Dana's Dance Center and the High Performance Dance Company opened in Janurary 2006 in Clearwater, Kansas on 135th and 87th just 2 miles north of Clearwater on the same property as our home in a 30x40 building. We have students from Clearwater, Norwich, Haysville,
Goddard, Conway Springs, Belle Plaine, Cheney, Garden Plain and West Wichita.
Mission Statement
Dana’s Dance Center (DDC) is a community-based dance school. Our goal is to offer an excellent dance education while providing motivation, encouragement and progression. We help our students age 2 1/2 through adult build life skills including self-esteem and confidence in a non-judgmental, nurturing environment where everyone is welcome. Our order of priorities is FUN, exercise, education and performance. We know each child is unique, therefore we tailor every class to meet the needs of the group. The teachers and assistants at DDC have great enthusiasm for dance and share this with their students in class. Dana’s Dance Center’s goal is to provide a positive experience for all of our dancers. At DDC every child is special. Whether you are a recreational or serious minded dancer, our mission is to provide the best education available at an affordable cost.
Competitions Results @ OKC
When: Mar 12th-13th Where: Oklamhoma city, OK
HPDC - Outstanding Studio Sportsmanship Trophy
Ava - Toop 1st - Rockstar
Shay - Top and 2nd overall for Sissy's song
Denver - Top and 4th overall and Top Starz for The Smile on your face
Paige - Top and 9th overall - If I die young
Kiki - Top and 6th overall - Smile
Logan - Top and 9th overall - Stop and Stare
Petyon B - Elite Top and Top Stars - peyton goes old school
Audrey - Top and 3rd overall - Shawty get loose
Jordan - Elite Top and 2nd overall - Crayola's
Jordan - Top - How to Save a life
Chelsea - Top and 3rd overall - Cowboy Cassanova
Cainan - Elite and 1st overall Novice Champion and Top Stars
Shelby - Elite and 3rd overall - Fix you
Shelby - Judges Choice Amazing Stage Presence
Shelby - Elite - Cinema Italiano and Top Stars
Kylee - Elite Top and 1st place overall - Like we used to
Taylor - Diamond Elite and 1st place overall vocal - Temporary Home
Taylor - Elite and 2nd overall - What If
Emilee - Elite and 2nd overall - Lost
Jordan/Kenzie/Cainan - Elite Top 1st - 3rd Overall
Logan/Chelsea/Kira - Top 1st - 5th overall
Cainan/Shelby - Elite Top 1st - 2nd overall
Cainan/Shelby - Judges Choice Award - Perfect Partners
Shelby/Kylee - Top 1st - 4th overall
Sparkler Co. - Top 1st - 5th overall - Clumsy
Sparkler Co. - Top 1st - 3rd overall - Happy Hip Hoppers
Sparkler Co. - Judges Choice Award
Firecracker Co. - Top 1st - 1st overall - Good Girls
Firecracker Co. - Top 1st - 2nd overall - Nascar
Firecracker Co. - Top 1st - 3rd overall - Hallieliuah
Explosive Co. - Top 1st - 2nd overall - Waitress
Explosive Co. - Category Cup
Jar of Hearts - Top 1st - 2nd overall
You Found Me - Elite Top 1st - 3rd overall
Paralyzer - Elite Top 1st - 4th overall
Skyway Ave - Elite Top 1st - 5th overall
My Chick Bad - Elite Top 1st
Mad World - Top 1st
Seven Army Nation - Top 1st
Wake Me Up - Top 1st
Kids Production - Top 1st - 2nd overall
DDC Recreational Classes
Offers combo classes for the new dancer or the dancer who enjoys dance but does not want to compete. They perform in Recital at the end of the season to show off what they have learned through out the year at class. There are NO Costume Fees for Recreational Classes. A theme/color scheme will be announced in December and you may purchase or use something you already have for your costume. A Christmas Gift Bag will be handed out to all dancers with a CD of their music and accessories for their costumes to use at recital.
