D&K's Studio of Dance, Piano & Fitness
Celebrating 30+ years of quality dance education! Call or email to register!
About Us...Meet the Staff
Miss Kellie is a graduate of Bloomsburg University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. After graduation, Kellie, along with Duane opened and ran D&K’s Youngland…a group daycare & preschool for 13 years. A year into opening their daycare, Kellie and Duane opened D&K’s Studio of Dance, Piano & Fitness. Kellie’s dream was always to work and spend her time with children…and owning & teaching at the studio is better than any dream she could have imagined. Kellie also teaches piano lessons and has been doing so for over 30 years. In Kellie’s spare time, she loves spending time with her husband, and their daughter, Bailey. Traveling, shopping, visiting family & friends are also favorites!
“This life seems to be exactly what I was meant to do…to spend my time with such lovely, silly, talented, unique individuals…I am forever grateful. They have danced through so many seasons of my own life…how lucky I am when I watch a new three-year-old dance into our studio for the first time and the pure privilege of attending the high school graduation of that same dancer. Our dancers have brought me more joy and happiness than I could ever put into words. I can’t wait to see what each new season brings.”
Mr Duane is married to Miss Kellie and co-owner/director of D&K's Studio. He started his training in the 90's in the local Williamsport area and quickly fell in love with dance. (Jazz dance being his favorite!) Having over 30 years of dance and training under his belt he continues to educate himself to continually grow and learn as an educator and teacher and loves passing on that knowledge to those in the classroom. Duane has trained with teachers from the east and west coasts with some of his favorites being Frank Hatchett, Geo Hubela, Sandi Duncan and Travis Wall. He continues to dance in classes at conventions, teacher workshops and at the famous Broadway Dance Center in NYC. One of his greatest opportunities was being able to work with and set choreography on the 80's girl band Exposé!
"In my spare time, I love spending time with my wife and daughter and I really do love to shop. I am also sure I am a superhero! I have loved superhero cartoons, movies and comic books since I have been a little boy and that still hasn't changed to this day."
Miss Bailey is the daughter of Duane and Kellie and has been immersed in the studio since the day she was born. (literally!) Bailey recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in dance education and performance. Now home and a full time teacher at D&K, Bailey is the director of the teen competition team, co-director of the senior and junior competition teams, and teaches ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and tap to numerous ages and levels. Miss Bailey is living out her dream doing what she loves most and is thrilled to be able to share her knowledge, love and passion with her dancers every day.
"I find so much fulfillment as an educator through seeing my students tune into their own movement styles and gain confidence in who they are and all they are capable of.
I strive to create a space that encourages students to be themselves and to be proud of who they are and all they have to share. I believe that movement is powerful, oftentimes speaking louder volumes than words can and is my goal to share movement with my students and provide them that opportunity to connect to both themselves, and one another on a level that transcends speaking. I want nothing more than for all of my dancers to know just how valuable, unique, supported, and loved they are when they come to the studio. We are constantly growing together and fostering relationships that will translate way beyond the studio, and every day I am learning so much from the dancers I work with as they inspire me to be the best teacher I can be. I am constantly in awe of the passion, dedication, and the individuals they grow into becoming and I could not be more grateful to be surrounded by such incredible dancers and teachers at D&K."
Miss Lauren is thrilled to return to D&K for her fifth season as a full time teacher and choreographer. Lauren graduated Magna Cum Laude from Muhlenberg College in 2018 with dual Bachelor of the Arts degrees in Dance and Theatre and continues to intermix these two disciplines in her teaching. After starring in and choreographing for multiple mainstage dance and theatre productions at Muhlenberg College, Lauren went on to continue her dance training at Peridance Capezio Center in New York City in 2019 where she was on work study. Lauren joined D&K staff in the fall of 2020 and reignited her passion for teaching children and young adults who inspire her to become a better teacher, artist and human being each and every day.
Lauren has taught, and continues to teach, ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, musical theater, acro and pointe in both the Hughesville and Lewisburg locations while also choreographing for the winter shows and competition teams. She recently received the Choreography Award from adjudicators at Dancer’s Inc Dance Competition for “Moon River” in 2025. Lauren continues to train at Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway and has attended Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Teacher conference for the past four summers alongside the D&K staff. She now lives in Lewisburg, PA with her loving husband and enjoys scary movies and Indian food.
Miss Sammy has been a D&K dancer since 1995 (30 years a dancer) and has been on staff for over 15. Her deepest passion is to ensure that every student is seen, valued, and grounded in confidence in themselves while being apart of her classes. Sammy enjoys teaching all ages and styles, including jazz, lyrical, musical theater, hip hop, ballet, and tap. She loves teaching our youngest dancers and the adult hip hop class is a highlight of her week. Outside of the studio, Sammy is watching her two daughters (who also love to dance!) grow up along side her husband. She is also heavily involved in her church and community, made an appearance on Canada's longest running daytime tv show "100 Huntley Street" for their Christmas special and is a speaker and performer for Women of Purpose. Sammy has a strong faith, and loves to share it as a communicator for churches and special events. Most of all, Sammy believes wholeheartedly in encouraging all of our dancers to believe in themselves…and to fall in love with dance!
Miss Kiera is so excited to be teaching at D&K this year. She has been dancing since she was 3 and is currently a senior in high school. She fell in love with dance right from the beginning. Kiera is also on the senior competition team. Dance has brought her many opportunities including: multiple trips to Broadway Dance Center, traveling to Disney and Nashville through Dance The World, and many competitions and dance conventions. Kiera plans to stay in her hometown after high school and focus on furthering her experience and journey as a choreographer. She loves seeing all of the smiling faces at the studio and hopes to only continue to see more and more to come. She hopes to share her strong passion for dance and pass it on to the students. In her free time Kiera enjoys playing with her dogs, being with her horses, as well as spending time with her family and friends.
"I couldn't be more grateful to be doing what I love, in the place that I love, with the people that I love. Dance has always been a constant in my life and I hope that shines through in everything that I do. I can't wait to start this new chapter of my life and I know it will be a good one!"
Miss Lisa lives in Lewisburg with her husband Bill and their 3 cats. Their daughter, Emily, is a recent college graduate and currently lives in Philadelphia She danced with D&K for many years before going to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. We moved to Lewisburg in 2004 from Long Island. Miss Lisa was employed at AHRC for 14 years working with both children and adults with developmental disabilities.
"I love working with the youngest of our students and have been teaching and assisting at D&K for four years."
Our Vision...
At D&K's Studio of Dance, our vision is to create a place where every dancer can dream big, grow with confidence, and discover the joy and beauty of dance.
We envision a studio where dancers are encouraged to be themselves, supported through every challenge, and celebrated for every achievement. We strive to inspire a lifelong love of dance while helping each student develop the confidence, discipline, creativity, and resilience to shine both on and off the stage.
Our vision is to build a lasting dance family - a community rooted in kindness, encouragement, respect, and connection. We want every dancer who walks through our doors to feel that they belong, that their voice matters, and that their potential is limitless.
At D&K's Studio of Dance, we don't just teach dancers - we inspire hearts, build confidence, create memories, and help shape the people they are becoming.
