Dance Express & Tumbling

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40 Triangle Drive

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri 63670

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
35 programs

About Dance Express & Tumbling

Dance Express & Tumbling, located in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, offers a diverse range of dance and acrobatic programs for students aged 1.5 to 20. The studio is dedicated to fostering a love for movement, performance, and strong character in a fun, happy, safe, and nurturing environment. Led by owner and operator Miss Lisa Gansner, a former St. Louis Rams Cheerleader with over 30 years of dance and acro experience, the studio boasts a talented faculty including Ella-Grace Gansner, Amelia Wibbenmeyer, Megan Lewis, Jessica Palmer, Mercedes, and Angie Rottler. Their comprehensive curriculum includes foundational styles like Ballet and Tap, alongside energetic genres such as Jazz, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater. Specialized classes like Leaps & Turns, Pom Class, and Acro/Tumbling are available for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, incorporating stunting and pyramid work. Dance Express & Tumbling emphasizes holistic development, enhancing motor skills, coordination, rhythm, discipline, teamwork, responsibility, and self-esteem. The studio actively nurtures students' passions through recreational classes and highly competitive dance and acro/tumbling teams for ages 6 and up, with specific competition tracks in Ballet/Jazz, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater. Registration for the 2025-2026 season opens July 1st, with classes filling quickly.

Styles offered at Dance Express & Tumbling

Programs from Dance Express & Tumbling

35 programs available

Classes

Competition Teams

Technique Classes

These classes are designed to refine a dancer's technical skills and artistry. Focusing on specific elements such as leaps, turns, and body alignment, technique classes are crucial for improving overall performance and preventing injuries. Senior dancers are encouraged to take these classes for make-up.

Competition Dancers
Competition Dancers will have multiple costumes.

This intensive program is for dancers dedicated to competitive performance. It involves rigorous training in multiple dance styles, advanced technique, and choreography development. Competition dancers will have multiple costumes and participate in various events throughout the year.

Teenies and Petites Dance and Tumbling
Teenies and Petites that do dance and tumbling wear the same costume for each- so only one costume fee.

Designed for our youngest dancers, this class combines the fun of dance with the excitement of tumbling. Students will develop coordination, balance, and musicality while learning basic dance steps and simple acrobatic movements in a playful and engaging setting.

Dance
$90.00

This dance class focuses on fundamental movement and performance techniques. Students will learn choreography, rhythm, and stage presence, developing their skills in a supportive and engaging environment. This class builds a strong foundation for all dancers.

Acro
$80.00

Acro is a specialized dance form that combines elements of gymnastics, jazz, and classical dance. Dancers will learn tumbling, contortion, and flexibility techniques, all while performing with grace and artistry. This class requires significant strength and flexibility.

Tumbling

Competition Classes available upon auditions for Dance, Tumbling, Hip Hop dance. Competition Acro includes a variety of levels and ages too.

Dance

Competition Classes available upon auditions for Dance, Tumbling, Hip Hop dance.

Musical Theater Options

Competition Dance Options- Ballet/Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater Options.

Hip Hop

Competition Dance Options- Ballet/Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater Options. Competition Hip Hop- ages 9 and up.

Ballet/Jazz

Competition Dance Options- Ballet/Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater Options.

Ninja

Most of our classes are part of the Spring Show. The only ones that are "not" is: Parent & Me, Open Gym, Ninja and our Technique class. These do not perform in our Spring Show. If you are currently enrolling for our recreational programs you can select Ninja (Oct/Nov).

Open Gym

Most of our classes are part of the Spring Show. The only ones that are "not" is: Parent & Me, Open Gym, Ninja and our Technique class. These do not perform in our Spring Show.

Competition Classes

Competition Classes for Dance & Acro/Tumbling Ages 6 and up. Variety of levels and ages. Competition Dance Options- Ballet/Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater Options. Competition Acro includes a variety of levels and ages too. Competition Hip Hop- ages 9 and up

Tumbling Classes

Tumbling Acro-- Teeny, Petite Level 1, 2, 3, 4,5 Open Level Tumbling- Not in the Recital, Tumbling only Beg/Int, Int/Adv Parent & Me for ages 15months -4 Ninja for ages 4 and up

Dance Classes

Recreational Classes Teeny Dance and Tumbling/Acro for ages 3-4 Petite Dance and Tumbling/Acro for ages 5-6 Minis Dance Ages 6-9 Juniors Dance Ages 9-12 Tweens, Teens, Srs ages 13 and up Hip Hop ages 6 and up

Petite D Dance

If you are in Petite D Dance, Petite D Tumble goes with it, etc....

