ABOUT KDS
With a heart dedicated to her students and her craft, Kerri Jo (Richardson) Watts opened the doors to her dance studio in the fall of 1992... and she's been inspiring and educating young dancers from all over western Iowa ever since. Kerri and her staff are dedicated to the dreams and aspirations of each student and are constantly learning alongside the students to improve the program. KDS believes in teaching younger dancers a strong base in terminology, technique and strength training, all while maintaining a fun, energetic learning environment. Older students are challenged by fresh, modern choreography, and are trained to develop their athleticism and expression in dance.
Kerri's Dance Studio houses a renovated studio space, offers multiple classes six days of the week, and maintains a wide variety of classes available to dancers of any age, at any level.
Just a few things that make KDS special:
Free trial classes for first-time students.
Beautiful and affordable annual dance recitals.
Convenient location with multiple dance rooms.
Dance-wear and shoes sold affordably in house.
Suitable for all ages, and levels of experience.
A supportive, family-based environment.
Quarter century director/owner experience.
A continuously trained and devoted staff.
A twelve time national champion competitive team.
A safe place to call home, where creativity and fun is always welcome.
It's never too late to try out Kerri's Dance Studio. Join us today!
With a heart dedicated to her students and her craft, Kerri Jo (Richardson) Watts opened the doors to her dance studio in the fall of 1992... and she's been inspiring and educating young dancers from all over western Iowa ever since. Kerri and her staff are dedicated to the dreams and aspirations of each student and are constantly learning alongside the students to improve the program. KDS believes in teaching younger dancers a strong base in terminology, technique and strength training, all while maintaining a fun, energetic learning environment. Older students are challenged by fresh, modern choreography, and are trained to develop their athleticism and expression in dance.
Kerri's Dance Studio houses a renovated studio space, offers multiple classes six days of the week, and maintains a wide variety of classes available to dancers of any age, at any level.
Just a few things that make KDS special:
Free trial classes for first-time students.
Beautiful and affordable annual dance recitals.
Convenient location with multiple dance rooms.
Dance-wear and shoes sold affordably in house.
Suitable for all ages, and levels of experience.
A supportive, family-based environment.
Quarter century director/owner experience.
A continuously trained and devoted staff.
A twelve time national champion competitive team.
A safe place to call home, where creativity and fun is always welcome.
It's never too late to try out Kerri's Dance Studio. Join us today!
MEET OUR STAFF!
Kerri Jo (Richardson) Watts
Creative Director and Instructor
Miss Kerri has owned and operated Kerri's Dance Studio for 34 years. She trained here in Council Bluffs with Marianne McClaine, Debbie Whitney, and Marsha Tiessen. In college she continued her training with Beth Gaines, through Creighton University, and through many continuing education programs like Dance Olympus, Danza, Tremaine, Pulse, Jump, Dance Masters, Dupree, and more. Kerri now teaches convention classes and adjudicates competitions for several companies including Empire Dance Challenge and Imagine Dance Challenge. Miss Kerri loves teaching all ages and levels, she really enjoys pre-school dancers and has spent years developing her specialized curriculum. Join Miss Kerri for Intro to Dance, Beginner or Junior Tap/Jazz combos on Tuesdays or Thursdays this season!
Creative Director and Instructor
Miss Kerri has owned and operated Kerri's Dance Studio for 34 years. She trained here in Council Bluffs with Marianne McClaine, Debbie Whitney, and Marsha Tiessen. In college she continued her training with Beth Gaines, through Creighton University, and through many continuing education programs like Dance Olympus, Danza, Tremaine, Pulse, Jump, Dance Masters, Dupree, and more. Kerri now teaches convention classes and adjudicates competitions for several companies including Empire Dance Challenge and Imagine Dance Challenge. Miss Kerri loves teaching all ages and levels, she really enjoys pre-school dancers and has spent years developing her specialized curriculum. Join Miss Kerri for Intro to Dance, Beginner or Junior Tap/Jazz combos on Tuesdays or Thursdays this season!
Madeline
Madeline has been teaching at KDS for many years and is the assistant director of the Take Flight competition team and teaches all styles and ages at KDS. Madeline serves as the head coach of the Millard South dance team and is a sought after local choreographer and well loved teacher at KDS!
Madeline has been teaching at KDS for many years and is the assistant director of the Take Flight competition team and teaches all styles and ages at KDS. Madeline serves as the head coach of the Millard South dance team and is a sought after local choreographer and well loved teacher at KDS!
Kaiti Whitelock
Miss Kaiti is an absolute joy and breathe of fresh air in every class she teaches. You will find her at the studio on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays working with recreational and competitive dancers of all ages and levels in all styles of dance. She has taught in the Omaha area for over ten years, after dancing competitively since age 5. She has choreographed for all ages and levels, has won multiple awards for her choreography.
Miss Kaiti is an absolute joy and breathe of fresh air in every class she teaches. You will find her at the studio on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays working with recreational and competitive dancers of all ages and levels in all styles of dance. She has taught in the Omaha area for over ten years, after dancing competitively since age 5. She has choreographed for all ages and levels, has won multiple awards for her choreography.