MK DANCE
ACADEMY
WHERE RHYTHM MEETS PASSION
ABOUT MK DANCE
Established in 2023, MK Dance Academy is a proud locally owned Dance Studio with two locations in LaVernia and Floresville, 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.
DANCE WITH US
2026 SPRING SHOWCASE
Get ready! MK dancers are about to shine! Join us for our Spring Showcase on May 17th for an unforgettable performance you won’t want to miss. Tickets go on sale April 5th, so mark your calendars and grab yours before they’re gone.
Want to make your dancer feel extra special? Celebrate them in our show program with a personalized shout-out or advertisement! Program ads are available in quarter page, half page, and full page options. It’s a perfect way to show your dancer just how proud you are.
Can’t wait until then? T-shirt orders are live right now! Show your support and order yours using the link below.
2026 SUMMER CAMPS ARE HERE!
No experience necessary! Our Summer Dance Camp is designed for kids ages 4–10 and packed with a full week of dancing, crafts, games, story time, and endless fun. Whether your child is a first-time dancer or just looking for a fun summer experience, they’ll leave with new skills, new friends, and memories to last a lifetime.
Camp runs in LaVernia in June and Floresville in July for just $147 per week. Spots are limited! Secure your dancer’s place using the link below.
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
Studio Owner/Director, Company Founder, Ballet
Camille Tokar Pavliska
Company Director, Ballet, Contemporary/Lyrical, Jazz, Condition & Stretch
Bekah Maynard
Jazz, Acro, Hip hop, Contemporary/Lyrical
Cassandra Capener
Hip hop, Tap, Condition & Stretch
MariBeth Patterson
Ballet, Jazz, Condition & Stretch
Erin Jones-Pollock
Dance With Me, Combination, Creative Movement
Adrianna Escalona
Tap, Ballet, Condition & Stretch
Kaylee Hannig
Ballet, Adult, Combination, Little Bops
Happy Students
We love our MK dance family! Daughter has learned so many new skills; mentally and physically. Such a supportive environment that encourages and pushes the students to be their best. Amazing staff and teachers!!
I can not RAVE enough about MK dance academy. As a mom, I have seen the change in my daughter’s confidence and improvement in her technique. I love seeing my daughter feel good about meeting goals setting new ones, pushing herself, and not giving up. Seeing her friendships with all the girls and relationship with her teachers really feels like we are part of a dance team we can be proud of.
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.