top of page
ABOUT
file1.jpeg

Meet Karen Deffner

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | OWNER

Karen has been dancing since the age of three, mastering various styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, pom dance, flamenco, folklorico, and ballroom. As captain of her dance team, "The Strutters," she has garnered numerous awards and titles in both commercial and ballroom dance competitions.

​

She has graced prestigious events such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC, Broadway Dance Center, Boston's "Arts Bridge," and Houston Galas. Karen is an active competitor, champion, and finalist in various dance circuits.

​

Her experience extends to musical theater and television, having been featured on the renowned TV show "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team." She has trained with esteemed coaches and celebrities like Shirley Ballas, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, and Jenna Johnson. Karen was also highlighted in Modern Luxury Spotlight's November issue as one of Houston's 2021 "Dynamic Women."

​

Karen's unique passion for dance and teaching fuels her dedication to her students' growth. She aims to inspire through music and dance while continuing to compete at both regional and national levels.

Passionate About Inspiring Others

''My goal is to not only be a role model to all the young kids out there, but to let others know that the arts is a beautiful outlet to express how we feel and let dance be used as communication between body and soul, to express what is too deep to find in words. Dance changes lives, and my vision is to help those who need this outlet to express movement and dance, to foster new relationships and realize music can nurture soul.''

– KAREN DEFFNER

1211-B1-IMG_4993_edited.jpg

REGISTER TODAY!

SIGN UP FOR OUR PROGRAMS & CLASSES!

bottom of page