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10 Years
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Join the Tenacious Tribe: Premier Dance Studio in Wichita, KS
Tenacity Dance Company was founded in 2016 with a mission to cultivate artistic excellence through individualized instruction and community support. Our studio combines technical precision with creative expression, offering age-appropriate curricula developed by American Ballet Theatre certified instructors. We implement a proprietary teaching methodology that emphasizes visual learning tools and personalized feedback to accommodate diverse learning styles.With a focus on inclusivity and perseverance, our programs foster both technical proficiency and character development. Our faculty maintains active industry certifications through ongoing professional development, ensuring students receive current, evidence-based instruction. The studio's collaborative environment encourages parental involvement as a cornerstone of student success, creating a supportive ecosystem for young dancers to thrive.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Dance
Tap Instruction
Acrobatic Arts
Contemporary Dance
Creative Movement
Conditioning Classes
Special Needs Dance
Competitive Company
Parent Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer individualized instruction tailored to each dancer's learning style
- Our faculty includes ABT-certified instructors with professional dance backgrounds
- We implement a proprietary teaching methodology with visual learning tools
- Our community-focused approach emphasizes parental involvement and teamwork
- We maintain active industry certifications through ongoing professional development
Associations and certifications
- American Ballet Theatre
- Acrobatic Arts
What people say
Improved technique
Positive environment
Supportive community
Personalized feedback
Visible progress
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ABT-certified instructors deliver structured ballet training following the National Training Curriculum. Classes focus on proper technique, body alignment, and artistic expression through progressive exercises. Students develop foundational skills while learning classical repertoire and contemporary variations in a supportive environment that emphasizes safe dance practices.
Acrobatic Arts
This specialized program teaches safe acrobatic techniques through progressive skill development. Certified instructors guide students through proper alignment and conditioning exercises while maintaining dance artistry. The curriculum balances technical proficiency with creative expression, preparing students for both studio and competitive performance opportunities.
Hip Hop Dance
Contemporary hip hop classes emphasize musicality, rhythm, and personal expression. Instructors focus on foundational techniques while encouraging individual style development. Classes incorporate strength training and choreography that builds both technical skill and performance confidence in a dynamic, energetic environment.
Creative Movement
Designed for ages 2-4, this imaginative program introduces basic dance concepts through play-based learning. Classes use storytelling and props to develop coordination, spatial awareness, and musicality. The curriculum nurtures creativity while establishing foundational movement skills in a joyful, supportive setting.
Competitive Company
Our competitive program offers advanced training in multiple dance styles with two weekly rehearsals. Dancers participate in regional competitions while developing technical excellence and stage presence. The program emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and artistic growth through structured choreography and performance opportunities.
People
Jayna Lucia
Owner | Director | Lead Instructor
ABT-certified instructor with BFA in Dance from University of Missouri-Kansas City. Former Broadway Dance Center trainee and assistant to Nijawwon Matthews. Established Tenacity Dance Company in 2016 after teaching experience in Topeka and NYC. Specializes in ballet curriculum development and acrobatic integration.
Rainin Carreno
Teacher | Assistant Director
Acrobatic Arts certified instructor with 15 years dance experience. Trained at Fuzion School of Dance in Topeka before earning BFA at Stephens College. Specializes in hip hop instruction and competitive team choreography. Joined TDC after working with Jayna at previous studio.
Questions
What makes Tenacity Dance Company Company unique?
Our proprietary teaching method combines individualized instruction with visual learning tools, supported by a community-focused approach that emphasizes parental involvement and teamwork.
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide comprehensive training in ballet, hip hop, tap, jazz, acrobatics, contemporary, and creative movement for ages 2-18.
Are there performance opportunities?
All students participate in annual recitals, with additional competition opportunities available through our competitive company program.
How do you support different learning styles?
Our 'Tenacious Teaching Method' uses visual learning tools and personalized feedback to accommodate diverse learning needs and paces.
What are your instructors' qualifications?
Our faculty includes ABT-certified ballet instructors and Acrobatic Arts certified teachers with professional dance backgrounds and ongoing training.
Is parental involvement required?
We encourage parental participation through observation weeks, volunteer opportunities, and home practice support to reinforce learning.
