Welcome to Kelle Boggs Dance Studio!
Current Events at KBDS!
Costume Deposit Due September 23 - 26
Winter Show Fee Due November 18 - 21
Annual Christmas Show @ The Clay Center
December 23, 2024
Founded by the late Miss Kelle Boggs
Proudly Celebrating 46 Years of Dance Excellence In Performing Arts Education!
~Voted Best In The Valley & Best In The Tri-State~
Proudly Serving Putnam & Kanawha Counties
Home of the National Grand Champions!
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Our Mission
Lifelong ambitions, dreams, & friends begin here... Dance at KBDS changes everything!
Kelle Boggs Dance Studio Incorporated, voted Best in the Valley & Best in the Tri-State, is proudly celebrating 46 years of dance excellence this season! Family-Owned and Operated since 1979, KBDS has grown from a small group of passionate dancers to a renowned dance school with two locations in both Winfield & downtown Charleston. Owners and Artistic Directors, Deana Boggs-McNeil and daughter, Cheyenne McNeil, serve students in a professional and positive setting. Both instructors personally direct each class taught at both KBDS locations. The studio is thrilled as they celebrate their one year anniversary at their NEW downtown Charleston location, where they will enroll students ages 2 through adult! KBDS is widely known for their children’s program and are at large one of the best in the craft with their highly esteemed children’s & teen’s programs. They look forward to continue serving the Kanawha County region and the surrounding areas of Charleston as they expect an even larger dance season.
This year, the studio expects an even larger calendar full of many performances, including their Annual
Christmas Show set to be held at The Clay Center in December 2024, community parades, conventions, festivals, competitions, and a return to their newly chosen venue, The Clay Center, for their Spring Production on May 18th, 2025! The studio offers a variety of classes for recreational students ages 2 through pre-professional including ballet, tap, jazz, creative movement, acrobatics, musical theatre, contemporary, modern, improvisation, turn & technique conditioning, adult jazzercise courses, and private lessons upon availability. Their combination based classes are the perfect balance of structure, discipline, and fun. Each dance class is specific to the child's development age and stage.
KBDS offers a dance education in a very nurturing, loving, and entertaining environment. The studio prides itself on making every dancer the absolute best he/she can be, all while providing an energetic atmosphere. The studio strives to constantly evolve in the world of dance and performing arts.
Whether you are a dancer looking for an extra-curricular activity consisting of fun and discipline, or someone who is interested in traveling with their elite performance Troupe on a more serious, rigorous program, then KBDS is the studio for you and your dancer!
The school fosters continual improvement, self-confidence, and positive reinforcement. Fostering community and artistry in the most exciting environment. Memories and training are ensured to last a lifetime!
"One of our primary goals is to teach life lessons and skills that offer children the best chance for success. Dance education encompasses far more than technique and the steps the children learn. I believe the discipline of dance training gives young people a better understanding of commitment through learning, experiencing the spirit of teamwork, and discovering what they can accomplish through hard work. Our goal is to educate the minds, bodies, and souls of our students, teaching them the skills needed for a successful life, whether or not they stay involved in dance." ~Rhee Gold
KBDS
Studio of Stars!
Classes Offered at KBDS!
We have what you need! Learn and grow with KBDS!
Your quest for the perfect Dance Studio can end right here. Our extensive list of classes includes many types of dance, performance opportunities, and a variety of skill levels, so rest assured there’s an option that’s perfect for you.
Please note: The studio has a closed-viewing policy. Only students are allowed in the classrooms to ensure that the dancers remain focused. Classes should and will be held free from distractions. The studio will host pop-up viewing times which will be announced to parents & families in advance.
Christmas & Spring Production Performances for KBDS Students: 2024-2025
All students registering are expected to participate in the Christmas Show and year-end Spring Production as we believe the performances are an important part of the student's dance education.
Creative Movement & Baby Acrobats: Christmas/Spring Production Performance
Ages 2 - 3.5 Years
(30 minute class)
Joyful way for your tiny dancer to explore movement through music and dance. Your child will work on developing physical skills, channel energy, stimulate imagination, and creativity in an exciting atmosphere.
Combination Classes: Christmas/Spring Production Performance
Ages 4 - 6 Years (45 minute class with acrobats)
Ages 7 - 18 Years (60 & 75 minute classes)
Combo classes are designed to give all dancers a taste of a variety of styles and expose them to the exciting world of dance through exploration and imagination! ALL combination classes include foundation courses such as tap, ballet, and jazz/acrobatics. For our more advanced level classes, foundation courses include ballet, jazz, turn & technique, and improvisation exploration. Other genres such as contemporary, hip-hop, leaps and jumps, & acro-flexibility are taught as well for the older, more advanced classes.
