Business Details
18 Years
experience
Premier Dance Classes in Batesville, IN
Southeastern Indiana Dance has been cultivating a passion for dance since 2008, offering a comprehensive program that caters to students from age 3.5 to adults. Our studio combines technical excellence with character development, providing instruction in ballet, modern, jazz, musical theater, tap, hip hop, and acro dance. With two fully equipped studios and a faculty of highly qualified instructors, we emphasize creativity, confidence-building, and teamwork while maintaining strict safety protocols. Our nonprofit status allows us to offer cost-effective classes and scholarships, making dance accessible to all members of our community. We provide performance opportunities through bi-annual recitals and community engagements, fostering lifelong friendships and a supportive learning environment.Our unique approach includes specialized programs for special needs students and wedding dance preparation. With decades of combined experience, our leadership team brings both artistic expertise and pedagogical excellence to every class. We maintain rigorous standards for technique and safety, including orthopedic screenings for advanced ballet students. Our commitment to quality instruction has earned us consistent praise from parents and students across southeastern Indiana and beyond.
Services
Ballet
Hip Hop
Private Lessons
Wedding Dances
Acro Dance
Special Needs Programs
Musical Theater
Tap Dance
Modern Dance
Summer Programs
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Our instructors hold advanced degrees in dance education and have decades of teaching experience
- We offer specialized programs for special needs students and wedding dance preparation
- Bi-annual recitals provide professional performance opportunities for all students
- We maintain strict safety protocols including daily sanitization and temperature checks
- Our nonprofit status allows us to offer scholarship programs for motivated dancers
What people say
Amazing instructors
Confidence-building
Professional recitals
Lifelong friendships
Supportive environment
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical excellence from beginner to advanced levels. Students learn proper posture, pointe work, and classical techniques while building discipline and grace. The curriculum emphasizes safe progression with specialized screening for advanced students.
Hip Hop Instruction
High-energy hip hop classes teach fundamental moves and street styles for ages 8+. Students develop rhythm, coordination, and self-expression while learning current dance trends in a fun, creative environment.
Private Lessons
Personalized dance instruction accelerates skill development for specific goals. Sessions focus on individual technique improvement, competition preparation, or choreography for special events like weddings in a tailored learning environment.
Special Needs Programs
Exceptional Movers classes provide inclusive dance experiences for children aged 7-18 with special needs. Our program combines gross motor development with performance opportunities to build confidence and social skills through movement.
Wedding Dance Prep
Professional wedding dance instruction prepares couples for their special day. We offer customized choreography or technique-focused lessons for first dances, parent-child performances, and group wedding numbers.
People
Lydia Woodward
Director and Instructor
Lydia holds a Bachelor of Science in Dance Education and Master of Fine Arts in Dance. Certified K-12 in three states, she brings decades of experience teaching ballet, modern, jazz, and musical theater to our studio.
Emme Belew
Office Supervisor/Instructor
Emme began dancing at age 5 and has studied all genres through college. She now teaches ballet, musical theater, hip hop, and acrobatics while managing studio operations, sharing her lifelong dance expertise.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach ballet, modern, jazz, musical theater, tap, hip hop, acro dance, and special programs for special needs students and wedding dance preparation.
Do you have classes for different age groups?
Yes! We offer programs for children as young as 3.5 years old through adult classes, with specialized instruction for every skill level and age group.
Are there performance opportunities?
We present two major recitals annually in May and December, plus community performance opportunities for our students throughout the year.
What are your safety protocols?
We maintain daily temperature checks, individual workspaces, regular sanitization, and mask requirements following our strict COVID Safe Plan for all in-studio activities.
Do you offer financial assistance?
As a nonprofit organization, we provide scholarship programs for motivated dancers and flexible payment options including monthly installments.
Can I try a class before enrolling?
Yes! We offer free trial classes for new students to experience our programs before committing to full session enrollment.
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