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Studio History

Carol Byrd began teaching in the living room of her parents' home in 1953, with her mother playing accompaniment on the family piano. Week by week, the number of students increased until her father converted a small area of the family’s basement into a studio. 
 
Over the years, the studio continued to grow as Carol married and raised a family that included five children. With the help from her daughters – Dana, Susan, and Carla – Byrd’s Dance & Gymnastics expanded to three Kansas locations. One studio in Kansas City, a second studio serving the Edwardsville-Bonner Springs areas, and a third location in Overland Park.

Byrd’s Dance & Gymnastics is now under the direction of Susan Byrd, with Carla Byrd-Ladish as the office manager. The studio occupies a 10,000 square foot space that includes two dance rooms, a gymnastics training facility, and a lobby area.  The studio offers classes in tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and gymnastics.

Dance students enjoy success performing and competing locally and nationally. Gymnastics students compete at area meets sanctioned by the USA Gymnastics program.
 
Staff members include long-term students, which helps to maintain consistency in training and up-to-date on the latest new dance styles or current trends.
 
 

Mission Statement

To provide our students with dance and gymnastic training that will positively affect their lives. To integrate the talent and physical fitness of fine arts and athletics with a sense of confidence, self-esteem, accomplishment and good health. To provide them with skills, training and discipline that will enhance their academic, social and personal futures.
 

Basic Information

Toddler Class:  (ages 2-3)
     Once a week combination class - 1 hour class
     30 minutes dance (tap & ballet)
     30 minutes gymnastics
     $50 monthly fee

Beginner level classes:  (ages 3 & up)
   Once a week combination class – 1 ½ hour class
   45 minutes dance (tap & ballet)
   45 minutes gymnastics
   $65 monthly fee

Intermediate level classes:  (ages 6 & up)
   Once a week combination class – 2 hour class
   One hour dance (tap, ballet & jazz)
   One hour gymnastics
   $80 monthly fee

Additional classes available:
   Competitive Gymnastic Team
   Competitive Dance Team
   Hip-Hop

Supplies needed:
    Tan tap shoes, pink ballet shoes, and leotard
    or dancewear
    $25 enrollment fee

 

Policy & Procedures

• Classes for the 2010-11 season begin on Monday, August 16th.
   
  
• Do not park in the circle drive if you plan to wait during your child’s class. The intended purpose of the circle drive is for easy drop-off and pick-up. The circle drive is ONE-WAY so the child can get out of the door on the passenger side of the vehicle and not have to cross in front of another vehicle.
   
  
• An annual $25.00 enrollment fee is mandatory at the time of enrollment. This is an annual fee and is due each year in August.
  
• The studio will be closed during the following 2010-11 dates:  

                            Sep 4-6 ~ Labor Day Weekend    
      Nov 24-27 ~ Thanksgiving
     Dec 22 - Jan 3 ~ Winter Break       
March 14-19 ~ Spring Break
      April 3-4  ~ Easter           
       May 28-31 ~ Memorial Day 

Monthly tuition rates are not pro-rated due to holidays, inclement weather days, sickness or vacations. You are entitled and encouraged to schedule a make-up class for your child. Please view the schedule of classes or inquire at the front desk for an appropriate make-up time. Make-up classes are not always available for advanced level students & competitive programs.

We are now enrolling for Fall Classes!!!