Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance Studio in De Soto, MO
Bordeau Dance Studio is a family-oriented dance studio dedicated to fostering a positive, loving, and inviting atmosphere for dancers of all levels. Since 2005, we have provided quality dance instruction in a professional yet fun environment, offering classes for recreational and competitive dancers. Our instructors continuously enhance their expertise by attending dance conventions and training with industry leaders. We maintain appropriately sized classes to ensure individualized attention for every student. Located in De Soto, Missouri, we serve as the premier dance studio for the community, combining technical excellence with a passion for dance education. Our programs include ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and competitive training, with a focus on developing strength, flexibility, and artistic expression.Owner Joy Brown, a BFA graduate from Missouri State University, brings over 40 years of dance experience and professional connections to our studio. We prepare students for local performances and competitions while emphasizing proper technique and musicality. Our competitive program includes participation in at least four annual competitions and community performances. Through ongoing education and collaboration with renowned instructors like Mia Michaels and Travis Wall, we ensure our teaching methods remain current and industry-relevant.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Classes
Tap Classes
Hip Hop Classes
Competition Team
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of professional dance instruction experience since 2005
- Our instructors train with industry leaders at major dance conventions
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention
- We provide both recreational and competitive dance programs
- Our owner holds a BFA in Dance Performance from Missouri State University
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops classical technique through barre exercises, center work, and across-the-floor progressions. Students learn proper body alignment, turnout, and ballet terminology while building strength and flexibility. Classes emphasize musical awareness and group collaboration, providing a foundation applicable to all dance styles.
Jazz Classes
Jazz instruction focuses on isolations, rhythms, and dynamic movement quality using contemporary music. Dancers develop jazz vocabulary through technical exercises and choreography, exploring various styles from Broadway to pop music. Classes emphasize energy, timing, and stylistic versatility in a high-energy environment.
Tap Classes
Tap classes build rhythmic precision and sound clarity through progressive exercises and traveling steps. Students develop musicality and timing while strengthening ankle and leg muscles. Instruction includes proper technique breakdown and performance applications for various tap styles.
Hip Hop Classes
High-energy hip hop classes combine popping, locking, and breaking techniques with age-appropriate choreography. Students explore freestyle movement while developing personal style through contemporary rap, R&B, and pop music. Classes emphasize rhythm, coordination, and creative expression.
Competition Team
Our competitive program offers minimum four annual competitions and community performances. Dancers train 4-5 hours weekly with guest choreographers, gaining stage experience and technical refinement. The program includes convention attendance for advanced dance education and industry networking opportunities.
People
Joy Brown
Owner & Lead Instructor
Joy Brown, BFA in Dance Performance from Missouri State University, has 40+ years of dance experience. She owns Bordeau Dance Studio since 2005 and serves as Grandview High School's varsity dance coach. She trains with renowned instructors like Mia Michaels and attends major dance conventions annually.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop classes for recreational and competitive dancers.
What is your instructor's background?
Owner Joy Brown holds a BFA in Dance Performance and has 40+ years of experience, including training with industry leaders at major conventions.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, our competition team participates in at least four annual competitions and community performances.
What age groups do you accept?
We offer classes for ages 2+ including parent/child classes, combo classes, and advanced training.
How do you maintain class quality?
We keep classes small for individual attention and instructors attend regular professional development conventions.
What performance opportunities exist?
Competitive dancers perform locally and attend conventions, while recreational students showcase progress in studio recitals.
