Diamond State Dance - Dance studio in North Little Rock, Arkansas
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Diamond State Dance

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6 Parkstone Circle

North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
28 programs

About Diamond State Dance

Diamond State Dance, located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, continues a rich legacy of dance education that began in 1988. Rebranded in 2025 from Ms. Karen's Dance Studio, the studio boasts over 36 years of experience dedicated to providing quality dance education, nurturing students, and making dance enjoyable for ages 18 months to 18 years. Our team of professional, adult instructors inspires and trains dancers in a diverse curriculum. Explore the artistry of Ballet, the energy of Hip Hop and Jazz, the rhythmic precision of Tap, and the dramatic flair of Musical Theater. For dynamic movement, our Contemporary and Acrobatics classes offer challenging and expressive outlets, with Acrobatic Arts focusing on tumbling and gymnastic skills essential for dance teams and cheerleaders. Young dancers can begin their journey with specialized programs like Mommy & Me and Kinder Dance, while focused conditioning and flexibility training are also available. Diamond State Dance also nurtures performance through its Show Stoppers Performance Project and a nationally recognized Competition Team, providing ample opportunities to shine. Dancers as young as four can join age-appropriate teams, auditioning for placement based on technique and commitment, with opportunities for college or professional dance exploration. Company members are required to take Ballet and Technique classes, which emphasize foundational technique, turns, leaps, and challenging steps. Beyond technique, Diamond State Dance is committed to building strong character, values, work ethic, and confidence, fostering a deep love for dance and empowering students for a bright future.

Programs from Diamond State Dance

28 programs available

Classes

ACRO

Acro focuses mainly on all tumbling and gymnastic skills needed for dance teams, pom squads, cheerleaders, and dancers. In addition to continued learning of new skills, participants learn proper technique.

1 hour class
TAP TECH

Each level of Tap Tech focuses on basic tap technique while challenging the dancer to master new and challenging tap steps.

30 minute – 1 hour class
JAZZ TECHNIQUE

Each level of technique focuses on basic fundamentals to improve dancers overall skill and technique with an emphasis on turns, leaps and other short but challenging combinations

30 minute - 1 hour class
BALLET

Each level of ballet focuses on the appropriate level of ballet technique and terminology. Classes focuses on work at the bar, center floor and across the floor.

1 hour - 2 hour class
Performance Project

Show Stoppers

Kinder Dance

Broadway Babies

Twinkle Toes

Mommy & Me

Let Your Light Shine

Back Competition Team

Rhythm & Acro

Tumbling/Acro

Cheernastics

Cheernastics Tumbling/Acro

Competition Team

Show Stoppers Performance Project

Cheernastics Tumbling/Acro
$80.00

DSD is proud to have teachers certified by AcrobaticArts . Created by a successful studio owner with decades of experience, the program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Each level of our program will focus on the proper progression of skills designed to develop skills our dancers will need to incorporate acrobatic elements into their dancing. Classes are designed to begin at age 3.5 and all students must be fully potty-trained. Level 1 Ages 7 years & up. Level 2/3 is also available at DSD for ages 7 years & up with evaluation. Evaluation is required before enrolling into Tumble 2/3 class.

Monday 4:30 - 5:30
Rhythm & Acro
$80.00

DSD is proud to have teachers certified by AcrobaticArts . Created by a successful studio owner with decades of experience, the program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Each level of our program will focus on the proper progression of skills designed to develop skills our dancers will need to incorporate acrobatic elements into their dancing. Classes are designed to begin at age 3.5 and all students must be fully potty-trained.

Monday 4:30 - 5:30
Cheernastics
$80.00

Cheernastics is a FUN class that combines CHEER, POM, ACRO & GYMNASTICS skills into one session. We teach beginning Cheer skills including motions, jumps, & stunts. Acro skills include forward & backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels & back-bends. Gymnastics introduces basic bars & balance beam. Dancers will work on strength, flexibility & coordination. Dancers will learn a variety of pom combos & routines throughout the session.

Monday 5:00 - 6:00
Tap, Ballet and basic gymnastic skills
$80.00

A combination class focused on tap, ballet and basic gymnastic skills to target developmental and technical skills of flexibility, balance, core strength and coordination. An assortment of energetic, child-friendly music will offer a fun and creative dance environment for the optimal dance experience. Each genre of dance will be 20 minutes.

Monday 5:30 - 6:30
tap, ballet and basic gymnastic skills
$80.00

A combination class focused on tap, ballet and basic gymnastic skills to target developmental and technical skills of flexibility, balance, core strength and coordination. An assortment of energetic, child-friendly music will offer a fun and creative dance environment for the optimal dance experience. Each genre of dance will be 20 minutes.

Monday 5:30 - 6:30
Tap, ballet and basic gymnastic skills
$80.00

A combination class focused on tap, ballet and basic gymnastic skills to target developmental and technical skills of flexibility, balance, core strength and coordination. An assortment of energetic, child-friendly music will offer a fun and creative dance environment for the optimal dance experience. Each genre of dance will be 20 minutes. (Dancers must be fully potty-trained to enroll.)

Monday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Jazz and hip hop and Acrobatic Arts skills
$110.00

A combination class focused on jazz and hip hop and Acrobatic Arts skills to target developmental and technical skills of flexibility, balance, musicality, and coordination. This is our most popular class every year!

Monday 6:00 - 7:30
Cheernastics Tumbling/Acro
$80.00

Cheernastics is a FUN class that combines CHEER, POM, ACRO & GYMNASTICS skills into one session. We teach beginning Cheer skills including motions, jumps, & stunts. Acro skills include forward & backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels & back-bends. Gymnastics introduces basic bars & balance beam. Dancers will work on strength, flexibility & coordination. Dancers will learn a variety of pom combos & routines throughout the session.

Monday 6:30 - 7:30
Jazz and Hip Hop and Contemporary
$110.00

A combination class focused on jazz and hip hop and contemporary skills to target developmental and technical skills of flexibility, balance, musicality, and coordination.

Monday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Jazz, Hip Hop and Tumble
$80.00

A 1 hour class including Jazz, Hip Hop and Tumble. This is a high-energy class that focuses on technique, performance, and fun. All you need is a pair of black jazz shoes, sneakers, and a love for dance!

Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Diamond State Dance?

Call Diamond State Dance at (501) 771-2351 or visit http://www.mskarens.com/.

Does Diamond State Dance have a website?

Yes, you can find Diamond State Dance online at http://www.mskarens.com/.

Does Diamond State Dance offer morning classes?

Yes, Diamond State Dance has morning availability. Monday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Does Diamond State Dance have Saturday classes?

Yes, Diamond State Dance is open Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

What days is Diamond State Dance open?

Diamond State Dance is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.