Cypress Dance Project

Cypress Dance Project—a nonprofit dance studio—first opened its 5,000-square-foot location in late June.

"As a nonprofit, we can invest more into the community and team building element. We can also invest a majority back into the company."

The studio now offers several dance programs for clients from 2 years old to 18 and older.

"At this point, we are just starting to teach our parents," Coghill said. "We want to expand to offer yoga and adult ballet and some funky jazz classes to keep parents out of the lobby and keep them entertained. I want this to be a community of wellness—one where people can come together and really enjoy the culture of dance."

The studio operates under five committees compiled of volunteer parents who handle day-to-day operations as well as fundraising efforts such as birthday parties and community events. Cypress Dance Project has received support from Cypress companies and residents. NewQuest Property invested a brunt of the build-out costs, Behr Construction donated materials and local parents volunteered countless hours of work into the project.

Classes range from ballet to jazz to hip-hop and are each taught by certified dance instructors. Adult fitness classes are being launched as well, Coghill said. In the future, Cypress Dance Project hopes to interact with the community on a regular basis, offer services to the entire family and provide children with scholarships.

"Our goal is have 100 students enrolled by New Year's," Coghill said. "There's plenty of work to be done around here. Let's see what happens when you're just a little more giving with dance rather than exclusive."

Cypress Dance Project, 12358 Jones Road, Houston, 281-469-4882, www.cypressdanceproject.com