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Classes

We now offer a variety of classes for all ages both in studio and online
​Below are class descriptions listed by age category.

New Classes this season!

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Creative Movement - ages 18-36 months - Come explore dance! Meet other toddlers and moms, and share a fun experience with your little one all while learning and fine tuning large motor skills, rhythm, music play & more.
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Dance Team Prep/Poms - ages 8-14 years - Learn everything you will need to know to audition for your high school dance team. Pom work, kick lines, hoopla and more.
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Adaptive Dance Class - Possible through a grant, this class is free to all who qualify and will focus on fine and large motor skill, balance, core strength, socialization, music, rhythm play and more.

Beginners
PreK-Kindergarten


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Intro to Dance - This class is especially designed for first season dancers between the ages of 3 and 5 years. This 45 minute class meets once a week and introduces new dancers to elements of ballet, jazz, tap, and tumbling. Teachers and dancers use musical instruments, tumbling apparatuses, games, music, and more to explore large motor skills, listening, taking turns, poise and confidence.
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Beginner Jazz/Tap This class will consist of upbeat rhythms with a ballet technique base. Tap will focus in basic sounds, rhythms, and footwork. Often refered to as creative movement the focus of this class is on large motor skills, locomotion steps, balance, and direction.
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Acrobats 1-2 Focus on acrobats and power tumbling - starting with basics - somersaults, bridges, handstands, progressing into walk overs, handsprings, and ariels.
 Intro to Hip Hop - For dancers in Kindergarten this class will introduce them to the fundamentals of hip hop. Work will be done on use of plie, isolating movement and muscles, musicality, and more.
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Princess Ballet - A unique introduction to classical ballet skills, this class is for princesses ages 3-7. This is a great alternative to our intro to dance class for the young student who only wants to learn ballet.
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Juniors and Intermediates
Grade 1-5


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Technique   Work on the basics of jazz & ballet. Leaps, turns, jumps, core strength, and flexibility.

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Acrobats/Tumbling    Focus on feats of flexibility, strength, tumbling but in a dance and artistic form

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Traditional Jazz    Classical jazz technique infused with everything from Broadway to contemporary styling.

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Tap    Based in rhythm, shading, control, dexterity, and strength, learn all about this American classic style.

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Classical Ballet    KDS offers the Cechetti school of classical ballet while also exploring RAD, base of all dance.

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Hip-Hop    Funky, fun, fresh, right off the screen from your favorite shows and artists, high energy & athletic!

All Boy Hip-Hop    High energy, athletic, cool, and fun. These guys always steal the show!

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Teens & Advanced
Grade 6-12


Technique    Continued work on basic jumps, leaps, & turns while incorporating more advanced combinations & skills

Traditional Jazz    Classical jazz technique infused with everything from Broadway to contemporary styling.

Tap    Based in rhythm, shading, control, dexterity, and strength, learn all about this American classic style.

Hip-Hop    Further explore advanced isolation, rhythm patterns, control, and tricks... always a favorite.

Classical Ballet    KDS offers the Cechetti school of classical ballet while also exploring RAD, base of all dance.

Pointe    Taking your classical ballet a step further continue your classical training in pointe shoes

Lyrical    Focused on expression and storytelling this style of dance combines ballet, jazz, and contemporary techniques.

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KDS Competitive Teams
Shooting Stars 
This is our special competitive team designed for our youngest dancers ages 4-7 years. This group meets once a week to further their stage skills, technique, and confidence. This group competes 3-4 times per season and travelling is optional. Please click on the file provided below for even more information and an application. 


​The KDS Take Flight Competitive team
Available by audition only ages 7-18 years
This regional and national award winning team focuses on each dancers technical growth, confidence and poise on stage, teamwork, work ethic, friendship, and fun. Options available for a variety of schedules and financial commitment. Our team competes 4-5 times per year with 2 travel competitions per season (Des Moines, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Dallas, options). Multiple levels available to make this something for everyone with a passion and desire to take their dancing further. Please see our competitive page here on the website for further information or contact us today.


Find a class or two to suite your dancer? Check out our 2023-2024 schedule and current openings!
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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • About KDS
    • Photo Gallery
  • What We Offer
    • Summer 2025
    • Classes
    • Schedule
    • Competition Teams
    • Birthday Parties at KDS
    • Studio Policies
    • Investment
  • 7 day free class pass
  • Join Us
    • Register Now
    • Contact Us
  • Parent Portal
  • Studio Buzz
  • Recital Information
    • Recital Tickets
    • 2025 Recital Videos
    • Recital Program