Class Descriptions

 

Come Learn the “FUN”damentals at KDS!


Note Regarding Preschool Classes:
Any class labeled "Pre" is specifically designed for the young child, age 3-5 years old.

 

Acrobatics/Gymnastics/Tumbling


Acrobatics is the floor exercise of gymnastics. We have found over the past 31 years, that our students excel in gymnastics because they have studied ACROBATICS first. If you can’t do a cartwheel on the floor, you can’t do it on the beam! Learning to use personal power to perform a skill is guaranteed to help when tumbling on a spring floor.

All specific Acrobatics/Tumbling skills available at the studio.

 

Ballet


All ballet classes teach traditional technique. We incorporate body facings, jumps, traveling steps and combinations of steps taught in a progressive manner. We stress terminology, correct technique and placement. We encourage all students to take ballet as it is the basis for all styles of dance.

 

Jazz


Jazz is the classic twist on ballet. Jazz began many years ago. It was developed from ballet, tap and ethnic dance techniques. It incorporates proper body placement, turns, rhythm, funk and fun. It is the basis for musical theater dance, dance/drill team style and some commercial technique.

Tumbling and ballet classes
Hip hop and tap classes

Hip Hop


Hip Hop is the newest (although it’s about 35 years old) form of dance. It is highly popular and trending now. It is a combination of jazz, lots of ethnic styles, rhythm, musicality and regional diversity.

 

Tap


Tap is the truest form of rhythm and beat. Tap dancing is a combination of Irish step, clogging and other various forms of dance. It is widely used in musical theater and movies.

 

Clogging


Clogging is a fun, fast paced, combination of Tap, Irish Step, Hip Hop, and Jazz. It recently has been more infused with Hip Hop, Jazz, speed and quality of sounds. It used to be associated with Square dancing but is VERY different now.

Kinder Combo or Kinder Dance


The perfect class for these 5 to 6 year olds or Kindergarten students. This class combines ballet, tap, jazz, and acrobatics skills for a beginner or student with some training. This is the perfect introduction into multiple disciplines of dance to help your dancer decided what types of dance they like best!

 

Cheerleading/Tumbling/Jazz & Pom


We offer a variety of classes for students wanting to CHEER! Students, at all levels of our cheer classes, learn cheers, chants, tumbling skills, stunting, jumps, pom pon routines/dances and great team building.

 

Competitive Tumble Team


Individual acrobats competing in the National Acrobat Competition against competitors from throughout the Kansas City area. They compete in four preliminary meets and the championship meet if they qualify. Students must enroll in Tumble team class as well as an additional acrobatic class to participate. 2026-2027 will be our 27th year with NAC and our Tumble team!

Preschool dance and cheer classes
Lyrical and adult dance

Performing & Competitive Dance Team


For the dancer who wants to perform, this class is great. We perform throughout the community including nursing homes and seasonal events. We will be competing in Dance Masters of America competitions this year as well as attending DMA convention. Dancers must enroll in dance team class as well as an additional dance class to participate. For dancers ages 7 and older.

 

Contemporary/Lyrical Jazz


Contemporary/Lyrical Jazz is the integration of Ballet and Modern Dance. This dance style displays elegant motions and focuses on the free expression of body movements. It often combines slow, or melodic music with ballet and smooth movements to tell a story or express an emotion. It is available for students ages 9 and up.

 

Adult Classes

We now offer Adult Hip hop/Clogging all season long! Adult Tap will be offered in sessions throughout the year.

Adult tap lessons

Ballet class in progress

Gymnastics and tumbling in Leavenworth

Lyrical dance classes

 

“Katies is an amazing studio. The teachers are knowledgeable and kind. They want the kids to succeed and have fun at the same time. I can not sing their praises high enough. ”

- Kenny Lapps

 

See Our Schedule

Dance, Acro & Music Lessons

Give Us a Call!

913-727-1025

Join Us This Summer!

Camps, Classes & Music

Enroll Now at KDS!

Register here