McKinney Dance Studio - Dance studio in McKinney, Texas
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McKinney Dance Studio

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7290 Virginia Parkway

McKinney, Texas 75071

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
40 programs

About McKinney Dance Studio

McKinney Dance Studio, located in McKinney, Texas, invites dancers of all ages and skill levels to experience the joy of movement in a supportive and inspiring environment. We offer a comprehensive dance education encompassing a diverse range of disciplines, including classical Ballet and Pointe, expressive Contemporary and Lyrical, energetic Hip Hop and Jazz, rhythmic Tap, and the athletic fusion of Acrobatics. For those interested in performance arts, our Musical Theater classes combine singing, acting, and dancing, while we also offer specialized training for drill team preparation. Our curriculum is designed to foster a love for dance, from foundational Creative Movements and Pre Combo classes for our youngest students to advanced training. McKinney Dance Studio is proud to have a dedicated team of experienced instructors, including Kayla Piyakhun, Addison Kuehne, Lauren Andriani, Leslie Hale, and Olivia Flinders, who are passionate about sharing their expertise. Aspiring dancers also have numerous opportunities to showcase their talent and hone their skills through our esteemed performance and competitive programs: the Competitive Company, Performance Company, Ballet Company, and Tap Collective. With a strong emphasis on technical training, creativity, and performance quality, McKinney Dance Studio is a premier destination for aspiring dancers in the McKinney community, committed to nurturing every student's potential.

Programs from McKinney Dance Studio

40 programs available

Classes

Tap Collective

Ballet Company

Pre / Combo class

If you are taking a Pre / Combo class, the instructor will choose what style the student will perform at the Recital. They will do one dance.

Musical theatre

Musical theatre combines elements of dramatic theatre, singing and dancing. It is defined by its musical character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary elements of dance with songs, spoken dialogue, and acting. For Levels 1+

Drill

This class is designed to aid the dancer in their preparation for Drill team, with a focus on conditioning, stretching, kicks and turns.

Leaps, turns, jumps

These classes move dancers beyond basic steps, developing more elaborate combinations, and implementing greater creative movement and strength. These classes focus on developing deeper stretching techniques for the whole body (legs, back, hips, feet, arms), while emphasizing heightened methods and sequences for turns, leaps, and jumps. This class pairs nicely with Jazz, but will aid and suit many dancers and forms!

Lyrical

These classes combine Ballet and Jazz technique with a creative emphasis on emotional and fluid movement. Lyrical focuses on expanding flexibility, exemplifying grace and developing strong coordination. Includes barre, center and across the floor choreography.

Pointe

For the more advanced Ballet dancer (level 3 or higher; instructor recommendation only; 12 years old+). Dancer must be concurrently enrolled in a minimum of 2 additional Ballet classes (level 3 or higher). These classes incorporate all elements of classical Ballet, with a primary focus on pointe shoes. Exercises and barre work is geared toward strengthening the core muscles, legs and feet. Proper form and elegance with ease are emphasized. Dancers will move to the center to work on classical practices and proper foot placement (in pointe shoes), with the goal of achieving a graceful, yet consistent and solid ability.

Acro

Acrobatic dance or “Acro” is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a modern dance context. Dancers will work on improving flexibility, balance and core strength, while developing tumbling skills.

Pre combo (ages 3-4 • 4-6)

For our younger dancers, we combine the following styles… Pre Ballet / Jazz • Pre Ballet / Tap • Pre Jazz / Hip-Hop In creative fashion, we utilize the imagination to incorporate fun elements of differing styles. We infuse each style with music that is age-appropriate, kid-friendly and focused, while bringing an understanding to basic steps needed for the preliminary dancer. We want our little ones to discover a love for dance while learning to point their toes, develop balance, recognize proper arm and foot placement and more!

Creative Movements

Creative Movements is a class for 2 years olds and is a joint, parent-assisted class, designed to introduce and open up the world of dance to these little ones through fun and explorative creative movements.

Tap

These classes incorporate traditional and modern forms of tap, expanding the dancer’s awareness of sound and rhythm, while developing their coordination through combinations with the feet, working in the center, and directional changes.

Hip Hop

These classes incorporate current, high-energy, stylistically diverse routines & warm-ups, while emphasizing upbeat choreography and movement across the floor. Hip Hop focuses on level changes, isolations, various techniques, learning to freestyle, including helping the dancer discover their own natural groove, style and taste. Work is done in groups and independently.

