Lōkahi Dance

Lōkahi Dance is a Dance Studio in Coeur d'Alene, ID. It offers non‑competitive dance classes for children ages 1 and up, featuring a range of styles such as hula, ballet, modern, and combo classes. The studio runs school‑term season classes from fall through spring that meet weekly and include performance opportunities in a winter showcase and an annual spring recital. Short‑term eight‑week sessions are available year‑round, each ending with a showcase, and the studio also provides summer sessions, camps, local performances, birthday parties, yoga, and special events. Lōkahi Dance holds a 4.90 rating from its reviewers.

The studio was founded by Bria Zan Thompson, who began dancing on Maui and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of Colorado. Bria is certified in Module 1 Acrobatic Arts, DiscoverDance Early Childhood Development, and pediatric first aid CPR. After teaching at community organizations, she opened Lōkahi Dance in the fall of 2017 to provide a positive, non‑competitive environment for local families. Teaching staff include GraceAnn Gaherty, who leads Creative Ballet, Ballet, and the DiscoverDance program while studying elementary education, and Malia Smith, who brings a decade of experience performing ballet, tap, jazz, and Irish dance.

Located at 1121 Sherman Avenue, the studio sits on Sherman Avenue in downtown Coeur d’Alene. It is a short walk from Valiant Law, a government office about 0.2 miles away, and close to the Sorenson Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities at the same distance. Within a few blocks are the Shared Harvest Community Garden (0.3 miles), Lake City Playhouse (0.4 miles), and Harding Center (0.4 miles).

Lōkahi Dance’s emphasis on a nurturing, non‑competitive setting makes it a trusted choice for families seeking quality dance education in Coeur d’Alene.