Our Story

Point A Dance’s roots come from a great relationship built under Point B Dance, our sister studio. Deena Schaumburg started dancing and teaching for Point B Dance, a studio for adults, under the direction of Cathy Patterson. Seeing a need for a fun and inviting place for young dancers to grow and learn, Deena started working with a small group of dancers in 2012. These dancers, more committed than the recreational level, wanted a friendly place to compete, so Point A was born. As Point A started to grow, the need for more instruction grew and Cathy and Paige joined to contribute their expertise and passion for dance. Point A Dance offers a wide range of style and instruction for all dancers ages 3-18.

Deena Schaumburg

Owner/Director

Deena grew up with a huge passion for dance and the creative arts. She has trained extensively in many styles and grew up competing at the regional and national level, earning numerous awards. She was a dancer on the Rock Chalk Dance Team at the University of Kansas and a cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs football team. Deena has traveled and studied with many choreographers across the country. Her teaching experience incudes 9 years of coaching high school dance teams, as well as teaching at Point A, Point B Dance, and other dance studios in the area. With her nationally award-winning choreography and experience, Deena is excited to pass along her knowledge to many dancers.

Cathy Patterson

Director, Contemporary/Tap

As a young adult, Cathy studied dance in Los Angeles and New York, and attended numerous dance conventions. She continued her danced education at the University of Kansas where she received a degree in Human Biology with an emphasis in dance. Cathy’s performance credits include “Rhymatix” a tap and hip-hop company based out of L.A., Will Roger’s “Follies,” and several commercials on the Fine Living Channel for HGTV. Most recently, Cathy has been busy choreographing and teaching master classes across the nation, in addition to adjudicating dance competitions. She feels her most appealing attribute is her passion and love for dance.

Paige Comparato

Director, Ballet

Paige Comparato started her ballet training at the age of nine in Topeka, KS at Barbara’s Conservatory of Dance and danced with Ballet Midwest. She has performed several principal roles including Clara, Snow Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Peasant Pas de Deux in Giselle and Lise in La Fille Mal Gardee. Paige continued her ballet training at Texas Christian University in Forth Worth, TX for two years before returning to Kansas University to pursue a degree in Art History. Paige taught at Barbara’s Conservatory of Dance and Copeland’s Gymnastics.

We are committed to you.

We are passionate about helping each student build confidence through a positive dance training experience. We are committed to helping students of all ages find success in all facets of life.

MISSION:

Point A Dance Company is dedicated to dance education for the developing young dancer ages 3 to 18. We will offer guidance through proper dance technique as well as individual attention and respect towards each student. Our philosophy is focused on instilling a passion for dance while also building confidence and poise in every child. We promote positive group interactions and cooperation with others while providing a fun, safe, structured physical activity in a positive atmosphere. We strive to be on the cutting edge of the dance world, bringing fresh and fun choreography while exploring the artistic side of dance. Our main goal is to inspire growth and passion in each dancer while providing them with a creative outlet.

GOALS:

To efficiently train dancers with modern, ballet, or hip hop based technique while incorporating musicality.
To develop a truly versatile dancer that can seamlessly transition between dance genres.
To instill a depth of performance that will consistently move an audience.
To prepare each child to feel comfortable moving to the next level of dance within the program when ready.