Empire Dance Academy

EMPIRE SUMMER INTENSIVE FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT Vickie Roan (@vicksroan) is a Los Angeles-based dancer signed with Bloc Talent Agency. She is a recent graduate of Chapman University ('19) with her BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Psychology. Vickie is grateful to have professional credits that include Cat Cogliandro's catastrophe!, Jessica Starr's MusEffect, Justin Giles’ SoulEscape and currently, Entity Contemporary Dance, directed by Marissa Osato-Moreno & Will Joh...nston, as the newest company member. Vickie strives to use dance as a vehicle to contribute to the world around her and ultimately, encourage others to do the same. She is thrilled to continue exploring her voice as a professional dancer, teacher, choreographer and creative while remaining a forever student along the way! SWIPE FOR FOOTAGE Take class from Vickie and many other talented artists June 25-27 at The Empire Summer Intensive. Register online NOW and lock in your spot. www.empiredancekc.com/intensive OR link in our bio! #empiredancekc #empireintensive

THIS Just... wow!!! @alipfleg is teaching at the Empire Summer Intensive June 25-27. We are so excited to move with you all!! Don’t miss out. Reserve your spot online today at www.empiredancekc.com/intensive **There are only 25 spots and when they’re gone, they’re gone! @intriguedanceconvention ... #kansadcitydance #empiredancekc #kansascity #igkc #empiresummerintensive #dance #choreography #alipflegerchoreography

CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS AGES 3-11 Get ready to Move Your Feet and Have A Good Time this summer at Empire Dance Academy. From Poppy to Branch, Guy Diamond to Dinkles, No Troll Left Behind. There will be arts and crafts, hair decorating, and of course some sweet dance moves. Can’t Stop The Feeling, so just Dance, Dance, Dance! Hurry and register! Very limited space and camp spots are going quick!!... Trolls Camp June 14-18 (Ages 3-8) Movie Musicals Camp June 21-25 (Ages 7-11) Disney Royalty Camp June 28-July 2 (Ages 3-8) www.empiredancekc.com/camps

We’re so excited to be partnering back up with MTH Theater at Crown Center for a... yes you heard right... LIVE PERFORMANCE. The show will feature music by Andrew Lloyd Weber in an outdoor space on the Westin Rooftop overlooking the Kansas City Skyline. E2 Dance Company is performing several numbers choreographed by Kenny Personett. Get your tickets now because there are only 6 performances and space is very limited! See ya at the show!

This summer is going to be . Don’t miss your chance to train with some of the industries hottest choreographers and working artists at The Empire Summer Intensive June 25-27. Unique to the Empire Summer Intensive, we are limiting capacity to just 25. Make your voice heard and get personalized training at what will surely be one of the most epic dance events in 2021. Faculty:... @alipfleg @vicksroan @rheyoh ++ 2 more guest artists TBA soon! Go ahead and Register Now because this event WILL sell out and take advantage of our Early Bird price. Let’s move! www.empiredancekc.com/intensive

@tarrahbossert is teaching tonightTechnique 6-7 and Jazz Funk 7-8. Come through and move at KC’s Training grounds for pre-pro and pro dance! Let’s go!!

Today is a great day to dance at The Empire. Come move with us and be a part of the community! All are welcome! Always! #dancersunite www.empiredancekc.com @richlkatie

Back at The Empire this Sunday Jan. 24th and teaching BOTH Contemporary (12:00) and Heels (1:15). You know this will sell out and we have limited space (masks required). Sign up now on MINDBODY or on our website (www.empiredancekc.com/events) Maycee Steele is a phenomenal and accomplished dancer/instructor having worked with artists like Taylor Swift, Pitbull, on several award shows and much more! Classes are $25 for one or $40 for both! Can’t wait to move with you all! Come through KC!

UPDATE Out of complete transparency and the utmost concern for everyone’s safety, we want to inform you that an Empire team member was exposed to Covid over the weekend. We will be disinfecting thoroughly and that team member is now isolating. Thank you for your understanding, continued support and safety while we all navigate the current pandemic.

Tonight at The Empire! Technique 6 pm and Jazz Funk 7 pm w/ the one and only @tarrahbossert Come through and move with us KC! Dancers @kylahanshew @megan.broomfield @ava_duchene @laneyduchene @sophiagbrown @jaelyn.heath2

@sophiahall1 is teaching at The Empire Tomorrow, Monday Jan. 11 Technique 6-7 + Jazz Funk 7-8. Come move with us! Open to all!

