Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc - Dance studio in Williamsville, New York
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Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc

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4223 Transit Road

Williamsville, New York 14221

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:45 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
17 programs

About Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc

Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc., located in Williamsville, New York, has been a cornerstone of quality dance education since its founding in 1963 by Karyn Kelly. Now under the inspired directorship of Susan Bologna, Karyn's niece, the studio continues a rich legacy spanning over three decades, fostering a supportive and respectful environment for dancers of all ages and skill levels. Ms. Bologna herself has inspired hundreds of passionate students, emphasizing dance as a powerful avenue for self-expression while cultivating discipline, self-control, and confidence. The vibrant studio offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture talent and foster a lifelong love for movement. Budding artists can explore foundational techniques in Tap, Jazz, and Ballet, while younger dancers can discover Acro (ages 4-6) and energetic Hip Hop. As students progress, they can delve into the expressive fusion of Lyrical/Contemporary, the technically demanding art of Ballet, the rhythmic intricacies of Tap, and the dynamic storytelling of Musical Theater. Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc. prioritizes building strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality, ensuring each student develops their unique artistic voice. The dedicated staff and caring, qualified instructors are committed to providing exceptional training, tailoring instruction to individual goals and striving to make every child's dance journey memorable and enriching. The studio is particularly proud of its award-winning competition teams, offering dedicated students extensive performance opportunities, including local and regional competitions and national conventions. These teams, with levels ranging from Petites (ages 6-7) to Seniors (14+), are designed to instill discipline, teamwork, and self-confidence. Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc. embraces diversity, making top-tier dance education accessible and inspiring the next generation of dancers.

Styles offered at Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc

Programs from Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc

17 programs available

Classes

Musical Theatre

Students will be exposed to various theatrical dance styles that incorporate elements of ballet, jazz technique and modern while staying true to Broadway inspired choreography and music. Students will fine tune their performance and stage skills while performing a production style dance. Intended for the more intermediate-advanced dancers

Acro

Offered from age 6 & up. Acro helps develop strength and flexibility. Students enjoy learning acrobatic skills on the mats and perform what they can master in a recital routine.

Hip Hop

Bringing together the culture of street dancing and the technical training of dance, Hip Hop has an entertainment quality of its own. Studies of the instructors style utilizing the beats and rhthyms of the music, hip hop dancers look as if they were “free-stylin”. Our Hip Hop dancers always perform to age appropriate music. These classes are offered from age 7.

Lyrical/Contemporary

These classes are a combination of expressive movements and gestures from jazz and ballet, coordinated with basic modern dance concepts. Interpretations of various pieces of music bring emotion and choreography together to form an expressive story using your body. Technical training is highly emphasized. Student must have one year ballet experience and be on the competition team.

Jazz

Energetic and expressive, Jazz focuses on rhythmic movements and various body isolations. Jazz focuses on increasing flexiblity and muscle tone while building musicality and proper technique. Choreography is set to upbeat music which you see in musicals, films and videos of today. These classes are offered from age 6.

Tap

In Tap, the emphasis is on footwork and expression of rhythm through sound. Students practice control, coordination, and agility, while getting caught up in the pure pleasure of making music with their feet. They will learn how to count music correctly and focus on the recall of intricate steps. These classes are offered from age 5.

Ballet

Both a discipline and an art form, Ballet stands in a class of its own. Ballet requires strength and patience because of its difficult technical elements. Dedication to the study over an extended period of time will increase fluidity, grace, strength and flexibility. This class is required for all students who want to be part of a competition team and for those dancers who want to train more seriously.

Jumpstart (Ages 6-8)

These two back to back classes are split between Tap & Jazz. Dancers add more Jazz training on to their repertoire. They perform two dances in the end of the year performance.

Rising Stars (Ages 5-6)

These classes are perfect for the kindergartners as they begin to learn the fundamentals of Tap, Jazz and Ballet. Emphasis will be on coordination, rhythm and learning simple combinations. Dancers will perform a tap dance in the end of the year performance.

Little Groovers (Ages 5-6)

This class is a great introduction to hip hop. It’s a fun and energetic class designed for younger children in mind that love to move & groove. Young children will dance, stretch, bounce pop lock & jam to age appropriate music.

Tiny Tumblers (Ages 4-6)

This class is a great introduction to Acro. It’s Perfect for the energetic child that is interested in learning beginning skills such as bridges, backward & forward rolls, and cartwheels.

Mini Movers (Ages 3-4)

These fun-filled classes are designed to introduce very basic Tap, Jazz & Ballet skills. Your little dancer will explore their creativity and movement through music, song and using their imagination. They develop an understanding of classroom etiquette, improve social skills and begin to develop fine motor skills all while having fun and making new friends.

Jumpstart

These two back to back classes are split between Tap & Jazz. Dancers add more Jazz training on to their repertoire. They perform two dances in the end of the year performance.

Rising Stars

These classes are perfect for the kindergartners as they begin to learn the fundamentals of Tap, Jazz and Ballet. Emphasis will be on coordination, rhythm and learning simple combinations. Dancers will perform a tap dance in the end of the year performance.

Little Groovers

This class is a great introduction to hip hop. It’s a fun and energetic class designed for younger children in mind that love to move & groove. Young children will dance, stretch, bounce pop lock & jam to age appropriate music.

Tiny Tumblers

This class is a great introduction to Acro. It’s Perfect for the energetic child that is interested in learning beginning skills such as bridges, backward & forward rolls, and cartwheels.

Mini Movers

These fun-filled classes are designed to introduce very basic Tap, Jazz & Ballet skills. Your little dancer will explore their creativity and movement through music, song and using their imagination. They develop an understanding of classroom etiquette, improve social skills and begin to develop fine motor skills all while having fun and making new friends.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc?

Call Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc at (716) 633-9202 or visit http://www.karynkellydance.com/.

What are Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc's hours?

Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc is open Monday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:45 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Does Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc have a website?

Yes, you can find Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc online at http://www.karynkellydance.com/.

Is Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc open on weekends?

Yes, Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Does Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc have evening hours?

Yes, Karyn Kelly Dance Center Inc offers evening hours. Monday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:45 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.