Youth Dance
Dance. Grow. Belong.
Beginner-friendly classes for kids and teens. Choose an age-appropriate class and experience Catalyst before enrolling.
First class $10 · Classes from $60/month

Recreational and competitive dance for youth, plus adult dance, yoga, Pilates and barre in Lenexa.
Explore youth, Company, Adult Dance and Mind + BodyFind your path
Choose youth dance, Company and Open Training, Adult Dance, or Catalyst Mind + Body.
Youth Dance
Beginner-friendly classes for kids and teens. Choose an age-appropriate class and experience Catalyst before enrolling.
First class $10 · Classes from $60/month
Company + Open Training
Explore Company placement and costs, or take an individual Open Training class while staying at your current studio.
Company placement by evaluation
Explore Company + TrainingAdult Dance · Ages 18+
Ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz and tap for first-time, returning and experienced adult dancers.
New adult first class $10 · Drop-ins $18
Book an adult class · $10Catalyst Mind + Body
Yoga, Mat Pilates and barre in a welcoming adult class. Find the style and time that fit your day.
New adult first class $10 · Drop-ins $18
Find a Mind + Body classThursday Ballet with Samuel Johnson
Build alignment, strength, control and musicality in Lenexa with a former professional dancer who holds a BFA in Ballet from the University of Utah.
Open Mixed-Level Ballet Technique · Thursdays, 6–7:30 PM · $80/month
90 minutes for youth dancers across multiple levels, open to dancers from any studio. Enroll in this class on its own while continuing your current training. Company membership is not required.
Monthly tuition; the current month is prorated at checkout. Full monthly tuition continues on the 1st until canceled.
Adult Dance
Dance didn't end when you grew up.
Whether you're stepping into a studio for the first time, returning after years away, or looking for serious adult training, Catalyst offers dance and mind & body classes for a wide range of experience levels.
Studio Spotlight
A look inside a hip hop master class at UMKC, led by Catalyst Dance KC hip hop instructor Claire. Catalyst Dance KC is based in Lenexa, Kansas.
“My dancer has loved every experience she has had with Catalyst Dance Company so far. The classes have been fun and engaging, while still providing the structure and rigor needed for growth. The instructors have done an amazing job balancing encouragement with high expectations, and that has already created an environment that has increased my daughter's confidence while improving her skills. We can't wait to see what Catalyst brings to the dance community.”
Dance Parent
“Even before Catalyst Dance Company has officially opened, we have been so impressed with our experience. Through pop-up classes and private lessons, every staff member we have met has been welcoming, knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely invested in helping my dancer grow. She feels seen and valued, and we are excited to be part of a studio that already feels so positive and supportive.”
Shared before the studio opened.
Dance Parent
“I have been impressed by the Catalyst team's transparency regarding their vision and goals for the studio. They communicate openly, welcome feedback, and genuinely listen to families' ideas and concerns. It is clear that they are committed to creating the best possible dance home for every dancer and family who walks through their doors.”
Dance Parent
“I've never had an hour of ballet go by so fast! I don't know what it is about Mr. Sam, but he made me want to be better.”
Student Dancer
“The training I've received so far has been incredible. I love that the teachers actually demonstrate what they're teaching and give corrections that help me improve. I've been a competitive dancer for years, and I've never experienced training at this level. Every class challenges me and makes me want to work harder.”
Competitive Dancer

Mandi Marie
Artistic Director
An accomplished dance educator, choreographer, adjudicator, and wellness leader with extensive experience in collegiate dance, Varsity Brands, and international performance cheer.

Samuel Johnson
Assistant Artistic Director
A ballet educator and former professional dancer whose teaching emphasizes classical technique, musicality, dancer development, and safe, sustainable training.

Brooke Willis
Dance Instructor
A supportive, high-energy instructor with experience across jazz, ballet, tap, musical theatre, hip hop, acrobatics, and pom.

Auriell Maltbia
Dance Instructor
A dance educator with more than 15 years of training and a strong focus on jazz, tap, confidence, and artistic growth.

A welcoming studio where children and adults can build confidence, develop strong technique, and find the program that fits their goals.
A positive space where every dancer is encouraged, challenged, and valued.
Recreational dance, competitive training, adult dance, yoga, Pilates, and barre.
Instructors who care about proper training, confidence, and long-term growth.
A studio focused on character, community, artistry, and meaningful progress.
Technique gets you in the room. Knowing yourself keeps you there.
Regional and national stages where your preparation meets the moment.
Performances designed to draw out what makes your artistry distinct.
Senior dancers coach, mentor, and shape the culture they want to dance in.
Curriculum that pushes your edge — technically and expressively.
College audition prep, portfolio coaching, and a résumé that opens doors.
A team that celebrates what makes each dancer different.

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