Nurturing Creativity. Building Champions.

DancExcel helps young people discover confidence, creativity, leadership, and community through dance, music, theatre, and creative arts programming.

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Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop & Contemporary

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Creative Movement

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Music Lessons

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Dx Ensemble

More than Dance. ‍ ‍A Legacy of Impact.

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For over twenty years, DancExcel has helped thousands of young people discover their voice and unlock their potential through the arts.

We build confident leaders, creative thinkers, and compassionate community members.

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Why Families Choose DancExcel

We build confidence, voice, & leadership through the arts.

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Pink icon of three people and the word "COMMUNITY" in pink letters.

We create welcoming spaces where everyone belongs.

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We pursue high quality arts education and lifelong growth.

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We inspire imagination, innovation, & self-expression.

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  • Poster for DanceXcel Summer Fest, happening on Sunday, August 23rd from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Champion Center for Creative Arts Education. The festival features vendors, horse back riding, bouncy house, food trucks, games, entertainment, and dance classes such as ballet, modern, hip hop, contemporary, fitness, creative movement, and choreography.

    DancExcel Summer Fest

    August 23rd, 2026 1:00-5:00 PM

    Come out and celebrate the end of the summer with the DancExcel family. Enjoying food, fun, performances, and Register for the Fall session.

  • A group of women in black athletic clothing practicing dance or exercise in a dance studio. Four women are visible, standing with one arm extended upward and to the side, with a wooden barre along the wall and a framed poster in the background.

    Fall Session Begins

    September 2nd, 2026

    Our Fall session starts on September 2nd. Register today and reserve your spot in dance and music classes.

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    Legacy of Excellence Gala

    November 29th, 2026 4:00-8:00PM

    The Corine Morse Williams Legacy of Excellence Awards Gala is an annual event hosted by the DancExcel that celebrates the achievements of local artists and arts educators in Northwest Indiana.