Humbled, honored, ecstatic, jumping up and down! Thanks KC and BroadwayWorld for making us the regions Best Dance Studio of the Decade. What a privilege it is to share this space with all of you. If you’ve never experienced the energy at Empire, now is the time! Classes are drop-in, open to all and the best training you can get in KC and the area! Visit us online at www.empiredancekc.com

Since joining @e2danceco and Empire Dance Academy 2 years ago, we have seen massive growth and improvement from @jaelyn.heath2. Just watch... and stay tuned for E2 audition announcements coming soon. Class and choreo @sophiahall1

@sweetcarolinevd is a wealth of knowledge at @empiredancekc and we love her Contemporary Ballet class. Come try it if you haven’t. She is abundant

Tonight @mariahlynn_123 is teaching Contemporary 7 pm + Improv 8:15 pm. Come move with us! Push yourself and go further this year at the Empire! Dancers @mariahlynn_123 @jakebartley_ @lexx.ct Music @lordemusic

Hustle with us in 2021! We’re back this week with renewed energy + passion and ready to go harder than ever. We hope you’ll join us in class! Let’s go!! . . . .... @richlkatie Class @elidewitz See more

Above all else, enjoy the process and have fun! Jazz tonight w/ @5678tina 8-9:15 pm Dancers @jaelyn.heath2 @laneyduchene @stefaniefstevens @mckieffer13

Explore tonight in class w/ @sweetcarolinevd @krisbowersmusic

Class with @sophiahall1 is ALWAYS a great time We’ve been bringing in guest artists since 2017 and we always love it when KC natives come through. Let’s go!

@5678tina is teaching Jazz tonight 8-9:15 pm at @empiredancekc. Don’t miss out on this class! Let’s move KC Dancers @ziaira.sanee_dances @clairekampschroeder @megan_neale @jaelyn.heath2 @laneyduchene

Excited for class tonight with @mariahlynn_123 Every Tuesday Contemporary 7-8:15 and Improv 8:15-9:15. Open to all! Come train! Dancers: @charlottemalo_ @mariahlynn_123 @jaelyn.heath2

An incredible weekend of sweat, hard work, passion, focus and love! Thanks to @alipfleg + @nikolas.bermea for the inspiration and amazing choreography. Can’t wa...it to perform your work. Thanks to @kpersonett + @sweetcarolinevd for your direction of the company and @sydneeeebell for your assistance! Now to work!! E2 Dance Co. @laneyduchene @jaelyn.heath2 @sydney_danced @jillcallyour @ava_duchene @_maggie_hickman @mahikameesa @mackenzie._.paige_ @megan_neale

TONIGHT AT THE EMPIRE . Technique 6-7 @tarrahbossert Jazz Funk 7-8 @tarrahbossert Hip Hop Choreo 8-9 @sydneeeebell... . Open to all! Come move with us! #empiredancekc #kansascitydance #midtownkc Photo @richlkatie of @jaelyn.heath2

Taking Pre-Orders Now-Dec 13: Stainless steel Individually handmade individually stamped by local jewelry designer @ccpxhoc. No two are alike. Perfect holiday gift for the Empire dancer and a great deal at $30. #shoplocal #artistssupportingartists

@jhendo22 is teaching musical theater tonight 6-7 pm Come out and move at The Empire. Drop-in classes. All are welcome! Dancers: @sydney_danced @jaelyn.heath2 @ziaira.sanee_dances

Go vote and then come take class!! Tonight @mariahlynn_123 is teaching Contemporary 7-8:15 pm AND Improv 8:15-9:15 pm following @clairekampschroeder teaching Jazz Styles from 6-7 pm. See you at The Empire! @richlkatie

So why train at The Empire: A collection of KC’s most renowned, experienced and knowledgeable choreographers and instructors. Top mentorship and training programs for all ages. Workshops with guest choreographers from around the nation.... Community!!! The in studio energy is It’s a vibe Industry Training with like minded dancers and teachers that will push you further! We love to dance. Empire is a safe space where all are welcomed, encouraged and inspired! We truly care about your growth as a dancer and person! Performance opportunities Your safety is a priority, which is why we require masks! We will continue to bring you the hottest in dance and provide a community space for all! Love KC @richlkatie #empiredancekc #midtownkc #kansascitydance #dancestudio #bestofkc #artskc #igkc #kansascity #dancetraining #dropinstudio #community

HYPE Sydnee Bell is teaching Hip Hop Choreo tomorrow (Monday) 8-9 pm. Come through for this energy in class only at The Empire! Let’s go KC! Dancers: @ellathowe @jaelyn.heath2 @sydneeeebell

She’s back with another Contemporary Master Class @empiredancekc. Don’t miss this phenomenal training. Saturday, November 14th 1:00-2:30 pm. $20 pp. Sign up now! Limited Space. See you at The Empire!

Did you know you can rent @empiredancekc for photo shoots, video shoots, events, performances, rehearsals, classes and more! Check out this stunning photo of @aspen_nell in Studio 2 at The Empire! . . . .... . #eventrental #eventspace #photoshoot #videoshoot #kansascityevents #kansascityphotography #igkc #midtownkc #kansascity #photospace #photography #videography #rehearsalspace #studio #studiospace See more

Tonight! @kpersonett is teaching Hip Hop 7:15-8:30 pm. Top Industry training and a good time at @empiredancekc! Come move with us. All are welcome! Photo @richlkatie

Tonight! All are welcome. Be inspired. Be encouraged. Be you at The Empire! Musical Theater 6-7 @jhendo22 Contemporary Ballet 7-8 @sweetcarolinevd Jazz 8-9:15 @5678tina... Photo @richlkatie Dancer @sydneeeebell