Southeastern Indiana Dance, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation located in downtown Batesville, IN. Established in 2008, we aim to create a positive, welcoming environment which is encouraging for all our students.
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About SEI Dance
Located within the City of Batesville, Southeastern Indiana Dance is a comprehensive dance facility. We offer classes in ballet, modern, jazz, musical theater and tap. We have two studios side-by-side and offer classes for students from age 3 1/2 to 103.
Our quality instructors not only teach dance technique, but stimulate creativity, increase confidence, promote healthy activity, and build teamwork.
Students who train with us learn for fun, to stay active and because they wish to pursue a career in dance. With our support, they develop skills for life.
We also teach private lessons, social dances and can even help you prepare a dance for your wedding.
Enroll for group lessons or contact us to find out more.
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OUR VISION
Our vision is to create a world where everyone can access the magic of dance. We have witnessed first-hand how dance can build character, confidence and friendships. This beautiful, enriching sport is an incredible tool to teach body awareness, self-discipline and teamwork.
Through our service of teaching dance, we strive to provide exceptional coaching and leadership to our students.
While striving to instill the importance of etiquette and manners, we also focus on good self-esteem and positive body image.
OUR MISSION
At Southeastern Indiana Dance, our mission is to foster a life-long love of dance and movement.
When teaching any style or age group, we strive to provide exceptional leadership to our students, building talent and developing life skills such as discipline and respect. As we believe a person never stops learning, we work hard to ensure our approach extends to all our students, from children to adults.
We’d love you to be a part of our studio and join our mission to positively reach our community through dance.
OUR VALUES
At SEI Dance we believe in:
- Stimulating Creativity – When students are exposed to the arts, they learn what is possible and have the world at their feet.
- Inspiring Confidence – Even the shyest children learn to come out of their “shells” when they master skills and gain a feeling of accomplishment.
- Increasing Focus – Science shows that dance increases focused learning and cognitive abilities.
- Building Teamwork – We’re stronger together and can achieve so much more when we work as part of a passionate community.
- Promoting Healthy Activity – Starting to move at an early age sets children up for a healthy life.
Give Your Child The Gift of Dance!
Foster a love of dance in an upbeat, positive environment. As a student, your child will grow their confidence and abilities while making friends for life. Get started with a free trial lesson today!
Our Team
The SEI Dance team of accredited and passionate dance instructors have a range of skills they can share with our students.
Lydia Woodward
Director and Instructor
Miss Lydia has a Bachelor of Science degree in Dance Education and is certified K-12 in three states and also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Dance.
Lydia Woodward
Director, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Musical Theater Instructor
Miss Lydia has a Bachelor of Science degree in Dance Education and is certified K-12 in three states and also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Dance.
She has performed in two regional dance companies and taught at some of the finest universities on the East Coast, including the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music.
Miss Lydia is also certified as a Progressing Ballet Technique Instructor. She opened the Dance Studio in 2008, and Southeastern Indiana Dance became a reality in 2014.
Emerson Belew
Ballet Instructor
Miss Emme began dancing at the age of 4 and soon after joined Southeastern Indiana Dance where she fell in love with all genres of dance offered at the studio.
Emerson Belew
Ballet Instructor
Miss Emme began dancing at the age of 4 and soon after joined Southeastern Indiana Dance where she fell in love with all genres of dance offered at the studio.
She was a teaching assistant for 2 years before becoming an instructor. She currently teaches Fairy Ballet, Ballet 1, and Ballet 2.
Amber Roszell
Dance Team Instructor
Miss Amber began her ballet technical training at the age of 6 and continued dancing until college. She teaches dance technique for Dance Team members.
Amber Roszell
Dance Team Instructor
Miss Amber began her ballet technical training at the age of 6 and continued dancing until college. In high school, she danced competitively and later began teaching and choreographing for a high school competition team. Graduating from Mount St. Joseph University where she majored in Athletic Training, she earned an internship at the Cincinnati Ballet. She now works for Margaret Mary Health and is the Athletic Trainer for Batesville High School where she also works with the BHS Dance Team. She teaches dance technique for Dance Team members.
Onika Struewing
Tap Instructor
Miss Onika has been tapping for 8 years and performing competitively for four. She has been in 2 national competitions so far. Her love of tap shows through with every class.
Onika Struewing
Tap Instructor
Miss Onika has been tapping for 8 years and performing competitively for four. She has been in 2 national competitions so far. Her love of tap shows through with every class.
Kayla Wagner
Instructor
Miss Kayla joined the SEI Dance family in August 2019 as an administrative assistance and is now the studio supervisor.
Kayla Wagner
Instructor
Miss Kayla joined the SEI Dance family in August 2019 as an administrative assistance and is now the studio supervisor. She works her magic on our social media accounts, keeping track of students and instructors, and is Miss Lydia’s right-hand woman.