Turn & Technique Conditioning: Class Offered in Courses
Advanced Dancers
(45 minute class)
Class focus: Turns, leaps & jumps, flexibility, strength, core, across the floor progressions. Dancer's are lead through a full body warmup and stretch. Dancer's are given tools and instruction on how to improve their alignment, kinetics, and over all execution and dynamic skills.
Adult Jazzercise: 18 & up (Class Offered in 4-6 Week Courses)
Adults only
(45 minute class)
Fun and energetic class for adults! Class blend of dance cardio and follow along choreography to upbeat music. Come get your sweat on!
Elite Traveling Competition Troupe:
Please inquire via email for more information.
Creative Movement - Baby Acrobats
Tap
Classical Ballet
Jazz - Musical Theatre - Precision Jazz - Commercial Jazz
Modern - Contemporary - Lyrical - Improvisation
Award Winning Competition Performance Troupe
Turn and Technique Training & Acro-Flexibility
Private Lessons (Upon Availability)
Adult Jazzercise
Studio Class Schedule Fall 2024-Spring 2025
Combination Classes - Days & Times (2024-2025 Dance Season)
The Artistic Director will oversee class placement at Open House and make sure you and your dancer are ready to go before classes begin!
Monday: *Winfield Studio 14 Fourth Street
[Competition Troupe Technique Training/Acrobats/Flexibility & Rehearsals]
Tuesday: *Winfield Studio 14 Fourth Street
3:15pm - 4:00pm [PreK/Kindergarten]
4:00pm - 5:00pm [1st & 2nd Grade]
5:00pm - 5:30pm] [2-3.5-Year-Olds Creative Movement]
5:30pm - 6:15pm [4/5 Year-Olds]
6:15pm - 7:30pm [4th & 5th Grade]
Wednesday: *Winfield Studio 14 Fourth Street
4:00pm 4:45pm [Kindergarten]
4:45pm - 6:00pm [2nd & 3rd Grade]
6:00pm - 7:15pm [Int/Adv Level Middle School Class]
7:15pm - 8:30pm [Advanced Level High School Class - Experience Required]
Thursday: *Charleston Studio 818 Virginia St. East
3:15pm - 4:00pm [PreK/Kindergarten]
4:00pm - 4:30pm [2-3.5-Year-Olds Creative Movement]
4:30pm - 5:15pm [PreK/Kindergarten]
5:15pm - 6:15pm [1st-3rd Grade]
6:15pm - 7:15pm [Ages 9-13 Int/Adv Level]
7:15pm - 8:15pm [Ages 13-18 Advanced Level Contemporary with Tyler Detrick *Interested contemporary students must email the studio office before enrolling in the class - experience required]
Charleston Studio Adult Jazzercise Classes: Fall 2024 Session TBA!
Friday:
Pop Up Master Classes: *Class Offerings TBA
Saturday:
Pop Up Master Classes: *Class Offerings TBA
Sunday: Winfield Studio [Training with the AAB Charleston Ballet School ~ KBDS Competition Troupe Rehearsals]
Email our office at kelleboggsinc@live.com to receive more information on the registration process!
Monthly Rates and Tuition
WV Sales Tax Included in Prices for both Winfield & Charleston locations
There is a one time registration fee due at the time of enrollment. Please email our office for more information.
Monthly Tuition & Tax
Recreational Dance Classes - 1 Day A Week
One Child: Creative Movement (2 - 3.5 years of age) $75/month
One Child: Combination Class (4 - 18 years of age) = $90/month
One Child: Advanced Contemporary Class (13 & Up) = $40/month
Family Rates and Discounts
Recreational Dance Classes
Upon eligibility, there is a 20% sibling discount for the lesser enrolled student.
Turn & Technique Courses & Drop In Trial Classes
Committed to Quality Training and Conditioning
Turn & Technique: Courses to be announced!
Drop in rate = $15/class
Traveling Competition Troupe
Please inquire via email about our traveling team!
Please inquire via email about our traveling Competition Troupe!
Dress Code at KBDS
Dancers should take time and care when dressing for classes. Hair is always to be tied away from your face, especially Competition and Advanced classes. Street clothes are not permitted in dance class. Instructors must be able to correct dancers appropriately and they may be obstructed if the dancer's alignment is hidden. We feel you must dress for success; therefore, when you look like a dancer, you will dance like one too!
Don't forget!
Hair should be tightly secured, away from face; a neat ballet bun is preferred.
