Dancenter

09/08/2026

We're back!!!!! Today is the first day of the 26-27 dance season and we are SO excited!

A few things to keep in mind over the first few days... if you ordered dance shoes, please ask at the office. Shoe fittings will not be available this week unless you email us to set up an appointment or leave a note with your name
and phone number in the tuition box. Our staff will be very busy getting classes going and making sure everyone is where they need to be.

Any payments can be made over the parent portal, or by cash or check that can be put in the tuition box just outside the office.

We have a photo booth available for you to take "first day of dance" photos. Please tag us!

If you are a parent of little ones, you are welcome to stay in the waiting room during your childs class. Please keep the classroom doors clear, and the waiting room volume low, as this aids in eliminating classroom distractions.

Week one can be very busy and chaotic, please extend us some grace as we shuffle through new schedules and get everyone acclimated.

Let's dance!!!!

09/06/2026

Stop by the Pontiac Dancenter today to shop our garage sale, grab a yummy porkburger, and some refreshing lemonade!!! all $$ raised will
help the Dancenter Cruise Dancers set sail next summer!

09/01/2026

We are ONE WEEK from the start of our new season and we are EXCITED! These amazing ladies are ready to share an awesome year with you all. We are pumped to meet many new faces, and welcome back our returning dancers.

Miss Anita, Miss Becky, Miss Shannon, Miss Anya, Miss Lindsay, Miss Abbey, and Miss Liz are ready to create some awesome memories this year.

If you haven't gotten a chance to be fitted for dance shoes, we will be openTuesday and Wednesday at BOTH Dancenter locations.

08/29/2026

08/25/2026

Come check out our upcoming fundraiser and support our Cruise Dancers!!!

We are still accepting items for our garage sale- items can be dropped at the Pontiac Dancenter Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-7pm and the Streator Dancenter Thursday and Friday from 4-7

please note we are NOT taking clothing donations. Thank you!

08/22/2026

Sign up now for our adult classes

https://app.gostudiopro.com/online/dancenter

08/20/2026

We have a few more dates coming up for shoe fittings.... Streator and Pontiac.

ALSO- our Cruise dancers will be holding a
garage sale and are looking for donations. they can be dropped off during our open house hours. Please note we will NOT be taking clothing donations. Thank you!

08/15/2026

Coming next week- Pontiac Dancenter open house/shoe fittings dates.

Streator dates and additional Pontiac dates to
be announced soon.

If you need dance shoes for the upcoming season, please attend one of our Open House dates to ensure shoes can be ordered and received in time for classes to begin. Our staff will not be able to fit shoes durimg the first week of classes. Thanks!

08/12/2026

What Do You Want From Dance?

Do you want a trophy or a medal, or do you want a dance education that will stay with you throughout your life?

Competition can be a wonderful part of dance. It teaches discipline, commitment, how to challenge yourself, how to accept constructive criticism, and—perhaps most importantly—how to learn from mistakes and move forward. Those are lessons that apply not only to dance, but to college, careers, relationships, and life.

But a trophy is not what prepares you for the future.

A trophy will not get you accepted into college. It will not get you a job. It will not earn you a professional dance position, a Broadway audition, or acceptance into the theatrical world.

What will help you move forward is education, training, experience, discipline, and the ability to accept instruction and critique.

Dance should teach you to challenge yourself and your imagination. It should help you understand your strengths, recognize your weaknesses, set goals, and develop confidence and self-respect. It should teach you to appreciate the accomplishments of others while continuing to work toward becoming the best dancer—and person—you can be.

Competition happens every day in the real world. We compete for jobs, college acceptance, opportunities, and positions in our chosen professions. Learning how to handle that competition is valuable.

But let's also remember that the "tricks" that may earn applause or a high score on a competition stage are not what make a professional dancer successful. The professional dance industry demands much more: strong technique, musicality, versatility, discipline, professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to take direction.

So, why dance?

Don't dance simply for the trophy.

Dance for the education.

Dance for the challenge.

Dance for the knowledge and experience of your instructors.

Dance for the constructive critique and support that helps you grow.

Dance for the discipline and self-respect you develop along the way.

And most importantly, dance for the lifelong appreciation and understanding of the art.

The trophy may sit on a shelf, but the education you receive through dance can stay with you for a lifetime.

08/12/2026

Pontiac jr students. please check your email!