MK DANCE

ACADEMY

WHERE RHYTHM MEETS PASSION

ABOUT MK DANCE

Established in 2023, MK Dance Academy is a proud locally owned Dance Studio located in the heart of LaVernia, TX,  staffed by expertly trained teachers  passionate and committed to providing exceptional dance experiences to our local communities. We offer a comprehensive dance program encompassing competitive, recreational, and pre-professional training, along with launching the first competitive dance team in Wilson County and an annual local children’s cast production of the Nutcracker Ballet every December.

THE 2024 NUTCRACKER BALLET

DECEMBER 14-15 AT LAVERNIA HIGH SCHOOL

ADULTS $20 | CHILDREN (3-12) $15

TICKET PRESALE ($3 DISCOUNT) HAPPENING OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 9

MK DANCE ACADEMY | LAVERNIA, TX

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Professional Dance Instructors

Our highly trained professional dance instructors play a crucial role in guiding and inspiring our dancers, helping them to refine their skills and achieve their performance goals.

Mariya Kret

Mariya Kret

Studio Owner, Company Director, Ballet, Lyrical, Combination

Camille Tokar Pavliska

Camille Tokar Pavliska

Company Co-Director, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz

Cassandra  Capener

Cassandra Capener

Hip hop, Adult, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Tap

Bekah Maynard

Bekah Maynard

Lyrical, Jazz, Acro, Hip hop

Erin Jones-Pollock

Erin Jones-Pollock

Adult, Combination Classes

Adrianna Escalona

Adrianna Escalona

Toddler, Tap, Combination

Kaylee Hannig

Kaylee Hannig

Ballet, Adult, Toddler, Combination

Happy Students

This is our daughters 6th year under the instruction of Ms Mariya. The progression in her abilities over the last 6 years is nothing short of phenomenal. We are so excited to watch MK Dance Academy be formed under the direction of such a dedicated and talented leader!

-A. Woods

We couldn’t be happier for the choice we made for our girl to dance at MK Dance Academy. The professional level of training the staff brings to the table is top notch, but beyond that, their investment in my daughter is so special. Clearly she is living her best life. 

-M. Huggins