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Dance classes in Chickasha for ages 3 to 17

A boutique studio on West Choctaw Avenue — formerly April's Dance Studio — offering ballet, jazz, pom, hip-hop and private lessons in intentionally small classes.

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721 West Choctaw Avenue, Chickasha, OK · Monday – Thursday, 3:00pm – 8:00pm

A line of young Chickasha School of Dance students in teal tutus performing together on stage

Ages 3–17

Every age, from first steps to senior year

Small classes

Intentionally capped so no one gets lost

First class free

With paid registration — try before you commit

Since 2026

Formerly April's Dance Studio, same beloved studio

Classes

New to dance in Chickasha? Start here, not with a class catalog.

Most parents don't know whether a six-year-old needs "Level I Jazz" or "Primary Jazz" — and they shouldn't have to. Answer three quick questions and we'll show you the classes that fit, explained in plain English.

1. How old is your dancer?
2. Have they danced before?
3. Any style in mind? (Optional)

Showing every class we offer. Answer a question above to narrow it down.

A preschool dancer in a white tutu practicing a ballet pose

Tiny Tots Dance

A gentle first dance experience for preschoolers

Ages 3–5No experience needed

Introductory classes for young dancers use age-appropriate ballet and jazz instruction to introduce basic dance terminology, coordination, rhythm, classroom participation, following directions, and creative movement.

What they'll learn

  • Basic dance terminology, introduced in plain language
  • Coordination, rhythm and creative movement
  • Classroom participation and following directions
  • Age-appropriate ballet and jazz foundations

What the class feels like

Warm, playful and structured. Tiny dancers learn how to be in a dance room — listening, taking turns, and discovering that movement is fun.

What to wear

Comfortable clothes they can move in, bare feet or ballet slippers. Hair pulled back out of the face.

Next step

Book a free Tiny Tots trial class and see if your dancer is ready for a dance room.

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A young dancer in a white ballet dress and slippers during a portrait session

Ballet

The foundation of every dance style

Ages 3–17No experience needed

Students learn foundational ballet technique, terminology, posture, balance, flexibility, coordination, musicality, and age-appropriate combinations.

What they'll learn

  • Foundational ballet technique and terminology
  • Posture, balance, flexibility and coordination
  • Musicality and age-appropriate combinations
  • How to follow a class routine and take gentle correction

What the class feels like

Calm, structured and encouraging. Music is soft, the pace is steady, and every dancer gets personal attention because classes stay small.

What to wear

Leotard and tights, hair pulled back, pink or black ballet slippers. Not sure? Come to the trial class in comfortable clothes — we'll help you shop after.

Next step

Book a free trial ballet class and we'll place your dancer in the right group by age and comfort level.

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A young dancer in a black and pink costume posing during a portrait session

Jazz

Upbeat, performance-style dance

Ages 6–17Beginners welcome

Instruction focuses on jazz technique, turns, jumps, flexibility, rhythm, musicality, choreography, and performance skills.

What they'll learn

  • Jazz technique, turns and jumps
  • Flexibility, rhythm and musicality
  • Choreography and performance skills
  • Warm-up habits that keep growing bodies safe

What the class feels like

Lively and upbeat, with plenty of laughing. Dancers repeat combinations until they feel proud of them, not pressured by them.

What to wear

Fitted top, leggings or shorts, and tan jazz shoes. Hair up and out of the face.

Next step

Try a jazz class free — we'll tell you honestly whether jazz or ballet is the better first class for your child.

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A group of dancers performing synchronized choreography on a recital stage

Pom

Sharp, team-style dance with poms

Ages 6–17Beginners welcome

Students work on sharp movements, coordination, timing, formations, synchronization, performance quality, and team-based choreography.

What they'll learn

  • Clean, sharp arm motions and stopping points
  • Timing, formations and synchronization
  • Performance quality and team-based choreography
  • Tryout-ready skills for school dance teams

What the class feels like

Punchy and team-oriented. Lots of counting, lots of repetition, and a big payoff when the whole line hits together.

What to wear

Fitted practice top, shorts or leggings, clean tennis shoes. Poms provided.

Next step

Book a free trial pom class — bring a friend, this one is more fun in pairs.

