Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Dixon, IL
Centerstage has been nurturing dancers and fostering artistic expression since 1988. Our mission is to provide quality dance education through professional instruction in a family-oriented environment that emphasizes creativity, discipline, and self-confidence. With over three decades of experience, we offer diverse dance styles including ballet, hip hop, jazz, and contemporary to students of all ages. Our dedicated instructors combine technical expertise with personalized attention to help students achieve their full potential. We actively engage the community through performances and charitable initiatives while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere where students become part of our extended dance family.Our facility has evolved through multiple expansions to better serve our growing student base, reflecting our commitment to providing optimal learning spaces. We emphasize not just technical proficiency but also the development of life skills through dance education. Our alumni and multi-generational families demonstrate our lasting impact on the local community. We maintain rigorous safety standards while creating joyful learning experiences that extend beyond the dance floor. Our unique approach combines artistic expression with character development to shape well-rounded individuals.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Dance
Jazz Instruction
Contemporary Dance
Lyrical Training
Tap Dance
Tumbling Workshops
Yoga Sessions
Senior Fitness
Competition Team
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of dance education expertise with certified instructors
- Our family-oriented environment nurtures both technical skills and personal growth
- We provide diverse dance styles from ballet to contemporary and hip hop
- Our alumni have achieved national recognition in dance competitions
- We maintain state-of-the-art facilities with three dedicated dance studios
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training. Students learn proper form, terminology, and performance techniques while building strength and flexibility. Classes cater to all levels from beginner to advanced dancers.
Hip Hop Dance
This energetic program focuses on street dance techniques and freestyle expression. Instructors emphasize rhythm, coordination, and personal style while maintaining technical fundamentals. Classes suit recreational dancers and competitive team members alike.
Yoga Sessions
We offer all-levels yoga and vinyasa flow classes that combine physical postures with breathing techniques. Our certified instructors guide students through practices that enhance flexibility, reduce stress, and improve overall wellness in a supportive environment.
Competition Team
Our competitive program provides advanced training in multiple dance styles. Dancers receive master classes, convention opportunities, and competition preparation while developing stage presence and technical excellence in a team environment.
Senior Fitness
This specialized program combines dance-based workouts with low-impact movements for senior participants. Classes improve mobility, balance, and cardiovascular health while maintaining the joy and creativity of dance education.
People
Cheryl Moeller
Owner/Director/Instructor
With 37 years of experience, Cheryl founded Centerstage in 1988 after graduating as a licensed practical nurse. She combines medical knowledge with dance instruction to promote safe training practices and injury prevention for dancers of all ages.
Kayla Bowlin
Instructor
A professional dancer with The Movement Talent Agency, Kayla specializes in contemporary, lyrical, and jazz instruction. She has choreographed award-winning routines and teaches master classes while maintaining active competition program involvement.
Molly Dvorak
Instructor
With 15 years teaching experience, Molly specializes in jazz, lyrical, and contemporary dance. She trained professionally in Los Angeles and New York City, bringing industry expertise to her instruction while maintaining strong student performance outcomes.
Rachel Lange-Skaggs
Instructor
Rachel holds degrees in arts and public administration while maintaining active teaching and choreography roles. She has instructed dance students of all ages and directed award-winning competition routines during her teaching career.
Courtney Richardson
Instructor
With nearly three decades of teaching experience, Courtney specializes in tap, jazz, and ballet instruction. She balances dance education with corporate leadership responsibilities, applying organizational skills to her teaching methodology and studio management.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, tumbling, and yoga classes for all skill levels.
Do you have competitive dance programs?
Yes, our competitive team participates in regional competitions and receives advanced training from industry professionals.
Are there adult dance classes available?
We offer adult tap classes, yoga sessions, and senior fitness programs designed for all experience levels.
How can parents get involved?
Parents can participate in special dance events and recitals, and volunteer for studio activities and performances.
What is your recital schedule?
Our annual recital takes place at the end of the Fall/Winter season featuring student performances from all programs.
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