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The Dance Arts Center has been part of the St. Joseph community for 40 years. Dance Arts Center strives to teach the art of dance while instilling core values to shape well-rounded and respectful individuals. Through continuing education, our teachers and staff work hard to create an inclusive environment while maintaining age-appropriate content and integrity. Our goal is to inspire our students to Dream, Achieve and Create to help build a better community.
We teach ages 3 thru adult and offer classes in many styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, acrobatics, musical theater, hip hop, contempory and special classes like Beyond Dance for dances with special abilities.
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Aubrey Zimmerman
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We love The Dance Arts Center! Ms. Marla is so sweet with the young dancers and helps foster their love for dancing. Itβs a welcoming environment and we look forward to dancing there for years to come.
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LisaKatie Phillips
β 5
This is my daughter's first time taking dance classes and she loves it at the Dance Arts Center. The environment is so welcoming and the people are always showing smiles and have created such an inviting atmosphere. She looks forward to going each week and will come home and try out all her new skills. Marla is amazing and we highly recommend the Dance Arts Center! We look forward to attending for the years to come.
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Ashley Prawitz
β 5
This is our first year at Dance Arts Center. We have two of our girls in a class together. They absolutely love our weekly dance class and tumbling. They come home each week and show my husband and I all the new things they learned. Their confidence has bloomed this last year. We will be coming back next season for sure. And adding a new little one to her own class. Very excited for the recital coming up.
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Jessica Morris
β 5
My daughters have had such a wonderful experience dancing at DAC! The staff is very professional and always friendly. We wish we could take you with us to NC! β€οΈπ©°
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Ruth Baker
β 5
Great dance studio. So happy my granddaughter dances there.
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Stephanie Dilley
β 5
We have been dancing here since my youngest daughter was 3, and we are about to start our 4th season at DAC. Every teacher that my daughters have had over the years has been incredible. My youngest daughter can tend to get off track sometimes and they have always been nothing but patient with her. My older daughter started dancing here a year after my youngest, and she can tend to lack confidence in herself. Her teachers, especially Ms. Marla in her jazz class, have helped her gain so much confidence in the past few years. It really seems like every teacher knows every student by name and develops a great relationship with them. We did not have such a good experience at the dance studio that my older daughter used to attend, or at the previous gyms where they did gymnastics. I'm so happy that we found DAC, and I'm looking forward to watching my girls dance here for many more years (and my son, if he decides to when he gets old enough!).
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R S
β 5
Thank you Marla, for all you do for students and families! You are amazing and we are so lucky to be a part of your dance family!!!
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Paula Wineinger
β 5
Ms.Terzah she is nice,loving,funny,hard work,great teacher, helper,and helpful.
Ms Sydney she is kind ,funny,hard worker,great teacher , helper , great at jokes
Thanks for all you do! Jersey
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Lucy Friesen
β 5
My girls have been attending Dance Arts Center for several years. Really love this amazing group of dance instructors and all the skill, imagination, attention, and dedication they provide to all the students. Miss Ari really makes her class fun and exciting. Lucky to have this opportunity in Northwest Missouri!
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Kimberly Dilley
β 5
Ms.Marla, I love how you do ballet with us, it is so much fun. You are kind. I love doing DACPAC with you! Thank you for making me a better dancer.
Love Emilee
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Mel Pilgram
β 5
Ellie: Ms. Ari has high energy all the time. I like her class because I have to work hard!
Henry: Ms. Ari teaches us hard and unique stuff and she likes to teach us with games.
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Michelle Rautmann
β 5
Miss Kealey makes me feel happy and loved. She always encourages me and helps me to be a better dancer. -EV
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Regan Cornelius
β 5
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Melanie Vulgamott
β 5
We love Miss Ari! She is so patient with my daughters and makes dancing so much fun. You can see the passion and love she has for dancing and kids. We are so thankful to have her and all of the amazing teachers at the Dance Arts Center!
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Mikka Elo
β 5
Ms. Ari has been such an amazing teacher! Everly looks forward to seeing her each week and sharing their love of dance. Thank you for creating such a safe and nurturing environment for my child to grow and flourish! We could not imagine our lives without The Dance Arts Center and all of their amazing, kind and dedicated staff!
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seirra clinton
β 5
We love Ms Terzah! She is kind, fun and is wonderful with the kiddos!
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Amber Wilcox
β 5
Miss Ari, thank you for being such an inspiration to both of my kids. They have such different personalities and needs, but you help make things fun and give focus to both of them.
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Jenny Stonehocker
β 5
We LOVE Ma. Marla! Sheβs fun, energetic, and she knows and calls all the girls by name and makes them feel so special and loved. My daughter was a little nervous at first but now she loves going every week.
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Courtney May
β 5
We love Ari! She is the best dance teacher. She makes every class fun and entertaining. My daughter always enjoys her class!
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Amy Ratcliff
β 5
Ms. Marla shows each one of her students love and compassion. She brings them such joy.
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Jessica Gaume
β 5
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totesmegoats crystal
β 5
We love DAC! My daughter has learned so much and each year she gets more and more talented, confident, disciplined and absolutely loves dance and her teachers are so amazing, Ms Ari, Ms Casi, Ms Marla and all the assistants are all amazing with her. Patient, kind, supportive, encouraging! We love you all, thank you so much for what you do for her and the other kids!
