About

Overview

Marianne Kelley’s School of Dance offers a variety of dance lessons for girls and boys ages 2 to adult. We are located near the Chesterfield Towne Center in Midlothian, VA. Our teachers each hold a degree in dance, have professional experience, or have attended teacher training. We are dedicated to providing a safe haven for our students to explore their technical and artistic abilities. Our season culminates with an annual Spring Recital for our students to shine!

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Our Faculty

Marianne Kelley

Owner

Marianne is a graduate of the prestigious National Ballet School in Toronto, Canada where she studied under world renowned teachers. She also spent summers traveling to Boston, San Francisco, Seattle and London to study dance. She danced professionally with the Richmond Ballet ...

Ben Acosta

Ben Acosta was born in Fairfax, VA. He has trained and competed in Tae-Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Baseball, Track, and Dance. He began dancing and choreographing hip-hop recreationally at the age of 12 for his middle school when Marianne Kelley noticed him and introduced him to the world of dance ...

Julie Coleman

Julie began her dance training in Chesapeake, VA where she attended the Academy of Classical and Contemporary Dance. After studying at Old Dominion University, she attended Radford University and received her BFA with a contemporary concentration. While at Radford, Julie ...

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Reasons To Join MKSD

Knowledgeable Staff

MKSD teachers each hold a degree in dance, have professional experience, or have attended teacher training. We aim to share our knowledge of proper dance technique with our students. Our teachers are professional, friendly, and experienced with children.

Great Communication

MKSD prides itself on keeping our customers in the loop! We provide our full season’s calendar of events at registration, and continue to communicate studio happenings regularly. With accessible, approachable staff, our parents are informed and can maintain their family’s schedule.

Family Friendly Experience

We carefully choose our music, costumes, and themes to keep our performance atmosphere family friendly. Our faculty emphasizes proper dance etiquette and wardrobe, while promoting kindness to fellow dancers.

Something For Everyone

We have a “path” for every dancer. With 4 studio floors, our schedule allows for many different classes, and clearly defined levels. We want every child to reach their full potential, in the environment that best suits their needs. We offer classes that are recreational, skill based, competitive, and artistically driven.