Miss Karli Beamer, MDE
Miss Karli has been dancing since she was 2 1/2 years old! She has studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, acrobatics, lyrical & modern. She has also had the pleasure of studying under many different teachers including Mary Ann Corcoran, Tap Master Jay Fagan, Arthur Duncan, Kenneth Von Heidecke, Brenda Buffalino and many more! Miss Karli has been attending the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters workshops since she was 7 years old! In 2003, she became a member of CNADM. In 2007, she earned her CDE (Certified Dance Educator) through CNADM. In 2008, Miss Karli received her Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University in Financial Counseling and Planning. In 2010, she earned her MDE (Master Dance Educator) through CNADM. Miss Karli continues to attend CNADM twice a year to earn her continuing education in dance! In 2019, Miss Karli was awarded the "2019 Member of the Year Award" through CNADM! She has also worked in and around the Carroll County area. She has choreographed for both the Delphi and Frankfort High Schools' Musicals. She has worked with the Frankfort High School Dance Team, as well as, the UIndy Dance Team.
When Miss Karli isn't at the studio (this occasionally happens!), she also works at the Twin Lakes School Corporation in the Tech Dept doing their State Reporting. Above anything else, she LOVES spending time with her husband, Mr. Austin and her son, Kruz!
Miss Karli has been dancing since she was 2 1/2 years old! She has studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, acrobatics, lyrical & modern. She has also had the pleasure of studying under many different teachers including Mary Ann Corcoran, Tap Master Jay Fagan, Arthur Duncan, Kenneth Von Heidecke, Brenda Buffalino and many more! Miss Karli has been attending the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters workshops since she was 7 years old! In 2003, she became a member of CNADM. In 2007, she earned her CDE (Certified Dance Educator) through CNADM. In 2008, Miss Karli received her Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University in Financial Counseling and Planning. In 2010, she earned her MDE (Master Dance Educator) through CNADM. Miss Karli continues to attend CNADM twice a year to earn her continuing education in dance! In 2019, Miss Karli was awarded the "2019 Member of the Year Award" through CNADM! She has also worked in and around the Carroll County area. She has choreographed for both the Delphi and Frankfort High Schools' Musicals. She has worked with the Frankfort High School Dance Team, as well as, the UIndy Dance Team.
When Miss Karli isn't at the studio (this occasionally happens!), she also works at the Twin Lakes School Corporation in the Tech Dept doing their State Reporting. Above anything else, she LOVES spending time with her husband, Mr. Austin and her son, Kruz!
Miss Claudia Wandless
Miss Claudia is the first face you will normally see when you come into CSDA! Being in this seat…she gets to see it all! The good, the bad, and the ugly parts of working with customer service! Just as with most front desk workers, if the customer is having a bad day, Miss Claudia’s big shoulders will feel it.
Miss Claudia is one of the two biggest supporters you will find of CSDA! She has been married to our other biggest supporter, Mr. Bob, for 47 years! They have 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 3 grandpuppies, and 1 grandkitty. Among many other non-biological family members.
Miss Claudia has been our supporter from the very beginning…36 years ago when she enrolled Miss Karli in Pre-Ballet! She has been there for every Bunny Rabbit, Bionic Baby, Fishnet Malfunction, Etc! You name it, she has been there as a Dance Mom, Future Studio Co-Director, CSDA Co-Director or Dance Grandma!
If there is a Fitness Class going on at the studio, lookout because she is there! It is very rare that Miss Claudia doesn’t support our Fitness Instructors! Zumba, POUND, Barre, TapFun!, CIRCL Mobility, STRONG Nation…she may not do them all full out, but she is there and moving!
If she has a free moment, you will find Miss Claudia wearing a different hat with Mr. Bob! That hat is usually her pink and gray Wandless Farms hat. If she’s wearing that one, you will find her in a tractor, more than likely, operating an auger cart. Wandless Farms would be a lot different without Miss Claudia! Some days she runs from tractor to studio. Wherever she is needed!
Grandchildren have really added a lot to Miss Claudia’s life. GG also wears a different hat. That hat consists of a lot of spoiling. If Mom & Dad say no…don’t worry, GG has already said yes! Kruz, Luke, Josh, Ryan, Wyatt & Kamryn are very lucky to have GG! Along with the many other "grandchildren" that are due to her years and years of being a daycare provider. GG also babysits Kruz everyday!
Miss Claudia wears many hats at the studio throughout the year. She takes payments, enrolls dancers, tries on shoes, cleans the studio, alters ALL costumes, recital, and the lists goes on!
Miss Di Davis
Miss Di has been with the studio since it opened in 2011. Her son, Gavin, danced at the studio until he graduated May 2020. Her daughter, Zoe, danced at the studio until she graduated May 2023. Her daughter, DJ, has danced on and off at the studio through the years, her favorite being tap. Her husband, Mr. Travis, helps out whenever and where ever needed for the studio. Miss Di has been our Zumbini Instructor for 9 years. When she's not at the studio, she works at Indiana Packers Corporation, or is with her family staying busy reenacting, Jeepin, camping, kayaking, traveling, working on the house, or just lazing around with the dogs.
