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Your Premier Dance School in Louisville, KY
At Upstage Dance Centre, we have dedicated ourselves to nurturing artistic excellence and fostering a love for dance since our founding. Our team of certified instructors brings extensive experience in teaching and performing diverse dance styles, ensuring students receive top-tier instruction tailored to their skill levels. We prioritize inclusivity, offering specialized programs like Rhythm Works for dancers with learning differences and special needs.Our competitive team program challenges advanced students through pre-professional training, competitions, and conventions, while our recreational classes cater to ages 2 and up with flexible enrollment options. With structured dress codes, clear tuition guidelines, and a commitment to creating a unified, supportive environment, we strive to help every student discover their full potential on and off the stage.
Services
Ballet
Hip Hop
Acrobatic Arts
Musical Theatre
Combo Classes
Rhythm Works
Highlights and features
- Our certified instructors specialize in diverse dance disciplines and performance training
- Inclusive Rhythm Works program supports dancers with learning differences and special needs
- Competitive team placements prioritize skill level over age for optimal development
- Flexible enrollment allows joining anytime with seasonal age group classifications
- Clear dress code and tuition policies ensure transparency and professional standards
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program builds foundational technique through structured training in posture, movement, and performance. Students develop grace, precision, and discipline while learning traditional ballet repertoire. Classes emphasize proper form and safe progression for dancers aged 2 and up.
Hip Hop Classes
High-energy hip hop sessions teach rhythm, coordination, and musicality through age-appropriate choreography. Instructors focus on foundational moves and freestyle expression while maintaining a fun, inclusive environment for both boys and girls starting at age 3.
Acrobatic Arts
Specialized acro classes develop flexibility, strength, and balance through contortion techniques and tumbling skills. Students learn walkovers, cartwheels, and advanced tricks while building core stability and spatial awareness from age 2 onward.
Rhythm Works
This adaptive program uses hip hop-based movement to support developmental goals for dancers with special needs. Classes focus on motor planning, cognitive engagement, and social interaction through structured activities designed for ages 4 and up.
Competitive Team
Pre-professional competitive teams offer advanced training through conventions and competitions. Skill-based placements ensure appropriate challenges for ages 4+, with emphasis on technical growth, artistic expression, and collaborative performance experiences.
People
Lindsey Cheney
Owner - Artistic Director
Lindsey Cheney leads Upstage Dance Centre with over 15 years of dance education experience. She develops curriculum, oversees instructor training, and ensures artistic excellence across all programs while maintaining community engagement.
Maggie Morris
Instructor
Maggie Morris specializes in ballet and jazz instruction with professional performance experience. She focuses on technical development and performance preparation for students aged 6 and older through personalized coaching.
Maya Purdy
Instructor
Maya Purdy teaches hip hop and contemporary dance styles. She creates engaging choreography that emphasizes musicality and self-expression while maintaining technical standards for recreational and competitive students.
Leah Stroupe
Instructor
Leah Stroupe specializes in acrobatic arts instruction. With advanced certifications in flexibility training, she develops safe progressions for tumbling skills and contortion techniques across all experience levels.
Tanesha Washington
Instructor
Tanesha Washington leads Rhythm Works classes with expertise in adaptive dance education. She creates individualized plans that support developmental goals through movement activities for students with special needs.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We accept students starting at age 2 for recreational classes and age 4 for competitive teams.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we allow trial enrollment before full registration to help students find the right fit.
What are dress code requirements?
Specific attire varies by class type but must follow our standardized dress code guidelines.
How are competitive team placements determined?
Placements prioritize skill level over age through staff evaluations for appropriate challenges.
What payment options exist for tuition?
Monthly payments based on class hours with family registration discounts available.
Do you provide performance opportunities?
Yes, both programs include recitals and stage performances throughout the season.
Reviews (4)
Cortnie Collins
Sep 26, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
My daughter has been dancing at Upstage for approximately 3 years. Weve had a great experience every year. This year she has joined the competition team. Im seeing a whole new side of things and have been very pleased with how they manage to keep everything together. Im excited for our year of competing!
My daughter has been dancing at Upstage for approximately 3 years. Weve had a great experience every year. This year she has joined the competition team. Im seeing a whole new side of things and have been very pleased with how they manage to keep everything together. Im excited for our year of competing!
Gabrielle Marshall
Sep 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
I used to go to UDC and now my daughter is in classes. We love it! All the teachers are great and my daughter is learning so much. I recommend them to all my friends looking for a studio.
I used to go to UDC and now my daughter is in classes. We love it! All the teachers are great and my daughter is learning so much. I recommend them to all my friends looking for a studio.
Carrie McCubbins
Jun 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
What a wonderful place!! My daughter loves going to her classes here. The atmosphere is like one big family. I love the energy of this studio. I would recommend this studio to anyone looking for a place for their child to learn and have fun.
What a wonderful place!! My daughter loves going to her classes here. The atmosphere is like one big family. I love the energy of this studio. I would recommend this studio to anyone looking for a place for their child to learn and have fun.
Terri B.
Jun 04, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
My daughter has been dancing at Upstage for 7, almost 8 years now. She absolutely loves it. The instructors and staff are so friendly, welcoming, patient, and are very skilled in what they do. The recitals are nothing short of exciting and impressive. You will not be disappointed.
My daughter has been dancing at Upstage for 7, almost 8 years now. She absolutely loves it. The instructors and staff are so friendly, welcoming, patient, and are very skilled in what they do. The recitals are nothing short of exciting and impressive. You will not be disappointed.