Teeny Dance B

If you are in a Teeny Dance B, then Teeny Tumble B goes with it. etc....

Dance, Acro Tumbling or Hip Hop, Parent and Me, Ninja

We are currently enrolling for our recreational programs for ages 1.5-20. You can select Dance, Acro Tumbling or Hip Hop, Parent and Me, Ninja (Oct/Nov). We will place students in the appropriate classes as we see fit if they need to move around.

Competition Tumblers

Competition Tumblers will also compete in 2-3 local competitions a year. They will have 1-1.5 hours of training a week in tumbling/acro.

Competition Groups

Dance Express & Tumbling also participates in three local competitions per year as well as a number of community performances. In order to be a competition dancer or tumbler. Students must go through the audition process or receive an invitation. At least one strong year of dance training is recommended for the Comp Dance & Tumbling Crew.. There are combinations taught in jazz, tap, lyrical/ballet and hip-hop and Tumbling (for those on the acro side).

Parent & Me- Move, Groove & Flip

Parent & Me- Move, Groove, Flip is a 30 min class featuring creative movement, interactive exercise, dance and tumbling- best of all...with Mom, Dad, Nanny, Grammy-you name it as their partner! This class is for ages 15month-4 yrs old. It is a great transition class for those even close to 4, but maybe who maybe aren't quite ready to be 100% independent in a class setting.

Ninja

Ages Kindergarten and up.

Ninja Jr

This class is for ages 3- Kindergarten.

Ninja Fun

Ninja combines obstacle courses, rolls, flips, jumps, kicks and tricks with freestyle movement with the freedom of kids to learn at their own pace.

Open Tumbling

Open Tumbling that is tumbling skills only options that are not part of our Spring Show.

Tumbling & Acro

We focus on proper tumbling technique for Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced Levels. We also work with tumblers on stunting and pyramids. Tumblers are part of our spring show. Message us for recommendations on what level would be best for your child! We also offer Competitive Acro as well as have a great Recreational Program!

Pom Class

Combination of Styles: Blends cheerleading techniques with elements of jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance. High-Energy Movements: Features sharp, energetic moves such as jumps, kicks, and quick footwork. Team-Based: Routines are performed by groups, emphasizing synchronization and teamwork. Dynamic Formations: Involves creating intricate patterns and formations with synchronized movements. Expressive Performance: Focuses on engaging the audience with enthusiastic expressions and smiles. Visual Appeal: Pom-poms accentuate movements and add visual flair to the choreography.

Stretch and Strengthen!

Strength and Stretch allows students the opportunity to stretch and strengthen their bodies to compliment their technical and stylistic training and prevent injuries. For Dancers. and Tumblers. This class is for ages 6 and up.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop includes a fun warm up and stretching, tricking, funky floor work and combinations. Students perform one routine in our annual recital.

Jazz, Leaps & Turns

Leaps and Turns is a class created for the serious dancer who wishes to give extra attention to improving their technique. This class will focus on the proper execution of basic-advanced leaps and turns and will include leap combinations and turn sequences.

Ballet technique and progression class

Jazz, Tap and Ballet

We have weekly combination classes that work in the disciplines of jazz, tap and ballet for all ages and levels. We also have a separate technique class in ballet for those students wishing to dance more than once a week. Our students get a complete dance education through the teaching of steps and focusing on proper terminology.

Ballet and Tap

Our weekly dance classes focus on ballet and tap, but a gradual introduction to jazz is made as the dancers get older and progress. The younger students get introduced to a social environment and get the opportunity to learn not only dance and all that goes along with it (motor skills, coordination, rhythm), but also learn valuable social skills needed for later life, such as respect, discipline and appropriate manners for the classroom.

Ballet, Tap and Tumbling

One hour a week and class includes Ballet, Tap and Tumbling. The younger students get introduced to a social environment and get the opportunity to learn not only dance and all that goes along with it (motor skills, coordination, rhythm), but also learn valuable social skills needed for later life, such as respect, discipline and appropriate manners for the classroom.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Dance Express & Tumbling?

Call Dance Express & Tumbling at (314) 401-2070 or visit http://www.danceexpressstudio.com/.

Does Dance Express & Tumbling have evening hours?

Yes, Dance Express & Tumbling offers evening hours. Monday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM.

Does Dance Express & Tumbling have a website?

Yes, you can find Dance Express & Tumbling online at http://www.danceexpressstudio.com/.

What are Dance Express & Tumbling's hours?

Dance Express & Tumbling is open Monday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM.

What is Dance Express & Tumbling's phone number?

Dance Express & Tumbling's phone number is (314) 401-2070.