Miss Di has been with the studio since it opened in 2011. Her son, Gavin, danced at the studio until he graduated May 2020. Her daughter, Zoe, danced at the studio until she graduated May 2023. Her daughter, DJ, has danced on and off at the studio through the years, her favorite being tap. Her husband, Mr. Travis, helps out whenever and where ever needed for the studio. Miss Di has been our Zumbini Instructor for 9 years. When she's not at the studio, she works at Indiana Packers Corporation, or is with her family staying busy reenacting, Jeepin, camping, kayaking, traveling, working on the house, or just lazing around with the dogs.
Miss Emily Disinger
Miss Emily is a Purdue University Alumni who has a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communications Design with minors in Dance and Philosophy. In addition to being a dance teacher, Miss Emily is a Graphic Designer for Purdue Marketing and Communications. She has been performing and dancing competitively since she was in kindergarten, and has also performed with the Purdue Contemporary Dance Company. In 2018, she became a member of CNADM to continue her dance education. Miss Emily is excited to share her passion for dance with her students and hopes that it will play a positive role in their life. She believes dance is a great way to build confidence, diligence, and team work. When she’s not dancing, she enjoys spending time with her family.
- Miss Hilary Wesley
When Miss Hilary isn’t busy dancing or choreographing, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Mr. Chris, her two dogs, Tucker and Lilly, her best friend, Sam, and all of her family. Miss Hilary also enjoys traveling! As a 26 year old, she has been to 38 states, 17 countries, and 3 continents.
One of Miss Hilary’s biggest dance goals is to learn Irish Folk Dancing.
Miss Zoé Davis
Miss Zoé has been dancing with the studio since it opened 13 years ago. She started in first grade, only doing Ballet and since then, has worked her way through Jazz, Tap, Pointe, and Spotlight too. It has always been her passion to teach dance since she was in Kindergarten and she finally gets to fulfill it by teaching Beginner Jazz and Ballet with CSDA.
She graduated in May of this year from Delphi Community High School with an Academic Honors Diploma. She is currently going to Purdue to earn her Masters in Business Management. Through her years at CSDA, she has had the opportunity to go and learn from teachers at CNADM. She is continuing her training there and is working towards getting her Certification, and eventually, her Masters in Dance. Miss Zoé's end goal is to be like her hero and mentor, Miss Karli, and one day have a dance studio to call her own.
In her spare time, she is usually working at Walmart or spending time with her family and her dog, Rosie.
Miss Zoé has been dancing with the studio since it opened 13 years ago. She started in first grade, only doing Ballet and since then, has worked her way through Jazz, Tap, Pointe, and Spotlight too. It has always been her passion to teach dance since she was in Kindergarten and she finally gets to fulfill it by teaching Beginner Jazz and Ballet with CSDA.
She graduated in May of this year from Delphi Community High School with an Academic Honors Diploma. She is currently going to Purdue to earn her Masters in Business Management. Through her years at CSDA, she has had the opportunity to go and learn from teachers at CNADM. She is continuing her training there and is working towards getting her Certification, and eventually, her Masters in Dance. Miss Zoé's end goal is to be like her hero and mentor, Miss Karli, and one day have a dance studio to call her own.
In her spare time, she is usually working at Walmart or spending time with her family and her dog, Rosie.
Miss Emily Mears
Miss Emily is a 2023 Delphi graduate. She is currently enrolled in her freshman year at Purdue studying Agriculture Education. There she is a part of IAAE and Higher Ground Dance Company. Miss Emily has been dancing with Center Stage Dance Academy for 12 years. In this time, she has taken countless ballet classes and classes such as pointe, musical theater, lyrical, and danced on the studio’s Spotlight Danzer team for three years. Her favorite style has always been ballet and she is beyond excited to teach beginner ballet and beginner jazz this season! When she isn’t dancing or studying, she can be found helping on her family farm, reading, or going on countless adventures.
Miss Emily is a 2023 Delphi graduate. She is currently enrolled in her freshman year at Purdue studying Agriculture Education. There she is a part of IAAE and Higher Ground Dance Company. Miss Emily has been dancing with Center Stage Dance Academy for 12 years. In this time, she has taken countless ballet classes and classes such as pointe, musical theater, lyrical, and danced on the studio’s Spotlight Danzer team for three years. Her favorite style has always been ballet and she is beyond excited to teach beginner ballet and beginner jazz this season! When she isn’t dancing or studying, she can be found helping on her family farm, reading, or going on countless adventures.
Miss Maren Kochert
Miss Maren has been with the studio 8 years. She loves spending her free time with her two amazing dogs; A Husky and Rottweiler/German Shepherd mix. She also loves taking them on walks in the wilderness, especially at Turkey Run! Miss Maren is attending Ivy Tech for Business Management. After Ivy Tech she will take a course to earn her grooming license to hopefully open her own dog grooming business. Miss Maren’s ABSOLUTE favorite dance technique is tap! Ever since she was 8, Miss Karli taught her tap until 2018.
PS. Miss Karli is a wonderful teacher, not just in dance but also in life! ~Miss Maren
Miss Maren has been with the studio 8 years. She loves spending her free time with her two amazing dogs; A Husky and Rottweiler/German Shepherd mix. She also loves taking them on walks in the wilderness, especially at Turkey Run! Miss Maren is attending Ivy Tech for Business Management. After Ivy Tech she will take a course to earn her grooming license to hopefully open her own dog grooming business. Miss Maren’s ABSOLUTE favorite dance technique is tap! Ever since she was 8, Miss Karli taught her tap until 2018.
PS. Miss Karli is a wonderful teacher, not just in dance but also in life! ~Miss Maren