Business Details
22 Years
experience
Premier Dance School in Mount Kisco, NY
Founded in 2004 by Vanessa Gutierrez, The Studio has grown from a small local studio to Westchester County's leading dance institution. Our 22-year legacy is built on a commitment to fostering a lifelong love of dance while cultivating character, confidence, and teamwork. With state-of-the-art facilities at the Saw Mill Club in Mount Kisco, we offer over 40 weekly classes across multiple disciplines, taught by industry professionals with decades of combined experience. Our award-winning competitive program has produced scholarship recipients and professional dancers, while our family-centric environment ensures every student receives personalized attention. We maintain rigorous technical standards across ballet, jazz, hip hop, and acro while emphasizing positive body image and artistic expression.Our faculty includes renowned choreographers and performers who bring real-world expertise to every lesson. With flexible scheduling for ages 2-18 and adult classes, we make dance education accessible to all skill levels. Our proven track record of competition success and student development demonstrates our ability to transform beginners into accomplished performers. We provide after-school transportation, small class sizes, and a supportive community that extends beyond the studio walls. This combination of technical excellence and nurturing environment has made us the region's most trusted dance education provider.
Services
Ballet
Hip Hop
Jazz
Competitive Dance Teams
Acro
Break Dance
Lyrical
Tap
Adult Classes
Private Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 22 years of proven success developing competitive dancers and scholarship recipients
- Faculty includes professional performers with celebrity collaboration experience
- State-of-the-art facilities with specialized dance flooring systems
- Comprehensive program covering 8 dance disciplines for all skill levels
- Proven track record of competition wins and professional dance placements
What people say
Best teachers
Family atmosphere
Competition wins
Professional development
Joyful environment
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops technical precision and grace through structured training. Students learn proper placement, alignment, and classical techniques while building foundational skills for all dance styles. With both recreational and pre-professional tracks available, our ballet classes cater to ages 4 through adult. The curriculum emphasizes artistic expression while maintaining rigorous technical standards.
Hip Hop
Dynamic hip hop classes teach street-style techniques and freestyle expression. Students master rhythmic patterns, isolations, and choreography while developing performance confidence. Our instructors bring professional experience from music videos and celebrity collaborations. Classes focus on both technical skill development and creative self-expression through urban dance styles.
Competitive Dance Teams
Award-winning competitive teams train in multiple genres including jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. Dancers receive elite coaching in choreography, technique, and stage presence. Our teams consistently place in top competition divisions while maintaining a supportive team environment. The program emphasizes sportsmanship, discipline, and artistic growth through competitive performance.
Acro
Acro classes combine dance with gymnastics fundamentals to enhance flexibility and control. Students learn cartwheels, handsprings, and aerial techniques while developing strength and balance. The program safely integrates acrobatic skills into dance routines, benefiting all performance styles. Progressions follow structured skill levels with individualized attention.
Break Dance
Specialized breakdancing instruction covers foundational moves and advanced tricks. Classes focus on rhythm, coordination, and creative expression through hip hop culture. Students progress through technical levels while developing performance-ready skills. The program emphasizes personal style development within structured training frameworks.
People
Vanessa Gutierrez
Owner/Operator
Founder of The Studio with 22 years of experience. Professional choreographer who has worked with Mario Lopez. Developed award-winning program that has trained thousands of students.
Andre Lee
Choreographer
Award-winning choreographer with credits including Rihanna and Usher. Two-time National Championship winner. Focuses on developing students' performance skills and industry readiness through professional expertise.
Anthony Rosa
Break Dance Instructor
Professional dancer known as Sir Ready. 15+ years teaching experience. Former sponsored breakdancer with global performance experience. Specializes in hip hop and competitive dance training.
Brielle
Hip Hop Specialist
Professional dancer with NY/LA United Talent Agency. ADAs Diamond Choreographer nominee. Focuses on competitive choreography and artistry development for advanced students.
Jenna
Dance Instructor
BFA in Dance and Theatre Arts. Former Universal Dance Association award winner. Teaches multiple styles while emphasizing technical foundation and performance quality for developing dancers.
Questions
Does The Studio offer trial dance classes?
Yes, we provide a free trial class for all new students to experience our dance programs before committing.
What dance styles are available for beginners?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and acro classes for beginners aged 2 through adult.
Are there competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, our award-winning competitive teams have placed first/second in national competitions for 15+ years.
What qualifications do instructors have?
All instructors are professional dancers with industry experience, including celebrity collaborations and competition awards.
Is there before/after class care available?
We offer after-school transportation and extended care options for students attending local schools.
What performance opportunities exist?
Annual recitals feature all students, with competitive teams performing at regional and national events throughout the year.
