Central Indiana Academy of Dance and Ensemble

Central Indiana Academy of Dance and Ensemble Focused on developing students through high-level pre-professional instruction. Educating. Inspiring. Performing.

Home of Central Indiana Dance Ensemble:
• Member of The Ballet Alliance
• The ONLY Pre-Professional Resident Company at The Tarkington in Carmel Offering dance students an artistic and encouraging environment that nurtures all abilities while emphasizing technique, discipline and artistic education. Home of The Allied Center for The Performing Arts only pre-professional resident company, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble.

🎨 Indiana’s Nicest Day is almost here! 🎨Central Indiana Dance Ensemble is excited to return to the Penrod Arts Fair for ...
09/01/2026

🎨 Indiana’s Nicest Day is almost here! 🎨

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble is excited to return to the Penrod Arts Fair for another year of celebrating art, dance, and our incredible Indiana arts community! 💙

🩰 Catch CIDE on stage!
📅 Saturday, September 12th
⏰ 1:45 PM
📍 Newfields – Indianapolis Museum of Art

CIDE has been proud to be part of this beloved Indianapolis tradition for over 15 years, and we’re so excited to take the stage again for Penrod’s 59th year!

Come spend the day exploring the art, enjoying performances, and soaking up everything that makes Penrod “Indiana’s Nicest Day.” 🎨🌿☀️

We’ll see you there! 💙

CIDE’s 27th season is officially underway! 💙✨Today, our dancers came together for our annual Company Kickoff Meeting—mee...
08/30/2026

CIDE’s 27th season is officially underway! 💙✨

Today, our dancers came together for our annual Company Kickoff Meeting—meeting their company buddies, reconnecting with friends, and getting excited for everything ahead this season!

We can’t wait for all the rehearsals, performances, memories, and moments to come. Here’s to an incredible 27th season, CIDE! 🩰🎉

Educating ~ Inspiring ~ Performing

🩰 ADULT BALLET IS BACK! 🩰Whether you’ve always wanted to try ballet, danced years ago and are ready to return, or are si...
08/27/2026

🩰 ADULT BALLET IS BACK! 🩰

Whether you’ve always wanted to try ballet, danced years ago and are ready to return, or are simply looking for a new way to move—Adult Ballet at CIAoD is for you!

Join Paul Tillman for a welcoming, encouraging class designed for adult dancers of all experience levels. With an extensive professional dance career and years of teaching experience, Paul brings knowledgeable instruction and a love of ballet to every class.

📅 6-Week Session: August 27 – October 1
🕰️ Thursdays, 7:45–8:45 PM
✨ No prior ballet experience required—all are welcome!

Come move, learn, and enjoy an hour of ballet each week, no matter where you’re starting from.

Register today at ciaodance.com

Educating ~ Inspiring ~ Performing

Monday motivation, brought to you by Level 3B! 💪🩰✨These dancers are starting the school year strong—focused, working har...
08/24/2026

Monday motivation, brought to you by Level 3B! 💪🩰✨

These dancers are starting the school year strong—focused, working hard, and building the foundation for a great year of growth ahead. We love seeing this kind of energy in the studio! 💙

Educating ~ Inspiring ~ Performing

🔹BOYS MOVEMENT AT CIAoD🔹Looking for a place for your child to move, build confidence, and learn from an experienced prof...
08/21/2026

🔹BOYS MOVEMENT AT CIAoD🔹

Looking for a place for your child to move, build confidence, and learn from an experienced professional dancer? Boys Movement at CIAoD is completely FREE and open to boys interested in dance and movement!

Boys Movement is taught by Paul Tillman, whose extensive professional dance career and years of experience as a dedicated educator bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. His energetic and encouraging approach helps students develop coordination, strength, musicality, and a strong foundation in dance technique while discovering the joy of movement.

✨ FREE to attend
🗓️ Fridays
⏰ 4:45–5:45 PM
🩰 No previous dance experience necessary!
*Annual registration fee applies.

Whether your dancer already has experience or is curious about trying something new, Boys Movement is a great opportunity to learn, move, and grow alongside other young male dancers.

Learn more and register at ciaodance.com.

Educating ~ Inspiring ~ Performing

✨ The magic starts THIS SATURDAY! ✨Auditions for Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s 27th annual production of The Nutcrack...
08/20/2026

✨ The magic starts THIS SATURDAY! ✨

Auditions for Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s 27th annual production of The Nutcracker are almost here! 🎄🩰

📅 Saturday, August 22
📍 Central Indiana Academy of Dance
🕐 Registration opens at 1:00pm

Dancers ages 6 & up are invited to audition for the chance to take the stage in one of Central Indiana’s favorite holiday traditions! Auditions are open to both CIAoD students and dancers from the surrounding community.

The Nutcracker takes the stage December 11–13, 2026. We can’t wait to see you at auditions and begin another season of holiday magic! ✨

Questions or looking for more information?
🌐 cidedance.org
📧 [email protected]

Educating ~ Inspiring ~ Performing

Last week, our Senior Company dancers had the incredible opportunity to work with CIDE alumna Rachel Secrest! 💙Rachel gr...
08/17/2026

Last week, our Senior Company dancers had the incredible opportunity to work with CIDE alumna Rachel Secrest! 💙

Rachel graduated summa cm laude from the Fordham/Ailey BFA Program and has performed with River North Dance Chicago, Parsons Dance, Jessica Lang Dance, BODYTRAFFIC, Washington National Opera, and LA Opera. She currently serves as Company Manager of Boca Tuya.

Rachel joined us for a special week of classes, coaching, and creative work with our Senior Company dancers. We are so grateful for the opportunity for our dancers to learn from an accomplished CIDE alumna and for Rachel to share her artistry, experience, and knowledge with the next generation.

Thank you, Rachel, for an inspiring week back in the studios! 💙

Educating ~ Inspiring ~ Performing

The first two days of Open House Week have us SO excited for the year ahead! 🩰✨There’s nothing better than seeing our st...
08/12/2026

The first two days of Open House Week have us SO excited for the year ahead! 🩰✨

There’s nothing better than seeing our studios full of dancers again—meeting new faces, welcoming familiar ones back, and kicking off another year of learning, growing, and DANCING! 💙

And we’re just getting started! Open House Week continues through Saturday, August 15th, with FREE trial classes for all ages and levels. Come dance with us and see what CIAoD is all about!

📧 [email protected]
🌐 ciaodance.com

Here’s to an incredible 2026–2027 school year! ✨

Educating ~ Inspiring ~ Performing

Address

14950 Greyhound Court, Ste 4
Carmel, IN
46032

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 9pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 11am
3pm - 9pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 11am
3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 9pm
Friday 3:30pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+13175812423

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