A place to dance

Those three guidelines form the foundation of the studio and have helped it grow into a safe, creative space for Lakeside youth since its inception in 2009. Lakeside Dance enrolls 80 students and also offers lessons in karate and gymnastics through partnerships with instructors based elsewhere in the valley. The 500 square-foot building adjacent to U.S. 93 is also one of the few extracurricular offerings the community has for local kids, Cara said.