Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance School in Goshen
Founded in 2015 by Desiree Lantz, DES Dance Studio is a premier dance studio dedicated to fostering artistic growth and technical excellence. Our studio offers comprehensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop, and pointe, taught by instructors with decades of combined experience in performance and education. We cultivate a supportive environment where students develop not only technical proficiency but also confidence, creativity, and lifelong friendships. Our faculty includes award-winning choreographers and performers who bring global expertise to our local community. DES Dance Studio has earned recognition for competitive success, including numerous first-place placements and choreography awards at regional events.We serve students from ages 3 through adulthood, with specialized curricula tailored to each developmental stage. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our structured training programs that emphasize proper technique, injury prevention, and artistic expression. Located in Goshen's Exchange Suites, we provide a professional yet welcoming space for dancers to thrive. The studio maintains strong community ties through partnerships with local arts organizations and educational institutions. Under Desiree Lantz's leadership, DES Dance Studio continues to expand its offerings while preserving its founding mission of creating a dance family rooted in excellence and positivity.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Contemporary
Lyrical
Pointe
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 7+ dance styles with certified instructors who have 100+ combined years of experience
- Our faculty includes award-winning choreographers and competition-winning performers
- We maintain a 95% student retention rate through personalized attention
- Our curriculum combines Cecchetti method ballet with contemporary techniques
- We provide performance opportunities in professional venues like the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program teaches Cecchetti method technique to students aged 3 through adults. Classes focus on proper alignment, French terminology, and artistic expression. We offer beginner through advanced levels with pointe preparation for qualified students.
Tap Dance
Tap instruction emphasizes musicality and improvisation rooted in African-American traditions. Students learn complex rhythms, syncopation, and choreography while developing coordination and performance skills in both traditional and contemporary styles.
Hip-Hop Classes
Contemporary hip-hop classes teach current trends and street dance techniques. Students learn choreography to popular music while developing strength, flexibility, and performance quality in a high-energy environment.
Jazz Dance
Jazz classes combine Broadway, street, and contemporary styles with ballet foundations. Curriculum includes isolations, across-the-floor progressions, and performance techniques for competitive and recreational dancers.
Competitive Teams
Our competitive program offers specialized training in choreography, technique, and performance. Dancers receive personalized coaching and have opportunities to win awards at regional competitions through structured team programs.
People
Desiree Lantz
Owner / Instructor
Award-winning dance educator with 20+ years experience, founder of DES Dance Studio in 2015. Trained with renowned artists including Michelle Dorrance and Derick Grant. Holds multiple competition choreography awards and brings professional performance experience to her teaching.
Michelle Lantz
Office Manager
30-year dance industry veteran managing studio operations since inception. Serves as founding board member of DES Dance Studio Company Foundation. Provides organizational expertise and customer support while maintaining the studio's community-focused mission.
Stevie Plank
Instructor
Certified instructor with 9 years teaching experience. Award-winning competitive dancer with expertise in multiple styles. Holds special judges awards from Chicago competitions and brings practical teaching experience from assisting classes since age 14.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, and pointe classes for ages 3 through adults.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, our competitive program has won multiple regional awards including 1st overall placements and choreography honors.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our faculty includes internationally trained instructors with awards from Chicago Human Rhythm Project and experience performing with professional companies.
Where are you located?
We're located in the Exchange Suites building in downtown Goshen, Indiana.
How do I register for classes?
Registration is available through our parent portal. Spots are limited and require payment at time of registration.
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