About Us

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Welcome to Monica’s School of Dance in Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Discover the joy of movement, build lifelong confidence, and master the art of dance at Monica’s School of Dance, Lee’s Summit’s premier destination for quality dance instruction. Conveniently located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, our studio is dedicated to providing a welcoming, family-friendly, and professional environment where dancers of all ages and skill levels can thrive. Whether your child is taking their very first creative movement step or you are an experienced dancer looking to refine your technical training, Monica’s School of Dance offers comprehensive programming tailored to every stage of a dancer's journey.

Why Choose Monica’s School of Dance?

Choosing the right dance studio is an important decision for any family. Local families trust Monica’s School of Dance because of our unwavering commitment to excellence:

  • Experienced & Passionate Instructors: Our professional teaching staff brings years of training and performance experience, dedicated to mentoring each student as an individual.

  • Supportive Community: We prioritize positive reinforcement, teamwork, and building self-esteem, ensuring every dancer feels valued and encouraged.

Monica’s School of Dance Student Achievements

  • National Broadway Shows

    • Boop

    • Lion King

    • Anything Goes

    • Evita

    • Peter Pan

    • Smokey Joe’s Cafe

    • Little Women

    • On the Town

  • Showbiz Accomplishments

    • Open Act for Lady GaGa

    • America’s Got Talent

    • American Idol Finalist

    • Featured Performers at the Olympic Ceremonies in Atlanta

    • Kansas City Ballet Nutcracker

    • MTV Videos

    • Choreographer and Dance Captain on numerous cruise ships

    • Walt Disney World Performers

    • Las Vegas Main Showroom Performers

    • National Televison Commercials

    • VIP’s Dance Olympus

    • Los Angeles Opera Soloists

    • Various parts in National & Regional Movies

    • Starlight Theater Lead Roles

    • Numerous Starlight Theater performances for over 30 years

    • Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts

    • Lead Roles in High School Musicals

    • Lead Roles in College Musicals

    • Models for National Dance Catalogs and National Dance Magazine Ads

  • National & Regional Competition Grand Champions

    • DANCEAMERICA

    • STARPOWER

    • SHOWSTOPPER

    • INTERNATIONAL DANCE CHALLENGE

    • JOE TREMAINE

  • Scholarships

    Gus Giordano Dance Center-Chicago

    Broadway Dance Center-New York

    Joe Tremaine-Los Angeles

    Edge-Los Angeles

    STARPOWER Scholarships

    SHOWSTOPPER Scholarships

    DANCEAMERICA Scholarships

    New York University

    Boston Conservatory

    Pepperdine University

    UCLA

    American Musical and Dramatic Academy-NY and LA

    Stephens College

    Broadway Dance Center

    Fuzion Dance Scholarhsip-Chicago

  • Cheer & Dance Teams

    NFL Cheerleaders

    • Kansas City Chiefs

    • Los Angeles Rams

    • Denver Broncos

    University of Missouri Golden Girls

    University of Kansas Crimson Girls

    Missouri State University Sugar Bears

    NWMSU Bearcat Steppers

    UCM Mulekickers

    Avila College Cheer and Dance Team

    High School Cheer and Dance Teams

    • Lee’s Summit North and West

    • Raytown

    • Blue Springs and South