Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Child's First Steps in Dance Excellence
Janet's Dance Studio has been nurturing young dancers since 1980, providing a family-oriented environment that prioritizes creativity, confidence, and community. Our mission focuses on delivering quality dance education through age-appropriate instruction in multiple styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. With decades of combined teaching experience, our staff fosters personal growth through structured classes that emphasize discipline, accountability, and artistic appreciation. We maintain strong local connections through community events and partnerships with area schools, ensuring our students develop both technical skill and performance confidence. Our facility in Mexico, Missouri, has served generations of dancers since 1983, maintaining standards of excellence recognized throughout Mid-Missouri.We balance professional instruction with a welcoming atmosphere where students of all skill levels feel valued and supported. Our programs accommodate children aged 3-18, offering both recreational classes and competitive performance opportunities. Through consistent curriculum development and participation in national dance education seminars, we ensure our teaching methods remain current and effective. We prioritize student safety and emotional well-being while maintaining high technical standards. Our long-standing reputation reflects our commitment to dance education that extends beyond physical technique to include character development and lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Services
Acrobatics
Tumbling
Ballet
Jazz
Hip Hop
Tap
Performance Teams
Dance Classes
Youth Programs
Community Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We maintain a family-style atmosphere with 40+ years of local dance education experience
- Our instructors combine professional expertise with community involvement
- We offer age-appropriate instruction in multiple dance styles
- We prioritize student confidence and emotional well-being alongside technical skill
- Our studio provides both recreational and competitive performance opportunities
What people say
Experienced instructors
Supportive environment
Quality education
Family atmosphere
Professional teaching
Services
Dance Classes
Our dance classes provide structured instruction in multiple styles for children aged 3-18. Each session focuses on technical development while maintaining a fun, non-competitive environment. Our experienced instructors use age-appropriate methods to build foundational skills and artistic expression.
Acrobatics
Acrobatics classes combine dance and tumbling elements to develop flexibility, strength, and coordination. Our certified instructors teach proper technique while ensuring safety and progressive skill development in a supportive setting.
Performance Teams
Performance teams offer competitive dance opportunities with structured rehearsals and community performances. These groups emphasize teamwork, discipline, and stage presence while maintaining our commitment to a positive, educational experience.
Tumbling
Tumbling classes focus on developing fundamental gymnastic skills through progressive training. Our program emphasizes proper form and safety while building strength, coordination, and confidence in a supportive environment.
Youth Programs
Our youth programs provide age-specific dance instruction that adapts to different developmental stages. From introductory classes for preschoolers to advanced training for teens, each program balances technical instruction with creative expression.
People
Janet Graham
Owner/Director
Founder with 40+ years experience, teaching all dance styles while emphasizing proper technique and student confidence through community-focused instruction.
Cami Donaldson
Acro Instructor
20-year studio veteran specializing in acrobatics and honors tumbling, bringing extensive performance and teaching experience to her classes.
Cheyenne Parks
Dance Coach
Professional dancer with collegiate and professional experience, offering expertise in multiple dance styles and competitive team coaching.
Mackenzie Smith
Jazz Instructor
25-year studio member with 15 years teaching experience, specializing in jazz instruction and dance company choreography.
Brie Weaver
Acro Teacher
Longtime studio member returning after Illinois residency, teaching honors acro program with personal experience in dance and gymnastics.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, and acrobatics with age-appropriate instruction for all skill levels.
What age groups do you accept?
Our programs serve children aged 3-18 with classes specifically designed for different developmental stages.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes, we offer both recreational performances and competitive dance teams with local and regional performance opportunities.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, money orders, and credit/debit card payments for tuition and program fees.
Do you offer family discounts?
Yes, we provide a 10% discount for full-year payments and multiple class enrollments.
How experienced are your instructors?
Our staff includes professionals with 12-30 years teaching experience, many holding advanced dance education and certifications.
