Perception Dance Company - Dance studio in Lenexa, Kansas
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Perception Dance Company

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10610 Summit Street

Lenexa, Kansas 66215

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
39 programs

About Perception Dance Company

Nestled in Lenexa, Kansas, Perception Dance Company offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages and levels. Their diverse curriculum includes foundational styles such as Ballet, Jazz, and Tap, alongside dynamic and expressive forms like Contemporary and Hip Hop. For those drawn to the elegance of partnered movement, Perception Dance Company provides instruction in Ballroom dancing. Aspiring performers will find a vibrant space in their Musical Theater program, designed to hone both dance and dramatic skills. The studio is dedicated to fostering a love for dance through expert instruction and a supportive environment, encouraging students to explore their passion and develop their artistry. Perception Dance Company aims to be a cornerstone of the arts community in Lenexa, providing opportunities for growth and self-expression through the power of dance.

Styles offered at Perception Dance Company

Programs from Perception Dance Company

39 programs available

Classes

Tap

Tumble

Hip Hop

Mini Company

Combo

Beginner Ballet

Beginner Tap

Beginner Tumble

Jazz technique ages 4 to 6
$74.00

Jazz technique class specifically designed for children aged 4 to 6. This class meets once a week for a duration of 2 weeks.

Unlimited classes
$148.00

Tuition for a 2 week session offering unlimited classes for Current Perception Dance Competition Team/Company students and all others who are welcome to enroll.

Body Awareness

This is a class time dedicated to detailed movement quality and transitional movement. Dancers will find opportunities in this class that they might not receive in a technical class setting.

Strength & Conditioning

This class includes strength and cardio training. Tennis shoes are necessary to participate.

Combo/Improv

This class includes a warm up and stretch followed by jazz technique training which includes leaps, turns, and technical progression combinations across the floor.

Tumbling

Students will increase their strength and flexibility while learning a variety of tumbling skills. These classes train in the basics as well as front and back walkovers, front and back handsprings, aerial cartwheels, front aerials, back tucks, and a variety of other acrobatics.

Flexibility

Dancers use both static and dynamic stretching exercises to increase their flexibility, mobility, and strength. The students will use resistance equipment to work on technical goals that are set for individuals and the studio as whole.

Stretch & Technique

This class includes a warm up and stretch followed by jazz technique training which includes leaps, turns, and technical progression combinations across the floor.

Hip Hop

This is a fun and high energy class where dancers will learn different hip hop combos and tricks each week. This class helps dancers learn musicality and boost their confidence in their hip hop and performance abilities.

Pointe

Pointe is part of classical ballet technique where dancers are on the top of their toes. Pointe work is performed while wearing pointe shoes and requires a solid ballet foundation. Before starting, students are required to be at least 11 years of age, have had 3 years of training, and receive teacher approval.

School Dance Team Technique

This is a technique class for anyone interested in participating in their middle school dance team. Working on leaps, turns, flexibility and tricks.

Technique (7-10)

This class includes a warm up and stretching followed by jazz technique training which includes leaps, turns, and technical progression combinations across the floor for dances between the ages of 7 and 10.

Tap

Using a leveled syllabus, dancers will learn new tap steps that include various rhythms, difficulty, and styles. Classes include warm-ups, progressions, and combinations. The dancers will also learn about famous tap dancers from history and how tap is performed professionally.

Ballet

Ballet is the foundation of many dance forms and teaches posture, placement of arms, legs and feet, artistry, and self-esteem. All PDC teachers follow a custom syllabus that ensures our students are taught the same, correct technique and unifies our program. This syllabus is based on the Vaganova and Cecchetti methods, with the Balanchine method introduced at advanced levels.

Mini Company

Mini Company is the first introduction to competitive dance. It is for the younger dancer, ages 6-8 that are ready to experience competitive dance, without a large time commitment. The Perception Mini Team will attend two regional competitions and two studio showcases.

Beginner Tumbling

This class is an introduction to tumbling. Dancers will increase strength and flexibility while learning basic tumbling skill such as forward and backward rolls, back bends, and cartwheels.

Mini Company

Mini Company is the first introduction to competitive dance. It is for the younger dancer, ages 4-6 that are ready to experience competitive dance, without a large time commitment. The Perception Mini Team will attend two regional competitions and two studio showcases.

Beginner Combo

Combo is an introduction to movement through fun dance games and exercises. It will include tap, ballet, and jazz basic for dancers ages 3-5. Dancers in this class will need tap and ballet shoes and are welcome to wear any comfortable dance attire.

Beginner Tap

Dancers will learn the fundamentals of tap dance including both steps and rhythms. They will use age-appropriate songs and hands-on activities to grow their vocabulary and motor skills in the genre of tap. Dancers also learn the procedures and expectations of class.

Beginner Ballet

Dancers will learn basic ballet movements and terminology through fun songs and training exercises. The perfect introduction for any dancer just starting out their ballet journey. Attire requirements for this class are a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes.

Ballet Intensives (ages 5-6)

Class meets daily Tuesday through Friday. Includes a daily 45 minute ballet class followed by 15 minutes of creative movement, terminology or learning about famous ballets.

Tuesday through Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ballet Intensives (ages 10 and Up)

Class meets daily Tuesday through Friday. Includes a daily 1.5 hour ballet class followed by pointe/pre-pointe, variations, contemporary ballet, progressive ballet technique, modern, and/or ballet history and terminology.

Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Workshops

Perception Dance Company Auditions
$45.00

Dancers are required to wear all black and have their hair pulled back into a bun all days of auditions. Please bring Jazz shoes and ballet shoes for auditions. If needed, these are available for purchase at the studio. Please come to auditions warm and fully stretched. Day one of auditions will consist of learning technique and floor combos as well as the audition routine(s). On day two, dancers will perform across the floor and be judged on the technique portion of the audition. On the last day, dancers will perform their audition combos learned on day one, in small groups, for the judges.

PDC June Intensives

Click below to navigate to our June Intensives page and learn more about this exciting two week opportunity!

G.R.I.T Intensives

PDC Movement Intensive

Camps

Taylor Swift Dance Camp (Ages 3-5)

Moana Dance Camp (Ages 3-5)

Wicked Dance Camp

Taylor Swift Dance Camp (Ages 6-8)

Ballet Intensives (ages 7-9)

Class meets daily Tuesday through Friday May 27 to May 30. Includes a daily 1 hour ballet class followed by variations, ballet history, dance conditioning, terminology, modern and/or improvisation.

Tuesday through Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Perception Dance Company?

Call Perception Dance Company at (913) 235-1002 or visit http://www.perceptiondance.com/.

Is Perception Dance Company open on weekends?

Yes, Perception Dance Company is open on weekends — Saturday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM.

Does Perception Dance Company have evening hours?

Yes, Perception Dance Company offers evening hours. Monday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM.

What are Perception Dance Company's prices?

Classes at Perception Dance Company range from $45 to $148.

What are Perception Dance Company's hours?

Perception Dance Company is open Monday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM.