PROGRAMS
EXPERIENCE DANCE LIKE NEVER BEFORE
DANCE CLASSES
Summit is proud to provide classes for every person that walks through our doors. Whether you're two years old and ready to try on your first pair of ballet shoes, a kiddo who has never danced before, an experienced dancer ready to take their dancing to a new level, or an adult who wants to rekindle their love of dance, we have a class for you! All genders, disabilities, races, religions, etc. are welcome. We are 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly.
TRIPLE THREAT
Do you love to dance, act, and sing? Or better yet, always wanted to try it?! Come join us for Triple Threat at Summit Dance Co.! We produce multiple different productions during the year and Summer. Our staff has worked at the 5th Avenue Theatre, Disney World, Village Theatre, and more!
PERFORMANCE GROUP
Summit PG aims to provide experiences for dancers that want more. More performance opportunities. More real-world involvement. More growth. It’s time for change in the dance industry, and we are ready to be that change.
ABOUT SUMMIT
ESTABLISHED IN 2016
MISSION
Provide a safe, enthusiastic environment where every student and family feels welcomed and encouraged to climb and conquer the summit within themselves, one (dance) step at a time.
CORE VALUES
Kid Friendly | Developmentally-appropriate | Inclusivity | Kindness | Self-Worth | Growth-Oriented | Safe Practices
CATCHPHRASE
Ain’t no fam like a Summit fam, cause a Summit fam don’t stop!
OUR STORY
Summit Dance Co. was founded in June 2016 by mother-daughter team, Amanda Kaneshiro and Gayle Leyde. As Gayle retired in 2022, Summit began the transformation into a sister-owned studio as Amanda’s youngest sister, Sami Leyde, became the next co-owner. Both Amanda and Sami started dancing when they were two years old, and have found a passion in creating a studio that is about so much more than dance and a drive for doing their part to make a positive impact and advocate for safe practices within the dance industry. They also happen to have been Partners in Crime since the day Sami was born, so these two are a dynamic duo, ready to take on the world!
A “summit” can be described as a group of people who care deeply about the same topic. With over 25+ years of experience in the dance business industry, we have established a firm belief in creating a safe, quality dance education with a kid-friendly approach. Dance is not only about learning movement, but more importantly about building self-worth, respect, and compassion. By supporting our dance summit, you are instilling the best that life has to offer.
