254-526-6778
Welcome to Studio 203 Dance Centre!
Serving Bell County since 1976
203 W. STAN SCHLUETER LOOP * KILLEEN, TX. 76542
254-526-6778
About Us
Studio 203 Dance Centre is a premier dance studio in town offering classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Lyrical for ages 3-18. Our experienced and talented instructors are passionate about teaching the art of dance and helping students grow in their skills and confidence. We believe that dance is for everyone and we welcome students of all levels and abilities. Come join us and experience the joy of dance!
"I wanted say 'thank you' for all of your hard work and dedication to my child and many, others. Your drive and organization show in your work, curriculum and overall appearance of your facility. Your studio is always clean and together. Your staff is always friendly and positive and go that extra mile to ensure my family and I are well informed on what's going on around the studio. Your attention to detail, quality of instruction and friendly knowledgeable staff is what sets you apart from the rest. We look forward to more years with Killeen's # 1 Dance Studio. " Susan D.
Karen Buchholz-DePriest
From just about the time she could walk, Karen Buchholz-DePriest was dancing.What started as an extracurricular activity her mom signed her up for as a child, turned into her dream and profession. Karen learned the art of dance at several prestigious academies in England, including the Royal Academy of Ballet, before deciding to return to Central Texas and open her own studio. Karen opened her studio 47 years ago, with the goal of inspiring other budding young dancers to pursue their own dream in dance.“Just watching the growth of the children for this many years is rewarding,” Since opening its doors, the studio has trained more than 7,000 dancers. Their alumni include professional dancers,
NFL cheerleaders, dance teachers and studio owners.
Our Classes
At Studio 203 Dance Centre, we offer a wide range of classes for students of all ages and abilities.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, we have a class that's right for you!
Ballet
Our ballet classes are designed to help students develop the grace, poise, and technique that are essential to this classic dance form. Students will learn the basics of ballet and work on developing their strength, flexibility, and artistry.
Tap
Our tap classes are all about rhythm, timing, and style. Students will learn to create rhythms and patterns with their feet while developing their coordination and musicality.
Hip Hop
Our hip hop, classes are high-energy and fun, with a focus on developing technique, style, and performance skills. Music is carefully selected to be age appropriate. Students will learn a variety of dance styles.
Jazz
Jazz classes focus on energy, and sharpness of movement technique. They incorporate turns, leaps, kicks and precision with up-beat music.
Lyrical
Lyrical dance is a style that combines ballet and jazz dance. Performing to music with lyrics, students learn to express the emotions of the song.