Center Stage Dance Studio Interview with Mary Pilalis, Director

Center Stage Dance Studio, in Bloomingdale, Illinois, is described by Mary Pilalis, their Director, as a great studio with a family environment that includes the nationally renowned Aspire Dance Company, the Center Stage Dance Studio Performing Troupe which performs at community events, and their 30 weekly recital classes. This year they are excited to add a tumbling program.
For Excellence in dance, Center Stage has been serving suburban Chicagoland for over 15 years. They pride themselves on not only being the biggest dance studio in the area but also the best! Center Stage is a family owned and operated business based in Bloomingdale. They offer Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Dance Poms and Tumbling. In addition, they offer technique classes or recital classes and classes for both boys and girls. Whatever you think you are looking for, we have the perfect class to suit your needs.
Center Stage has been named by the Federation of Dance Competitions as one of the top 10 dance studios in the United States, by Dancer Magazine as one of the top 25 dance studios in North America and by the Daily Herald as the best place to dance in Chicagoland. Whether you are just starting out your two year old in their first dance class or you are a seasoned competitive dancer, Center Stage is the place for you!
In Mary’s opinion, Center Stage is unique among other dance studios because their dancers are very diverse, many taking classes in Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-hop, Contemporary, and Ballet.
Her proudest moments occur when she see their kids on stage performing with passion for dance and for one another.
The biggest mistakes Mary sees dancers make are usually technical. Center Stage has really upped their emphasis on technique over the last few years.
Center Stage’s goals are modest. They would like a smooth transition to their new studio, a strong year at competition, and to continue to increase enrollment.
Mary is a lifelong dance teacher. She decided to open Center Stage Dance Studio because she wanted to be able to push my kids in a new direction. They opened 15 years ago.
Center Stage has been named by the Federation of Dance Competitions as one of the top 10 dance studios in the United States, by Dancer Magazine as one of the top 25 dance studios in North America and by the Daily Herald as the best place to dance in Chicagoland. Whether you are just starting out your two year old in their first dance class or you are a seasoned competitive dancer, Center Stage is the place for you!
If you would like more information about Center Stage Dance Studio, visit their website at www.centerstagedanceonline.com, email them at centerstage1@sbcglobal.net, call them at 630-529-9080, or fax them at 630-529-7295. You can also “Like” them on Facebook.
Anyone who has danced at Center Stage is invited to comment on our blog.

Cyndi Marziani