Business Details
44 Years
experience
Premier Dance Education for All Ages in Hudson, WI
Since 1982, Helmer Dance Studio has been dedicated to providing premier dance education for individuals of all ages and skill levels. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love for dance while fostering creativity, discipline, teamwork, and self-confidence. With a diverse curriculum spanning tap, ballet, jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and acro, we offer tailored instruction that advances dancers at their own pace. Our experienced faculty brings decades of expertise and passion to every class, creating a positive, nurturing environment that prioritizes both technical excellence and personal growth.As a family-run operation, we emphasize community connection through performance opportunities, competitive lines, and events that build lasting relationships. Our state-of-the-art facility in Hudson, WI, supports comprehensive training while maintaining a focus on safety and accessibility. Over four decades, we have cultivated a reputation for excellence, producing dancers who carry our values of hard work, respect, and coachability into all aspects of life.
Services
Competitive Dance Teams
Recreational Dance Classes
Private Dance Lessons
Summer Dance Camps
Wedding Dance Packages
Performance Opportunities
Adult Dance Classes
Audition Preparation
Dance Team Choreography
K-POP Dance Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- Experienced faculty with decades of combined teaching expertise
- Diverse curriculum covering 8+ dance genres for all skill levels
- State-of-the-art facility with dedicated performance spaces
- Proven track record of competitive success and student growth
- Family-owned operation prioritizing personalized attention
What people say
Lifelong love for dance
Nurturing environment
Experienced instructors
Confidence building
Professional organization
Services
Competitive Dance Teams
Our award-winning competitive teams provide advanced training in multiple genres. Dancers receive personalized coaching, choreography development, and performance opportunities at regional and national events. The program emphasizes technical excellence, artistic expression, and teamwork while maintaining a supportive environment focused on growth and achievement.
Recreational Dance Classes
Offering weekly classes for ages 2+ in tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and more. Designed for casual dancers seeking fun, fitness, and foundational skills. Classes follow a structured curriculum with annual recitals, promoting confidence and creativity in a non-competitive setting while emphasizing proper technique and safety.
Private Dance Lessons
Customized private instruction available for all ages and skill levels. Tailored sessions focus on specific goals including competition preparation, audition coaching, or wedding dance choreography. Lessons provide individualized attention to improve technique, build confidence, and accelerate progress in a supportive environment.
Summer Dance Camps
Three-week summer programs offering intensive training in multiple dance styles. Camps include skill-building workshops, choreography sessions, and performance preparation. Designed for both recreational dancers seeking summer fun and advanced students looking to refine technique in a focused, energizing environment with experienced instructors.
Performance Opportunities
Annual recitals, community events, and special productions provide valuable stage experience. Dancers participate in professionally produced shows with costume parades, themed performances, and collaborative productions. These events emphasize teamwork, artistic expression, and creating memorable experiences while showcasing students' progress and achievements throughout the year.
People
Carol Helmer
Founder
Carol established the studio in 1982 after decades of dance experience. A former child support agency director, she transitioned to full-time dance education in 1999. Recognized with multiple awards including the 'Leaving a Legacy' honor, she developed the studio's educational philosophy emphasizing life skills through dance.
Laura
Director
Laura began teaching at age 16 and co-founded the current facility in 1999. As director, she oversees daily operations and curriculum development. With decades of experience, she continues her mother's legacy while innovating dance education approaches for modern students.
Carolyn
Instructor
Third-generation dance educator working alongside Laura. Carolyn contributes to choreography and teaching while managing administrative operations. Her perspective bridges traditional methods with contemporary dance education practices.
Jason
Facility Manager
Handles technical aspects of studio operations as the in-house contractor. Ensures the facility maintains safety standards and supports dance training needs through equipment maintenance and space optimization.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We offer classes for dancers aged 2 through adult, with programs specifically designed for different developmental stages and skill levels.
Do you offer competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, we have competitive teams for dancers entering 1st grade and above, with auditions held annually for our Company and Performance Lines.
What dance styles are available?
We teach tap, ballet, jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, acro, and K-POP, with specialized classes for different age groups.
Are private dance lessons available?
Private lessons are available for all ages and skill levels through our Parent Portal system for current students.
What performance opportunities exist?
We offer annual recitals, costume parades, community events, and multiple competition opportunities throughout the year for all enrolled dancers.
How do you support dancer development?
Our curriculum emphasizes technical excellence, artistic expression, and life skills through structured progression, personalized feedback, and performance experiences.
Reviews (4)
Serena Gaasland
Dec 10, 2019
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We love Helmer Dace. We have been going here for 9 years. The Owners, staff and everyone are so nice and such great people. We feel very fortunate to have our girls growing up dancing here.
Kathryn Zielski
Dec 10, 2016
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Helmer Dance Studio continually exceeds our expectations! Beautiful facility, caring teachers, very organized, excellent communication. Our daughter has danced on the recreation, performance and company lines. All classes provide quality dance instruction in an environment that promotes self-confidence and community. Our daughter loves to dance at HDS. She says, They are very nice and want you to be the best you can be.
Jazmine
Nov 23, 2016
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I could not think of a better place to had spent my last ten years of dance. I can not express enough on how professional, dedicated, and truly caring the teachers & staff are. They exceed your expectations. Watching the kids grow with nothing but passion, skills, and teamwork. Your kids will leave the studio learning more then just a couple routines, but life skills as well that will evolve with you throughout the years. Helmer Dance has become my second family and I would recommend this studio to anyone and everyone!
Shandi Schmitz
Oct 02, 2016
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I could not be more impressed with this studio. Helmer Dance provides a fun, safe and nurturing environment for your dancer to grow. The instructors are very talented and put their heart and soul into everything they do. Helmer Dance has surpassed my expectations over and over again and has made my little girl love dance more than I could have ever imagined!!!
