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Kay's Academy Of Dance

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33 Years

experience

Your Premier Dance & Fitness Destination in Mukwonago

Kay's Academy Of Dance has been a cornerstone of the Mukwonago community for over 30 years, dedicated to fostering artistic growth and physical wellness through dance and fitness education. Founded in 1993, our studio combines decades of industry expertise with a family-friendly environment that prioritizes respect, accountability, and creativity. Our team of highly qualified instructors brings extensive professional experience from diverse dance disciplines, including ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary, ensuring students receive comprehensive training grounded in technical excellence. We maintain state-of-the-art facilities featuring Milwaukee Ballet-grade flooring and observation windows for parental engagement, reflecting our commitment to transparency and quality.

With performance opportunities through traveling dance companies like Dancers in Motion and Kids in Motion, we emphasize artistic expression over competition, helping students build confidence and lifelong skills. Our structured programs accommodate all ages and abilities, from toddler creative movement classes to adult fitness sessions, while maintaining strict safety protocols and flexible scheduling options.

Services

Dance Classes Fitness Instruction Performance Teams Summer Sessions Adult Barre Creative Movement Ballet Training Hip Hop Workshops Tap Dance Contemporary Dance

Details

Year established: 1993

Highlights and features

30+ years serving the Mukwonago community with proven dance education expertise
Instructors with professional performance backgrounds and advanced dance training
State-of-the-art facility with Milwaukee Ballet-grade flooring and observation windows
Traveling performance teams offering unique stage experiences without competitive pressure
Flexible payment options including punch card systems for class packages

What people say

Patient instructors Family-oriented environment Reasonable pricing Creative movement class Traveling dance teams

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Services

Dance Classes

We offer comprehensive dance education for ages 2-18 across multiple genres including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary. Our curriculum balances technical training with creative expression, featuring age-appropriate classes from 30-minute toddler sessions to advanced pointe work. With over 30 years of experience, our certified instructors develop students' artistry, discipline, and performance skills through structured programs that emphasize personal growth over competition.

Performance Teams

Our traveling performance teams Dancers in Motion and Kids in Motion provide professional stage experience through local and national performances. These invitation-only groups train in multiple dance styles while developing teamwork and performance confidence. Members gain valuable experience through annual trips to events like Summerfest, State Fair, and Disney World parades, with a focus on artistic excellence rather than competition. Participation requires commitment to regular rehearsals and class attendance.

Adult Fitness

We provide accessible adult fitness classes combining dance-based conditioning with strength training for all fitness levels. Our barre program improves flexibility, core strength, and posture through low-impact movements set to contemporary music. Classes accommodate drop-ins with flexible pricing options including punch cards for multiple sessions. The non-competitive environment welcomes beginners while offering progression paths for experienced participants seeking enhanced physical conditioning.

Summer Sessions

Our summer dance programs run from June to August with flexible enrollment options for skill development and performance preparation. These sessions include technique refinement, choreography workshops, and showcase performances at Brooklife Church. Designed to maintain dance skills during school breaks, summer classes maintain small student-teacher ratios while offering opportunities to explore new dance styles in a relaxed, fun environment without the pressure of recital preparation.

Creative Movement

We introduce foundational dance concepts to children aged 2-5 through playful, music-driven movement activities. These classes develop motor skills, rhythm, and spatial awareness while fostering social interaction and creative expression. Using props and age-appropriate music, instructors create engaging environments that build confidence and basic dance vocabulary. The program serves as an accessible entry point to formal dance education, preparing young students for structured class environments.

People

Miss Kay

Director / Owner

Founder with 30+ years teaching experience, established studio in 1993 and created Dancers in Motion. Specializes in ballet, lyrical, tap, and jazz instruction for all ages.

Miss Stephanie

Assistant Director / Instructor

15-year teaching veteran with BFA in Theatre Management, specializes in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary. Trained in Seattle, considers Kays her professional home after 30 years of dance experience.

Miss Morgan

Dance Instructor

20-year dance professional teaching ballet/lyrical, pointe, jazz, and contemporary. Continues education at DanceWorks Milwaukee, bringing advanced training knowledge to student instruction.

Miss Chloe

Dance Instructor

18-year dance veteran with experience in pointe, hip hop, and jazz. Former Dancers in Motion member, brings competition and performance expertise to classroom instruction.

Miss Madison

Dance Instructor

13-year studio student transitioning to teaching, specializing in hip hop and contemporary. Combines personal performance experience with nursing studies to create holistic dance education approach.

Questions

What dance styles do you teach?

We offer ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, pointe, and poms classes with age-appropriate curricula for students aged 2-18.

Do you have performance opportunities?

Yes! Our Dancers in Motion and Kids in Motion companies perform locally and nationally at events like Summerfest, State Fair, and Disney World parades.

What are your class sizes?

We maintain small class sizes with observation windows for parental monitoring, ensuring personalized attention and safe learning environments.

Do you offer adult classes?

Yes! We provide drop-in adult barre classes for all fitness levels with flexible punch card pricing options available.

What is your recital policy?

Annual June recitals at Greenwald Performing Arts Center require fall enrollment. Summer showcase performances occur at Brooklife Church for session participants.

How do I register?

Reviews (7)

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Paige Bartels

Sep 27, 2021 Report

I danced at Kays for 6 years, all of them being part of their performing team, Dancers in Motion. Coming from a competitive studio, I cannot express how different the dynamic was. The songs at Kays were clean, the costumes were modest (in the sense that no stomachs were showing) and the overall environment was welcoming. My dance teachers became my friends and role models. Dancers in Motion (DIM) allowed me to perform at extremely fun venues and make some lifelong friends. I highly recommend this studio to any family.

Dionna Krall

Jul 31, 2021 Report

Amazing staff. Wide variety of classes during the school year and during the summer. Traveling dance team for kids when they get older without the competitions- just to do what they love.

Dani Krueger

Jul 30, 2021 Report

Miss Stephanie is so patient with the little girls/boys. my daughter has absolutely loved her creative movement class this summer! we can't wait for fall!

Sara Sweetman

May 31, 2021 Report

I’ve been dancing at Kay’s for 14 years, and I’m so sad that this is my final year. I’ve had such a great experience here, and they have given me lifelong friends and valuable life skills. I can’t believe I won’t be here in the fall, and I’ll miss this big family dearly.

Jessica Gonzalez

Nov 13, 2020 Report

We are leaving Kay's Academy of Dance after FIVE years. We were "family" for five years. Kay's chose money over safety during COVID when deciding to run their recital. When science, the CDC, and county advised against gatherings of more than 100, they planned seven recitals over three days to have a "reduced" number of people- 3500 people! They were reckless, even refusing to answer whether or not people would be required or even recommended to wear masks. They lied to families who chose not to attend the recital- I have my emails and those of other parents that do not match from email to email

Renee Howell

Aug 23, 2020 Report

We couldn't ask for a better dance studio. It's like having an extension of your own family. The teachers and staff are amazing! My girls have been dancing at Kay's for 10+ years and have loved every year. Recitals have all been fun and unique! Love our Kay's family ❤

Theresa Dlugi

Aug 16, 2020 Report

Kay's Academy has nothing but the best interests of their dancers' health (mental and physical) in mind. They have always treated their dancers with respect and continued to do so despite the pandemic. They found a way to safely allow the dancers to showcase what they worked so hard towards at the same time as safely allowing families to view the… performances. At no point did I feel myself or my dancer unsafe. There were no crowds and spectators were limited to allow for distanced seating. I greatly appreciate all of their hard work and highly recommend the studio.