Dance Classes
Move, groove, and improve! Join our fun and engaging dance classes for all skill levels.
Karate Classes
Unleash your inner warrior!
Join our karate classes to build strength, confidence, and discipline. Perfect for all skill levels.
Ms. Cindy
Co-Owner, Director, Instructor
Ms. Cindy began dancing at age 9 in Evansville, Indiana. After high school, she toured Europe with her Dance Team before continuing her dance studies through college. She graduated from Purdue University with degrees in Mathematics and Accounting, then moved to South Florida and opened “Cynthia Gayle’s School of Dance.” Her studio grew to over 400 students and became known for award-winning performances, including “The Nutcracker,” Disney World, and cruise ships. When Cindy and her family moved to North Carolina, her former student Kristin took over the Florida studio, now called “Xpress Yourself Dance Studio.” Cindy now teaches a few classes in Burnsville and continues to inspire young dancers with her positive energy and welcoming spirit.
Mr. Collin
Co-Owner, Director, Instructor
Collin began dancing at 10 years old at Dance and Karate Express. He attended our Summer Theatre Camp and fell in love with dance. His next adventure started when he saw a clogging group perform and he started dancing with the Cole Mountain Cloggers for 5 years. During this time he danced at Dimensions Studio in Mars Hill for 3 years. He has won 3 State Titles in clogging at the NC State Fair in Raleigh, including a 1st Place Trophy last year for a performance that Collin choreographed. In 2016, after attending a National Theatre Conference in Atlanta, Collin was chosen from among thousands of actors and dancers to participate in a choreography DVD in New York City. “Music Theatre International” produced a Disney DVD for teachers and students from all over the United States to use as a tool in teaching theatre and dance for famous Disney Musicals. We are so lucky to have Collin be a member of our team!
Mr. Chuck
Co-Owner, Director, Instructor
Master Chuck started taking Martial Arts classes when he was 13 years old. He continued to be passionate about the sport and became a more serious student when he met Grand Master Jun Kim at his S. Florida School. After training with Grandmaster Kim for several years, Chuck earned his Deputy Black Belt. When Chuck and Cindy moved to North Carolina with their daughter Taylor, Chuck started to teach a Tae Kwon Do class at “Dance Express” in 2008. His classes became so popular that the studio opened up a second room for Tae Kwon Do and renamed the school “Dance and Karate Express”. He has trained many Black Belts since he started teaching and some of the students have traveled to Florida and Georgia to receive their New Black Belts in ceremonies with our Grandmaster Jun Kim. Master Chuck is currently a 4th Degree Black Belt and continues to teach students the principles of Tae Kwon Do including respect, humility and positive self-esteem. Chuck also believes in the philosophy of having fun while learning the skills of this beautiful art form.
Exciting Summer Fun Awaits!
School’s out, and the big question is—what’s next? Keep your kids active, engaged, and having a blast at Dance & Karate Express Summer Camp!
They’ll love the fun activities, new friendships, and exciting lessons, while you enjoy peace of mind knowing they’re in a great environment.
Spots are filling up fast, so don’t wait! Call today to reserve yours!
"Very affordable classes. We have been with Dance and Karate Express for a little over 5 years. We take Taekwondo and mixed martial arts from Sensi Chuck. He's a very good instructor. Everyone there are like family. They have very good programs. It's clean and feels good when you go in. Very friendly and safe. Sensi Chuck has students from 5 to 75 years old."
Heidi B.
"Probably one of the best places I've ever been to, and I have made so many new friends there because they are my family and I just love the environment in the studios.
It's probably one of the best places I have been to, I've made so many friends and we are just like one big family and I love them so much, i've learned so much since I've been here.
I love this studio and the environment of this place."
Celeste P.
"I’m so glad Dance and Karate Express is in my home town.
My 10 year old has learned tap, jazz, hip hop and clogging from the teachers there and has made new friends, this is her 4th yr and she went to Disney with the dance and karate group last weekend. Our first time ever going to Disney and my daughter told me the best moment at Disney for her was being on Disney stage performing with the team.
Thank you for your dedication to the kids in this community. "
Holly B.
"My daughter has been taking Tae Kwon Do and Dance lessons from Chuck and Cindy now for 5 years, and she LOVES it. (We do too!) She has come a long way with her confidence and skill. All the teachers there are great, and the atmosphere is very supportive and welcoming.
If you are looking for Tae Kwon Do or Dance classes in Burnsville, this is the best choice.
Affordable, fun, supportive, welcoming, and a very positive atmosphere."
Holly B.
"Great instructors on the karate and dance sides. There's a very warm family atmosphere that anyone can enjoy. I've taken the karate classes for 3 years, lessons are informative and helpful and also fun."
LeeAnn N.
