We currently have a staff of 5 professionals and teach between 150-175 students throughout Cabarrus and Rowan County each week.
About Us
(Teachers Featured Below)
Dance Dreams began in 1977 in the garage of Glenna's family home taking over her Mother's studio her senior year in high school. She attended U.N.C. at Charlotte while teaching in the evenings and Saturdays at the studio, then known as Griffith School of Dance. Glenna graduated with a degree in dance education K-12 holding a Bachelor of Creative Arts Degree. Her studio moved from Glenn Ave, to Cannon Village and finally her dream came true! With the help of her husband, Alan Wilson, she built her own studio where she is currently located today on Brookdale Street in Kannapolis. Glenna's love for theater is apparent in her yearly productions and her special talent with the younger students was recognized nationally by Showstopper, the nation’s largest talent competition. She currently teaches with Showstopper and SHOCK workshops as they travel nationally in the fall and maintains her position as director and full time instructor at Dance Dreams. Glenna has the opportunity to travel along side of So You Think You Can Dance choreographers Napoleon and Tabitha and many more featured on the show. This is Glenna’s 35th year of inspiring students of all ages.
For more information on our staff please continue past our Studio Information and Policies below.
*See our complete dance faculty at the bottom of the page.
Studio Information and Policies
Tuition
Tuition will remain the same whether it is a long (5-week) or short (3-week) month and regardless of student absences. Please put your assigned Student or Family ID# in the memo space of your check or on an envelope with cash to properly apply your payment. It is payable a month in advance, due on the 1st lesson of each month. Tuition is a yearly contract but is broken down for your convenience into monthly payments. (Example: A student taking a 1 hour class is $605.00 per year or $55.00 per month.) A special discounted rate of $5 is given when the monthly fee is paid by the 5th! A $10.00 late fee will be added for payments not made by the 15th of each month. There is no billing statement mailed, only late reminder statements will be sent when an account becomes past due. If a month's fee is not paid, your child cannot return to class until your account is brought current. We reserve the right to withhold a costume or participation in our recital until an account is current.
Registration Fee
A $25.00 fee for one child ($5.00 each additional child) is required with a registration form to reserve class space.
Dance Wear
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Dance Wear is mandatory for all classes.
Dance Wear is mandatory for all classes. •All students’ hair must be tied back and secured for class.
All students’ hair must be tied back and secured for class. •Leotard and tights (any color).
Leotard and tights (any color). •Shoe styles, colors and costs vary by class. Specifics will be given.
Shoe styles, colors and costs vary by class. Specifics will be given.•Tennis shoes (any color) for Mousercise.
Tennis shoes (any color) for Mousercise. •Shoes and practice wear can be obtained at 'The Diva Boutique' located
Shoes and practice wear can be obtained at 'The Diva Boutique' located conveniently inside our studio.(Opt.)
•Dance Dreams sweat shirt for Christmas Parade participants on float.
Dance Dreams sweat shirt for Christmas Parade participants on float. Inexpensive rental costuming for parade marchers. (Opt.)
Returned Checks
There will be a $25.00 returned check fee for all returned checks. Cash only accepted at this point for payment.
Insurance
Dance Dreams does not carry medical insurance for its students. It is required that all dance students be covered by their own family insurance policies and if injury occurs it is understood that the students own policy is your only source of reimbursement.
Inclement Weather
The studio will not necessarily close for snow days, regardless if area schools are closed, since many times roads are safe and clear by 3:00 PM. If in doubt, call the studio for a recording or check your email for whether class will be held or not. Make up classes will be done on another day to be announced.
Holidays
Holiday dates will be posted on our web site and on the entrance door. An email or note will also be given to your child prior to a holiday period.
Attendance
Good attendance is imperative, as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire class, and the studio cannot jeopardize its responsibilities to the rest of the class for one student. Please make every effort to have your child to class on time. Repetitive tardiness may result in your child not participating in the show regardless of your costume purchase. It is also important that you pick up your child on time. Repetitive lateness will result in a warning and a babysitting charge.
