Villa West Performing Arts Center, Union MO

Villa West is simply the best. Madeline has been attending classes since she was 3 and we have never felt more at home (she’s 9 now!). The teachers are all wonderful and welcoming and the atmosphere is delightful. This is our first year on the competition team and it has been nothing short of amazing. Watching her confidence and skill grow each week makes this mommas heart so happy! Thank you to the staff for making our experience the best. Can’t wait to see the competition team in action in the spring!

Villa West is the BEST studio! My daughter has been there for 5 years and we can not be happier! All the staff/teachers are amazing and always so friendly. Walking in each night the first thing you see is their smiling faces and happy happy kiddos ready to dance! We are so thankful to be apart of such an amazing family

This was my daughter Amelia’s first year with Villa West and it has been AWESOME! She has loved every minute of it and has grown so much in her dancing! Thank you Miss Steph for being such a wonderful teacher! We appreciate everything you have done for Amelia! We also appreciate all of the other staff for all of their help and for making our first year at VW such a great experience! Can’t wait to be back in the fall!

The teachers and owners are so wonderful. They go above and beyond with the dancers. They are so patient and kind. My daughter looks forward to coming to dance every week and has gained so much confidence over the year. She is 7 years old and this was her first year dancing and she has truly found her love of visual arts.

We just love Villa West! Ms. Paytience is just wonderful always has asmile on her face! Zoey loves coming to class to see her. Ms. Cali is wonderful also. She's always so upbeat and smiling. Everleigh just talks about how much fun she has in class. Thanks Ms. Paytience and Ms Cali for everything you do for my kiddos!

We love Villa West and would highly recommend it! The instructors and coaches are full of encouragement for each dancer/athlete and treat them like family.

My 11 year old daughter has been with Villa West for 6 years now so she has grown up there and she LOVES the teachers. They are a huge part of her childhood and I’m so grateful for everything they’ve taught her over the years.

Thank you Miss Calli for being an amazing teacher and I love your class!
Love,
Nora Danz

I love how sweet and sensitive Ms. Steph is with all of my kids. It's important to me that they feel safe and that they are spoken to like they matter! Because they do!

The teachers at Villa West are truly the best! They are patient and kind. They give the kids the opportunity to be themselves and reach their potential with encouragement and understanding. We feel included by our coaches and have had a really great experience. A good learning experience for our family, and one that I am grateful to be a part of!

Just the best! We've been sending our daughter there for 6 years now and consider all the instructors there family. They have nurtured and helped my child blossom I can't wait to spend MANY more years there!

Villa West continues to exceed my expectations that I had when I initially enrolled my super shy, very quiet 4 year old into their Acro classes over a year ago. Every single instructor and coach has been more than accommodating to my sweet girl. They are patient, kind, happy, joyful and always welcoming. They have been so energetic and encouraging that my daughter has requested to enroll into dance so she can perform ON HER OWN at recital! AMAZING! The confidence they build up in each athlete is something that they should feel so proud of! They make every athlete (and this momma!) want to achieve their highest potential while keeping safety and everyday life obstacles at the forefront of minds and allowing these kids to be kids! Villa West is, hands down, the best gym and I’d recommend it to anyone and everyone!

We have been with Villa West for 5 years and counting. I initially chose the studio based on the credentials and experience of the instructors but have since learned this studio is so much more. The owner prides herself on making sure that Villa West teaches more than dancing. These kids are learning teamwork, character, and the value of hard work. All of the instructors make sure that the music, choreography, and costumes are age appropriate and that makes this studio stand out. This studio helps to reinforce values that are important to me. While we love to earn high scores and trophies, the instructors make sure that the dancers work to achieve their personal best and keep pushing to become better. This studio also allows dancers to participate in the level they are comfortable with from regular classes with a recital in the spring, to performance groups which go to a couple competitions, to dance company with accelerated classes and competitions. Miss Jenny continues to bring new talented instructors in and they have all become like family. She also continues to try new things and finds new ways to give kids opportunities to try new things out. We even love how involved she makes the parents feel. My girls love their Villa West family.