Bunker Dance Center

Bunker Dance Center offers ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary/lyrical, hip-hop, ballroom, Dance With Me, Terrific Twos, Musical Movement, Combo Classes, Fairytale Ballet, and Pom Dance. The core dance classes listed are ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary/lyrical, hip-hop, and ballroom.

Programs

• Ballet — Core dance class. Benefits listed: fosters grace and poise, develops key muscle memory, delivers basic dance movement.
• Tap — Core dance class. Benefits listed: teaches coordination, engages mind and body, emphasizes timing.
• Jazz — Core dance class. Benefits listed: reinforces basic technique, teaches dynamics, introduces variety of turns and leaps.
• Contemporary/Lyrical — Core dance class. Benefits listed: innovative thinking, working through the spine, expressing emotion.
• Hip-Hop — Core dance class. Benefits listed: develops rhythm, teaches syncopation, prep for dance and drill teams.
• Ballroom — Core dance class. Benefits listed: fosters confidence, improved posture, variety of styles.
• Dance With Me — Children’s class. Non-performing. Little ones discover dance with a parent.
• Terrific Twos — Children’s class. Non-performing. Tiny dancers take class without a parent.
• Musical Movement — Children’s class. Introduction to music and movement.
• Combo Classes — Children’s class. Combination classes that sample two styles of dance.
• Fairytale Ballet — Children’s class. Non-performing. Creative storytelling, dress up, and proper Princess pre ballet.
• Pom Dance — Specialty class. High energy, precise arm motions, a little cheer, jazz and technique.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• General schedule: The primary dance season runs for ten months from August-May. Summer Session runs from June-July.

About the provider

Bunker Dance Center was established in 1994 under the ownership and direction of Kathy Bunker. The center says it is celebrating 33 years. It states a mission to create a space where families can gather and be inspired by the performing arts, and to nurture creativity, deliver excellence, and ignite a passion for dance throughout the community. It also describes its faculty as award-winning and nationally recognized.

• Costume fees due — Costume fees are due on October 15, 2026.
• Recital fees due — Recital fees are due January 15, 2027.

Registration fees are owed annually and are non-refundable. Tuition is due the 1st of each month, averaged across the ten month regular dance season, and is non-refundable. No make-up classes are available. Costume fees and recital fees are non-refundable. Rollover registration applies to ten month dance seasons. Drop-off/pick-up procedures vary by grade. Parking lot etiquette and studio rules are stated.

What families say

“Professional without ego. Bunker is as invested in forming good people as they are in good dancers. Strong communication and follow-through” — Mary Barnett

“It is a long-established dance center with quality programs. The communication is excellent. We are new to the center and I've received multiple calls from staff simply to see if I have any questions. Anytime I've needed additional information, it was provided thoroughly and in a friendly manner.” — Tina Pierson

“Truly an amazing dance studio! My daughter loves going there. They offer something for every level of dancer and for all ages.” — Justin Buhl

Last updated August 18, 2026.