Business Details
9 Years
experience
Award-Winning Dance Studio in Overland Park
Westside Dance Company has been cultivating a passion for dance in students aged 2 to 18 since 2017. Our Overland Park studio combines professional instruction with a welcoming, inclusive environment where every dancer feels like family. With a team of experienced instructors, many of whom are award-winning choreographers and former competitive dancers, we offer tailored training in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and more. Our state-of-the-art facility features sprung floors for injury prevention, viewing windows for parents, and dedicated spaces for both recreational and competition-level training. Recognized for excellence in choreography and performance, we have earned accolades at regional and national competitions, including Star Dance Alliance Regional Championships and NexStar National titles.We prioritize individual growth through small class sizes, personalized coaching, and a curriculum that balances technical precision with creative expression. Our commitment to quality extends to safety protocols, professional development for staff, and transparent communication with families. Whether students seek casual dance education or competitive advancement, our structured programs and supportive community foster confidence and artistry both on and off the stage.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Classes
Jazz Classes
Contemporary Classes
Tap Classes
Combo Classes
Progressions Classes
Competition Team
Dance Team Training
Choreography Services
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined teaching experience from competition-winning instructors
- Inclusive environment with small class sizes for personalized attention
- Award-winning competition team with national recognition since 2017
- State-of-the-art facility with sprung floors and viewing windows
- Balanced curriculum combining technical training with creative expression
What people say
Amazing teachers
Supportive community
Technical growth
Judgment-free zone
National recognition
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical precision through structured training in classical techniques. Students learn formalized steps while building strength and grace. Classes prepare dancers for pointe work with proper progression. The curriculum emphasizes proper alignment, musicality, and artistic expression through traditional ballet repertoire.
Hip Hop Classes
Dynamic hip hop instruction covers commercial dance, dance team choreography, and street styles like popping and locking. Classes focus on rhythm, musical interpretation, and personal style development. Students learn current trends while building versatility for performance and competition settings.
Competition Team
Audition-based competition teams offer advanced training in multiple genres. Members participate in regional and national competitions, earning awards for choreography and performance. Programs include technical rehearsals, convention attendance, and performance opportunities at various venues and events.
Contemporary Classes
Contemporary dance classes blend modern, jazz, and lyrical techniques to develop expressive movement quality. Students explore improvisation and emotional storytelling while building technical versatility. Classes emphasize floor work, spatial awareness, and connecting physical movement with artistic intent.
Progressions Classes
High-intensity jazz-based training focuses on technical mastery of leaps, turns, and complex combinations. Designed for serious dancers, this class builds performance skills and competition readiness through challenging choreography and strength-building exercises tailored for advanced dance team requirements.
People
Shelby West
Studio Owner & Competition Director
20+ year dance veteran with multiple competition awards, former Kansas City Contemporary Dance member, and KCAC Coach of the Year. Holds BFA in Dance from University of Kansas and directs the competition team while maintaining active choreography and instruction roles.
Kristin Stallbaumer
Instructor
Trained through Royal Academy of Dance curriculum with performance experience in youth companies and university dance troupes. Holds degrees in Dance and Psychology from University of Kansas and advanced counseling degrees from UMKC while maintaining active teaching and performance roles.
Alycen Ellwanger
Instructor & Choreographer
Founding member of Westside Competition Team with multiple award-winning routines. Former Honored Dancer at Adrenaline and experienced choreographer working with industry professionals. Currently pursuing accounting degree at University of Kansas while directing Rock Chalk Revue.
Victoria Flagg
Instructor & Choreographer
BFA graduate from UMKC with performance experience in regional festivals and international tours. Trained under notable choreographers and currently works as freelance dancer in KC while teaching and choreographing at Westside and Encore at the J.
Camyla Bermudez
Instructor
Former competitive gymnast turned dancer with five years at Westside and scholarship recipient at Ottawa University. Currently dances with UMKC's Kansas City Roos team while teaching and substituting at the studio, combining athletic precision with dance artistry.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer for young children?
We offer Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Combo Classes for ages 2-7 with age-appropriate instruction focusing on foundational skills and creative expression.
Do you have competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, our audition-based Competition Team participates in regional and national events, with multiple award-winning routines and recognition since 2017.
What should dancers wear to class?
Dress code varies by style but generally includes leotards/tights for ballet, fitted athletic wear for hip hop/jazz, and bare feet or socks for contemporary classes.
Are there performance opportunities outside competitions?
Yes, we host annual recitals and provide opportunities for community performances, conventions, and special events throughout the year.
How do you support dancer development?
We offer individual coaching, small class sizes, and personalized feedback while maintaining a supportive environment that emphasizes technical growth and artistic expression.
What makes your studio unique?
Our combination of award-winning instruction, state-of-the-art facilities with sprung floors, and family-oriented atmosphere creates an optimal environment for both recreational and competitive dancers.
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