About
FootLites Dance Studio offers recreational dance classes that include ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, cheer, tumbling, flexibility, and tricks, turns and leaps. The program also offers competition teams, a performance team, small groups, solos, duos, trios, summer classes, birthday parties, and options to rent the studio.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and studio hours are available Monday–Thursday from 2:30 pm to 9:00 pm and Friday from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with summer hours that vary.
FootLites Dance Studio is the very first professional dance studio to be established in Selah, Washington, and has been family-owned and operated for over 30 years. It was founded in 1992 by Studio Director Mary Jill Rodgers, and Dance Explosion was started in 2002 by Studio Director Mandi Case. The studio is home to the Dance Explosion competition teams, which now include 7 dance teams and over 70 dedicated performers, with a performance season that runs from January to June. The studio presents an Annual Showcase at Selah High School. The stated goal of the program is to help dancers gain self confidence, promote teamwork and overall good character.
Dance Explosion competition teams have earned Top Honors in local and regional competitions, including awards such as Best Showmanship, Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Costumes, Best in Style, numerous 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, Overall High Scores in Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz, and Pom, countless championships, and Overall Grand Championships. Dance Explosion has received Studio of Excellence awards from ENCORE and STARQUEST based on overall and division wins, Platinum awards, and recognition for original choreography, transitions, and costumes. Individual teams have also received specific honors, including Elite Top 1st, Division Winner, Regional Champion, Platinum Winner, Overall Grand Champion, Apogee Award, Ultra High Gold, Costume Distinction Award, Judges Choice Award, Odyssey Award, Most Entertaining Award, 100% Energy Award, Diva Award, Encore Award, Industry Award, Best Hip Hop, Terrific Transitions Award, Entertainment Award, and Video of the Week Award. The program runs fundraisers and collects business sponsorships throughout the year and participates in local sporting events, competition weekends, and the Annual Showcase.
Last updated January 8, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and studio hours are available Monday–Thursday from 2:30 pm to 9:00 pm and Friday from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with summer hours that vary.
FootLites Dance Studio is the very first professional dance studio to be established in Selah, Washington, and has been family-owned and operated for over 30 years. It was founded in 1992 by Studio Director Mary Jill Rodgers, and Dance Explosion was started in 2002 by Studio Director Mandi Case. The studio is home to the Dance Explosion competition teams, which now include 7 dance teams and over 70 dedicated performers, with a performance season that runs from January to June. The studio presents an Annual Showcase at Selah High School. The stated goal of the program is to help dancers gain self confidence, promote teamwork and overall good character.
Dance Explosion competition teams have earned Top Honors in local and regional competitions, including awards such as Best Showmanship, Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Costumes, Best in Style, numerous 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, Overall High Scores in Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz, and Pom, countless championships, and Overall Grand Championships. Dance Explosion has received Studio of Excellence awards from ENCORE and STARQUEST based on overall and division wins, Platinum awards, and recognition for original choreography, transitions, and costumes. Individual teams have also received specific honors, including Elite Top 1st, Division Winner, Regional Champion, Platinum Winner, Overall Grand Champion, Apogee Award, Ultra High Gold, Costume Distinction Award, Judges Choice Award, Odyssey Award, Most Entertaining Award, 100% Energy Award, Diva Award, Encore Award, Industry Award, Best Hip Hop, Terrific Transitions Award, Entertainment Award, and Video of the Week Award. The program runs fundraisers and collects business sponsorships throughout the year and participates in local sporting events, competition weekends, and the Annual Showcase.
Last updated January 8, 2026.
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