Kelle Boggs Dance Studio Incorporated, honored as Best in the Valley and Best in the Tri-State, proudly

marks its 47th year of delivering outstanding dance education. Family-owned and operated since 1979, KBDS has evolved from a small collective of dedicated dancers into a leading institution with two established

locations in Winfield and downtown Charleston. Owners and Artistic Directors, Deana Boggs-McNeil and

daughter Cheyenne McNeil, personally oversee every class, ensuring a professional and supportive

environment for all students. As we celebrate two years at our new downtown Charleston facility, we invite

students ages 2 through adult to join us. KBDS is renowned for its high-caliber childrens and teens programs, offering instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, creative movement, acrobatics, contemporary, modern, turn & technique conditioning, adult jazzercise, and a wide variety of other classes. We remain committed to

serving Putnam County and the greater Charleston area, anticipating an exciting and robust dance season.

Whether you are seeking enriching extracurricular activity or interested in more rigorous training opportunities, including performance and travel with our elite troupe, KBDS offers comprehensive programs to suit your needs.

Our alumni have progressed to collegiate dance teams such as UK and Marshall, received scholarships to Point Park University and WVU, and worked professionally with NFL dance teams, on cruise ships, Broadway productions, nationally broadcast commercials, and as backup dancers for major recording artists. Our Troupe members regularly perform locally and nationally at conventions and competitions and are featured in seasonal productions such as Dracula and The Nutcracker, with the Charleston Ballet. Additionally, our studio frequently participates in community events and holiday parades, demonstrating our

strong commitment to local engagement.

This season, our calendar features an expanded line-up of performances, including our 2nd Annual Christmas Show at The Clay Center on December 23, 2025, participation in various community parades, conventions, festivals, competitions, and a return to The Clay Center for our Spring Production on May 17, 2026. We offer diverse programming for recreational students ages 2 through pre-professional levels, encompassing ballet, tap, jazz, creative movement, acrobatics, musical theatre, contemporary, hip-hop, improvisation, turn & technique conditioning, and private instruction. Throughout the summer, KBDS trainees have attended distinguished institutions such as West Virginia University’s Summer Dance Academy, Joffrey Ballet School’s Summer Intensives, and university dance team training camps, often earning scholarships.

At KBDS, we provide more than just superior dance education; we foster continual development, self-confidence, positive reinforcement, and lifelong skills. Our goal is to equip students not only for success in the arts but also to apply discipline and perseverance gained through dance to their broader life and career pursuits. The studio prides itself on making every dancer the absolute best he/she can be, all while providing an energetic atmosphere. The studio strives to constantly evolve in the world of dance and performing arts. ​

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Find your home at KBDS!

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​"One of our primary goals is to teach life lessons and skills that offer children the best chance for success. Dance education encompasses far more than technique and the steps the children learn. I believe the discipline of dance training gives young people a better understanding of commitment through learning, experiencing the spirit of teamwork, and discovering what they can accomplish through hard work. Our goal is to educate the minds, bodies, and souls of our students, teaching them the skills needed for a successful life, whether or not they stay involved in dance." ~Rhee Gold