Do I need prior dance experience?

Not at all! We have beginner classes for all ages, and our faculty will place your dancer in the right level.

How do I try a class?

New youth recreational dancers can reserve one introductory first class for $10 online. New adults ages 18+ also receive a $10 first class; regular adult drop-ins are $18 per class with no membership required.

What styles of dance do you teach?

We offer ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, lyrical, acro, tap, and musical theatre.

Is Catalyst Dance a competitive studio?

We have both recreational and competitive tracks. Families choose the path that fits their goals and schedule.

Where are you located?

Visit us at 12940 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66215. We serve families and adult dancers throughout the Kansas City metro.

FAQ

Common Questions

Everything families and adult dancers ask us most. Still have a question? Call (913) 361-6004 or send us a message.

Getting started

Reserve a $10 youth first class

Youth recreational dance

Recreational dance classes

Company and competition team

Competition team

Tuition, auditions and competitions

Tuition and pricing

Adult dance and Mind + Body

Adult classes and passes

Studio rental

Rent a studio

Common Questions

Getting started

What ages do you accept?

Do I need prior dance experience?

How do I try a class?

What styles of dance do you teach?

Is Catalyst Dance a competitive studio?

Where are you located?

Youth recreational dance

What ages do you offer classes for?

Does my child need dance experience?

What should my dancer wear?

Can my child try a class first?

Do you offer month-to-month enrollment?

How much do classes cost?

Do recreational dancers perform?

Is recreational dance competitive?

What if my child misses a class?

My dancer has experience and wants more than recreational, but isn't interested in competing — what are the options?

How do I register?

Company and competition team

Does my dancer need competition experience to join?

How many hours will my dancer train each week?

What expenses are separate from monthly tuition?

How many competitions does Catalyst attend?

Are dance conventions required?

What happens if my dancer needs to miss a class or rehearsal?

How are Company placements decided?

Can a dancer join mid-season?

Will competitive dance take over our family’s schedule?

What is Open Training?

Can dancers from other studios enroll in Open Training?

How much does Open Training cost?

Tuition, auditions and competitions

What age can my child start dancing?

How do auditions work?

What is included in monthly tuition?

Is there a sibling discount?

What competitions do you attend?

Do you offer payment plans?

Adult dance and Mind + Body

Does one pass really work for both dance and mind & body?

Do I need dance or fitness experience?

How do the class packs work?

What’s included in unlimited monthly?

Can I take just one class without buying a pass?

How do I book a class?

Where are the classes held?

Studio rental

Who can rent the studios?

How is availability handled?

What are the rates?

What's included?

Does submitting a request charge me?