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Catherine's Dance Studio

4.2 ★★★★☆ 46 Google reviews · Ballet school in Parkville, Missouri

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 913-636-1195
  • Website & schedule catherinesdancestudiokc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:30 am–12:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Catherine's Dance Studio, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 23 mentions

“Catherine’s Dance has been such a positive outlet for my daughter to be herself and have a whole other group of friends to be with!”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 46 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions

“My daughter has been going there for 3 years and I can definitely see improvement in her technique and confidence.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“It also lets me know I have my daughter in the right studio where she is love and appreciate!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 29 mentions

“My daughter has only been dancing for a little over a year, but what a difference we have already seen in her confidence & skills!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“It is an amazing studio, well run, lots of great communication from Catherine and her staff about recitals, pictures, class, everything.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“It is an amazing studio, well run, lots of great communication from Catherine and her staff about recitals, pictures, class, everything.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“My daughter has only been dancing for a little over a year, but what a difference we have already seen in her confidence & skills!”

From the reviews

Catherine’s Dance has been such a positive outlet for my daughter to be herself and have a whole other group of friends to be with! Catherine’s moral values show through in how they manage the girls and expect the girls to treat each other.

★★★★★ — Robyn, Jan 2025

We absolutely love Catherine’s Dance Studio. My daughter has been dancing there since she was 2 1/2, she’s 11 now. Since she’s been a dancer there, she has grown so much. It’s wonderful to see the progression every year.

★★★★★ — Tera, Dec 2023

Catherine's Dance Studio!! Wow where do I begin?? This has been a home to us the past 5 years! Catherine and her staff are so caring and lovely to our girls and whole family. Our girls have not only leaned to be great dancer but better than that how to be nice girls. All my girls want to do is to be at the studio!

★★★★★ — Sara, Feb 2020

My daughter has been doing Acro the past couple of months. I think it’s really cool how they have the younger girls helping the little girls. I also like to privacy the dancers get while learning their moves. She is very excited about the recital. Her costume looks adorable on her!

★★★★★ — Breezy, Mar 2026

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Your first ballet class at Catherine's Dance Studio

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Catherine's Dance Studio

180 English Landing Dr #140, Parkville, MO64152

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