Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance Studio in Columbus, WI
At Partners Dance Studio, we have been cultivating a passion for dance in Columbus and surrounding communities since 1992. Our studio was founded on the belief that dance is both an art form and a transformative life experience, and we remain committed to nurturing creativity, discipline, and confidence in every student. Our expert instructors, trained in classical and contemporary methods at the professional level, create an inclusive yet challenging environment where dancers of all ages and skill levels can thrive. We emphasize not only technical excellence but also the development of life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience.Our programs extend beyond the studio through volunteer opportunities, performance experiences, and community engagement, ensuring that our students gain lasting memories and meaningful connections. With a focus on personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere, we take pride in helping each dancer discover their unique potential. Our annual recital at Columbus High School and diverse class offerings reflect our dedication to making dance accessible and enriching for everyone.
Services
Tap Classes
Jazz Classes
Tumbling Instruction
Hip Hop Dance
Ballet Training
Lyrical Dance
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer expert instruction from professionally trained staff with decades of combined experience.
- Our inclusive environment challenges dancers to reach their highest potential while fostering community.
- We provide performance opportunities and life skills development through dance education.
- Our studio has served Columbus families since 1992 with consistent, reliable programming.
- We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention for every student.
What people say
Excellent management
Best place
Awesome teachers
Confidence boost
Amazing friendships
Services
Tap Classes
Our tap classes combine technical skill development with creative expression, using specialized footwear to create rhythmic patterns. Students learn various tap styles from Broadway to contemporary, building coordination and musicality. Classes are available for ages 3 through adult with progressive skill levels.
Ballet Training
Professional ballet instruction follows traditional techniques while incorporating modern teaching methods. Classes focus on proper posture, graceful movement, and foundational ballet positions. Students progress through levels based on skill mastery with performance opportunities in annual productions.
Tumbling Instruction
Tumbling classes develop strength, flexibility, and coordination through floor-based acrobatic movements. Students learn cartwheels, handsprings, and advanced aerial techniques in a safe, supervised environment. Classes are grouped by age and skill level with progression tracking.
Hip Hop Dance
Our hip hop classes teach street dance styles with emphasis on rhythm, isolation movements, and personal expression. Students learn current choreography trends while developing musicality and stage presence. Classes available for children through teens with performance opportunities.
Lyrical Dance
Lyrical dance combines ballet and jazz techniques to express emotions through movement. Classes require enrollment in two other dance styles to develop technical foundation. Students learn expressive choreography set to contemporary music with performance opportunities in recitals.
People
Genese Brisky
Director
Genese Brisky founded Partners Dance Studio in 1992 after discovering her passion for dance here as a child. She graduated from UW-Madison in 2003 and became assistant director before purchasing the studio in 2013. She emphasizes inclusive yet challenging dance education.
Hailey Schoenherr
Assistant Director
Hailey Schoenherr teaches after returning to Partners where she began dancing at age 7. She earned a degree in Agribusiness from UW-Platteville while maintaining her dance passion. Currently working in banking, she brings professional discipline to her teaching approach.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, lyrical, and tumbling classes for all skill levels.
When does registration open?
Registration for our 2024-2025 season opens online August 1st at midnight.
What are class durations?
Classes run September through April, with performances at Columbus High School in April.
Do you offer youth classes?
Yes! We have classes for children as young as 3 years old through high school students.
Are there performance opportunities?
All students participate in our annual recital at Columbus High School with volunteer activities included.
