“This
area needed something for the kids to do after school,” Gaudet said about why she
started the studio.
The
new location opened November 1, with two large dance rooms, changing facilities
and a big waiting room for parents. The sprung floor and the Marley floor were
brought from their old location and installed in the new rooms. The floors are
specially made for dancers.
Students
range in age from a 2-year-old ballerina to a 75-year-old hip hop artist. The
school is not a competition studio. “We have a team (Project Dance), but they
do their other things too,” Gaudet said. The students travel from Bridgton,
Naples, Poland, Portland, and of course, Windham and Raymond.
The
studio holds one recital per year at the Windham Performing Arts Center at
Windham High School.
Gaudet
works closely with the owner of Studio for the Living Arts in Gray, often
putting on fundraisers together. “Without her studio, I would not be where I
am,” Gaudet said. After 10 years, Gaudet is ready for the better visibility
that the new location offers, plus she added, “the parents and dancers deserve
a new space.”
Drama
games and acting exercises fit together with the expression that dancers need.
“They practice facial expressions so when they’re on stage they can be someone
else,” said Gaudet.
Piano
and voice lessons are offered at people’s homes. “We cater to homeschoolers,”
said Gaudet.
Dee
Dee St. Peter offers Zumba five days a week for a $5 drop-in fee. Yoga is
offered on Sunday and Monday mornings and the space can be rented for dance
birthday parties, baby showers or rent-a-princess parties.
New
performers are invited to take two free dance classes regardless of age or
ability. If residents have a Jordan-Small Middle School coupon book, there is a
coupon for one month of free classes.
For
more information, visit www.centerstagepa.com, visit them on Facebook or call
207-807-7405.
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