Nebraska Dance, Llc

What Nebraska Dance, Llc does

Nebraska Dance, LLC is a privately held dance education business founded in January 2001 by Stephanie Pearson in Omaha, Nebraska. The company operates three physical studio locations in the Omaha metro — Central (11426 Davenport Street), West (18039 R Plaza), and Lighthouse (11212 Chicago Circle) — collectively housing 16 studios and employing over 60 dedicated staff members. Nebraska Dance delivers a tiered curriculum spanning recreational and competitive dance programs for students from 18 months through 12th grade, organized by age-based tracks (Peanuts, Tinys, Minis, Tracks A-D) and seven competitive tiers (Crew, Team, Jumpstart, Core, Troupe, Company, Squad) plus specialty programs including Boutique Ballet, Hearts In Motion adaptive dance, and ND Theater Workshop.

The core product offering consists of year-long concert classes (September through May), short-term session classes (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer in 4/6/8-week formats), summer camps with themed programming, competitive-team training, and adult drop-in classes. Revenue is generated through monthly recurring tuition for year-long enrollment, one-time payments for sessions and camps, registration and costume deposits, competitive program fees, $250 birthday-party packages, $10-$14 adult drop-in classes, $60-$240 summer passports, and specialty workshops. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through three studio locations and an online registration portal (Studio Director), with marketing concentrated on Facebook, Instagram, email newsletters via Constant Contact, and the company's website blog.

The business has earned Best of Omaha dance-studio recognition for over 10 consecutive years (2022-2026) and has demonstrated sustained community engagement through annual Benefit Concerts raising $11,400-$20,000+ for local nonprofits (Heart Heroes, JDRF of Nebraska and Iowa, Connected Roots Care Center). The operating geography is exclusively the Omaha metro; no parent company, external investors, or subsidiaries are identified, and no funding rounds, acquisitions, or regulatory actions are on record.

Name

Nebraska Dance, Llc

Legal name

Nebraska Dance, LLC

Website

https://nebraskadance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nebraska Dance, LLC is a privately held Omaha, Nebraska dance studio operating three locations and 16 studios serving children, teens, and adults with recreational, competitive, adaptive, and theater-arts programs under recurring tuition and one-time session/camp pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dance Education Services

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Dance Companies (711120)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth/Student & Community Dance Recitals (MPAGADAI), Dance Competitions & Showcases (Non-Esports) (MPAGADAH), Contemporary & Modern Dance (MPAGADAB)

Keywords

• Dance education
• Dance instruction
• Recreational dance classes
• Competitive dance programs
• Performing arts studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Monthly Tuition Payments: Year-long monthly enrollment classes running September through May with monthly tuition payments charged on the first business day of each month through May. Registration fee ($40 per family through July 31st, $50 on or after August 1st) and costume deposits ($40 per costume) required at registration.
2. Session Classes: Shorter-term classes offered in 4, 6, or 8 week increments during Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer sessions. One-time payment at registration with no recurring monthly tuition, registration fees, or costume fees.
3. Birthday Party Packages: 90-minute hosted birthday party packages priced at $250 for up to 20 guests at any Nebraska Dance location, including dance class, custom playlist, games, and party supplies.
4. Adult Dance Classes: Drop-in adult dance classes at $10 per 45-minute class or $14 per one-hour class.
5. Session Passports: Flexible drop-in summer class packages: 3-class passport for $60, 6-class for $120, 9-class for $180, and 12-class for $240, allowing students to attend any classes in their age group over six weeks.
6. Specialty Workshops: Specialty workshops such as the Holiday Hot Chocolate Performance Workshop priced at $54 for a 3.5-hour session including dance, crafts, snacks, and performance.
7. Competitive Program Fees: Additional fees and requirements associated with competitive programs (Crew, Team, Jumpstart, Core, Troupe, Company, Squad) that include audition requirements, extra class commitments, and competition-related expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nebraska Dance is a private dance studio operating three locations across the Omaha metro area that delivers in-person dance instruction and performance programming for children (ages 18 months through 12th grade), competitive dance teams, and adults. Core offerings include year-long recreational concert classes organized by age tracks, short-term session classes, summer camps, competitive/performance programs (Crew, Team, Jumpstart, Core, Troupe, Company, Squad, Solo), specialty programs such as Boutique Ballet, Hearts In Motion adaptive dance, and ND Theater Workshop, plus birthday party packages and adult drop-in classes.

