Ignite Collective Dance

ignite collective dance

Move. Connect. Grow

Kansas City’s new Latin dance community for people who want to learn, connect, perform, and have fun.

Whether you are brand new to dancing or ready to grow your skills, Ignite Collective is a place where you can feel welcome, challenged, encouraged, and part of something meaningful.

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What We Are

Ignite Collective is a Latin dance community offering:

• Salsa & Casino Rueda Classes

•Bachata Classes

•Performance Team Experience

•Private Lessons

•Wedding Dance Lessons

•Corporate & Private Events

•Performances & Entertainment

We are here to help people move with confidence, build real community, and grow together.

What We Are Not

• We are not about competition, drama, or making people feel small.

• We are not here to replace other dance communities.

• We are not only for advanced dancers.

•We are a welcoming space where beginners, experienced dancers, and performers can learn, connect, and grow with freedom and respect.

WEEKLY CLASSES

Come and be a part of our Dancing Family

LOCATION:

Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center

8788 Metcalf Avenue

Overland Park, KS 66212

SUNDAYS:

4:00 PM: Salsa / Rueda de Casino

Learn timing, footwork, partner work, turns, and fun group-style Cuban salsa.

5:00 PM: Bachata Open Level

Learn connection, musicality, partner work, body movement, and beautiful bachata foundations.

SUNDAYS:

6:00 PM: Performance Team Experience

Train choreography, styling, technique, confidence, and performance skills in a supportive team environment. Opportunity to perform and grow as a dancer.

Approved by application only.

all dates in 2026:

June: 7, 14, 21, 28

August: 9, 16, 23, 30

September: 6, 13, 20, 27

October: 4, 11, 18, 25

November: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

December: 6, 13

Our Class Prices

CLASS OPTIONS & PRICES:

DROP-IN

$20

Per Class

2-class pass

$30

Same Day ($15 per class)

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10-class pass

$150

$15 per class

23-class pass

$320

$13.91 per class

Payment plan options:

2 payments of $165

4 payments of $85

JOIN THE CLASSES

monthly

$96

$12 per class

Included in the package

MONTHLY

+ + + +

performance team experience

+ + + +

For dancers who want more than weekly classes.

The Performance Team Experience includes training, choreography, team development, performance opportunities, and a chance to grow in confidence on and off the dance floor.

Monthly Membership: $139/month

Minimum Commitment: 3 months

Costumes, hair, makeup, and travel expenses are separate when applicable.

By application only!

meet the founder

Dance has been part of my life since I was a little girl. Born in South Korea and raised in Norway, I trained in ballet, jazz, flamenco, tap and contemporary dance and earned my bachelor's degree in Dance and Dance Pedagogue. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of performing in musicals, television productions, and shows across Europe, dancing with the Norwegian Opera, choreographing since my teenage years, and building multiple dance schools and communities.

Although my journey also led me into entrepreneurship, coaching, and business leadership, dance has always remained close to my heart. For me, dance is about much more than movement, it’s about confidence, connection, joy, expression, and belonging.

That is why I founded Ignite Collective in Kansas City, a place where people can move, connect, grow, and become part of a supportive community.

Whether you're taking your first steps or have years of experience, my desire is simple: to create an environment where people feel encouraged, challenged, and inspired while building meaningful friendships and creating unforgettable memories together.

Because sometimes the things we love most become the very things that change our lives.

Move. Connect. Grow.

our teachers:

alejandro parrales

Bachata Instructor

Originally from Mexico City, Alejandro discovered his passion for Latin dance through the music and culture he grew up with. Since joining the Kansas City Latin dance community in 2016, he has spent nearly a decade dancing, performing, competing, and teaching, with a special love for bachata.

Outside the dance studio, Alejandro is a Cancer Biology researcher who enjoys sci-fi, history, volleyball, and fútbol. He believes dance is about connection, growth, and building community, and he's passionate about creating a welcoming space where dancers of all levels can learn, grow, and have fun together at Ignite Collective.

calvin porter III

Salsa / Casino Rueda Instructor

Kansas City native Calvin Porter III began his dance journey with hip-hop in 2004 before discovering Latin dance in 2005. In 2007, he fell in love with Casino Rueda, a style that quickly became his passion. After teaching Rueda from 2014–2015, he's excited to return to the dance floor with Ignite Collective, helping students build confidence, learn the culture, and experience the joy of dancing together.

Outside of dance, Calvin enjoys graphic design, grilling, sports, anime, and all things Marvel, DC, and Star Wars. He's passionate about creating a welcoming community where dancers of all levels can move, connect, grow, and have fun.