Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Batesville, IN
Southeastern Indiana Dance was founded in 2008 with a mission to make dance accessible to all ages and skill levels. Our studio fosters creativity, confidence, and teamwork through diverse dance styles including ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop. With experienced instructors and a focus on community, we provide affordable classes and scholarship opportunities to support lifelong learning. Students benefit from performance opportunities, personalized instruction, and a safe environment prioritizing health and safety.Our team combines professional expertise with a passion for nurturing talent, from beginners to advanced dancers. We collaborate with local arts organizations to enrich our programs and extend dance education beyond the studio. By emphasizing proper technique and positive reinforcement, we help students develop physical and emotional strength while building lasting friendships.
Services
Ballet Classes
Modern Dance
Jazz Instruction
Hip Hop Workshops
Tap Dance
Private Lessons
Wedding Dance Prep
Summer Programs
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 14+ years of community-focused dance education with certified instructors
- Our curriculum includes 8+ dance styles from toddler classes to adult sessions
- We provide scholarship programs for financially disadvantaged students
- Our studio partners with local arts organizations for enhanced learning opportunities
- We implement professional-grade health and safety protocols for all classes
What people say
Fantastic studio
Great instructor
First rate recitals
Impressive professionalism
Lifelong friendships
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical proficiency and artistic expression through progressive training. Students learn proper posture, coordination, and performance skills while building physical strength and flexibility. Classes are available for ages 3+ with separate levels for recreational and serious dancers.
Private Lessons
Customized dance instruction tailored to individual goals and skill levels. Available in all dance styles, these sessions help students master specific techniques, prepare for performances, or develop personalized routines for special events like weddings.
Summer Programs
Eight-week summer dance intensives combining multiple styles in a fun, immersive environment. Programs include technique development, choreography practice, and performance preparation with both group classes and individual coaching opportunities.
Hip Hop Classes
Dynamic hip hop instruction focusing on street dance styles, rhythm development, and creative movement. Classes emphasize self-expression and confidence-building through contemporary choreography and improvisation techniques.
Wedding Dance Prep
Personalized wedding dance instruction helping couples create memorable first dances. Our instructors design routines matching couples' comfort levels and music choices while providing stress-free practice sessions.
People
Lydia Woodward
Director and Instructor
Lydia holds a Bachelor of Science in Dance Education and a Master of Fine Arts in Dance. With decades of teaching experience, she specializes in ballet, modern, and jazz instruction while leading the studio's artistic vision.
Emme Belew
Office Supervisor/Instructor
A lifelong SEI Dance student, Emme teaches ballet, musical theater, and hip hop while managing studio operations. She brings fresh energy and contemporary expertise to her instruction, connecting with students through shared dance experiences.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We offer classes for students aged 3 1/2 through adults, with separate levels for different skill and experience levels.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide free trial classes to help students experience our teaching style and facility before committing.
Are there performance opportunities?
Students participate in professional-quality recitals each fall and spring with full production support and costumes.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain daily temperature checks, individual workspaces, mask requirements, and regular sanitization of all studio spaces.
Do you offer private instruction?
Yes, we provide customized private lessons for all dance styles to help students achieve specific goals or master challenging techniques.
Are scholarships available?
We offer financial assistance programs for motivated dancers through our nonprofit status and community partnerships.
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Reviews (5)
Cynthia Geisenthompson
Feb 07, 2020
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This is my daughter’s first semester at SEI, a good friend recommended it. She loves it! I love the confidence building, the teamwork, and how great SEI is about communication.
Betthany Cole
Nov 22, 2019
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Wonderful place for dance classes my daughter loves it and all her teachers who work so hard with these crazy kids
Paul Treska
Feb 27, 2019
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The most talented, caring,professional training you will find for children of any age. Whether you want to make dance your life and go for a scholarship or just want to learn a little and have fun this is the place for you. Trust me, put your child’s feet in their hands.
Nicki Burkhart
Aug 14, 2018
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SEI Dance is a fantastic studio! They offer a variety of programs to fit every dancer’s interests. I love how the more experienced dancers assist in classes and mentor the younger ones by example. Miss Lydia is a great instructor and my daughter has learned so much! After every fall and spring session, they put on a recital that is first rate! The venue, the music, the costumes, and of course...the dancers!!! This dance mom rates SEI Dance 5 Stars!!!
Sharon Miller
Dec 13, 2017
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Lydia is amazing. My daughter has been with her for 8 years and has learned Ballet, hip hop and jazz as well as many dance solo pieces. She also teaches tap and modern dance.