The Pulse Performing Arts Center - Dance studio in Kansas City, Missouri
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The Pulse Performing Arts Center

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11141 Locust Street

Kansas City, Missouri 64131

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
15 programs

About The Pulse Performing Arts Center

Nestled in Kansas City, Missouri, The Pulse Performing Arts Center offers a vibrant and comprehensive dance education. This esteemed studio caters to a wide range of ages and skill levels, fostering a love for movement and performance. Students can explore a diverse curriculum encompassing classical ballet, energetic hip hop, dynamic jazz, rhythmic tap, expressive contemporary, and captivating musical theater. Additionally, The Pulse Performing Arts Center provides barre classes, emphasizing strength and flexibility. Their commitment to nurturing talent is evident in their approach, aiming to develop well-rounded performers. The studio prides itself on creating a supportive environment where every student can grow and discover their full potential. Whether aspiring to professional performance or seeking the joy of dance, The Pulse Performing Arts Center is a premier destination for dance enthusiasts in Kansas City.

Styles offered at The Pulse Performing Arts Center

Programs from The Pulse Performing Arts Center

15 programs available

Classes

Tap

For Girls: Leotard, any color/style. Convertible or regular tights with dance trunks. Black jazz pants may be worn in place of tights and trunks. Students may wear tight-fitting tank tops or camisoles over their leotard. Tap oxford shoes. Solid-color, ankle-length socks can be worn if needed. For Boys: Fitted t-shirt and shorts or jazz pants. Tap oxford shoes.

Ballet & Pointe

For Girls: Pink footed tights (must fully cover the foot), pink split sole ballet slippers, and solid Black leotard without skirt for all levels and Pointe classes. Hair is to be pulled back and in a bun. Additional clothing such as t-shirts, shorts, warm-ups, skirts, shiny tights, or shiny leotards are not acceptable. For Boys: White t-shirt & black footed tights, or unitard. Black split-sole ballet shoes.

Jazz, Lyrical, Leaps & Turns, Contemporary

For Girls: Leotard, any color/style. Convertible or regular tights with dance trunks. Black jazz pants may be worn in place of tights and trunks. Students may wear tight-fitting tank tops or camisoles over their leotard, but no t-shirts are allowed. Split-sole jazz shoes, any color for Jazz and Leaps & Turns. No dance sneakers or dance paws. Bare feet for Contemporary & Acro. Hair is to be pulled back and off the face. For Boys: Fitted t-shirt and shorts or jazz pants. Split-sole jazz shoes, any color.

Tap/Ballet Combo

For Girls: Leotard & footed tights, any color/style. Tap shoes and ballet shoes. Girls should have hair pulled up and off their face and neck. For Boys: T-shirt and tights or shorts, tap shoes, ballet shoes.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop clothing that allows for movement. Athletic shorts, a t-shirt, and tennis shoes are a perfect outfit for this class. No school uniforms, denim, sandals, or anything that makes it difficult to move around freely.

Cardio Strength & Stretch

A great class for all levels! Improve your dancing by strengthening your body. This class will focus on cardio training, increasing endurance, plyometrics (jump training), and expanding flexibility levels.

Pointe

Pointe work is traditionally performed by female dancers in a hard “blocked” Pointe shoe. Pointe takes sufficient muscle development, strength & ballet technique, so students must receive permission to begin Pointe.

Lyrical

Focuses on teaching dancers about creative expression. Maintains many of the same rhythmic characteristics that define jazz, but incorporates elements of ballet and modern for a smooth and lengthened quality.

Hip Hop

Also offered in Pre Hip Hop for our 5 & 6-year-olds! A popular style that started on the streets of large cities, hip hop is everywhere today including music videos, commercials, and television shows.

Contemporary

Contemporary dance is a new interpretation of many dance styles including Modern, Ballet and Jazz. Creative freedom is a major focus of contemporary dance, all the while holding firm to classical techniques learned in ballet.

Ballet

Classical ballet training is recognized as the foundation for all types of dance, it is challenging both mentally and physically, and it is an essential part of the training for the well-rounded, serious dancer. We teach proper ballet technique in the Vaganova method while remaining aware of the special emotional needs and physical limitations of young children.

Tap

Focuses on musical phrasing, rhythms, and making melodies with the feet. Most often tap is danced to jazz-based music such as Swing, Big Band, Funk, & Latin styles.

Jazz

Learn skills to execute contemporary and stylized jazz technique, while developing coordination, and musicality. Each class includes warm-up, technique, across-the-floor patterns and a final combo.

K/1st Combo (Tap/Ballet, and Hip Hop)

The K/1 Tap/Ballet Combo progresses these concepts further. The Hip Hop Combo for ages 5-6 is a high energy, fun intro to jazz and hip-hop movement. The skills children learn enhance coordination, listening, and self-discovery.

Pre-K Combo (Tap/Ballet)

These classes are an enjoyable introduction to the world of dance through movement, rhythm, and music! Pre-K Combo emphasizes basic ballet & tap movement, memory, musicality, listening and following directions.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact The Pulse Performing Arts Center?

Call The Pulse Performing Arts Center at (816) 941-2278 or visit http://www.thepulsepac.com/.

What city is The Pulse Performing Arts Center in?

The Pulse Performing Arts Center is in Kansas City, Missouri.

Does The Pulse Performing Arts Center have evening hours?

Yes, The Pulse Performing Arts Center offers evening hours. Monday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

What days is The Pulse Performing Arts Center open?

The Pulse Performing Arts Center is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

What are The Pulse Performing Arts Center's hours?

The Pulse Performing Arts Center is open Monday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.