Business Details
28 Years
experience
Premier Dance Classes for Kids & Teens in Matthews, NC
Founded in 1998, Visions Dance has dedicated itself to nurturing young talent through comprehensive dance education. Our team of instructors brings over 100 combined years of experience, specializing in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and acrobatics. We prioritize creating a supportive environment where students develop technical skills alongside life values like discipline and self-confidence. Our curriculum caters to children aged 2.5 through teens, offering recreational and competitive programs. With a focus on individual growth, we help students translate dance discipline into everyday success. The studio maintains a family-centric culture, ensuring each child feels valued and encouraged.Our leadership team includes seasoned professionals with decades of competitive and instructional experience. We adapt to evolving needs while preserving our core mission of fostering artistic expression. Parents consistently praise our personalized approach and the welcoming atmosphere that makes dance education enjoyable. From toddler classes to advanced training, we provide pathways for every aspiring dancer. Our commitment to excellence extends to summer camps and specialized programs that keep students engaged year-round.
Services
Dance Classes
Summer Camps
Rockin' Tots Club
Competition Teams
Parent Portal
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 combined years of dance instruction experience
- Our family-run studio creates personalized learning experiences for every student
- We teach multiple dance styles including ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary
- We provide summer camps with themed dance and creative activities
- Our flexible registration allows enrollment through March of each year
What people say
Family environment
Experienced instructors
Confidence building
Engaging classes
Positive atmosphere
Services
Dance Classes
We offer comprehensive dance instruction for children aged 2.5 to teens in multiple styles including ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary. Our classes focus on technical skill development while fostering creativity and self-expression. Instructors tailor lessons to age-appropriate levels from beginner to advanced training.
Summer Camps
Our themed summer camps provide immersive dance experiences with daily instruction in various styles combined with creative activities. Camps cater to ages 2.5 through 11 with specialized programming like Frozen Adventure and Princess-themed sessions. Each week includes performance elements and skill-building activities.
Rockin' Tots Club
This all-inclusive program for ages 2-5 combines dance, music, yoga, and art to develop motor skills and social awareness. Children learn through playful movement activities that build confidence and creativity. The curriculum focuses on gross and fine motor skill development in a nurturing environment.
Competition Teams
We offer competitive dance teams for students seeking advanced training and performance opportunities. Teams receive specialized coaching in choreography and technique while building teamwork skills. Members participate in local and regional competitions throughout the season.
Parent Portal
Our digital parent portal provides 24/7 access to class schedules, registration, and account management. Parents can easily track enrollment, view studio updates, and communicate with staff. The system streamlines administrative tasks while keeping families informed.
People
Cindy Kieffer
Owner/CEO
Cindy Kieffer founded Visions Dance in 1998 after starting her dance career at age five. With decades of instructional experience, she oversees studio operations and curriculum development while maintaining a hands-on role in student engagement.
Taylor Sease
Artistic Director
Taylor Sease brings over 30 years of dance experience as Artistic Director. Starting at age two, she trained in multiple disciplines and earned platinum awards in competition. She now leads choreography and instructor training programs.
Raigan Jankord
Competition Instructor
Raigan Jankord combines dance expertise with cheerleading experience as Competition Instructor. Having started at age two, she specializes in preparing students for competitive routines while developing leadership skills through performance training.
Lori Stewart
Recreational Instructor
Lori Stewart teaches recreational classes drawing from childhood dance training in New York and New Jersey. She focuses on making dance accessible and enjoyable for younger students while developing foundational movement skills.
Ashley Chisholm
Social Media Manager
Ashley Chisholm manages social media while teaching recreational classes. A former competitive dancer at Visions, she connects with students through her college dance team experience and six years of instructional expertise.
Questions
What age groups do your dance classes accommodate?
We offer classes for children aged 2.5 through teens with specialized programs for different skill levels.
Do you offer trial dance classes for new students?
Yes, we provide free trial classes to help children experience our programs before committing.
What types of summer camps do you offer?
Our themed camps include Frozen Adventure, Princess-themed sessions, and creative dance experiences for ages 2.5-11.
Do you have payment plans or flexible scheduling options?
We offer flexible enrollment through March and various class times to accommodate family schedules.
How do you ensure student safety during classes?
We maintain clean facilities with safety protocols developed during the pandemic, including hygiene practices and class structure.
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Reviews (4)
Walking In Spirit
Aug 30, 2020
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I am a former student from this dance studio, and I can say that Visions Dance Academy is a wonderful place to dance. Not only do you learn how to dance, you also learn lessons that you can apply to your life outside of dance. The teachers and staff are dedicated to teaching their students the art of dance, while providing a safe and kind environment to learn and thrive in. I am in college now, and I would not trade my dance experience at Visions for anything.
Tony Alvarez
Nov 25, 2019
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Terrific studio with a close knit family vibe. The teachers are knowledgeable and focus on dancer development. Good mix of recreational and completion classes. Weve been very happy since joining the studio in 2015.
Amanda Bay
Nov 03, 2019
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We were at a different studio for 10 years before finding Visions Dance Academy. Visions treats my child like family, not just another dancer and another tuition fee. My daughter feels genuinely loved when she walks through the door. Her sister dancers have become family. The teachers and staff have taken the time to get to know my daughter as a person, who she is, what she loves, what she doesn't AND they have made her a better dancer by giving her equal opportunity to be at the top of her dance game. I love that every student at VDA from the youngest to the oldest, is given the same opportunities
Elizabeth Drenth
Aug 19, 2019
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This is an awesome dance studio! Our daughter attended a summer session and we are committed for the school year because she cant wait to go each week!
