Caruthers Creative Center Dance Studio

Spring Recital (themed "Gonna Fly Now") was grand and oh so much fun!!!

Above Brittany Dixon as she practices her Award Winning Stage One Competition Dance

We visited Movie Block Busters, Enjoyed the Ballet Classicals, and even enjoyed some Ol' School Hip Hop!

NEW FOR THIS YEAR!!!

Calling all Alumni and current patrons, join us on Facebook!

Go to http://www.facebook.com and look for us under Caruther's Creative Center and put in a friend request

Also new for this year:

• PEE WEE HIP HOP ages 3-5
  
• WRITING TUTORIAL CLASS
  
• ADULT HIP HOP ages 19 & up
  
• AND WE ARE BEEFING UP OUR KARATE/SELF DEFENSE CLASS

  

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Recital DVD Pick Up: If you missed the pick up dates in July or if you would like to order additional DVDs, please see usbeginning September 10, 2011, at the dance studio.

Fall enrollment begins September 10, 2011 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the studio.Classes begin September 17, 2011.

See "Specials" Page for enrollment discounts.

• Business hours beginning 9/17/11:Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays 5:45-7:45 p.m.We stock and order our own dance supplies at a competitive rate.
• (all prices subject to change)

Summer Dance Workshop was a blast. We appreciate all that participated and a special thanks to the teachers and parents!!!

• Above 2010 workshop with past instructor Chris Jackson; below Hip Hop with Samuel Lockridge July 2010

What We Do

The Caruthers Creative Center is a Performing & Visual Arts Studio, offering dedicated  instruction in  the Kansas City Metro Area for 45 years.

Moriel, Michael, and Caleb prior to recital 

6/13/09. 

Good Job Boys!

Born to be Stars!!!

Mark and Kya

Below, student Michaela Medellin in 2009 Summer Acrobatic Workshop by Sheritha Hyler

 Below the Adult Praise Dance Class Recital Night from the dance, "Praise Medley".

 For 2011-2012 dance year enrollment list & questions, please call or email us at caruthersdancestudio@hotmail.com

Leave your name, student(s)' name(s), phone number, and address.  You can also drop by during business hours!

Our Dance Program starts at Age 3 and up for most classes.  We also have Adult Classes.

 Caruthers' Student of the Year 2010-11 Diamond Peeler

Great Job Diamond!

Runner up Student of the Year Shenae Washington

Great Job Shenae!

What have we been up to?

Dance Troupe Performance June Teenth 6/20/10

Stage One Dance Competition

4/23-25/10 

Spotlight Dance Competition

March 2010

Gem Theatre Black History Performance

2/26/10

Midwest Models Performance Fall 2009

Acrobatics Regional Competion Fall 2009

Summer Dance Workshop Dates (check back here for dates when the time nears):

Below Sheritha Hyler's Praise Dance Workshop July 19th, 2010

See Summer Dance Program Tab for videos/pictures!

We had a great Spring Recital June 11th, 2011 at the Music Hall 13th & Wyandotte.  Thanks to all for coming and the support! 

If you still would like to purchase a "Gonna Fly Now" DVD, please call and make your request at 816-361-6320 and leave your name and phone number. DVDs are $25.  You will receive a return phone call to make payment arrangements.

Hot Stepperz Competition Winnings for 2008-09!!!

Stage One "Remix" Tap choreographed by Shanise Davis, High Gold Award April 2009!

Stage One "Prayer" Lyrical choreographed by Past Instructor LaTrice Williams, Gold Award April 2009!

Dance Troupe Performances 2008-09:

•       May 15, 2008 Ruskin High School 7 PM
•       Stage One Troupe Nationals July 2008
•       Branson, MO Welks Resort Show  Opener

•       Kansas City Youth Explosion June 2008
•       March 2009 "Keepin It Real"
•       April 2009 Stage One Productions
•       May 2009 Lincoln HighSchool Graduation
  

Pictured above,Paseo High School Performance "Keepin It Real" March 2009 (with past instructor, LaTrice Williams)