Where Stars Are Born & Dreams Come True
T
he lovely dancers of Center Stage Dance Academy have been featured on the cover of this magazine many times. We think that this year’s models are all shining stars at Center Stage! Introducing from back to front and left to right, Sarah Hill (14), Hannah Hill (15), Reese Sullivan (7), Karsyn Williams (10), Rylan Glover (8), Elle Augustus (9), Kynzleigh Dill (3), and Tinslee Cooper (5). Center Stage was founded by Lisa Hill who has been teaching in western Kentucky since 1987. She opened her own dance academy in 1995 and has over 25 years of experience teaching children and sharing her joy for dance. Her two daughters, Kim Dill and Kristin Tracy have always been an integral part of this family business and have been teaching dance classes at Center Stage for several years. They became coowners in 2019 and have welcomed their children as students. Center Stage is always striving to provide their students with professional instruction. Although Lisa Hill teaches many of the academy’s classes she is ably assisted by her friendly and approachable staff that includes Kim, Kristin and ballet teacher Ms. Stacy Blum. Brown has 30 plus years of teaching experience in many forms of dance and currently specializes in teaching ballet and pointe. She holds a bachelor’s degree in performing arts with an emphasis in dance. Center Stage Dance Academy has all the equipment and top-of-the-line features you would expect including Marley dance surfaces, sound equipment, floor to ceiling mirrors, a ballet barre, viewing window, lockers for students, multi-stall bathrooms, a dressing room, and a large comfortable waiting room. Center Stage has also reached out to neighboring local communities and offers classes at the Mayfield YMCA and in Benton at the Joe Creason Center. This allows families to avoid the drive time to Paducah while still taking advantage of the excellent instruction and instructors available at Center Stage.
Dancing Through COVID-19
“These are difficult times for our families,” said Lisa. “I especially do not want our kids or their parents to be fearful when they come to Center Stage. I want to continue to provide a sense of security, family, safety and comfort. The academy
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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020
Purchase Area Family Magazine
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