KIO Dance, Music, and Fitness!

Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion. – Martha Graham

“Our Mission is to provide a wholesome environment that fosters moral values and integrity through dance.” Promote and display positive self-awareness and modesty, operating with an approach to cultivate family values through respect, diligence, courage, and strength. We are located in East Lansing, Michigan right at the Meridian Township border.

FALL 2024-2025 dance season has started but it is not to late to sign up. If you have a child that is in Fall sports, reach out to us right now to sign up and start classes after Fall sports is done. Classes for all ages (2 years old to Adult) – 2 levels of Adult Dance classes: Beginner adult dancers and some of our advanced Adult dancers compete with our Competition team.

Looking for an activity for you or your kids, sign up for Dance now!

Join us at KIO Dance Studio for an exciting 2024-2025 season! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, our diverse range of classes offers something for everyone no matter what age. From ballet and jazz to hip-hop and contemporary, our expert instructors are dedicated to helping you grow and shine. Register now to secure your spot and be part of a vibrant community that celebrates creativity, discipline, and fun. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dance, learn, and make lifelong friends at KIO Dance Studio!

Mommy & Me - Creative Movement class

Mommy and Me class is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to bond while engaging in age-appropriate activities. Classes provide a nurturing and supportive environment for parents and children to strengthen their emotional connection. Through shared experiences like music, movement, and play, you’ll deepen your relationship. Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM, Ages 2 to 3. If you want, try if free trial class.

Saturday morning Zumba FITNESS with Galit Pelled

Join Galit Pelled for class!! Zumba® is an interval-style dance fitness party that combines low-intensity and high-intensity moves. You’ll burn lots of calories as you move to the rhythm with Latin-inspired dance moves. The best part of it all is that it doesn’t even feel like exercise! Reserve your spot today! Enjoy the Saturday morning class and have the rest of the day to feel the energy! Saturdays 9:00AM to 10:00AM starting August 3rd.

Harmony Hub: Expert Music Lessons for All Ages

We have a great staff of new Music Instructors. Check us out and try a lesson with our highly talented staff!! All ages welcome, multiple instruments and vocals. Great prices and availability, maybe take lessons while your child is taking a dance class, or take a lesson after you do a fitness class.

KIO (Kick It Out) Dance Studio
supports and attends DANCEONE and Star Dance Alliance!

We at KIO are happy and excited at the new Dance association and all their Competitions and Conventions, DANCEONE.

Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Los Angeles, DanceOne is the largest holding company of dance brands in the world. Our vision is to bring together leaders in the dance community around our mission of fostering the integrity and education of dance. By sharing resources, DanceOne and its brands are able to deliver an enhanced experience to our customers, and expand on educational and commercial opportunities for the dance community.

Elite conventions JUMP, NUVO, 24 Seven, RADIX, KĀOS, The Dance Awards, Dance Teachers Summit, and DancerPalooza are now part of DanceOne.

Star Dance Alliance and its events such as Starpower, Nexstar, Revolution, Believe, Imagine, Dream Maker, and The World Dance Championship also separately sit under DanceOne and continue to run independently.

DanceOne’s priority is to ensure a safe environment for kids to learn while providing the highest possible safeguarding standards in the industry.

Kick It Out!

We have been in business since 2012.  KIO Dance, Music, and Fitness

Come check us out!

Dance is not only a wonderful way to express yourself but also a fantastic spare time activity, build social skills, and a great workout.

Kick It Out! LLC founded in 2012, began instructing classes in a 1,000 square foot site and started with 0 students that grew to 14 dance students the first year, and we doubled each year for the next 4. We have grown into a 4,400 square foot facility in East Lansing, MI with three dance studio rooms with custom built Marley floors, spacious lobby, and a kitchen. Located near Trader Joes, Hobby Lobby, and Whole Foods.

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KIO Competitive Dance

  • Working with, respecting teammates, director, and instructors are important for success.
  • Hard work and dedication are necessary for a well-rounded teammate.
  • Performing in front of an audience can be fun and help with building confidence.
  • Gracefully receiving feedback is necessary and using that feedback for all around improvement is important.
  • Appreciation for dance as an art and understanding the competition experience is about growing as a dancer through experience, skill, and maturity.
  • Practice makes progress; no two dancers will progress the same.
  • Displaying sportsmanlike conduct is important at all times.
  • Dance team experience translates into valuable life skills & helps to form relationships that will last a lifetime!

Competitive Team Sponsor: Farm Bureau Insurance

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Portland, MI 48875

Competitive Team Sponsor: Champion Buick GMC Brighton

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7885 Grand River Avenue

Brighton, MI  48114

TAP MAGIC

HIP HOP DANCE

SOLO SHOWMANSHIP

JAZZ DIVAS

MUSICAL THEATRE

LYRICAL

FITNESS AT KIO

Kick and get FIT, come check out one of our Fitness classes
Enjoy a Zumba or Pound Fit class

We have Zumba or Pound Fitness classes. KIO has amazing Fitness instructors, come meet and try a class with Swathi, Danielle, Michelle, and Galit.

Latest Blog & Articles

At Kick It Out, we always have stuff going on and interesting things about Dance, Music, and Fitness. See it all here, just a few things going on and maybe some interesting articles.

Achieving Wellness Through Simple Daily Habits by Anya Willis with fitkids.info

Embracing simple, effective strategies can significantly enhance your fitness and wellness. By incorporating these habits into your daily routine, you achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. Consistency and small changes make a big difference in your overall well-being. Enjoy the journey toward a healthier, happier you, and find that these manageable adjustments lead to lasting improvements in your quality of life.

Youth Protection Association for Dance

      The YPAD™ Certification process was created to help individuals, studio owners, event owners, and their staff gain the tools and practice the knowledge for safeguarding capacity-building. Pursuing YPAD™ Certification shows your commitment to...

Compassionate Coaches TAOS

The Compassionate Coach curriculum was developed by The Army of Survivors in partnership with athletes and athlete survivors of abuse as well as leading experts in institutional courage, trauma-informed care, and player-centered coaching. This 8-week virtual...

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