Class Observation
Parents’ observation days will be the fourth lesson of every month. Observing classes at other times is not permissible.
Fund Raising Optional fund raisers will be offered throughout the year to apply to costuming first and to tuition thereafter.
Recital
Our recital will be held usually the 2nd weekend in June at South Rowan High School. Please reserve Saturday morning/afternoon for dress rehearsal and Sunday afternoon for our show. If you do not wish to participate in the show for some reason, you must notify Glenna by the time costumes are ordered in November.
Costume and Recital Fees
Costumes may vary in cost but each is approximately $55.00 -$65.00.A costume deposit of $75 is collected in November from those taking a 45 minute to 1 hr. class. A $100 deposit is collected for a 1.5 to 2 hr.class. Competition teams pay a full deposit of $260 (PIF) by November. A deposit is required to order your costumes. NO DEPOSIT- NO COSTUME!! Please let me know if you are unable to be in the show.(See Recital) A Recital Fee of $45 ($40 family rate) is due in May. This helps cover the cost of auditorium rental ($2000), Lighting props, stage crew, programs, trophies, etc. That goes into making a terrific performance. Attendance is free.
Awards
Awards will be given for perfect attendance, most improved and for years of dance (can be transferred from another studio). Years honored are 3,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 and Senior year (*Sr. Must have at least 3 yrs dance)
Our Web Site and Facebook Page
You can visit us at www.DanceDreamsStudio.com or become a fan (LIKE) at
Dance Dreams Studio in Kannapolis for important updates and our photo gallery for fun pictures from parties and competitions. Your privacy is respected. Please comment with a X on your REGISTRATION FORM ONLY the following:
____ I do not want my child’s photo on the web.
____ Please use their photo but no name.(Not usually printed anyway.)
____ Please feel free to use my child’s photo and first name only.
Facility
Dance Dreams is located less than 3 minutes from the Kannapolis Research Park in a convenient, yet remote, area in Kannapolis on Brookdale Street near the Fire Dept. and Skateland USA. Dance Dreams provides a 4600 sq. ft. facility that was built in 1997 and has 2 large studio dance rooms. Each room provides a space that measures 30x40 with unlimited ceiling space and an injury prevention dance floor. Our lobby is spacious and provides a space for parents who need to stay for various reasons. The kitchen area provides a space for kids to do their homework or grab a snack and drink. We also have a tanning facility, if you choose to tan while you wait for a minimal fee, if your child is registered with us. The Dancer's Loft is available for your convenience for all your dancewear needs and includes all dance shoes, leotards, tights and accessories. The Diva Boutique , located on the premises, accepts cash and checks only. A discounted price is available to all those registered at Dance Dreams providing quality merchandise at prices you can afford (compared to Lebo's). Dance Dreams does not accept a charge card for monthly payments, however a bank draft option is available for your ease and convenience. Otherwise only cash and personal checks are accepted.
Please feel free to discuss any problems with me. We are always interested in improving our dance program!
After reading this thoroughly, please sign your registration form to acknowledge your understanding of our policies. Thank you for your support of Dance Dreams and its entire staff.
