Kutztown Dance Center

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Premier Dance Education for All Ages in Kutztown, PA

Kutztown Dance Center has been dedicated to fostering artistic growth and technical excellence in dance since its founding. Our mission centers on providing accessible, high-quality instruction for students of all ages and skill levels, with a curriculum spanning ballet, acrobatics, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. We emphasize performance opportunities through annual recitals and community productions like our biennial Nutcracker, entirely performed by students.

Our state-of-the-art facility in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, prioritizes dancer safety and offers spacious studios for both recreational and advanced training. With a faculty of experienced professionals, we combine technical rigor with creative expression to build confidence and artistry in every student.

Services

Ballet Classes Acrobatics Training Tap Dance Instruction Hip Hop Workshops Contemporary Dance Jazz Technique Pointe Training Nutcracker Production Adult Dance Classes Preschool Dance Programs

Highlights and features

We offer 15+ years of combined teaching experience from certified instructors
Our faculty includes former professional dancers and university-trained educators
We provide performance opportunities in annual recitals and community productions
Our facility features specialized dance studios with safety-focused flooring systems
We maintain small class sizes for personalized technical development

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Ballet Classes

Our ballet program develops technical proficiency through structured training in classical technique. Students progress through defined levels with emphasis on proper alignment, musicality, and artistic expression. Classes incorporate barre work, center practice, and performance preparation for dancers aged 6-18 years.

Acrobatics Training

This program builds flexibility, strength, and tumbling skills through progressive acrobatic training. Students learn fundamental moves up to advanced aerials in age-appropriate classes. Safety-focused instruction ensures proper technique development for recreational and performance applications.

Nutcracker Production

Our biennial Nutcracker production provides students with professional stage experience. All roles performed by students with sets, costumes, and choreography created in-house. This community-focused production emphasizes collaborative artistry and performance discipline.

Adult Dance Classes

Designed for adult learners, these classes offer technical training in various styles with flexible scheduling. Participants gain dance skills while enjoying creative expression in a supportive environment that accommodates varying experience levels.

Preschool Dance Programs

Developmentally appropriate classes introduce movement fundamentals to children aged 2-5 years. Curriculum combines dance basics with motor skill development through imaginative play and music-based activities in parent-participation and independent formats.

People

Micaela Hulsebos

Director

Owner and director with 15 years teaching experience. Certified CPA managing business operations while teaching ballet and contemporary. Holds MS in Accounting from Lehigh University.

Priscilla Knight

Ballet Instructor

Former professional dancer with Indianapolis Ballet and Muncie Ballet Theater. Certified in Royal Ballet and Bournonville techniques. Teaches advanced ballet and pointe classes with 20+ years university teaching experience.

Abigail Gipe

Contemporary Instructor

Specializes in contemporary and lyrical dance instruction. Kutztown University graduate with master's in special education. Combines dance expertise with educational theory in teaching methodology.

Maya Kusznir

Hip Hop Instructor

Social worker and mental health clinician teaching hip hop classes. Focuses on positive body image and confidence building through dance. Graduated from Kutztown University with master's in social work.

Molly Hill

Acrobatics Instructor

Specializes in acro and jazz instruction. Former gymnast with 5 years teaching assistant experience. Holds MA in Special Education from Arizona State University and teaches autistic support classes.

Questions

What dance styles do you offer?

We provide instruction in ballet, acrobatics, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and pointe with performance opportunities in annual recitals.

Do you have classes for young children?

Yes, we offer Mini & Me classes for ages 2-3, Creative Movement for 3-4 year olds, and age-specific programs through our combination classes.

Are there performance opportunities?

All students participate in annual recitals. We produce The Nutcracker every two years with all roles performed by students.

What are class size limits?

Class sizes vary by age and level but we maintain small groups to ensure individual attention and technical development for all students.

Do you offer adult classes?

Yes, we have adult ballet, hip hop, and tap classes with flexible scheduling options for recreational dancers aged 18+.

What are your facility features?

Our Kutztown facility includes three studios with sprung flooring, designated spaces for acrobatics, and performance preparation areas.

Reviews (4)

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Melissa Houptley

Dec 29, 2020 Report

This is an amazing dance studio with friendly knowledgeable, and experienced dance teachers. My daughter felt so welcomed here the moment she stepped in for her first class! Nice, small class sizes with a variety of class choices! Students are given opportunities to participate in recitals, competitions, full ballet productions as well as performances at local schools.

Rachael Dalton

Nov 01, 2017 Report

The teachers are highly trained and qualified, and always have your child's best interest at heart. They love your children like their own. The students are inspired to be the best they can and therefore they develop a love of dance.
Priscilla and Micaela have inspired my daughter to he her very best. They have prvoided my daughter with an opportunity that every child should have. I highly recommend KDC!

Doreen Engle

Oct 14, 2017 Report

KDC is a family friendly dance studio with extremely well trained staff. If you are looking for high quality dance lessons in virtually all genres, look no further. Your child will not only learn to dance while having fun, but learn to LOVE dance while also being taught superb technique. I highly recommend this studio.

Donna Feiertag

Aug 30, 2017 Report

Very qualified teachers. Ballet instruction is excellent. Technique is important at KDC. Great place and age appropriate instruction for all ages. Students at this studio support one another. Students have an opportunity to be involved in the Nutcracker and other community performance opportunities. Highly recomnend KDC.