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A young dancer in a black outfit and colorful light-up sneakers posing backstage

Hip-Hop

Rhythm, groove and freedom to be themselves

Ages 6–17No experience needed

Age-appropriate hip hop classes focus on rhythm, coordination, musicality, movement combinations, choreography, and individual expression.

What they'll learn

  • Rhythm, coordination and musicality
  • Age-appropriate movement combinations and choreography
  • Individual expression and confidence
  • Grooves and isolations in a fun, high-energy setting

What the class feels like

The loudest, most social class we offer. Great energy, big smiles, zero pressure to look a certain way.

What to wear

Comfortable t-shirt, joggers or shorts, clean indoor sneakers.

Next step

Grab a free trial hip-hop class — great for first-time dancers.

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A solo dancer performing a leap on stage in a flowing costume

Private Lessons

One-on-one time with the teacher

Ages 3–17Any level

One-on-one coaching for a solo, a tryout, a competition piece, or simply for a dancer who is shy in a group setting. We build the lesson around your goal.

What they'll learn

  • Whatever you need most — technique, a solo, or tryout prep
  • Focused correction that is hard to get in any group class
  • Confidence for dancers who need a quieter start

What the class feels like

Quiet, personal and paced entirely to your dancer. Parents are welcome to watch.

What to wear

Whatever suits the style you're working on — just ask when you book.

Next step

Call or email us and we'll find a time that fits your schedule.

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Why families choose us

Boutique by design, not by accident

We could fill rooms with thirty dancers. We don't. Smaller classes are the whole reason families drive here from across Grady County.

We place your dancer for you

No confusing level names to decode. Tell us their age and experience and we'll put them exactly where they belong.

Teachers who know every name

Small classes mean real corrections, real encouragement and real progress — not a room of forty kids following along.

Kind, never cutthroat

High standards with a soft landing. Dancers are cheered for effort, never compared to the girl next to them.

Easy for busy families

Weekday afternoons and evenings, parking out front, and a five-minute registration form. That's it.

Inside the studio

Warm light, sprung floors, room to grow

Chickasha School of Dance students of all ages lined up on stage for the annual recital finale
A young dancer in a black leotard posing during a studio photo session
The main dance room at Chickasha School of Dance with sprung floor, mirrors and ballet barres
The second studio room at Chickasha School of Dance with viewing mirrors and ballet barres
Director Kaleah Moates on stage with her dancers after a recital performance

Our faculty

Led by Kaleah Moates

Kaleah brings over two decades of dance experience to Chickasha School of Dance, including training in Denver and Boulder, three elite competitive dance teams, and a season as a Denver Broncos Cheerleader. She opened her first studio in Illinois, founded Blanchard School of Dance in 2010, and now leads our Chickasha location with the same passion for mentoring young dancers.

Our teachers are trained dancers and, first, teachers of children. They explain technique in words a five-year-old understands, correct without embarrassing anyone, and know that a shy dancer sometimes needs a full month before they'll stand in the front row.

Read Kaleah's full story→

From our families

“My daughter had never taken a dance class and was terrified. Two weeks later she was showing us her combination in the kitchen every night.”

Parent of a 6-year-old

“They actually told me which class to start with instead of handing me a giant catalog. That alone made me sign up.”

Parent of a 9-year-old

“Small classes make a real difference. The teacher noticed my daughter's ankle habit in the first month.”

Parent of a 13-year-old

Our Chickasha studio

Now enrolling on West Choctaw Avenue in Chickasha

You'll find us just west of downtown Chickasha, minutes from Chickasha High School and the Grady County Fairgrounds, with easy parking right out front. We're located inside the Studio Event Center — look for our name at the shared entrance.

Address
721 West Choctaw Avenue
Inside the Studio Event Center
Chickasha, OK 73018
Office hours
Monday – Thursday, 3:00pm – 8:00pm

Families drive in from Ninnekah, Amber, Verden, Tuttle, Minco and across Grady County.

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The welcoming parent waiting area inside Chickasha School of Dance at the Studio Event Center

Now enrolling in Chickasha

Your dancer's first class is free

Come see the room, meet the teacher and try a class — free with a paid registration fee. No experience, no uniform and no commitment required.

Book a free trial classCall 405-410-9398