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28 Years
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Top-Rated Dance Classes for Kids & Teens in Matthews
Visions Dance was founded in 1998 with a mission to provide a nurturing environment where children and teens can explore their passion for dance. Our team of instructors brings over 100 years of combined experience, specializing in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and competitive dance training. We focus on developing technical skills alongside life values such as discipline, perseverance, and self-confidence. Our family-oriented approach ensures every student feels supported, whether they are a toddler taking their first class or a teen preparing for advanced performances. We prioritize age-appropriate instruction, offering programs for children as young as 2.5 years old.Our competitive dance program emphasizes diverse choreography and mentorship to prepare students for long-term success. Summer camps and specialty classes like the Rockin' Tots Club integrate dance with creative activities to enhance motor skills and social development. Testimonials highlight our commitment to individualized attention and creating a second home for families. We adapt to challenges while maintaining safety standards, as demonstrated during the pandemic with seamless transitions to virtual classes. Our goal remains to help students grow both as dancers and as confident, well-rounded individuals.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Dance
Jazz Instruction
Hip Hop Workshops
Competitive Dance
Summer Camps
Tumbling Lessons
Lyrical Dance
Contemporary Classes
Recreational Dance
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of combined teaching experience across multiple dance disciplines
- Our instructors specialize in age-appropriate instruction for toddlers to teens
- Family-friendly environment with personalized attention for every student
- Competition program ranked nationally for diverse choreography and mentorship
- Summer camps integrate dance with creative arts for holistic child development
What people say
Family-friendly environment
Dedicated instructors
Confidence development
Technical excellence
Positive growth
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program builds foundational technique through barre work, center practice, and across-the-floor movements. Students learn proper body alignment, terminology, and musicality while developing grace and precision. This classical training prepares dancers for all other styles while fostering discipline and focus that translates to everyday life.
Tap Dance
Tap classes emphasize rhythmic patterns and foot coordination using specialized shoes to create percussive sounds. Students master basic techniques through center and across-the-floor exercises while learning choreography that develops musicality and timing. This style enhances spatial awareness and cognitive processing through complex rhythmic patterns.
Jazz Instruction
Our jazz program combines stretching, isolations, and dynamic movements set to contemporary music. Classes focus on proper execution of jazz techniques while ensuring age-appropriate content. Students develop strength, flexibility, and performance skills through energetic routines that emphasize musical interpretation and expressive movement.
Hip Hop Workshops
Hip hop classes teach popping, locking, and freestyle techniques using age-appropriate music. Students learn to develop personal style while mastering fundamental street dance moves. The curriculum emphasizes creativity and self-expression through urban dance culture while building coordination and rhythmic awareness in a high-energy environment.
Competitive Dance
Our nationally ranked competition program offers specialized training in ballet, technique, and performance preparation. Dancers train according to ability levels with structured hours focusing on advanced skills, choreography, and team collaboration. This program emphasizes mentorship and long-term development for students pursuing serious dance careers.
People
Cindy Kieffer
Owner/CEO
Cindy began dancing at age five and became an instructor at 14. With over 25 years of experience managing dance studios, she founded Visions Dance in 1998 to create a family-oriented dance education environment.
Taylor Sease
Artistic Director
Taylor started dancing at age two and has 30+ years of training in contemporary, tap, jazz, and ballet. She brings multiple platinum award-winning expertise to our advanced dance instruction and choreography programs.
Raigan Jankord
Competition Instructor
Raigan has danced since age two and brings competitive cheerleading experience to our performance training. She specializes in preparing students for advanced dance competitions with a focus on technical precision and stage presence.
Lori Stewart
Recreational Instructor
Lori began dancing at age three and trained in NYC and NJ. With experience teaching at Dance Plus studio, she creates engaging recreational classes that balance technical instruction with creative expression for younger students.
Ashley Chisholm
Social Media Manager
Ashley has danced competitively at Visions and continued her dance career in college. She teaches recreational classes while managing our digital presence to connect with families and showcase student achievements.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We offer classes for children as young as 2.5 years old up to teenagers aged 18, with age-specific programs for different developmental stages.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide free trial classes for all our dance programs to help families experience our teaching approach and studio environment.
What competitive dance opportunities exist?
Our nationally recognized competition program includes ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary training with mentorship for serious dancers.
How do you ensure student safety?
We maintain strict safety protocols including secure facilities, trained staff, and adapted procedures for health emergencies as demonstrated during the pandemic.
Are summer dance camps available?
Yes, our themed summer camps combine dance instruction with creative activities for ages 2.5 to 11, featuring weekly programs June through August.
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