Business Details
15 Years
experience
Dance & Glee Classes in Liberty, MO
Founded in 2011, The Studio LDG has been dedicated to providing high-quality performing arts instruction to students of all ages. Our mission centers on developing technical proficiency, performance excellence, and leadership through personalized attention in small class settings. With over a decade of experience, we offer individualized placement consultations to ensure each student finds the right fit for their age, skill level, and aspirations. Our curriculum spans from foundational dance techniques to advanced performance training, preparing students for goals ranging from recreational enjoyment to professional careers. The studio maintains rigorous standards in technique development while fostering confidence and creativity.We operate a competitive dance team that participates in nationally recognized competitions, achieving consistent recognition for choreography and performance excellence. Our faculty comprises certified instructors with extensive industry experience, including adaptive needs specialists who work with special education programs in local schools. The studio recently launched Young, Wild & Free, a professional performance company rooted in Liberty, Missouri, that showcases original choreography inspired by House, soul, and R&B traditions.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip-Hop Dance
Musical Theater
Tap Instruction
Ballroom Dance
Contemporary Dance
Adaptive Needs
Competition Team
Acro Training
Senior Dance Programs
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer individualized placement consultations with studio owner Kim Kruske
- Our certified instructors include adaptive needs specialists with school district experience
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized technical development
- Our competition team has earned national titles at Gulf Shores Nationals
- We provide specialized boys-only dance classes with male instructors
What people say
Engaging instructors
Supportive environment
Diverse class offerings
Professional development
Positive competition experience
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops foundational technique through barre work, leaps, turns, and classical terminology. Students progress from basic positions to advanced pointe work with emphasis on proper alignment and musicality. The curriculum builds strength, flexibility, and performance quality while preparing dancers for both recreational and professional pathways.
Hip-Hop Dance
Instructor-led hip-hop classes focus on isolations, rhythm, and dynamic energy with age-appropriate choreography. Male instructors with diverse backgrounds teach freestyle techniques and performance skills. Classes emphasize musicality, creativity, and developing individual style while maintaining technical precision in movement execution.
Musical Theater
Triple threat training combines vocal technique, acting fundamentals, and dance choreography. Students learn character development through song interpretation while building stage presence. The program includes boys-only classes focusing on masculine movement styles and prepares performers for theater productions and competition routines.
Tap Instruction
Tap classes teach traditional and modern rhythm styles with separate programs for recreational and competitive dancers. Advanced students master complex acapella tap sequences while developing coordination and improvisational skills. Senior programs incorporate balance exercises and memory challenges for mature learners.
Competition Team
Annual tryouts select dancers for our competition team that participates in national events. The program emphasizes technical growth, showmanship, and sportsmanship with choreography tailored to competition categories. Recent achievements include national titles in choreography and overall performance at Gulf Shores Nationals.
People
Kim Kruske
Studio Owner
With over 13 years of experience in dance education, Kim Kruske founded The Studio LDG to provide accessible performing arts instruction. She personally oversees student placements and competition team development while mentoring student choreographers through professional-level projects.
Jeremy Finny
Performance Director
Jeremy Finny leads Young, Wild & Free, the studio's professional performance company. He specializes in House and R&B inspired choreography, bringing industry expertise to develop original works that celebrate individuality and youthful energy for national performances.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, ballroom, musical theater, acro, and adaptive needs classes for ages 3-18 plus adult programs.
How do I enroll my child?
Veteran students enroll August 18-23 and new students August 25-28. Classes start September 8. Visit our website for registration details.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, we hold annual tryouts for our competition team that participates in national events with choreography and performance awards.
Are there adult dance classes available?
We offer adult tap, jazz, and hip-hop classes including our popular 50+ Senior Tap program for mature learners.
What are your business hours?
Our office is open Monday-Thursday 5-9 PM during the school year for enrollment and inquiries.
Reviews (5)
Laura Payne Lawrence
Mar 24, 2020
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Amazing staff and students! Its my daughters home away from home and I am so thankful for how she has grown as a dancer, her confidence, and being a good friend!
Gaberiela Hickcox
Mar 22, 2020
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We love "The Studio LDG", the staff is just spectacular! The atmosphere alone is just remarkable, everyone is always so happy, caring and just so helpful! Definitely a great Dance Family to add in on your own!
Buffy Hileah Johnson
Oct 09, 2019
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Such a outstanding atmosphere. Yes, the dance teachers are fantastic but beyond dance instruction these kids become family and learn so many critical life lessons as well. Supportive and encouraging atmosphere for both male and female dancers. Couldn't be happier.
Ileah J.
Jun 16, 2019
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Such a fantastic atmosphere for dance classes. Primarily kids/teens with regular classes and a competition team as well. Also has a class for special needs kiddos. However, there are adult classes as well. Very welcoming staff & the kids are welcoming as well.
Jennifer Wiederholt
Jan 13, 2019
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My girls have been attending the studio for three seasons now my girls are only taught appropriate dance moves and wear cute kid costumes. No racy dance moves or clothes which is so common in this world. The teachers are kind and patient and take a personal interest in every child. My kids have never been just a number. The owner herself sees that each child is placed in the right class based off skill and knowledge. Class sizes are perfect and not stuffed to the brim with kids. Plus, each teacher has an assistant so the kids always get great instruction and are never just left to fail because