About Our Studio
Born and raised in the Quad Cities, Megan Van Dyke has been dancing since the age of five. She has danced with multiple dance companies locally, as well as the Chicago suburbs. Megan has called Studio A home since the age of fourteen. She danced with the competition company all through her high school years, and also began teaching and doing choreography work of her own at Studio A. After now almost 20 years of dancing, Megan has worked and trained with some of the top choreographers in the industry. Through her years of competitive dancing with the studio, as well as attending countless dance conventions and workshops, Megan has received several scholarships and numerous awards for her work as a dancer and choreographer. She won many 1st place titles as a soloists, as well as placing in the top 10 at regional competitions through her competition days. In 2012 she was presented the HC Dancer scholarship from Bill Bohl of Movement Talent Agency in Hollywood, CA to assist the full faculty of Hollywood Connection Dance convention in cities across the U.S. Megan has combined all of her years of training in the styles of ballet, jazz, hiphop, contemporary, lyrical, and tap and now has her own unique style of choreography. Outside of the studio, her work has included local show choir choreography, as well as local events such as Dance For Diversity with the Boys and Girls Club, the annual Love Girls Magazine award shows, and "The Renovation" show in partnership with QC United and Pete the Purple Bull against bullying to name just a few. This is Megan's 6th year on staff at Studio A, and her second season working with the competition company as a teacher since her competitive dancing days. Megan's classes are energetic and always filled with positive encouragement to her students. Her passion for dance shines from the classroom to the stage.
For nearly 20 years, Studio A Dance Co. has been a leader in dance education in the Quad Cities. With a state of the art, 16,000 square foot facility, a top notch faculty, and limited class sizes, Studio A provides a safe, inspiring environment for kids to learn and create.
Studio A Dance Co. is home to an incredible faculty which includes credits such as the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana B.A. of Dance Program, University of Arizona B.A of Dance Program, Joffrey Ballet Summer Intensive, Northwestern University Summer Intensive, Captain of the University of Iowa Dance Team, Member of the nationally ranked Iowa State Dance Team, UDA Instructor. The Studio A faculty has over 200 combined years of performing and teaching experience, ensuring a consistent, professional, and positive experience.
Studio A prides itself on its family friendly atmosphere. We strive to instill values and discipline in a fun and safe environment where students can express themselves through dance. We encourage dancers to find what gifts they have as an individual, as well as what they can achieve as a team.
Dancers at the studio are able to excel in the areas of Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary, through weekly classes. All classes have age appropriate material and music, and are geared towards correct technical placement and expression. We hope you will join us!
We are proud to offer the Mini-Motion Dance Curriculum to our students ages 3-6
Studio A provided a safe space for me to let go & be complately myself whenever I walked through the doors. I made lifelong friendships there and was given amazing training that prepared me for my professional dance career. I don't know where I'd be without the Studio A family, & I am so gradteful that I got to be a apart of such a great studio.
Studio A is a place where my daughter is allowed to be creative in new ways while being fearless and strong.
We are so grateful and love being part of Studio A Dance. It's not just a dance studio, it's a family! The staff of teachers are beyond talented and dedicated to each dancer. My girl has not only learned dance over the years, she's also learned valuable life lessons. The teachers have helped shape her into a beautiful dancer and the person she is today! We will forever cherish the unforgettable memories and friendships we've gained with our Studio A Dance family!
Combo Classes ages 3-4 will be required to purchase one recital costume, a ballet.
Combo Classes Ages 5 and Up will be required to purchase 1 recital costume but will perform two routines in our recital, a jazz and a ballet.
Each hip hop class will have one recital costume
Each Teen Class will have one recital costume.
Costumes have an average cost of $70 each. This will be the only required additional cost for the year.
Studio A does not have a recital fee, however, recital tickets do need to be purchased for $15 each.
Please check your email and our facebook page for any weather cancellations. Please know that we absolutely love teaching your kids and having to cancel class is frustrating to us as a studio. However, the safety of our families and staff has to be a priority and when weather causes unsafe conditions, sometimes we have to make that difficult decision to close.Unfortunately, cancelations for weather are just part of living in Iowa.There will be no refunds for classes missed due to weather. Please remember that your tuition payments go toward not only your dance classes, but to many other things that allow us to make Studio A a great experience. We thank you for your understanding and your trust in us that we will only close when absolutely necessary.
We greatly appreciate a call to let us know if your dancer will not be attending class. As a result of COVID, make up classes will not be permitted in an effort to keep the mixing of students to a minimum. Thank you for your understanding.
Studio A requires one month's notice of class cancellation. To cancel, please send a drop request via your parent portal. Cancellations will not be taken over the phone or in person, only online.
2314 Spruce Hills Drive Bettendorf, IA 52722
563-323-0484