Glenna Wilson - Director
This will be Glenna's 35th dance recital and she's still going strong. This is her ninth year traveling with the Showstopper National Dance Convention instructing their Mini Program. She travels as well with SHOCK Intensive Workshops and is going into her 4th year with their dance workshop working alongside Napoleon and Tabitha from SYTYCD and ABDC, Andrea Fuentes (Brittany Spears' choreographer) and dancers who have danced with Madonna, NSYNC, Prince and on Broadway. Glenna also gives inspirational ideas to teachers across the United States for their preschool programs. Glenna has taught as well for the Wisconsin NADDA Chapter for their summer workshops and for Carolina Dance Masters. She has been awarded several entertainment and choreography awards throughout the years for her routines and they are always included in the top overall status at the regional competitions her studio attends across North and South Carolina. Glenna attended UNC at Charlotte graduating with a degree in dance education grades K-12. She taught with the Children’s Theater in Concord, N.C. choreographing and directing their summer performances. Her students were invited to perform on the Carnival Cruise Ship in 2002. They performed for the world at Epcot's Disney Stage in 2004 and in 2008 at Disney's Tomorrowland Stage in the Magic
Kara Boulware - Instructor
This is Kara's 11h year at Dance Dreams as our ballet, lyrical and jazz instructor. She is a graduate of UNC at Charlotte majoring in Dance Education. Kara originates from Kernersville, N.C. and has been dancing since she was 3 years old. Kara competed and won several top overall soloist awards and studied extensively at the N.C. School of the Arts. She has performed with the Charlotte Golddusters Dance Team for 2 years where they placed 2nd in the nation for 2 years in a row. She shared her talent as well with the Charlotte Bobcats as their choreographer and as one of their dancers performing across the U.S. at their games. Kara teaches dance in the Charlotte area schools as well. Kara's choreography won her students Top Overall in the Jr. Solo, Duet and Group categories at Encore National Finals the summer of 2010. We are honored to have her share her talents with the students at Dance Dreams!
Sarah Campbell - Instructor
Sarah is a former student of Dance Dreams and is now in her 11th year of teaching. She works with students of all ages and in all areas of dance recreationally and competitively. Sarah is also a Foster Parent and has adopted 4 children through this program. Her love of teaching and children is evident in all she does. Dance Dreams is so proud to have Sarah on their staff.
Taylor Sease - Instructor
This is Taylor's 3rd year at Dance Dreams directing the competitive tap program as well as teaching in the ballet, lyrical and jazz areas. Taylor Sease was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. Taylor began dancing at the age of two and has danced for 24 years. She is trained in contemporary, tap, jazz and ballet. Taylor formally assisted in office management and choreographed at her mothers’ dance studio, Visions Dance Academy, for 9 years. As a former top soloist, she has won many titles such as: Miss Superstar, Miss Nexstar, Miss Starquest, 1st runner up Miss Global, and 1st runner up Miss Dance USA. Taylor was an apprentice for Mark Marino’s, The American Dance Company, where she danced at NYC’s Duke Theater on 42nd street. Taylor was also hired from a marketing agency, The Brand Movement, to perform a tap routine at many set locations to promote their products.
Dancing is her passion and teaching is her skill! She enjoys challenging her students to do their best and inspires them to be better, not only in dance but in life. Taylor teaches her students to dance from the heart and always give it their all.
Lee Katherine Fink - Instructor
This is Lee Katherine's 1st year at Dance Dreams assisting in competitive level and with the kinderdance program.She also teaches the Hip Hop classes at the studio. Lee Katherine began her dance training at Dance Dreams at the age of 2 with Glenna Wilson. Since that early Mousercise training, she has won numerous Regional and National Dance Competition Platinum and High Point Awards. She has been first place overall National Dance Competition winner for solo, duet, small group, large group and production. Lee Katherine was a soloist with Piedmont Dance Theatre and has danced roles in Nutcracker, Serenade, La Bayadere, Swan Lake, Who Cares, Free Verse, and Peter and the Wolf. She was also a member of the Queen City Jazz Company.
Lee Katherine has studied with the NC Dance Festival at NC School of the Arts, Alvin Ailey and the Rockettes in New York City. She is currently on leave as a student at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. While at NYU she has studied with the dance companies of Larry Keigwin, David Dorfman, Ron K. Brown, Gina Gibney, Ellis Woods and Battleworks. She is anticipating graduation with a BFA in 2013.
Tina Barrett - Front Desk manager
and owner of The Diva Boutique (Dancewear)
Tina has been a part of the Dance Dreams family for years as her daughter Leah was a long time student of the studio. Tina manages the front desk staff and is always organized in managing one of the most important areas to you, the front desk. Tina's communication, book keeping and accounting skills are what makes her (as well as the other front desk staff members) your open line for questions you may have regarding not only your account but questions about the studio and events taking place at Dance Dreams. Tina also owns and manages the dancewear store at Dance Dreams called, "The Diva Boutique", where parents can purchase their dance shoes and dancewear at a discounted price.
