It was the passion for dance and determination that created what is now known as Clarabel's Dance Citadel. We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience. We teach a wide variety of dance techniques including jazz, hip-hop, ballet, tap, and gymnastics. At Clarabel's we take pride in the themed productions with fabulous sets and costumes. Give us a call at 785-238-1720 or 785-238-4489 to talk with us.
Clarabel was born May 10, 1934, in Deerfield, KS. She moved to Kinsley, KS at the age of 7 and graduated from Kinsley High School in 1952. On October 20, 1952, she married LeeRoy VanNahmen. In 1955, LeeRoy was drafted into the United States Army. After his honorable separation and discharge from the Army, LeeRoy and Clarabel settled in Grandview Plaza, KS. At that time, LeeRoy entered the construction business. LeeRoy built the first dance studio for Clarabel in their home. Later, LeeRoy remodeled the vacant black smith shop on 6th Street. Clarabel was forced to move due to eminent domain. With determination, pride and hard work, LeeRoy and Clarabel bought and remodeled the Salvation Army Citadel Building where a dance studio was in full operation for many years. Throughout the years, Clarabel touched many lives teaching ballet, fundamental tap dance lessons and conducting countless recitals and performances. She worked very hard to stay ahead and always wanted the dance studio to be the very best. Her two favorite words were “love” and “determination”. Clarabel always wanted to do the best at what she could do and then pass it along to others.
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119 East 7th Street, Junction City, Kansas 66441, United States
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