The B. Box, LLC School of Dance & Kinetic Expression

09/09/2026

Welcome home Miss Kinsey Larsen! Kinsey will be teaching hip-hop levels 1 through 3, as well as intro to tap and hip-hop for our fall 2026 session. We are so excited and grateful to have her home and sharing her artistry and passion for dance with our students. Please check out her full bio below, and show her some love in the comments!

Kinsey is a dedicated dance artist originally from Cañon City, Colorado, where her love for movement began at the age of eight at The B Box School of Dance. Her early training in contemporary, jazz, improvisation, and hip-hop laid the groundwork for her dynamic and expressive style. From a young age, she sought out intensive training experiences, often traveling independently to conventions and competitions to expand her skills and artistic voice.

A pivotal chapter in Kinsey’s development came through her mentorship with Jessica Starr Gravelle, founder of the non-profit dance company MusEffect. As she traveled the country performing and immersing herself in the organization, Kinsey was introduced to the powerful intersection of movement and social impact. Through live performances, concept films, and teaching opportunities, she honed her stage presence, deepened her technique, and developed a strong foundation in dance for camera and pedagogy. She currently serves as an apprentice with MusEffect.

Kinsey graduated in May 2026 from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, where she furthered her technical and artistic growth through a comprehensive curriculum including jazz, modern, ballet, hip-hop, choreography, biomechanics, and Fletcher Mat Pilates. Her academic journey fuels a holistic approach to dance that values physicality, emotional depth, and creative inquiry.

Committed to storytelling through movement, Kinsey’s mission is to create work that fosters connection, introspection, and empowerment. As she prepares to audition for professional companies, she remains focused on crafting art that is both impactful and intentional, bringing people closer to themselves and each other through the language of dance.

09/05/2026

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨.

Not this role.

Not this time.

Not today.

One of our responsibilities as teachers is to help children learn that disappointment is something they can move through.

An audition result should never define a young dancer. Neither should a casting decision.

We can acknowledge disappointment without allowing it to become devastation.

And then we help them ask:

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭?

Dance gives children many opportunities to discover that a “no” isn't the end of the story.

Sometimes it's simply part of becoming resilient enough to keep going.

Merrilee Hodgins, Artistic Director

📷: Richard Worsfold

08/20/2026

Fall schedule is here. Enrollment is now open.
Note: “Kinder Combo” is now “Mini Movers”!

06/14/2026

Summer session weekly mini camps, kick off next week! We can’t wait to dance and learn all week with you!

06/14/2026

Summer Busy Bee & Kinder Combo themed weeks!
👑 🏝️ 💖 🧚 🌼

05/30/2026

Yay! It’s almost showtime! This is our digital program. Tap or copy/paste to share this link for a quick access to the show program!

Check out this Facebook Post designed by Brittany Nicolle Martell.

05/29/2026

Meanwhile, Elvis is over here ready to “Viva Las Vegas” and “Jail House Rock”. 🎤

05/29/2026

Our last class as this group. These kids are forever imprinted on my heart. We had a “cheers” with good ole Welch’s sparkling juice, and many of us ugly cried (mostly me) for the seniors we will miss so dearly. I will look back someday and remember these as some of the best and most favorite days of my career. Thank you for the years, my dream makers. 💖

05/29/2026

All the sparkly cookies are coming to the dance showcase! So excited to be back again on Saturday evening! I’m bringing chocolate chip, double chocolate, lemon, snickerdoodle, peanut butter, and of course sugar. 💃