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ALEXIS
β 5
This is our third studio in the 13 years my daughter has danced and we feel like we are home. We loved our previous studios and were a little worried about how we would fit in joining so late in the game but everyone was instantly welcoming and kind. My daughter has already made lifelong friends at DAC as have I. It is one big dance family full of love and support for everyone. The staff is amazing and encouraging, Marla has a way of making you feel comfortable, and the teachers are always engaged with the dancers. We love it hear.
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J S
β 5
Ms. Megan always pushes us to be our best. She is always happy to see us in class. -Sofia
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Sarah Mason
β 5
Miss Ari is always full of happiness and energy! She whole heartedly believes in all of the kids and encourages them to work hard and be their best. Miss Ari has played a major role in helping my shy little girl learn to be bold, confident, and let her light shine! Thank you, Miss Ari! Tayven loves you!!
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alice brewka
β 5
They treat everyone with love. They make you feel involved.
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Michael Tabor
β 5
Mrs. Marla is the teacher Iβve had the longest and one of my favorites. She is nice, funny, and a great dancer and teacher. She is one of the many reasons I love dancing at Dance Arts. Thank you for all you do for us!
Elizabeth Tabor
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Emily Glise
β 5
Ms. Terzah is the BEST! Her and the other teachers make combo so much fun for the littles. We already canβt wait for next season! Thanks for all you do! βοΈ βοΈ βοΈβοΈβοΈ
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Ashley Rever
β 5
Thank you Ms.Ari for all youβve done for Summer these past two years. Sheβs learned so much by being in your classroom, we appreciate you! π
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Ashley Zeiler
β 5
We love Ms. Terzah and Ms. Sidney! They do such an amazing job with my daughter and have helped her to develop a great love of dance! :)
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Evelyn Morgan
β 5
Thank you for being so instrumental in helping my granddaughter Izzy fulfill her dreams of being a dancer. Your patience, talent and dedication amaze me.
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KC Toyota
β 5
Mrs. Kealey is an awesome dance teacher! She is in my Top 3 favorite dance teachers during my time at Dance Arts. Mrs. Kealey makes dance fun and I look forward to going to class every week.
Elizabeth Tabor [AKA Lizzy]
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Teresa Rives
β 5
The beyond dance class is amazing miss Marla and all the teachers and helpers are so kind and sweet go above and beyond to make dance classes fun for everyone you make dreams come true forever grateful
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Amanda-Fay Moore
β 5
Ms. Marla has a dance studio of quality teachers who are warm, fun, and professional. The Dance Arts Center is an exceptional dance studio offering a variety of dance styles at a high level of instruction.
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Josie Foster
β 5
Thank you for always being kind & patient with the girls, even when they (Victoria) would rather twirl & fake fall on the ground π€£
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Christine Bell
β 5
Jaxson absolutely loves taking dance at the DAC and especially loves his teacher, Mr. Caleb! This has been a wonderful outlet for our high energy boy and he has learned SO much. Teachers like Caleb are a rare gem! Blessed to have the best.
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Meagan Brashears
β 5
We love ms.Ari Gracelynn canβt wait to go to dance every week to see her. She is great with the little ones.
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Echo Seward
β 5
My Daughter Ruger looks forward to seeing Ms Sarah every week.
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Cynthia Bratcher
β 5
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Tee Trigg
β 5
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Jessie Ridenour
β 5
Best in St Joe
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Katrina Pena
β 5
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Lilly
β 5
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Caleb Keling
β 5
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Bev Manring
β 5
I canβt speak for now, but I know it was a wonderful experience for both my girls both as dancers and assistant teachers definitely taught them time management and priorities in their lives. As a mom, Miss Marla and her staff were mindful of the cost of costumes and the age appropriate nature of their craft. Miss Marla has always shown how it is possible to juggle several projects and do them well. She keeps recital fresh which is the work of all the teachers but ultimately it falls on Marlaβs shoulders. She makes sure each dance is as viewable as possible for the parents in the front row as well as top balcony seating she appreciates you want a good view of your kid dancing, no matter their talent level. She is a role model and works hard with and for the community keeping the fine art of dance ever present to be passed from one generation to the next. I could go on and on which I already have, to end, I will say best money I ever spent, it was hard for the girls and I but with every penny cause they learned more than just the steps to a dance. Thank you Miss Marla for being so special!
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Hadley Blake
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Mandy E
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Bobbie Harrison
β 5
No booty shaking and no costumes that leave you wondering where the rest of it is!!!!The staff are wonderful and very knowledgeable. Ms. Marla rocks! Truly a place for proper instruction in all areas of dance! from toddler to seniors they offer all types of classes for your level of experience, age, and physical ability!
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Whitney May
β 5
The staff here are very friendly and helpful. The instructors are kind and great with children. My daughter loves coming to dance class.
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Elizabeth Dinning
β 5
Our family loves the Dance Arts Center and all of the staff! Ms. Marla is wonderful with all of the kids! We especially like the age-appropriate music and style of costumes for recitals.
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Brenda Halter
β 5
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Michelle Mcbride
β 5
My girl just finished her 3rd year at DAC. She loves it all from the classes to the amazing, patient teachers. And, it's great having her be around positive role models. I feel like she's not only growing as a dancer, but they are helping her become a better person as well.
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Joyce Brewka
β 5
The Dance Arts Center makes all students and their families feel welcome and part of a larger family. Everyone is on a first name basis and very respectful. The staff truly loves their students!
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Briana Randolph
β 5
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Kevin Annigan
β 5
The Dance Arts Center LLC is just a wonderful place that not only my daughter loves, but I love as well. It is now my little girls 3rd year of going here and dancing, and everything is amazing. Highly recommend this dance company!
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