Elements in Dance Therapy

10/29/2026

10/27/2026

Let me start by thanking our men first for putting up with this last night!! 👀😂🙏🏽 They agreed to help us record the Halloween demo I was very set on doing this year. I had a much bigger group and vision in mind, but every week another person was pulling back from doing this. Thankful for my girls Erin Baqueiro and my bestie krystina for fully committing to and completing this task with me. 😘💃🏼🙌🏽👻
I wasn’t shooting for a performance opportunity at all this time. I just simply wanted to bring to life a lil spooky season dance demo.

10/26/2026

💋 LADIES!!! ARE YOU READY FOR SOME MUCH-NEEDED ME TIME?! 💃🔥

Life gets busy! Between work, kids, relationships, and everyday responsibilities, sometimes we forget to take care of OURSELVES! ❤️

✨ Why not step out of your comfort zone and give our ALL-GIRLS HEELS DANCE CLASS a try?!

👠 Need a break from mom life? Come have fun, laugh, let loose, and reconnect with YOURSELF!

💋 Recently divorced, single, or starting a new chapter in life? It’s time to rediscover your confidence, embrace your femininity, and get your SEXY BACK! 🔥

🍑 Want to get in shape? Our heels dance class is a fun, full-body workout that gets you moving from head to toe while building strength, confidence, and coordination!

❤️ NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED — JUST COME READY TO HAVE FUN!

Whether you want to dance just for fun, meet new girlfriends, boost your confidence, or challenge yourself with a performance, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE!

🎄✨ READY TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL?! Join us for our Christmas/Holiday Dance Performance on DECEMBER 12, 2026! 🎅👠

📩 INBOX ME TO SIGN UP!

Ladies, this is YOUR time! Put yourself first, let go of the stress, embrace your inner diva, and come shine with us! 👑💃🔥

WE’RE NOT JUST LEARNING TO DANCE… WE’RE BUILDING CONFIDENCE, SISTERHOOD, AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES! ❤️👠

10/26/2026

** FUN FACTS ABOUT WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT!! **

- No contracts involved
- Pay as you come to class, or discounted monthly rates.
- All of our dance choregraphies are authentic. Everything comes from us. No additional/extra fees for choreographers coming in to create our routines.
- Everyone is included in our demo decisions. We are open to suggestions from everyone on music, outfits, & dance moves options.
The more minds involved, the more creative we get!! 🤩
- We offer several different dance styles: bachata, KC 2 step, casino/salsa, heels, kizomba, and konpa.
- You have a style of interest not seen above!? No worries, suggest it to us, and we will see if we can make it happen!!

Other tidbits:
- Recreational classes for those who are simply just looking to have fun, loose weight, regain your balance and strength.
- Performance teams for those who like to do the most and show off what we are about!! 😜💃🏼🕺🏾 Most performances are local, and some are a small travel.
- We offer group and private lessons.
- We are available for hire for lessons and/or performances or both!! For birthday parties, school events, anniversary parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, company/corporate events, nursing homes, and weddings.
* We can teach you how to dance for your first wedding dance and also choreograph the whole dance routine for you if needed!!
Stephanie Gordier

10/25/2026

We have finished our last bit of work on the studio for now!! I’m so thankful for the trusting team we have and how well we work together. 🙌🏽🥳 Thank u to and Toy Nicole for being so helpful and showing me what a true team is in making things happen!! 💪🏽
KC COMMUNITY, WE ARE READY FOR U TO COME DANCE WITH US!! 💃🏼🕺🏾
And an extra thank u to my twin Toy for my bday brunch together, after all our hard work on putting the dance studio together. 🙏🏽🥰
Time to let this restart begin!!

10/23/2026

Hi, I am Stephanie Gordier, the face behind Elements in Dance Therapy.
Dance has been a part of my life since the age of three. What began as a childhood passion grew through years of competitions, recitals, and performances into a lifelong commitment to movement, music, and artistic expression.
As an adult, I discovered my love for Latin dance, embracing the rhythms and cultures of bachata, salsa, kizomba, and konpa. These styles have become an important part of my personal and professional journey, allowing me to connect with people through music, movement, and the joy of dance, with passion and purpose.
Today, I teach and perform both locally and through travel opportunities, sharing my passion at wedding celebrations, corporate events, community festivals, birthday parties, and other special occasions. Whether I am helping a couple prepare for their first dance as newlyweds, introducing a group to Latin dance, or performing for an audience, my goal is to create meaningful experiences that bring people together.
Beyond the dance floor, I am also an emergency room nurse. Being in healthcare has strengthened my appreciation for the importance of caring for the whole person—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well.
Dance is a powerful tool for connection and well-being. It offers opportunities to move our bodies, express our emotions, relieve stress, build confidence, and connect with others. I am especially passionate about exploring how dance can complement a healthy lifestyle and contribute to a greater sense of balance and quality of life.
My vision is to continue growing as a dance professional while expanding the ways I share dance with individuals, couples, organizations, and communities. By bringing together my experience in healthcare and my lifelong love of dance, I hope to inspire others to discover the joy of movement and experience its benefits for our body and mind.

For me, dance is more than steps, music, or performance. My mission is to bring people together through dance, inspire movement, and celebrate the connection between physical activity, emotional expression, and human well-being.

10/20/2026

The Woman. The Movement. The Purpose.

Meet Toy Nicole — a woman of faith, resilience, passion, and purpose who believes that sometimes the best therapy happens on the dance floor!

A KC 2Step instructor, singer, event host, and women’s empowerment enthusiast, Toy Nicole has a genuine passion for bringing people together through music, movement, and meaningful connections.

Deeply rooted in the stepping community, Toy Nicole is a proud member of Steppers of KC, Family Affair, and TopCity Steppers. She also hosts First Saturdays at Pete’s Place, bringing people together for dancing, fellowship, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences.

But behind her smile, her energy, and her love for dance is a story of strength.

As a domestic violence survivor, Toy Nicole understands what it means to rebuild, rediscover yourself, and reclaim your joy. Her personal journey has shaped her passion for encouraging others to embrace their confidence, recognize their worth, and keep moving forward.

Through her dance brand, TherapyNMotion, she combines her love for teaching with her heart for empowering others.

For Toy Nicole, dance isn’t simply about learning steps. It’s about freedom, confidence, connection, laughter, and giving yourself permission to experience JOY!

Whether you’re a beginner with two left feet or an experienced dancer looking to sharpen your skills, Toy Nicole strives to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome, encouraged, and celebrated.

Her mission is simple: To help people discover that movement can be more than physical — it can be personal, powerful, and transformative.

💜 TherapyNMotion

Come as you are. Move how you feel. Leave better than you came.

✨ Because sometimes healing has a rhythm, and joy has a dance step! ✨

Classes starting at our downtown location as of November 1!! 🥳Feel free to inbox for more details. 😊

10/20/2026

A TIME WAS HAD LAST NIGHT!! 🕺🏾💃🏼 I didn’t really know what to expect, as I am newer to the 2 step scene, BUT the trio 2 step showcase put on by De Barker was so much fun! I thought I was gonna sit in at the Gem Theater and watch everyone else dance on a stage, so I arrive in the worst dance shoes possible. 👀😭🤣 🤷🏽‍♀️ But u better believe Toy n I came up with a secret master plan 😂🙌🏽, and I quickly was eager n excited to hit that dance floor once I realized everyone got to social dance as well.
and didn’t waste no time hittin that floor haha.
Toy n I did not showcase at the trio event, BUT u best believe we got a trio KC 2 step dance in for ourselves before the light was over. 🥳🙌🏽 toynicolecollective