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Why choose Leigh’s School of Dance?
Our dance studio is one of the longest running and most respected dance schools in the region!
We offer a safe, family environment as well as a professional training environment.
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What Our Clients Say
With 55 years of experience in teaching dance, we have thousands of clients who understand the value and sense of family our studio offers.
We’ve been at Leigh’s for about a decade-all 3 of my daughters started dance when they were little and now 1 dances recreationally and is a teacher’s assistant, and the other 2 are on the competition team. Leigh’s has become a second home to them. It’s a place of happiness and creativity and the root of some of their very best memories. They have found their best friends and mentors for life here. Leigh’s is a place that I as a parent trust and value for not only a dance education for my girls, but for the invaluable life lessons they are learning as well. The value of hard work and team work, how to conquer fears, how to handle disappointment and failure, how to celebrate and support the wins of others, and how sweet victory and sucess taste when it’s earned and not just handed to you. More than anything, I appreciate how Leigh’s prioritizes the mental health and well being of the kids over wins and successes. I would recommend anyone looking for a dance home-at any stage in the dance journey-come and experience Leigh’s for yourself. The joy of the children is infectious, the parents are welcoming and supportive, and the teachers are not only a ray of sunshine, but a wealth of experience, knowledge, and love.
Brooke H
Mother
“The studio offers a perfect balance between recreation and competitive dancing. What stands out most is the supportive and uplifting environment. It is clear that the staff care deeply about their students’ growth, both on and off the dance floor. My child looks forward to every class and has made lifelong friendships here.”
Kimberly B
Mother
Leigh’s School of Dance has been an incredible place for my child to grow. The instructors are truly passionate and professional. They take the time to know each student and bring out their true potential.”
Pamela W
Mother
Our Awesome Team
Here is a short introduction to some of our team
Leigh Allen
Founder
We are celebrating 55 incredible years of inspiring dancers, creating memories, and sharing the joy of movement with our community. Miss Leigh started her studio in 1970, and has proudly trained generations of dancers, from tiny twirlers to polished performers. With sparkles, smiles and spirit, Miss Leigh is helping us dance our way into the future one step at a time.
Nyree Allen
Director
Nyree began her career assisting her mother in dance class when she was 12 years old. She moved to California to pursue her love of dance. She taught at a studio and was a middle school dance coach in the Los Angeles area for 10 years. With many years of experience in dance and education, Nyree has cultivated a studio culture that blends technical excellence with laughter and love. Nyree is dedicated to nurtuing the growth of every student, from beginner to competitive dancers. She is happy to be sharing her love of dance here at Leighs School of Dance.
Shannon Dahlman
Competitive Director
Shannon has been dancing since she was two years old. She graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Dance from Illinois State University. She has been trained in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical and Team Dance. This is her fourth year teaching at Leigh’s and she is super excited to share her passion of dance!
Stacy Sneed
Instructor
Stacy has been part of the Leigh’s family for many years. Stacy started her dance journey taking recreation class that led to her joining the competition team. Through high school Stacy was Miss Leigh’s dance assistant. This is when Stacy discovered her joy of teaching. She has been instructing classes for 14 years now. Stacy is full of fun and energy. Introducing old school styles with the latest trends in jazz and hip hop.
Annalee Petersen
Instructor
Annalee began her dance journey around 20 years ago when she started at Leigh’s School of Dance at 3 years old. When she was a freshman in high school, she took her dance career a step further and decided to become an assistant. Once she graduated from high school and took a year off of dance, she realized dance was her passion and became a teacher at age 21. She says she is so grateful to be able to teach at the studio she danced at and hopes to inspire the next generation of LSOD dancers.
Trysten Glenn
Instructor
Trysten is pursuing a BA in dance at KU. She has been a part of Leigh’s School of Dance since she was 9 and began assisting classes at the age of 13. She loves being in the classroom and teaching the littles dance!
Julie Kevins
Receptionist
Julie has been actively involved in the dance/theatre world for over 35 years. Julie started dancing at the age of 5, training in Ballet, Tap,Jazz and Pointe. Julie has two daughters who share her love for the arts. Julie has spent the last 21 years as a Dance/Theatre Mom, holding numerous positions at her daughter’s studio and theatre school. She is excited to be apart of the LSOD Family and loves being a part of educating artists, nurturing children, and developing leaders.
Tyler King
Instructor
Tyler began dancing at the age of 5 and immediately fell in love with the world of dance. He danced competitively through KC area studios, but found his home at Leigh’s school of dance. Tyler was a member of the Award- Winning star team where he won many titles like Mr dance at dance champs nationals!
He started assisting at the studio in his high school years which is where he found his love for teaching! After high school Tyler moved to Florida where he was a competitive director for Starbound performers under his direction they won 8 uda national championships and 4 U.S open championships as well as many overalls and choreography awards. Tyler does choreography for studios and high school dance teams throughout the country as well as judging for national competitions. Tyler has a passion for sharing what he has learned with his love of dance and getting to help children work to achieve their goals!
Siouxxsie Friend
Instructor
Siouxxsie started dancing at the age of 4. She trained in a variety of styles of dance, however, tap is her absolute favorite. Even with moving to different states throughout her childhood, Siouxxsie always found a dance studio in the area to continue to learn from and constantly work on improving her dancing feet. Siouxxsie has been an assistant teacher for 2 years, and a part of the adult class here at LSOD. She has a passion for teaching and inspiring children. Siouxxsie is beyond excited to start her 2nd year teaching at LSOD!
Madeline Evenson
Instructor
Madeline (Maddy) Evenson has been dancing for seventeen years and teaching for the last six. Growing up in Minnesota, Maddy was a competitive studio dancer who trained in jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, hip-hop, lyrical, and contemporary dance. Her favorite to teach is ballet, and her favorites to choreograph are jazz, lyrical/contemporary, and tap!
She is currently attending the University of Kansas, double-majoring in astronomy and physics, as well as pursuing a minor in dance. At KU, Maddy is a member of two on-campus dance companies: the University Dance Company and the Jayhawk Tap Company. Maddy is thrilled to be joining the Leigh’s School of Dance family!
Madison Davis
Instructor
She started dancing at the age of 5 and started competitive dancing at the age of 12. She danced at Dance In Motion in Abilene Kansas for a total of 8 years. For two years she danced with the Abilene High School Dance Team before moving to Alaska. In Alaska Ms. Maddy auditioned for a dance program through Anchorage West High. Her first year she took an advanced ballet class followed the next year by a contemporary repertoire class. She also took drop in classes at Alaska Theatre of Dance. She has traveled many different places for her dance education including Broadway Dance Center in New York and Millennium Dance Complex in California. She has taken master classes from popular professional dancers around the world! Ms. Maddy started her business Poetry In Movement at 19 teaching: Ballet, Pre Pointe, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, & Tumbling. Poetry in Motion competed all five years and won numerous, overall placements, judges choice awards, and one of their proudest, sportsmanship award at Dance Effect! She was recently accepted to be in hip hop company, Ipush in KC training under Lukky Harvey! Ms. Maddy is excited to relocate and work in a bigger city!