Business Details
49 Years
experience
Dance & Gymnastics Classes for All Ages in Indiana, PA
Sharon's School of Dance & Gymnastics has been a cornerstone of dance and gymnastics education in Indiana, Pennsylvania for over 45 years. Founded in 1977 by Sharon Antalis, a seasoned educator with over 60 years of dance experience, the school combines structured technical training with a nurturing environment. Our programs emphasize dedication, perseverance, and teamwork, fostering confidence and skill development in students aged 18 months to adults. With a faculty of qualified instructors, including former competitive gymnasts and certified dance educators, we offer sequential learning in ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, and gymnastics.Our annual Showtime production and Gym Expo provide students with performance opportunities that mirror professional stage production. The school maintains rigorous safety standards while prioritizing individual growth and community engagement through its non-competitive programs.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Gymnastics
Lyrical
Cheernastics
Tumbling Tots
Showtime Production
Preschool-K Classes
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of combined experience in dance and gymnastics education
- Our faculty includes certified instructors with advanced degrees in education
- We provide sequential skill development programs for ages 18 months to adults
- Our annual Showtime production offers professional-level performance experience
- We maintain a 45-year legacy of safe, nurturing, and structured learning environments
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical mastery through barre exercises, center floor work, and proper body alignment. Students learn traditional positions while building discipline and muscle memory. Classes require formal attire and begin at age six, focusing on progressive skill development through structured lessons.
Gymnastics Training
We offer sequential gymnastics instruction from toddler classes to advanced levels, covering bars, beam, vault, and tumbling. Our program emphasizes safety, body awareness, and progressive skill acquisition while maintaining a fun, non-competitive environment that builds confidence and physical strength through professional coaching.
Hip-Hop Dance
This high-energy class combines modern music with dynamic choreography, teaching popping, locking, and breaking techniques. Designed for ages six and up, it requires dance sneakers and builds rhythm awareness while developing coordination and self-expression through contemporary urban dance styles.
Showtime Production
Our yearly theater production at IUP's Fisher Auditorium showcases all students in professionally staged performances. Participants develop stagecraft skills through costume work, lighting familiarization, and full-scale rehearsals that create lasting memories while preparing dancers for professional performance environments.
Cheernastics
This specialized program develops cheerleading tumbling skills with strength training and precision techniques. Intermediate-level students learn advanced moves while building stamina and form, preparing for competitive cheerleading through structured drills and performance-oriented instruction.
People
Sharon Antalis
Owner and Director
With over 60 years of dance experience, Sharon established the school in 1977. A former elementary teacher, she specializes in early childhood dance education and teaches five days weekly.
Alyssa Phillips
Assistant Director
A third-grade teacher with 30 years of dance experience, Alyssa manages operations while continuing her family's legacy at the studio through instructional leadership.
Lori Creps
Head Gymnastics Coach
A former competitive gymnast with 40 years of coaching experience, Lori developed our recreational program in 1995 focusing on safe skill progression and positive coaching methods.
Ronda Richards
Cheernastics Director
With 35 years of tumbling instruction experience, Ronda established our Cheernastics program and advises competitive cheer squads while developing performance-focused tumbling techniques.
Questions
What dance and gymnastics class options are available?
We offer ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, and gymnastics classes for ages 18 months to adults, with levels from beginner to advanced.
How does the school approach skill development?
Our sequential curriculum builds technical proficiency through weekly classes focusing on strength, flexibility, and proper technique in a safe environment.
Are performance opportunities available?
Yes, our annual Showtime production and Gym Expo provide students with professional-style performance experiences featuring costumes and stage production.
What are the instructor qualifications?
Our staff includes certified dance educators, former competitive gymnasts, and professionals with undergraduate and master's degrees in education.
What is the school's educational philosophy?
We emphasize dedication, perseverance, and teamwork while creating a nurturing environment that builds confidence through structured technical training.