Product overview

Nebraska Dance is a dance studio offering a comprehensive range of dance education programs and services across three Omaha locations (Central, West, and Lighthouse). The company provides recreational year-long classes organized by age tracks (Peanuts through Track D), short-term session classes (6-week Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer sessions), and summer camps with themed programming. Competitive programs include Crew (non-competitive), Team, Jumpstart, Core, Troupe, Company, Squad, and Solo programs for students seeking performance and competition opportunities. Specialty programs include Boutique Ballet (mini ballet performances), Hearts In Motion (adaptive dance for special needs), and ND Theater Workshop. Additional services include adult dance classes, birthday party packages, and special events including annual Dance Concerts, Benefit Concerts supporting local charities, Winter Showcases, and seasonal Performance Weeks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crew Program: A non-competitive performance program for Kindergarten through 12th grade that offers dancers additional performance opportunities and team camaraderie.
• Team
• Core
• Troupe
• Company
• Jumpstart
• Squad
• Boutique Ballet
• Hearts In Motion

Products and services

• Recreational Concert Dance Classes
• Short-Term Session Classes
• Summer Dance Classes and Camps
• Crew Program
• Competitive Dance Programs
• Boutique Ballet
• Hearts In Motion Adaptive Dance
• ND Theater Workshop
• Adult Dance Classes
• Birthday Party Packages

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $20,000 raised for JDRF at 2024 Benefit Concert
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC)minorOthers · 2 May 2026CRCC was the beneficiary of Nebraska Dance's 2026 Benefit Concert 'Carnival for a Cause.' The studio's dancers and community gathered to raise funds and awareness for CRCC's mission providing individualized care, education, specialized nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and behavioral health services for children with developmental needs.
• Jed LogueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2024Professional actor and comedian leading Nebraska Dance's new ND Theater Workshop program. Jed brings expertise from working with Young Americans international performing arts troupe and as Director of Ministry Arts at Christ Community Church. The workshop develops students' movement and voice skills through theater games and exercises.
• JDRF of Nebraska and IowaminorOthers · 4 May 2024JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) was the beneficiary of Nebraska Dance's 2024 Benefit Concert 'Carnival for a Cause.' Over $20,000 was raised for type 1 diabetes research and local support programs for newly diagnosed diabetics.
• Heart HeroesminorOthers · 6 May 2023Heart Heroes, an Omaha-based non-profit supporting children and families through congenital heart disease, was the beneficiary of Nebraska Dance's 2023 Benefit Concert. Over $11,400 was raised to support the organization's local events, camps, and family support services.
• Concordia High SchoolminorOthersHost venue for Nebraska Dance's annual Benefit Concerts, providing the school auditorium and facilities for the 'Carnival for a Cause' events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Ailey School (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater): Professional training school within the Alvin Ailey organization offering children's, recreational, and pre-professional divisions across multiple dance styles — comparable multi-discipline, age-segmented instructional programming.
• Pacific Northwest Ballet School: Dance instruction division of Pacific Northwest Ballet offering age-segmented curricula and performance opportunities — comparable as a multi-track instructional dance business anchored to a professional company brand.
• Joffrey Ballet School: Established dance instruction institution attached to the Joffrey Ballet, offering children's through pre-professional tracks and community programming — comparable as a multi-level dance education operation, though with a stronger pre-professional ballet focus.
• Boston Ballet School: Dance school arm of Boston Ballet, providing age-based tracks from beginner through pre-professional — comparable as a multi-track, performance-oriented dance instruction operation with regional brand leadership.

Direct peers

• Steps on Broadway: Established multi-discipline dance school in NYC offering drop-in and registered classes across ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and more — comparable as a multi-style, multi-level instructional studio serving children through adults with tiered class offerings.
• Fred Astaire Dance Studios: Multi-location dance instruction franchise with a comparable mix of recurring class enrollment, group and private lessons, and event-based programming (socials, showcases) — operates a similar DTC subscription/lesson-package model.
• Broadway Dance Center: Multi-style New York dance studio offering drop-in classes, workshops, and children's programming — directly comparable as a multi-discipline instructional business with subscription and one-time class revenue streams.
• Peridance Capezio Center: Multi-location NYC dance school offering structured children's and adult programs, drop-in classes, and seasonal workshops — closely comparable in scope of class formats, age-segmented tracks, and studio-based delivery model.
• Arthur Murray Dance Studios: Long-established multi-location franchise network offering dance instruction across many styles to children, teens, and adults — directly comparable to Nebraska Dance's multi-studio, multi-discipline instructional model and subscription-based enrollment.

Regional players

• Kansas City Ballet School: Midwestern regional dance school offering age-based classes and performance opportunities — comparable as a multi-track dance education operation in an adjacent Midwest metro with similar community-recital-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nebraskadance2001
• Instagraminstagram.com/nebraska_dance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nebraska-dance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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