Business Details
38 Years
experience
Dance Classes for All Ages in Dixon, IL
Centerstage Dance Company Dance Company has been nurturing dancers and fostering artistic growth since 1988. Our mission is to provide quality dance education through caring, professional instruction in a family-oriented environment. With decades of experience, we offer training in ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, and more, emphasizing self-confidence, discipline, and appreciation for the performing arts. Our instructors, many with professional backgrounds, create a supportive atmosphere where students of all ages develop technical skills and creative expression.We actively engage the community through performances and charitable initiatives, believing dance is a transformative art form that shapes future generations. Located in Dixon, Illinois, our studio has evolved through three generations of dancers, maintaining a commitment to excellence and inclusivity.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Dance
Hip Hop
Lyrical
Contemporary
Tumbling
Yoga
Competitive Team
Recreational Classes
Adult Workouts
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of dance education expertise in Dixon, IL
- Our instructors include professional dancers and competition award winners
- Family-friendly environment with multi-generational student support
- Comprehensive training in 7+ dance styles from toddler to adult classes
- Community-focused performances and charitable outreach programs
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training. Students learn foundational techniques, proper body alignment, and performance skills. Classes emphasize grace, discipline, and musicality while preparing dancers for advanced pointe work and professional opportunities.
Competitive Team
This elite program offers specialized training for dedicated dancers. Participants receive advanced choreography instruction, performance coaching, and competition preparation. Our award-winning teams have earned national recognition through technical excellence, creative routines, and consistent adjudication success.
Yoga
Certified instructors guide all-levels yoga sessions focusing on physical and mental wellness. Classes combine traditional asanas with breathing techniques to improve flexibility, reduce stress, and enhance body awareness. Specialized offerings include Vinyasa flow and senior-friendly chair yoga.
Hip Hop
Dynamic hip hop classes teach street-style techniques and freestyle expression. Students develop rhythm, coordination, and performance energy while learning current trends and foundational moves. Classes cater to recreational dancers and those pursuing competitive opportunities.
Adult Workouts
Designed for mature participants, these classes combine dance fitness with low-impact conditioning. Instructors modify movements for various ability levels while maintaining energetic, engaging sessions that improve cardiovascular health and joint mobility.
People
Cheryl Moeller
Owner/Director/Instructor
Cheryl founded Centerstage Dance Company Dance Company in 1988 after graduating as a licensed practical nurse. She combines medical knowledge with dance expertise to prevent injuries and promote dancer wellness. A former choreographer for local productions, she has nurtured three generations of dancers while maintaining community involvement through charity work.
Kayla Bowlin
Instructor/Choreographer
Kayla brings professional Los Angeles dance experience to our competitive program. Certified in contemporary and lyrical styles, she has choreographed award-winning routines and taught master classes since joining Centerstage Dance Company Dance Company in 2017. Her students have earned national scholarships and competition titles.
Molly Dvorak
Dance Instructor
A native of Dixon, Molly has taught jazz and contemporary dance for 15 years. After professional training in LA and NYC, she returned to Centerstage Dance Company Dance Company to share her expertise. She specializes in technique development and performance preparation for competitive dancers.
Rachel Lange-Skaggs
Dance Educator
Rachel holds degrees in arts and public administration from Northern Illinois University. With experience teaching at multiple studios, she focuses on proper technique development for recreational and competitive dancers. She has choreographed numerous award-winning routines.
Courtney Richardson
Tap Specialist
Courtney has taught tap dance for nearly three decades while maintaining a corporate finance career. Her students have won competition awards and scholarships. She balances technical instruction with performance artistry, emphasizing rhythm and musicality in her classes.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide instruction in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, lyrical, contemporary, tumbling, and yoga. Competitive teams focus on advanced choreography across multiple styles.
Are adult dance classes available?
Yes, we offer adult tap classes and yoga sessions designed for mature participants. Our adult workout program combines dance fitness with low-impact conditioning.
How do I schedule a studio tour?
Contact us at 815-284-6489 to arrange a personalized tour. Office hours are by appointment only, and we welcome prospective students to observe classes.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in annual recitals, local events, and competition circuits. Senior dancers create and share graduation videos, while community performances showcase our dancers' talents.
Do you offer competitive dance programs?
Yes, our competitive teams have earned national recognition. Dancers receive specialized training in choreography, technique, and performance skills through regular competitions.
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Betty Thoreson
Mar 11, 2019
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A great way to give your child self confidence & fun learning to dance! Our son didn't speak sentences till he was 5 years old and dance gave him a outlet to express himself though dance. Good for the brain! yes, dance has been very good and wonderful life experiences. He has Loved it so much ! (mother & dad) Betty & Erik thoreson
Elizabeth Gonzalez-Mathis
Apr 28, 2017
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My 4 yr old daughter just had her first dance recital this month and I cannot express enough how pleased we were with the entire dance experience! Friendly staff, and great instructor (Ms. Heidi)!!! We will definitely be back in the fall!