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Welcome to the CHCA Center for Dance

 At the CHCA Center for Dance, every movement is an act of worship. Here, dancers of all ages grow in grace and strength—technically, artistically, and spiritually. With professionally trained faculty and a welcoming, faith-filled community, our program equips students to pursue dance with purpose.

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Our Mission

To create a home for dancers to experience the Lord and understand His design for the gift of dance.

  • Nurturing artists who are defined first by their identity in Christ and heart for worship.
  • Emphasizing top-tier technical excellence.
  • Communicating redemptive storytelling while radiating the glory of God and the beauty of dance.
  • Welcoming all dancers throughout the Cincinnati region who seek to honor Jesus with pre-professional level training.

Our Vision

To develop impressive skill and technique that highlight true hearts of worship and artistry.

  • Cultivate a sincere desire to create a holy experience for audiences.
  • Create clear storytelling through a strong sense of technique, discipline, and reverence for our craft as athletes and artists.
  • Instill that God has something special and specific for each artist, and that what we do with our gifts matters deeply to the Kingdom.

Program Info

Our program is open to both CHCA and non-CHCA families, welcoming dancers from across Greater Cincinnati to experience exceptional training, a supportive community, and meaningful artistic development.

Welcome to Our New Home

Beginning November 1, the CHCA Center for Dance is excited to welcome dancers and families to our beautiful new studio at 7875 Palace Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45249—just two minutes from CHCA’s MSL Campus.

From the moment you walk through our welcoming foyer, you’ll experience a space that reflects the CHCA Center for Dance’s mission of developing excellence in dance while nurturing confidence, character, and community. We look forward to creating unforgettable experiences with you in our new home.

What We Offer

CHCA Center for Dance offers a clear path for every dancer through structured levels, a wide range of technique-building classes, and programs that support recreational, competitive, and pre-professional goals. Together, they create a training experience that helps students grow with confidence, skill, and artistry.

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Levels

A structured progression that places dancers where they’ll thrive, strengthening technique and confidence as they advance through each stage.

Group of dancers performing a lift on stage, with one dancer held overhead by teammates

Classes

Training across multiple styles—ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and acro—designed to build strong technique and inspire artistic growth.

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Programs

Flexible programs that support every dancer’s goals including recreational training, competitive teams and pre-professional pathways.

Guided by Purpose. Grounded in Excellence.

Our faculty members are seasoned professionals, dedicated not only to outstanding instruction but also to mentoring students in character and purpose. With studios equipped for serious training and a curriculum that invites both discipline and creativity, we cultivate dancers who are expressive, skilled, and spiritually grounded.

instructor Anna Leithart

Anna Leithart

Director | Instructor (Contemporary)
instructor Serena Hanavan

Serena Hanavan

Studio Operations Manager | Head of Ballet | Instructor (Ballet, pointe, floor barre)
instructor Liza Sovdsnes

Liza Sovdsnes

Rehearsal Assistant | Instructor (Eaglets ballet, tap)
instructor Melissa Kidd

Melissa Kidd

Instructor (Leaps & Turns)
instructor Hannah Williamson

Hannah Williamson

Instructor (Contemporary 4-5)
instructor Taylor Senger

Taylor Senger

Instructor (Jazz 3-5)

Join Our Community of Passionate, God-Honoring Artists.

Open to both CHCA and non-CHCA families, use the options below to register or contact us and begin your dancer’s journey.