Priscilla & Dana's School Of Dance

Superstars students take a wide variety of technique classes across a variety of dance styles developed specifically for their age and level. Students rehearse their choreography on the same two evenings per week. As more dancers are added, Saturdays rehearsals may be required as well. Dancers learn choreography for 2-3 routines - ballet, jazz and tap. As dancers age, they may add lyrical, modern and hip hop choreography increasing the number of routines. Dancers also have the opportunity to add additional small groups, solos and duo/trios across genres as well. Superstars participate in three regional dance competitions in the Spring, two in Kansas City and one within four hours of KC. Dancers travel to a national competition in a city determined by team vote in early Fall. Superstars over the age of 6 participate in at least one local dance convention as a team. Conventions give the dancers an opportunity to learn from an amazing group of teachers across a wide variety of styles in just one weekend. Dancers perform at three additional shows in Kansas City throughout the spring and early summer, giving friends and family a chance to see them shine!

Hot Shots students take 1 one hour technique class, including jazz and tap, and have a rehearsal to learn and perfect their choreography. Hot Shots dancers learn choreography to one routine to perform at our annual showcase, regional competitions and recital. Hot Shots participate in three regional dance competitions in the Spring, two in Kansas City and one within 4 hours of KC. Dancers perform at three additional shows in Kansas City throughout the spring and early summer, giving friends and family a chance to see them shine!

Incorporating both rhythm tap and show tap styles, students learn a style of American theatrical dance using precise rhythmical patterns of foot movement and audible foot tapping. Tap helps students develop rhythm, coordination and timing as well as allowing them to make music with their feet. Class agenda includes warm-up exercises to develop and perfect basic skills, line drills that help hold each student accountable for material, progressions down the floor and short combinations.

Students age 12 and older who have mastered the knowledge and technique of ballet and have the required strength to dance en pointe are invited to this class where fundamentals and technique is the focus.

Using a combination of Horton and Graham techniques, students study the fundamentals of modern dance. With a focus on muscle training and body placement, Class activities include exercises in the center, modern progressions, contemporary combinations and occasional improvisation.

A course designed to strengthen technical jazz dance elements. After an extensive warm-up to increase flexibility, strength and isolation, students work on the fundamental aspects of jazz. Most of the class work is done through progressions down the floor that include turns, jumps, leaps, kicks, etc.

Students study a broad range of jazz styles including Broadway, classical jazz, lyrical, Fosse, etc. Class starts with proper stretching techniques to enhance strength & flexibility, followed by progressions, emphasizing turns, jumps, leaps, and kicks. Dancers learn a short piece of choreography each week.

This high energy class incorporates the latest street-style moves. Short routines are taught, covering a wide range of hip-hop styles, from hard-hitting to sassier choreography. This class is great for the student who just wants to come & have fun, as well as for the serious dancer looking to improve his/her hip-hop skills.

Using the Balanchine method, students learn this classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement. Class begins with barre, working to perfect balance and placement, which leads into progressively more intricate center exercises. Students are given classical ballet combinations and lyrical material. Ballet provides a strong, solid technical base for all other dance forms.

These combination classes continue to build a foundation of beginning-intermediate techniques and applications of both forms of dance. This stimulating environment fosters a love and appreciation of the performing arts while experiencing physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth. Classes consist of a jazz warm-up, progressions down the floor, short combinations and full-length routine choreography.

This introductory dance class focuses on the basic dance techniques of ballet, jazz and tap. This is a more technique-based class for preschoolers. Students will do progressions down the floor and learn short dances that will improve cognitive & social development. This is a great class to prepare them for further dance training.

Using activity songs and exercises that teach dance terminology and basic rhythm patterns. The class focus is on the development of coordination, concentration, listening skills and self-confidence, for learning teamwork, and positive interaction. This class is structured and paced for the young learner and is a FUN introduction to the JOY of dance.

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Dance Team from St. Pius X High School.

The Emeralds Dance Team from Staley High School.

Cheerleading team from Pleasant Hill High School.

Dance Team from Platte County High School.

Cheerleading team from Platte County High School.

The Southside Girls Dance Team from Park Hill South High School.

Dance Team from Park Hill High School.

The Ravens Dance Team from Olathe Northwest High School.

The Pommies Dance Team from Oak Park High School.

Dance Team from Notre Dame de Sion High School.

The Golden Girls Dance Team from Liberty North High School.

The Sapphires Dance Team from Liberty High School.

The Tigerettes from Lee’s Summit High School.

Dance Team from Lawrence Free State High School.

The Golden Girls from Kearney High School.

Dance Team from Hayden Catholic High School.

Cheerleading team from Gardner Edgerton High School.

The Crimson Cats from Blue Valley West High School.

The Pack Dance Team from Blue Valley Northwest High School.

Dancers from the Kansas City Comets (MASL)'s Comets Girls.

Cheerleaders for the NFL's LA Rams.

Cheerleaders for the NFL's Denver Broncos.

Cheerleaders for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals.

Cheerleaders for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs.

Dancers from the University of Arkansas's Pom squad.

Dancers from Northwest Missouri State University's Dance Team.

Dancers from the University of Missouri's Golden Girls.

Dancers from Kansas State University's Classy Cats.

Dancers from the University of Missouri S & T's Gold Miners Dance Team.

Dancers from the University of Central Missouri's The Mule Kickers.

Dancers from Texas Tech's Pom Squad.

Dancers from the University of Tennessee's Dance Team.

Dancers from the University of Missouri-Columbia's The Golden Girls.

Dancers from Arizona State University's Dance Team.

Join P & D Instructors & alumni for fun pop up technique classes in July! only $35 for each 3-hour session (5:30 pm-8:30 pm).

The College Dance Team Experience is coming up on Thursday, July 17. Join us for a challenging and high-energy workshop with alumni and current members of prestigious collegiate squads.

JOin us for some incredible technique taught by christin amedee! One class left on July 26th! Don't miss out! ENROLL TODAY!

Join Teri and Kaitlin for some amazing days of tap technique classes for dancers of all levels! Choose one week or both weeks! Use the qr codes to register!