Jazz

These classes incorporate energetic turns, leaps, jumps, kicks and formation changes, all while developing strong technique, coordination, musicality, style, partner work, stage direction and more. Jazz students will focus on multiple fun and up-tempo styles, including energetic across the floor movement and choreography. *Also great for the Drill-team dancer!

Contemporary

These classes incorporate traditional and classical styles, while emphasizing a modern perspective on dance. Contemporary focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving breathing skills and expanding flexibility, while emphasizing across the floor movement and choreography with combinations. Student will learn pioneer art forms, theory, history, improvisation methods, parallel swings, and increase their understanding of the mechanics / alignment of the body.

Ballet

These classes incorporate all elements of classical ballet (including all vocabularly and definitions), with a particular focus on expanding flexibility, exemplifying grace and developing strong coordination through accute balance and control, proper arm and feet placement, directional changes, jumps and weight transfer. Includes barre, center and across the floor choreography.

Tap Collective Team

Ballet Company
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Ballet Company is designed for the student that demonstrates a vibrant and dedicated desire to study Ballet more intensively. In addition to elevating their artistry as a dancer, the student will be given the necessary tools to build greater strength and hone their technique, all while being energetically led to perform and work together with others in a team environment.

Competitive Company
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Competitive Company is designed for the student that demonstrates a vibrant and dedicated desire to study and perform dance more intensively. In addition to elevating their artistry as a dancer, the student will be given the necessary tools to build greater strength and hone their technique, all while being energetically led to perform, compete and work together with others in a team environment.

Performance Company

Competitive Company

Pre / Combo class

The instructor will choose what style the student will perform at the Recital and they will do one dance in this class.

Level 4

An advanced class for ages 13 and up, requiring instructor recommendation and demonstrating a high level of proficiency.

Level 3

An advanced class for ages 13 and up, requiring a strong foundation in dance technique and performance.

Level 2

An intermediate class for ages 10 and up, designed for students with more experience looking to refine their skills.

Level 1

A beginner class for ages 7 and up with limited experience, focusing on fundamental techniques and body awareness.

Combo

A class for ages 5-6 with limited experience, offering a combination of dance styles to foster creativity and skill development.

Pre / Combo

A preliminary experience class designed for ages 4-6, introducing basic dance concepts and building early motor skills.

Pre / Combo

A preliminary experience class suitable for ages 3-4, focusing on foundational dance movements and coordination.

synergy apprentices
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This program provides apprentice opportunities within the tap collective, allowing dancers to further develop their skills under professional guidance.

SYNERGY REP 1 & II
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This tap collective program is for dancers at Level 2 and above, requiring auditions and a one-year commitment for specialized tap training.

ballet co apprentices
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This program offers aspiring ballet dancers the opportunity to train and develop their skills as apprentices within the ballet company.

ballet company
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This prestigious ballet company is for dancers aged 9 and above, requiring auditions and a one-year commitment for intensive classical ballet training.

sculpting motion
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This performance company program focuses on developing dancers' abilities in various styles, with junior and teen divisions, requiring specific age and level prerequisites.

teen stars
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This competitive company program is for advanced dancers aged 13-18, demanding Level 3 skills and providing rigorous training for high-level performance.

pre-teen stars
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This competitive company program is tailored for dancers aged 10-12, requiring Level 2 proficiency and preparing them for intermediate techniques.

Junior stars
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This competitive company program is for dancers aged 7-10, building upon Level 1 techniques and introducing more advanced concepts.

Mini stars
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This competitive company program is designed for younger dancers, ages 5-7, focusing on foundational Pre and Level 1 techniques.

Trial Class
$15.00

A single trial class to experience our dance offerings and see if it's the right fit for you.

Performance Company
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Our Performance Company – “ Sculpting Motion ” – is a non-competitive, performing arts Company. Performance Company dancers meet weekly to practice, learn and perform together throughout the year at various local events, venues and fun seasonal & community activities. So, if you love to dance, want to dive deeper into the art of dance, and want to get out there and perform, all while making some new friends, this will be just what you are looking for!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact McKinney Dance Studio?

Call McKinney Dance Studio at (214) 592-4866 or visit http://www.mckinneydancestudio.com/.

What days is McKinney Dance Studio open?

McKinney Dance Studio is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Does McKinney Dance Studio have Saturday classes?

Yes, McKinney Dance Studio is open Saturdays: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM.

Does McKinney Dance Studio have evening hours?

Yes, McKinney Dance Studio offers evening hours. Monday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM.

Is McKinney Dance Studio open on weekends?

Yes, McKinney Dance Studio is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM.