Dance Is Still For You.
Ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, tap and more for complete beginners, returning dancers, and experienced adults from across the Kansas City area. No audition or long-term commitment required.
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Made for Adults
Catalyst's Adult Dance & Wellness program is open to the broader Kansas City community — not just parents of current dancers. Come for one class, return to a style you miss, or build a regular training routine.
Start with a welcoming beginner-friendly adult class. You do not need childhood dance experience to walk into Catalyst.
Come back to ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop or modern after time away and rebuild confidence at your own pace.
Open and advanced options give experienced dancers room to keep training technique, musicality and performance quality.
Choose one class when you want something active, creative and social to do after work — no long-term membership required.
Explore ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, modern, street jazz/house, technique and choreography-focused classes.
Mix dance with yoga, Mat Pilates, barre and strength work under one adult program instead of joining separate studios.
Ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, street jazz, tap, acro, strength & conditioning, and choreo/improv — designed for adults of every level.
Yoga, Mat Pilates, barre and movement classes for adults — whether you dance or simply want a welcoming place to move, strengthen and reset.
You do not need a dance background to walk through the door. Catalyst has space for adults trying their first class, dancers returning after years away, and experienced dancers who still want meaningful training.
Look for beginner-friendly and introductory classes. No prior dance experience is expected.
Come back without pressure. Choose the style and level that match where you are today.
Train seriously in open, intermediate and advanced classes without joining a competition team.
Find your next class
Choose Adult Dance or Mind + Body, then find the level and time that feel right for you.
Sun, Oct 11–Mon, Nov 9 · All times Central
Mind & body
Celebrate mind, body, and breath with this healing, restorative practice to nourish the body and bring a spark for a new week.
Sun · 8:00 AM–8:45 AM
Upcoming: Oct 18 · Oct 25 · Nov 1 + more
Sunday, October 18
8:00 AM–8:45 AM · Central
Ignite · Portia Stewart
Book online by 5:00 AM CT
Using a class gift? Reserve through your individual gift link or QR code.
These are the instructors currently teaching Catalyst adult dance classes. The list updates from the active Adult Dance schedule so dance faculty do not bleed into Mind + Body.
Adult Dance Instructor
18+ Ballet · 18+ Ballet Barre Work · 18+ Choreo/Improv · 18+ Exotic FloorWork
A ballet educator and former professional dancer whose teaching emphasizes classical technique, musicality, dancer development, and safe, sustainable training.
Adult Dance Instructor
18+ Contemporary · 18+ Exotic FloorWork · 18+ Intro to Jazz Progressions
Dancer and choreographer, KU 2026 psychology graduate, founder of KU Dance Alliance, and former JCCC Golden Girls co-captain with two NDA Collegiate National Championship appearances.
Adult Dance Instructor
18+ Hip Hop · 18+ Intermediate Hip Hop
A versatile hip hop and tap instructor with experience teaching dancers ages 2–14, college students, and school dance teams.
Adult Dance Instructor
18+ Advanced Contemporary · 18+ Intro to Contemporary · 18+ Beginner/Intermediate Tap
A multifaceted instructor and choreographer with extensive performance experience and more than 10 years of teaching dancers across styles and levels.
Adult Dance Instructor
18+ Street Jazz/House · 18+ Open Technique
A UMKC BFA dance student and educator whose teaching blends technical growth, musicality, confidence, and individual expression.
Adult Dance Instructor
18+ Intro to Jazz Progressions · 18+ Jazz
A dance educator with more than 15 years of training and a strong focus on jazz, tap, confidence, and artistic growth.
Adult Dance in action
A look inside Catalyst adult dance classes. Watch a style you are curious about, then view its upcoming dates and choose the level that fits you.
On the schedule: 18+ Ballet
Class with Samuel · Open level
Monday · 8:15 PM–9:00 PM
On the schedule: 18+ Contemporary
Class with Molly · Open level
Tuesday · 7:30 PM–8:15 PM
On the schedule: 18+ Beginner/Intermediate Tap
Class with Brianna Defosses · Beginner / intermediate
Thursday · 6:00 PM–6:45 PM
On the schedule: 18+ Intermediate Hip Hop
Class with Claire Newton · Intermediate
Friday · 7:15 PM–8:45 PM
One pass can work across eligible Adult Dance and Catalyst Mind + Body classes — dance one day, yoga or barre the next.
New here? Start with one class for $10.
New adults can start with one $10 first class; regular single classes are $18. Or choose a pass or membership. No membership is required, and advance reservations help us hold your spot.
5-Class Pass
$15/class · use within 60 days
10-Class Pass
$14/class · use within 90 days
Unlimited Membership
Unlimited eligible adult dance and mind & body classes. Join mid-month and pay only for the rest of that month, then it bills on the 1st.
Want to start with one class? New adults get one $10 first class; regular single classes are $18.
Pair your dance training with mindful movement — or come just for mind & body. Every session is open to all levels.
Vinyasa means, "To connect in a special way." This class builds classic yoga posture sequences to help you improve strength and mobility while using the breath as the catalyst for change.
This class uses heat, ambiance, breath work and postures connected by slow, rhythmic timing to help you access deeper muscle layers, building strength and focusing on alignment both physically and mentally.
Joseph Pilates said "You are only as old as your spine is flexible." This class will use classic Pilates movements and breathwork to build the core strength necessary to support longevity and flexibility in the spine. Our Advanced Mat classes will build on the basic Mat pilates exercises to help with continued strength for athletes and artists.
Yoga Sculpt combines vinyasa-inspired movement with strength and cardio elements for an energetic full-body workout. Participants can adjust intensity as needed while building endurance, alignment, and confidence through music-driven sequences.
This is a fitness based Dance Class. Using the foundations of Ballet, Jazz, Heels, and breathwork, we move through a center warm up, barre work, and center combination that approaches fitness with vibes and freedom of movement.
This Practice connects your physical body with a soulful element through meditation and movement. It is for students 18+ only, and consistent attendance for at least 8 weeks is advised. Please speak with the Artistic Director for guidance before attending this class.
This class takes a classic vinyasa Sequence and builds movement off the mat, incorporating space and breath. Designed for former athletes and artists to reconnect with the physical body and space in an innovative way.
Only instructors currently teaching active yoga, Pilates, barre or Mind + Body classes appear here.
Mind + Body Instructor
Vinyasa Yoga · Akashic Flow · Intermediate Mat Pilates · Advanced Mat Pilates · More
An accomplished dance educator, choreographer, adjudicator, and wellness leader with extensive experience in collegiate dance, Varsity Brands, and international performance cheer.
Mind + Body Instructor
Mixed Level Mat Pilates · Barre Burn
Jane blends her dance background and group fitness experience into Mat Fusion and Barre classes focused on core strength, flexibility, and mindful movement. Her encouraging approach welcomes every level and helps participants move with confidence.
Mind + Body Instructor
Wake Me Up Before You Yo-Go Yoga · Meet Me at the Barre and Pilates Mat (Beginner) · The Fire Within: Flow Yoga · Mom Yoga · More
A certified yoga therapist and former ballet dancer, Portia brings a love of movement to yoga, barre, and Pilates. Her classes connect movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to help participants find joy in their practice.
Catalyst Mind + Body in action
Explore movement and strength in Catalyst’s Barre Burn class, and get a feel for a Catalyst yoga class. Find upcoming barre and yoga dates, or browse Pilates and other Mind + Body classes in the schedule.
On the schedule: Barre Burn
Class with Jane Helzer · Open level
Tuesday · 5:15 PM–6:00 PM
Everything you need to know about adult dance, mind & body, and how the shared pass works.
