Business Details
11 Years
experience
Professional Dance Training in Midlothian, VA
At Marianne Kelley's School of Dance, we provide professional training in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, and more while maintaining a safe, fun atmosphere for students. Our instructors hold degrees in dance, have professional experience, or have completed teacher training programs, ensuring high-quality technical instruction. We prioritize family-friendly content in music, costumes, and themes while fostering proper dance etiquette and kindness among students. With five studio floors and flexible scheduling, we offer recreational, skill-based, competitive, and artistically driven classes tailored to individual needs.Our commitment to communication ensures families receive full seasonal calendars and regular updates to manage their schedules effectively. Celebrating 10 years of excellence, we continue to grow as a welcoming space for all dance interests and abilities, dedicated to nurturing artistic and technical achievements in a supportive environment.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Dance
Lyrical Dance
Contemporary Dance
Hip Hop
Pointe Training
Broadway Classes
Preballet
Nutcracker Performances
Wedding Dance Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Our instructors hold dance degrees or have professional teaching experience
- We maintain a family-friendly environment with carefully curated content
- Five studio floors allow for diverse class scheduling options
- Annual Nutcracker performance opportunities for student development
- Transparent communication with seasonal calendars and regular updates
What people say
Professional instructors
Family-friendly atmosphere
Confidence-building
Diverse dance styles
Performance opportunities
Services
Ballet Classes
Our Ballet program teaches fundamental techniques including plis, tendus, and jets while emphasizing proper form and grace. Students progress through clearly defined levels with age-appropriate instruction. Regular performance opportunities help develop stage presence and technical proficiency.
Lyrical Dance
Lyrical classes combine ballet and modern techniques to create emotionally expressive performances. Dancers learn to interpret music lyrics through movement while developing flexibility, balance, and artistic interpretation skills in a supportive environment.
Nutcracker Performances
Annual Nutcracker production offers students professional performance experience with age-appropriate roles. The program includes audition preparation, weekly rehearsals, and costume coordination. Three casts ensure multiple participation opportunities while maintaining production quality.
Wedding Dance Lessons
Custom choreography services for wedding couples and special events. Our instructors create personalized routines for first dances, father-daughter dances, and bridal party performances with flexible scheduling options for engaged couples.
Hip Hop Classes
Hip Hop instruction focuses on rhythm, isolations, and choreography for all skill levels. Classes emphasize musicality and self-expression while teaching foundational street dance techniques in a high-energy, encouraging atmosphere.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Pointe, and Broadway classes with performance opportunities in our annual Nutcracker production.
What are your instructor qualifications?
All instructors hold dance degrees, have professional experience, or have completed teacher training programs to ensure high-quality technical instruction.
How do Nutcracker auditions work?
Auditions occur annually in September with age-appropriate ballet classes. Casting notifications are emailed the following week with rehearsal schedules based on assigned roles.
Do you offer special event dance services?
Yes, we provide custom wedding dance choreography and corporate team-building dance events with pricing starting at $300.
What is your class schedule structure?
We offer seasonal sessions (Winter/Spring, Summer, Fall) with weekly classes across five studio floors to accommodate various schedules and skill levels.
How do you communicate with parents?
We provide full seasonal calendars at registration and maintain regular communication through emails and studio updates to keep families informed.
Reviews (5)
Katie Nebera
Dec 29, 2020
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
Both my daughters have been dancing with Marianne since they were two. We have enjoyed the variety of classes, the incredible instructors, the family atmosphere, and the overall welcoming and nurturing environment that the school provides. We love our MKSD family!
Both my daughters have been dancing with Marianne since they were two. We have enjoyed the variety of classes, the incredible instructors, the family atmosphere, and the overall welcoming and nurturing environment that the school provides. We love our MKSD family!
Jill Breeden
Dec 23, 2020
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If you are looking for an amazing dance studio with top notch teachers, as well as owners who are very professional while treating their dancers with the utmost compassion, you have found it! MKSD is not just another dance studio, it is truly the best, it is a dance family. During these difficult and trying times, Marianne and David have made sure to treat all of these children like their own by making sure they are as safe as possible, while still be able to get back in the studio to do what they love! My daughter has danced with Marianne and her staff for 11 years and I highly recommend MKSD
Brad Bradley
Sep 22, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
Very professional, yet very family friendly. My child has blossomed at this dance school, learning dance while learning important life lessons at the same time. I couldn't be happier with this school!
Very professional, yet very family friendly. My child has blossomed at this dance school, learning dance while learning important life lessons at the same time. I couldn't be happier with this school!
Pineapples & Peonies
Jul 11, 2019
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Amazing instruction, with a traditional focus on technique, in a warm, caring environment. Marianne and her team also pull off an amazing production of the Nutcracker not to be missed! My daughters and I are so glad we made the switch to MKSD!
Danessa Knaupp
Jun 17, 2019
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Personalized instruction focusing on the child as child not mini adult. Warm and welcoming and gorgeous space. Weve danced here more than 8 years!
