Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Kannapolis for 40 Years
Let's Dance Studio has been nurturing young talent and fostering a love for dance in Kannapolis, North Carolina for 40 years. Founded on Christian values, our studio emphasizes life lessons such as respect, discipline, and teamwork while providing structured dance education in a safe, family-friendly environment. Our experienced instructors offer classes for toddlers through teens, covering ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and lyrical styles, with specialized programs for competitive dancers and recital opportunities.We prioritize community engagement through annual fundraising efforts and maintain a commitment to excellence, evidenced by our award-winning competition teams and alumni who have performed in nationally recognized events. With flexible payment options and a $5 trial class, we strive to make dance education accessible while maintaining high standards of instruction and student development.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Tap
Hip Hop
Lyrical
Praise Dance
Competition Teams
Summer Camps
Recital Opportunities
Private Auditions
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of proven dance education experience in Kannapolis
- Our Christian environment emphasizes character development alongside technical skills
- Award-winning competition teams with national performance opportunities
- Structured programs for toddlers through teens with age-appropriate curricula
- Annual community fundraising initiatives supporting local children's causes
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program builds foundational dance skills through structured training in technique, posture, and musicality. Students develop coordination and flexibility while learning classical ballet repertoire. Advanced students may progress to pointe work after meeting age and ability requirements.
Competition Teams
Audition-based competition teams offer intensive training for dedicated dancers aged 7+. Members attend regional competitions and perform in high-profile events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Teams prepare through summer technique classes and receive specialized coaching in multiple dance styles.
Hip Hop
Contemporary hip hop classes teach urban dance styles to popular music. Students learn rhythm, body isolation, and freestyle techniques in a relaxed environment. Age-appropriate choreography focuses on musicality and self-expression while maintaining our studio's values of respect and teamwork.
Summer Camps
Our summer dance camps provide intensive training opportunities for skill development. Participants engage in technique workshops, choreography sessions, and performance preparation. Camps serve as preparation for competitive team auditions and new session placements while maintaining our Christian-based teaching philosophy.
Praise Dance
Praise dance combines spiritual expression with technical training using contemporary Christian music. This worship-focused program teaches students to use movement as a form of spiritual expression while developing performance skills. Classes emphasize modesty, reverence, and emotional interpretation of sacred music.
People
Lynn Russell
Studio Owner and Director
A UNC Charlotte graduate with 40 years of dance education experience, Lynn has received multiple teaching and choreography awards. She has directed performances in major venues including Walt Disney World and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We offer programs for toddlers starting at age 2 through teenagers. Classes are divided into specific age groups with developmentally appropriate curricula.
Do you require a formal dress code?
Yes, we maintain specific dress codes for each class type to ensure proper technique development and minimize distractions during instruction.
Are there performance opportunities available?
All students can participate in our annual Spring Recital. Competitive teams perform at regional events and have appeared in national parades and shows.
What payment options do you offer for tuition?
Monthly tuition is due by the 10th of each month. We offer sibling discounts and charge late fees after specified deadlines, but no additional fees for months with five weeks.
Do you offer trial classes for new students?
Yes, we provide a $5 trial class to help families experience our programs before committing to full-season enrollment.
Are there competitive dance team opportunities?
Our audition-based competition teams have won regional and national titles. Teams attend summer technique classes and perform in multiple regional competitions annually.