Jewelry and watches should not be worn to class.
Dance wear should be kept in good condition and laundered on a regular basis.
Please label all belongings with your dancer's name.
No baggy clothes are to be worn.
Always send your dancer with a water bottle!
Creative Movement & 4/5
Tap/Ballet/Jazz Attire:
-Pink leotard
-Capezio light pink tights.
-Capezio/Bloch ballet shoes (pink).
-Black flat tap shoes (beginner style); All tap shoes must be black and must have an elastic fastener.
Kindergarten & Grade School Classes
Tap/Ballet/Jazz Attire:
-Black leotard
-Capezio light pink tights.
-Black flat tap shoes (beginner style); All tap shoes must be black with an elastic fastener. (Kinder-3rd grade classes)
-Capezio/Bloch ballet shoes (pink).
-Black Capezio/Bloch jazz shoes (Neo-flex preferred).
-*4th/5th Grade Class requires an inch and half high heel tap shoe. *Please see Backstage Bodywear in Charleston for all your dance wear needs!
6th-12th Grade & Advanced Classes
Ballet/Jazz/Technique Attire:
-Black leotard
-Capezio light pink transition tights.
-Convertible transition tights are preferred for exercises that require bare-feet.
-Capezio/Bloch ballet shoes (pink).
-Black Capezio/Bloch jazz shoes (Neo-flex preferred).
Male Dancers
-Black shorts, pants
-Black or white tank or t-shirt
-Black Capezio/Bloch ballet shoes
-Black Capezio/Bloch jazz shoes
-Creative movement and Kinder-5th Grade classes require black tap shoes for male dancers.
Where To Purchase Your Dance Attire?
All dance-wear, shoes, tights, accessories, and more can be purchased at Backstage Bodywear in Charleston. They are located at 205 W Washington St. Dance attire can also be purchased on several dance sites such as Discount Dance, Capezio, Amazon, etc.
2024-2025
KBDS Calendar & Holidays
SEASONAL CALENDAR & HOLIDAYS
The studios will be CLOSED the following Holidays:
Trick-Or-Treat
Fall Break (Christmas costumes decided & ordered during this time)
Thanksgiving Break
Winter Break (Spring Production costumes decided & ordered during this time)
Spring Break (Putnam County)
Annual Christmas Show Presenting All Students: Monday, December 23, 2024
46th Annual Spring Production Presenting All Students: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Start and End Dates: Classes begin September 3rd. The last day of classes is May 15th. Students will perform in the Annual Christmas Show in December, and close out with the end-of-year production on May 18th, 2025. Enrolled students have the opportunity to perform in 2 shows throughout the year!
Meet the Team
You’re in Great Hands
Meet our talented and highly trained team of instructors at Kelle Boggs Dance Studio! Focused on teaching exceptional technique and performance skills, all while creating unforgettable experiences, our team is committed to our dancers’ satisfaction and success. If you’d like to set up an introductory meeting, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Cheyenne McNeil - BA
WVU School of Theatre & Dance, Morgantown, WV
Co Owner & Head Instructor
Deana Boggs-McNeil
Owner-Artistic Director
Miss Kelle Boggs (1944-2003)
Founder of Kelle Boggs Dance Studio, Inc.
Ashton McNeil - DNAP, APRN, CRNA
CAMC School of Nurse Anesthesia, Charleston, WV
Visiting Assistant
Tyler Detrick - MS, BA
WVU School of Theatre & Dance, Morgantown, WV
WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics
Guest Instructor
Isaiah Woodyard - BFA
Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA
Guest Instructor
Allie Bailey - BSN, RN
Marshall University School of Nursing, Huntington, WV
Visiting Assistant
Get in touch to learn more about our team.
Testimonials
Word on the Street
Fabulous Studio located in Winfield, WV. Looking for amazing instruction? Look no further! This studio is family run and very dear to our hearts. They are Organized, Punctual, Reliable. Deana offers outstanding instruction and puts on a Production that will knock your socks off! I've left my child in her care for hours upon hours. It has often been her second home. She has always been treated like gold. They travel, compete, and win on a National level and have for years upon years! Come see what it's like!
Melinda Stotts Starcher
If you need a dance studio come to KBDS! It's not just a studio it's a family and we LOVE our dance family...This will be our 6th year and the studios 40th!!!
Ashlea Slater Harmon
Kelle Boggs Dance studio is one of a kind. Deana is an amazing instructor and gives her all to her students. No matter what level of dance you are looking for you will find it here.
We are so thankful that we stumbled upon this studio 8 years ago! Top Notch!!!!
Christina Pritt Sibold
Contact
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