led by highly qualified instructors and provides a professional and safe dance environment for our students.
Our goal
Dance Academy’s mission is to:
Connect kids with community
Create confident kids
Teach life skills students take with them forever
We encourage, challenge, and inspire every student.
We look forward to working with your child.
FACULTY & STAFF
Dance academy instructors
Adriana Albescu
studio owner
Valentina García
ballroom instructor
Reese Witherspoon
dance instructor
Ashley Henderson
dance instructor
Elena Lopez
dance instructor
Mathew Carron
studio owner
Margaret Quigly
ballet instructor
Mathew Carron
studio owner
Maria Perez
program leader
CRAFTING DREAMS FROM IDEAS WITH PASSION
We teach life skills
Dance Academy is committed to enriching the lives of children in our community through the arts.
Your child will shine at Dance Academy even if they do not aspire to pursue a professional dance career.
We install confidence, discipline, responsibility, and respect, all while helping kids achieve a deep love for dance.
Dance Academy Offers:
Dance classes for students ages 2 to Adult
Recreational classes with a year-end recital
Award-winning competitive dance teams
DANCE CLASSES IN KANSAS CITY
We connect kids with community
TESTIMONIALS FROM PARENTS & STUDENTS
What family and friends are saying
I’m not sure where I’d be in life without my dance teachers and my studio. It was my home away from home and they’re my people. I still visit the studio today, often reminiscing about all the memories I made there.
Austin Roberson
Kansas City, KS
Dance instilled confidence in me and provided me with a community of people I could trust. My teachers constantly encouraged and challenged me to become the best version of myself in dance and life in general. The skills and values I acquired through dance still impact my life today, and I am forever grateful!
Paige Gurley
Dallas, TX
Growing up, all I could think about was dance. No matter what I was doing, I was constantly dreaming of my next dance class. Throughout my dance career, I developed a confidence that I still carry with me today in all areas of my life. Dance has inspired me to do everything with hard work and excellence!
Stephanie Penderton
Bloomington, IL
My dance teachers helped to shape me into who I am today. When I was a child, I looked up to my teachers and aspired to have that type of impact on students of my own someday. Now, here I am years later teaching dance full time and living my dream! I can honestly say dance truly changed my life.
Amanda Kelley
Cincinnati, OH
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