Joan Kathey Dance Center - Dance studio in Leesville, Louisiana
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Joan Kathey Dance Center

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204 West North Street

Leesville, Louisiana 71446

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 2:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 2:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 2:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 2:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 2:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
8 programs

About Joan Kathey Dance Center

For nearly 50 years, Joan Kathey Dance Center has been a cornerstone of the dance community in Leesville, Louisiana. Situated at 204 West North Street, the studio is dedicated to nurturing dancers of all ages through a comprehensive dance education, fostering a strong sense of self-worth and preparing them for advanced performance. Their structured curriculum spans from the "Kinderdance" program (ages 3-5) focusing on foundational Ballet and Tap, to "Primary Dance" (ages 6-8) exploring Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop. "Elementary Dance" (ages 9-10) continues these styles, introducing specialized techniques like Cecchetti and PrePointe for ballet students. Teen and Intermediate dancers (ages 11+) further refine their skills, with advanced options like the Turn and Leap Technical Class. Elite talent is cultivated through "Junior Advance" and "Advance Level" programs, preparing dancers for a potential career. Joan Kathey Dance Center also emphasizes Contemporary dance and supports dedicated "Company and Competition teams." Open Monday through Thursday from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM, the center offers a welcoming environment with an excellent teaching staff. The accompanying "Twinkle Toes Dancewear" shop provides essential apparel and footwear at competitive prices. This commitment to accessibility, quality merchandise, and a well-rounded, professional dance experience across multiple disciplines makes Joan Kathey Dance Center a premier destination for dance and gymnastics enthusiasts.

Styles offered at Joan Kathey Dance Center

Programs from Joan Kathey Dance Center

8 programs available

Classes

gymnastics class

We carry everything you could possibly need for dance and gymnastics class- leotards, tights, bootie shorts, and a FULL assortment of dance shoes.

Advance Level Dance

Advance Level Dancers are the elite dancers here at JKDC. Dancers are hand selected by the teachers to perform at this level. We offer all classes at this level as well as teaching opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in dance.

Junior Advance Level Dance: Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Junior Advance level dancers act as the feeder class for the advance level. They continue their extensive study of technique and theory in preparation of their promotion. Many times we have students double in the Advance classes at this level to observe how they handle the advance work load. The Junior Advance Level classes often suite with the Advance classes for recital.

Intermediate Level Dance: Ballet, PrePointe, Pointe, Cecchetti, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Turn and Leap Technical Class

Dancers at this level are preparing for our junior advance and advance level classes. We introduce a new class for this age group- Turn and Leap. This class is specifically designed to help our aspiring dancers master some of the most difficult dance steps and concepts- turns and leaps. In this class students do not learn a recital routine- they spend the whole year developing the afore mentioned concepts.

Teen Level Dance: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop

Many times, we have dancers who enter the world of dance at an older age. These dancers need the extra time and basic training which is received at lower levels without putting them in a class with young children. Our Advance Teen Ballet class is an exclusive class designated for those students who are knowledgable in dance theory and technique, but do not wish to participate in the Cecchetti program or Pointe class. These students often suite with the Jr. Advance Ballet and Advance Pointe Class for recital.

Elementary Dance: Ballet, Tap, Cecchetti, PrePointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Gymnastics

At this point, dancers have a well of knowledge about basic techniques and skills of dance. We begin to focus their minds on not only technique but also on dance theory. Students who are recommended by their ballet teachers will have the opportuntiy to enroll in the Cecchetti program. The Cecchetti Council of America is a national dance organization which focuses on a "rigorous system drawn up with careful regard for the laws of anatomy. It was designed to endow the human body with all those qualities essential to the dancer...balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, 'ballon' and so forth."

Primary Dance: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics, Hip Hop

Children at this particular stage in their lives are more aware of their bodies and how to make them move. We focus on developing skills which will prepare them for more extensive dance work. They focus on turn basics, proper use of arms and legs in conjunctions with one another, extension and flexibility. We also focus a great deal of time on musicality- teaching them to hear and dance to the different rhythmic patterns found in music.

Kinderdance: Ballet, Tap, and Tot Tumbling

Children at this developmental stage are ready and eager to develop more advance motor skills such as balance, fluidity, spacial coordination, etc. Dancers focus their energy on learning basic dance skills such as plie, releve, tendues, echappes, etc. They work on recognizing how their body moves from one position to another with grace and poise.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Joan Kathey Dance Center?

Call Joan Kathey Dance Center at (337) 239-6690 or visit http://joankatheydance.com/.

What days is Joan Kathey Dance Center open?

Joan Kathey Dance Center is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

What is the best way to contact Joan Kathey Dance Center?

The quickest way is to call (337) 239-6690 or visit http://joankatheydance.com/.

What are Joan Kathey Dance Center's hours?

Joan Kathey Dance Center is open Monday: 2:00 - 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 2:00 - 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 2:00 - 9:30 PM, Thursday: 2:00 - 9:30 PM, Friday: 2:00 - 8:00 PM.

Does Joan Kathey Dance Center have a website?

Yes, you can find Joan Kathey Dance Center online at http://joankatheydance.com/.