Center Stage Dance Academy
Award-winning dance instruction for ages 18 months to adults
Center Stage Dance Academy has been serving Indianapolis since 1994, with 30 years of dance instruction on the south side.
Before your first class
The studio teaches children from 18 months old and welcomes all ages and levels in a family-style environment.
$35 registration fee per student; costumes for recital from $75 and up; family discounts available for students taking more than 3 classes
About this studio
Center Stage Dance Academy has been serving Indianapolis since 1994, with 30 years of dance instruction on the south side. Michelle Bergdoll, the owner and lead instructor, has built the studio into an award-winning program with multiple choreography awards to her name. She has also provided choreography and coaching for local middle school and high school dance teams, cheer squads, color guards, show choirs, and musicals.
The studio teaches a range of styles: Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Pointe, Contemporary, and more. Classes are available for children as young as 18 months old, all the way up to teens and adults, with coed classes also on offer. The studio operates Monday to Thursday, 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm, with limited hours on Saturday.
Center Stage runs competitive dance teams that have traveled across the United States to compete in regional and nationals competitions. The academy has performed at Walt Disney World four times: in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016. Many of their competitors have earned dance scholarships at major universities. All students are invited to participate in an annual recital held in June.
The studio positions itself as a safe haven where dancers learn self-esteem, teamwork, confidence, pride, strength, and respect through dance. Class sizes are limited to 10 students per instructor, with an assistant present if numbers exceed that maximum. A minimum of 5 students is required for a class to run. The studio offers family discounts and operates a dancewear shop at the front of the studio for student convenience.
What to expect
Your first visit
Classes run Monday to Thursday afternoons and evenings. You'll find a family-style environment with small class sizes (maximum 10 students per instructor) and instruction across multiple dance styles. Annual observation days are scheduled so parents can watch their dancers.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Michelle Bergdoll is the owner and lead instructor, with numerous credits including multiple choreography awards and experience coaching school dance teams, cheer squads, color guards, show choirs, and musicals.
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What beginners can expect
The studio teaches children from 18 months old and welcomes all ages and levels in a family-style environment.
Studio history
Center Stage Dance Academy was founded in 1994 and has served the south side of Indianapolis for 30 years under the direction of owner Michelle Bergdoll, who brings experience in choreography, coaching, and performance.
Styles offered
7 dance styles taught here
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What dance styles does Center Stage Dance Academy teach?
Center Stage Dance Academy teaches Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical Jazz, Hip-Hop, Pointe and 1 more.
Where is Center Stage Dance Academy located?
Center Stage Dance Academy is located in Indianapolis, IN. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
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