Started as Laramie Dance Center in 2005, Laramie Dance & Arts Center has undergone an enormous transformation since new owners Levi & Kati Hime purchased the business in summer 2014. Previously a school centered in ballet, the new LD&A is now a school that focuses on a love of the arts. Offering a diverse range of programming, and adding new and diverse programming all the time, LD&A is a place to learn to love, and love to learn, the arts.
The following programs have been added to Laramie Dance & Arts Center since summer 2014: Snowy Range Music Together, Snowy Range Taekwondo, Barre Fitness, Individual Music Lessons, Japanese Language & Culture
Mission Statement
Providing a high level of instruction while in a positive & accepting environment to support a lifetime love of the arts, its many different forms, and the joy of learning; to support the family unit and encourage a broad base of knowledge & life experiences.
Performances
Performances are a fun & frequent part of Laramie Dance & Arts Center! Since summer 2014, LD&A has performed at, and produced, the following events …
CENTER-WIDE ANNUAL RECITALS (FREE & open to the public):
A Most Enchanted Recital, 2015
Mythology, 2016
A Night at the Museum, 2017
Around the World, 2018
The Periodic Table, 2019
*2020 Our community voted to skip recital*
*2021 we had a makeshift recital in our studio!*
A Trip to the Library, 2022
Something Magic, 2023
The Magic of Make Believe, 2024
Lights! Camera! Action!, 2025
Kaleidoscope, 2026
COMPANY & IRISH NIGHTS:
Irish Night Fall 2014 (pre Gaelic Storm concert)
Irish Night Spring 2015
Company Night Spring 2015 (Laramie Valley Dancers, Irish, LD&A Beladis/Belly Dance)
Spirit of Spring 2016 (Laramie Valley Dancers, Irish, LD&A Beladis/Belly Dance)
Downtown Farmers Market performances: Many years in 2014 & beyond for Irish; 2026 for tap, Irish & Kevin Bretting’s Lindy Hop program!
Laramie High School Orchestra performance (Irish & original creation by Autumn Hime), 2019
PARADES:
Laramie Jubilee Days Parade 2015, 2016, 2017, 2023, 2026
UW Homecoming Parade 2015, 2016, 2017, 2023, 2024
Downtown Laramie Christmas Parade 2015, 2016, 2017, 2023, 2024, 2025 (+ Tree Lighting Festival in 2022!)
LARAMIE VALLEY DANCERS (Free Dance Company for LD&A Students under the direction of volunteer instructors noted below):
Freedom Has a Birthday 2015, 2016 (Jordyn Brummond & Sierra Johnson), 2017 (Shea Ruggier and self-choreographed by dancers)
Laramie Arts Festival 2015 (Jordyn Brummond)
UW Art Museum Tree Gala, Christmas 2015, 2016 (both by Jordyn Brummond), 2017 (by Ali Grossman)
Laramie Valley Dancers Company Nights: Spring 2015, Spirit of Spring 2016 (Instructors Shea Ruggier, Jordyn Brummond, Stephanie Young, Sierra Johnson, Aubree Jones, Alexis Reeder, Choreographer Becky Dill), 2017 (Shea Ruggier, Stephanie Young, Junior Company by Alexis Reeder)
The Wood Fairy Ballet, December 2015 (an original production of Instructor Jordyn Brummond, with assistance by Instructors Sierra Johnson & Stephanie Young and costumes by Beth Brummond)
Spotlight Dance Cup, April 2016: Ruby Award, Judge’s Choice Award for Perfect Professionalism (under the direction of Instructor Aubree Jones)
The Stone Flower Ballet, March 2017 (an original production of Instructor Jordyn Brummond, with costumes by Beth Brummond)
The Buried Moon Ballet, May 2018 (an original production of Instructor Jordyn Brummond, with costumes by Beth Brummond)
CHEER:
Freedom Has a Birthday 2017
Laramie Jubilee Days Parade 2016, 2017
LD&A Spirit of Spring Events: 2017
Downtown Laramie Scaramie October 2017
LD&A BELADIS / BELLY DANCE: (Under the direction of Instructors Laura Baker, Brandy Brummond and Cassandra Bushman)
UW Indian Culture Event Fall 2014
Mountain Women Hafla Spring 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Freedom Has a Birthday 2015, 2016, 2017
Laramie Arts Festival August 2015
Laramie Jubilee Days Parade 2015 & 2016
IRISH: (Under the direction of Instructors Erin Klauk, Karagh Murphy & Sierra Johnson)
