About Point B Dance:
Map to the studio | Faculty bios
MISSION:
Point B Dance is dedicated to the education of adult dancers. Dance at Point B is
- a means of expression
- a place to take your dancing to the next level
- a community that fosters self respect
- a way to exercise
- a place to unwind at the end of the day
- for everyone.
At Point B Dance, we hope to provide a studio where adults can either start their dance education or continue pursuing their passion for dance. We will strive to be on the cutting edge of the dance world, bringing you the new moves for hip hop and jazz – as well as exploring the artistic side of dance. From hip hop to contemporary dance, we know that you will find a class that fulfills your needs. Come feel the VIBE.
Point B Dance
LOCATION:
We have a temporary summer location:
Lawrence Jazzercize which is located near the Sonic on 6th Street - across from the Lawrence Athletic Club.
3115 W 6th Street, Suite 1
Lawrence, KS 66049
EMAIL CONTACT:
info@pointbdance.com
Faculty Bios:
KARA CLAWSON
Kara has been active in the dance world for the past 25 years. She began dancing and performing at a young age and continued throughout college. She earned a degree from Washburn University in Early Childhood Education. She has been a member of the Topeka Knight Dance Team for over 5 years and also choreographs for college and high school dance teams including the Emporia State dance team. Kara enjoys teaching all styles of jazz – from athletic to stylized. She has studied at the Edge and the Millennium professional studios in Los Angeles and is most inspired by Desiree Robbins, Ray Leeper, Alan Sherfield, and Liz Imperio. When not in the dance studio, Kara enjoys exercising, dirt bike riding, and spending time with her family.
KELLI GRIEVES:
Kelli started her dance career at The Dance Factory in Topeka, KS where she studied all types of dance for over 15 years. After graduating, she moved on to study dance at Kansas State University where she earned a degree in Secondary Education with a minor in Leadership Studies. She was a part of the K-State Dance Department for four years where she studied jazz, modern and tap and participated in the department's "Spring Dance" performance and danced in the student choreographed show "Student Spotlight." In addition, Kelli was a group fitness instructor and fitness and wellness intern for K-State Rec Services.
She taught everything from Kickboxing, BOSU, and step to Stretch and Core classes and Strength and Toning classes. However, kickboxing and BOSU are still her favorites! Her certifications include AFAA Group Fitness, BOSU Specialized Training, and Kickboxing Certified. Currently, she lives in Lenexa with her husband Ryan. She teaches 8th grade Communication Arts in Shawnee loves working out and watching “Grey's Anatomy”, “So You Think You Can Dance”, and “24” in her spare time.
CARLY MALSOM:
Carly Malsom’s love affair with Hip Hop began when she took Johnny Smith’s Intermediate Hip Hop class at the EDGE out in L.A. in the summer of 1998. Since then she has honed her skills as a hip hop dancer by attending many conventions and returning to L.A. when she can and using the dance club scene to show off - and maybe find somebody to battle it out on the dance floor. Carly has taught several Open Hip Hop classes: for one year at the Dance Factory, and the last two years at Fuzion School of Dance. She has also choreographed several award winning hip hop competition dances. While Hip Hop is not the only style of dance that Carly is comfortable teaching, it is definitely where her passion lies and she is super excited to teach and share her passion with everyone at Point B Dance!
CATHY PATTERSON
Growing up, Cathy studied all forms of dance, from ballet to hip hop, in LA and New York as well as at many dance conventions. She continued her education at the University of Kansas where she was a member of the University of Kansas Dance Company and the Scott Morrow Touring Dance Company. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a major in Human Biology and a concentration in dance. Cathy’s involvement in the dance world is very diverse with experience in teaching, choreographing, and performing. She has been committed to teaching dance for the past 20 years. She was the studio owner and artistic director of a thriving studio with over 700 students. In addition, she was the director of several competition companies that were successful at both the regional and national levels. She has choreographed/directed tap and jazz showcases, liturgical performances, and musical theatre. Cathy’s performing credits include “Rhymatix” – a tap/hip hop company based out of LA, “Will Rogers Follies”, and several national commercials on the Fine Living Channel and HGTV. Most recently, Cathy has been busy choreographing and teaching master classes across the country as well as adjudicating dance competitions. She feels her most appealing attribute is her passion and love for dance.
MARQUETTE SHANNON
Marquette began dancing at the age of 8 in Vilseck, Germany with a Polynesian dance company. After high school she studied dance at the University of Kansas. During her time at University of Kansas she choreographed and performed in numerous productions including Unity hip-hop dance troupe, Breast cancer awareness benefit, Miss Black and Gold scholarship pageant, "Nutcracker" performed by Academy of the Arts, Flare dance company, Allen County's Firestarter dance team, Neosho County's Panther dance team, the Senior Project "The War Within" and "No Sacrifice, No Victory", KU's New Dance Production, and University of Kansas Hip-Hop week. She studied Hip-hop, Jazz, Modern and Ballet under Mary Chase, David Ollington, Vera Orlock, Jerel and Kristina Hilding, Will Lenoir, and Patrick Suzeau. Marquette has also taken classes under choreographers such as Wade Robson, Marty Kudelka, Brian Freidman, Kevin Maher, Gil Dulduldao, Napolean and Tabitha D'umo, Dave Scott, Rhapsody, Mr. Wiggles, and Eddie Garcia. "Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion" * unknown*.
