Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance & Music School in Voorheesville, NY
At Kind Performing Arts, we are fully devoted to providing students of all ages an encouraging environment where they can grow and excel in dance and music education. Our passionate and experienced staff delivers high-quality instruction while nurturing each student's unique talent and creativity. Founded in 2018, our programs emphasize structured learning combined with imaginative play to develop physical coordination, cognitive skills, and artistic expression. We prioritize creating a family-like atmosphere where students feel supported and inspired.Our team brings extensive experience in early childhood education and performance arts, ensuring age-appropriate curricula that balance technical training with joyful exploration. We maintain transparent communication with families and collaborate with local schools to expand access to arts education. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through recitals, themed birthday parties, and specialized classes that cater to developmental stages from infancy through adolescence.
Services
Ballet
Hip Hop
Tap
Jazz
Music & Movement
Musical Theatre
Baby Beethoven
Mini Maestros
Tippy Toe Toddlers
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer age-specific dance and music programs developed by experienced educators
- Our staff includes certified instructors with backgrounds in early childhood development
- We provide family-oriented classes that encourage caregiver participation
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention
- We partner with local schools to deliver after-school arts programs
What people say
Positive, encouraging environment
Nurtures creativity and talent
Structured yet fun classes
Lifelong love of music
Joy on children's faces
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program introduces fundamental techniques through barre warm-ups, center stretching, and across-the-floor movements. Students learn classical ballet positions, develop proper posture, and master choreographed routines from famous ballets like 'Swan Lake' and 'The Nutcracker'. Classes emphasize grace, precision, and artistic expression while building physical strength and coordination.
Hip Hop Dance
This energetic class focuses on body control, rhythm, and freestyle creativity. Students learn popping, locking, and contemporary hip hop techniques through warm-ups, isolations, and choreographed routines. The curriculum develops spatial awareness and musicality while encouraging individual style expression through dance battles and improvisation exercises.
Music & Movement
Designed for infants and toddlers, this program combines music exploration with physical development. Children engage with instruments, rhythmic patterns, and vocal exercises while developing motor skills through structured play. Classes enhance language development and social interaction through group activities and caregiver participation.
Musical Theatre
This multidisciplinary class integrates jazz dance technique with vocal training and acting fundamentals. Students perform choreographed routines from Broadway shows while learning performance skills and basic stagecraft. Monthly themes explore different musicals, developing confidence in singing, dancing, and theatrical expression through ensemble work.
Birthday Parties
Our themed birthday packages include 90 minutes of dance/music entertainment and a craft project. Available themes include Ballerina, Hawaiian, Princess, and Hip Hop. Parties can be hosted at our studio or your location with experienced instructors managing all activities while parents enjoy the celebration.
People
Katie Kind
Owner/Director
Katie Kind founded Kind Performing Arts in 2018 after teaching dance in local schools. With a degree in dance education and 15+ years working with children, she specializes in early childhood movement programs and curriculum development.
Taunya Hannibal-Williams
Instructor
Taunya brings 10+ years of dance instruction experience to KPA, specializing in creative movement and music education. She has developed arts programs for multiple school districts and focuses on making learning accessible and joyful for young children.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre, and creative movement classes for children aged 18 months through elementary school.
Do you have music-only classes?
Yes, our Baby Beethoven and Mini Maestros programs focus on music education through movement, instrument exploration, and vocal development for young children.
Are caregiver participation classes available?
Yes, we offer Tippy Toe Toddlers and Baby Ballet classes requiring caregiver participation for children under 4 years old.
Do you offer birthday party services?
Yes, we provide 1.5-hour themed dance/music parties with craft projects at our studio or your location for $175.
How do I register for classes?
Visit our website to view current class schedules and register online for fall, spring, or summer sessions.
