Bates Dance Studios

About Bates Dance Studios

Bates Dance Studios, with its flagship location in Manhattan, Kansas, is dedicated to cultivating a passion for movement and providing comprehensive dance education to students of all ages and skill levels. The studio emphasizes a challenging program designed to foster a deep understanding of dance knowledge, focusing on proper technique and artistic expression. While specific dance genres aren't explicitly detailed across all snippets, the studio's faculty includes instructors with extensive training. Mindy Dryden, Director of Gems & Sparklers, brings expertise in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and gymnastics. Sladana Hudson, an instructor and choreographer, is trained in Vaganova ballet technique from Sarajevo's School of Performing Arts and has performed at Kansas State University. The talented team of instructors and choreographers also includes Owner/Instructor/Choreographer Gyll Bates, Director/Instructor/Choreographer Heidi Hilton, and instructors Megan, Tricia, Aidan, Daisy, Gabby, Emily, Lilly, and Hannah. Bates Dance Studios is actively involved in the local arts community, participating in programs with the Manhattan Arts Center and hosting annual spring recitals at the McCain Auditorium on the Kansas State University campus. Their performing team, known as Pride, gains national exposure through cross-country showcases. The studio offers structured learning experiences with detailed fall/spring and summer schedules, encouraging online enrollment. Bates Dance Studios provides a nurturing environment committed to quality dance education for the Manhattan community and beyond.

Styles offered at Bates Dance Studios