DDC's High Performance Dance Companies
Our Dance Companies are offered for both serious and non serious dancers. Students enter this program through audition or upon teacher recommendation and are chosen by skill level, motivations, attendance and dedications at both performance and audition to perform in numerous outlets such as parades, community events, and competition. We understand that although dance is important to our students, school and scholastic efforts take top priority. Classes start in August and continue through Mid July. Dancers audition at the beginning of the season and placement in groups will be made by the Directors. Be aware that the dancer may not be placed in as many numbers as they elect to participate in due to space and resource limits.
All of our competition groups will compete at a local dance competition. The actual events are determined by the director but dancers should expect to experience one competition each season. www.talentonparade.com
Sparklers: Is for 4-6* year olds who want to compete. They will not spend the extensive time that the other teams will to compete.
Firecrackers: Is for 7-9* year olds who want to compete. They will not spend the extensive time that the other teams will to compete.
Dazzlers: Is for 10-12* year olds who want to compete but not serious. They will not spend the extensive time that the other teams will to compete.
Fierce: Is for 10-12* year olds who want to get serious about competing. This team will compete, get choreography, train together, and take mandatory dance classes other than company class. These dancers will go to competition and a dance convention in Wichita and National’s as a Performing Company.
Blaze: Is for 13-18* year olds who want to compete but not serious. They will not spend extensive time that the other teams will to compete.
Explosive: Is for 13-18* year olds who want to get serious about competing. This team will compete, get choreography, train together, and take mandatory dance classes other than company class. These dancers will go to competitions and a dance convention in Wichita and National’s as a Performing Company.
*other ages can be added if asked and qualified by skills and teachers approval*
Being a Fierce or Explosive Company member is equivalent to being on a select sports team. A significant commitment to dance and a great deal of extra time and effort is involved. We understand that although dance is important to our students, school and scholastic efforts take top priority. The Company requirement extends into the summer for Boot Camp, National Rehearsals, and National’s. Not only do you choose to be on this company but also the directors will decide if you are ready and devoted enough to be on this company.
DDC 2011-2012 Calendar
Fall Classes Begin - Sept 12th
Class Info:
Annual Registration Fee is $25.00
Tiny Tots Combo (age: 2 ½ -4)
Jr. Combo (age: 5-8)
Jr. Hip Hop or Jazz/Lyrical (age: 5-8)
Sr. Hip Hop or Jazz/Lyrical (age: 10 & up)
Ballet 2 (age: 5-9)
Ballet 3 & Tap 3 (age: 10 & up)
Theatre (age: 7 and up)
Class Descriptions:
Ballet: Students are taught ballet exercises at the barre and center floor, progressing towards more complex combinations as the levels increase. Emphasis on how to stand with the body in proper alignment, the use of turn-out from the hips, pointing feet and the coordination of the arms and head movements. Ballet is beautiful, flowing and elegant, yet is also strong and forceful. Theatre: Singing & Dancing to songs from Musicals! Combo: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop & Tumbling Hip Hop: High Energy Class that uses current music and fun freestyle movements!
Lyrical: The expression of lyrics in a song through dance. It's a combination of jazz, modern, and ballet.
Jazz: This style emphasizes strong and proper body alignment and clean technique.
Mini Company freestyling in Branson @ National's
Play the video below.
Dana's Dance Center is looking for new students!!!
Ask about our "referral bonus". When referring new students to DDC you
receive $25 off for each student that signs up for classes.
"I wanted to also let you know how much fun Logan and Maggie are having with dance this year...we always have but they have especially enjoyed the last two competitions. Logan has worked hard on putting up a big display of all their medals and pics in their room. She tried out for a dance part in her school program and made it. As always, I thank you for what you do, your enthusiasm and kindness has been a wonderful influence on the girls. I see the confidence and strength they get from dance and that is priceless to me, little girls need that so much. I know your job is not always easy and I appreciate you...." - Kelly Hamilton
"Dana is so awesome! The dance routines are so much fun. As a parent I have fun working with my daughter at home." - Dana Hancock
"Learning the new songs and dance. Dana is so nice." - Mallory Hancock age 6
