Business Details
16 Years
experience
Premier Dance School in Lakeland, MN
Founded in 2010 by Kim DelMonico, our studio has become a cornerstone of dance education in Lakeland, Minnesota. We offer comprehensive programs for children aged 3-18, including recreational classes and competitive dance companies. Our instructors bring diverse professional backgrounds in various dance genres, emphasizing technical excellence and artistic growth. With a focus on individual attention, we nurture confidence and skill development in every student. Our facility hosts annual recitals, birthday parties, and private lessons to support diverse dance interests.We maintain rigorous training schedules while fostering a welcoming environment for all skill levels. Our alumni and current instructors demonstrate exceptional achievements in regional and national competitions. Through choreography workshops and performance opportunities, we cultivate lifelong dancers and artists. Our commitment to quality instruction has earned consistent positive feedback from families in the community. We continuously strive to expand our offerings while maintaining personalized attention to each student's growth.
Services
Recreational Dance Classes
Competitive Dance Companies
Private Dance Lessons
Birthday Parties
Boys Hip Hop Classes
Choreography Workshops
Dance Recitals
Acro Training
Musical Theater Dance
Dance Fitness Programs
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined instructor experience across multiple dance genres
- Our studio maintains a 4:1 student-teacher ratio for personalized attention
- We provide both recreational and competitive pathways for dance development
- Our faculty includes professional performers with national competition expertise
- We host annual recitals and special events in a dedicated performance space
What people say
Loving teachers
Amazing instructors
Confidence growth
Family atmosphere
Professional development
Services
Recreational Dance Classes
Our recreational dance classes cater to children aged 3-18 with varying skill levels. We offer jazz, tap, ballet, and contemporary styles in a supportive environment. Each session builds fundamental techniques while fostering creativity and self-expression through choreography.
Competitive Dance Companies
Our competitive companies provide advanced training for dedicated dancers. Participants receive specialized coaching in multiple genres and compete regionally and nationally. The program emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and performance excellence through choreographed routines.
Private Dance Lessons
Personalized dance instruction focuses on individual goals and skill development. Sessions cover technique refinement, choreography practice, and performance preparation. Our instructors tailor lessons to address specific needs in a supportive, non-intimidating setting.
Birthday Parties
Our themed birthday parties combine dance instruction with celebration activities. Each 60-minute event includes structured dance games, free play, and party room access. Themes range from princess tea parties to TikTok dance disco with professional supervision.
Boys Hip Hop Classes
This energetic class introduces boys aged 4-10 to hip hop fundamentals. Students learn age-appropriate tricks, floor progressions, and choreography. The 30-minute weekly sessions develop coordination, rhythm, and performance confidence in a fun environment.
People
Kim DelMonico
Artistic Director / Studio Owner
Professional dancer and choreographer with 20+ years experience. Former Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader and national competition judge. Specializes in competitive dance training and studio management.
Bella Amerigo
Choreographer
Award-winning choreographer with 15+ years in competition dance. Recipient of multiple choreography awards at national events. Focuses on student-centered instruction and creative development.
Kelly Nichols
Dance Instructor
Certified movement specialist with 37 years combined dance and fitness experience. Former Larkin Dance Studio award winner. Teaches jazz, tap, and musical theater with emphasis on technical precision.
Deane Tasler
Tap Instructor
Musical theater performer with Chanhassen Dinner Theatres experience. Specializes in tap technique and choreography. Trained under renowned tap artists nationwide.
Kacey Hauk
Ballet Instructor
Juilliard-trained classical ballet instructor. Former Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Focuses on ballet technique and modern dance with professional performance experience in New York and Minnesota.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We offer classes for children starting at age 3 through 18 years old in both recreational and competitive programs.
Do you offer dance classes for beginners?
Yes, we provide introductory classes in multiple dance styles for students with no prior experience.
What competition opportunities are available?
Our competitive dance companies participate in regional and national events with experienced coaching and choreography.
Can I rent the studio for special events?
We offer birthday party packages with dance room access and party room facilities for special celebrations.
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and musical theater dance instruction from professional instructors.
Do you provide private dance instruction?
Yes, we offer one-on-one private lessons with our faculty to focus on individual technique and performance goals.
Reviews (4)
Kristina Yourczek
Apr 13, 2021
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We love DMD. The communication is great. They are organized and detailed. Uncertain why an individual is complaining about COVID as they obey the restrictions, shut down the studio if required and do virtual classes to the best of their ability. The teachers here want what is best for their students. They are kind and friendly. They are professionals, set expectations and handle diversity very well.
Jenny Lombardo
Jan 03, 2021
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They handled Covid 19 poorly in my opinion. I can only speak for the recreational classes which are only okay normally as in the students up to about 5th grade will not know their routines without the instructor but it is the cheapest around which is why we went there. Since the pandemic my daughters 45 pre k class was shortened to about 10 minutes until the parents complained then it went up to about 20 on average maybe 25 of there were technical difficulties or we were waiting for someone to join the call. I understand these are unprecedented times but we paid the same regardless not knowing
Carrie Wollenzien
Oct 10, 2018
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The owner Kim and every instructor and staff member at this studio are so kind and understanding. I haven't seen my daughter come out of a class so excited about dance in years!!! And to see all kinds of dance genre being taught to all ages is amazing!!! This is a true and honest studio and am excited for my daughter to dance her senior year with these amazing and kindhearted people!! This is a studio I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Paula 'Bradshaw' Walther
Aug 08, 2017
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About 7 month ago I enrolled my daughter in the recreational dance program at Delmonico Dance. From the very first day that we started I knew it was the right place. Miss Kelsey (her instructor) is amazing! She does a great job supporting, challenging and encouraging all of her dancers. Miss Kelsey does an amazing job of providing a comfortable atmosphere and treats each of the kids as if they were her own. I am so thankful that my daughter with NO previous dance experience, was welcomed at Delmonico with open arms. It's amazing how much she has development in just a short period of time. I would
