Bates Dance Studios has three (3) locations throughout the state of Kansas. Our flagship studio is in Manhattan and we currently have studios in Junction City and Great Bend. We strive to provide the opportunity and environment for our students to learn, develop and perform relevant dance skills and techniques.

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Deanna DeHart

Deana DeHart was the choreographer and director of entertainment at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA for 22 years.

During that time she had the opportunity to direct names early in their careers such as screen & television's Taye Diggs (movie and broadway production of "Rent" and movie "How Stella Got Her Groove Back"), Blair Underwood (movie "Deep Impact" and TV series "Sex in the City"), and others that have performed on grand stages and screens. She also had the pleasure of working with the legendary Dick Van Dyke.

Deana most recently co-directed and co-choreographed "The Big Easy", a brand new show for Carnival Cruise Lines.

She has also taught dance for 20 years and has conducted university master classes throughout the U.S.

Photo Gallery

See candid photos taken during rehearsal on September 28th and 29th, 2007.

Upcoming Events

Great Bend Recital
Friday April 16
Barton County Community College
Great Bend Recital
Saturday April 17
Barton County Community College
Manhattan Recital
Friday May 7, 7:00 pm
Manhattan Recital
Saturday May 8, 7:00 pm
Junction City Recital
Saturday May 22, 7:00 pm
Opera House