"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to be over,
it's about learning how to dance in the rain"
Welcome to Karen's Dance Studio (KDS). We're glad you found us! Miss Karen opened Karen's
Dance Studio in 1971 and began a legacy of quality dance education in Joplin. After a battle
with cancer Miss Karen gracefully passed away this year. Her passion and enthusiasm for dance
has been passed down to her daughter Miss Nicole, who continues to teach Joplin area students
to dance at KDS. Miss Nicole, who returned home after a 15 year professional dance career, is
honored to be home continuing her mother's school.
Our goal is to instill our students with a love and appreciation for the art of dance in a positive
and inspiring environment. Miss Karen developed a curriculum of dance education that instills
creativity, strength and self-confidence in our students. Our teachers are engaging, encouraging
and have been trained to teach the quality dance program we offer at our dance school.
Our building was destroyed in the tornado but our spirit and KDS dance family was not. We are
proud to announce our new Karen's Dance Studio location, 2702 Richard Joseph Blvd #106 (Silvercreek
Shopping Center near Cracker Barrel). Classes begin Sept 6, 2011.
SUMMER PROGRAMS 2012
4 week Summer Intensive Session July 9 - August 1
All ages and levels welcome!
This is an amazing opportunity to improve in technique and style in a short amount of
time. We are offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern and hip hop. Make
sure to check out our new class for ages 4-6, "Hip Hop Tot." New to dance? This 4 week
session is a perfect time to see how fun dance is! Summer class schedule is posted
under "Class Schedule and Descriptions"
Camp sizes are limited and filling quickly, $25 reserves your spot.
Call 623-1093 to register.
“Dancing Princess Camp” Ages 3-7 June 11-14 9am-11:30am $100
Join us for the Princess camp of your dreams! We'll be playing princess games, making princess arts and
crafts, eating princess snacks and having a great time! We will also learn a Princess Dance routine that
will be performed for parents the last day of camp. Call or email to reserve your spot.
“Dance Around the World” Ages 8 & up June 18-21 1pm-4pm $125
All levels welcome
Join us for an incredible dancing adventure around the world! There will be dancing, games, arts and
crafts, snacks, and much much more! We will be learning dances to be performed for parents the last
day of camp. Call or email to reserve your spot.
