Business Details
30 Years
experience
Premier Dance Training in Kaysville, Utah
Luv 2 Dance has been a cornerstone of dance education in Kaysville, Utah, since 1996. Our mission is to cultivate exceptional dancers through technical mastery, artistic creativity, and character development. With a team of award-winning instructors, we offer structured programs for all skill levels, from beginners discovering rhythm to advanced performers refining their artistry. Over 30 years, we have earned national recognition for excellence in choreography, technique, and performance, establishing ourselves as Utah's premier dance training destination.Our programs include competition teams, recital classes, tumbling, and performance ensembles, each designed to foster confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We collaborate with renowned choreographers nationwide to ensure our students receive cutting-edge training. Annual registration fees apply across all programs, with tuition rates based on weekly class hours. Our studio's commitment to excellence extends beyond dance, emphasizing personal growth and community through values-driven education.
Services
Competition Program
Performance Teams
Recital Classes
Tumbling Program
Company Teams
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of proven expertise in dance education since 1996.
- Our instructors have earned national awards for choreography and technique.
- We provide structured programs for all skill levels from beginner to advanced.
- Our alumni consistently win top honors at national dance competitions.
- We partner with renowned choreographers from across the United States.
Services
Competition Program
Our Competition Program trains dancers in advanced technique and performance skills through rigorous rehearsals and national competitions. Students receive personalized coaching in choreography, stage presence, and artistic expression while building teamwork and sportsmanship. This program prepares dancers for professional careers and college dance programs.
Recital Classes
Recital Classes provide structured dance training for all ages, culminating in annual stage performances. From beginner Pixie classes (ages 3-4) to advanced jazz and hip hop, our curriculum develops rhythm, coordination, and confidence. Classes emphasize technical foundation while fostering creativity and self-expression in a supportive environment.
Tumbling Program
Our Tumbling Program offers progressive training in gymnastic skills essential for dance performance. Students master forward rolls, cartwheels, and advanced aerials through safe, instructor-guided practice. The program builds strength, flexibility, and spatial awareness, enhancing dancers' technical capabilities for all performance styles.
Performance Teams
Performance Teams combine technical precision with artistic storytelling through themed productions. Dancers collaborate on choreography, costume design, and stagecraft while developing leadership and teamwork skills. These teams regularly perform at community events and regional showcases, gaining valuable stage experience in diverse dance genres.
Company Teams
Company Teams represent Luv 2 Dance at national competitions with audition-only ensembles. These elite groups focus on innovative choreography, technical excellence, and artistic innovation under expert direction. Members receive specialized training in advanced dance techniques and performance psychology to achieve top honors at industry events.
People
Marci Hartvigsen
Artistic Director
Marci Hartvigsen brings decades of dance expertise to her role as Artistic Director, overseeing curriculum development and faculty training at Luv 2 Dance. Her leadership ensures technical excellence across all programs while nurturing artistic creativity in students.
Shalice Larsen
Artistic Director
Shalice Larsen contributes extensive choreography experience to Luv 2 Dance's artistic vision. As co-director, she focuses on developing performance opportunities that challenge dancers to refine their technical skills and stage presence through innovative productions.
Brindie Garner
Competition Director
Brindie Garner leads the Competition Program with a proven track record of preparing award-winning teams. Her expertise in competition strategy and technical training has helped Luv 2 Dance earn multiple national titles in choreography and performance categories.
Scotty Sessions
Competition Director
Scotty Sessions co-directs competition teams with emphasis on stagecraft and performance dynamics. His industry connections bring guest choreographers to the studio while maintaining rigorous training standards that consistently produce top-tier competitive dancers.
Missy Shaw
Studio Owner
Missy Shaw founded Luv 2 Dance in 1996, establishing its reputation as Utah's premier dance training destination. With over 30 years of leadership, she maintains the studio's commitment to technical excellence while expanding programs that develop dancers' artistic and personal growth.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer jazz, hip hop, contemporary, ballet, tap, and tumbling programs for all skill levels from beginner to advanced dancers.
When does the competition team audition?
Competition team auditions occur annually in May, with performance team auditions held in June according to our program calendar.
What are your class fees?
Monthly tuition ranges from $48 for 45-minute classes to $55 for hour-long sessions, with a $35 annual registration fee per student.
Do you have programs for young children?
Yes, our Pixie program (ages 3-4) and Children's Combo (ages 5-7) introduce foundational dance skills through age-appropriate instruction and creative play.
Are there performance opportunities?
All students participate in annual recitals, while competition teams and company groups perform at regional and national events throughout the year.
How do I register for classes?
Register through our Parent Portal online system, which allows enrollment in classes, payment management, and communication with program directors.
Reviews (2)
Brittany Taylor
Nov 17, 2020
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I went to a class for adults and it was so much fun! Everyone was so welcoming and kind. The teachers were fantastic. I will definitely go again!
Emily Shaw
Jun 29, 2018
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Amazing studio thats been in the community for years! Keep up the hard work & building beautiful dancers.
