Thank you to everyone who joined us for Observation Week!

If you were unable to attend, please read through the Observation Hand Out.

Observation Hand Out

We are working on many future items, and one of those is our 2025 Class Picture Days Schedule. Returning this year, we will continue to better accommodate our families that get sibling, friend, or parent/dancer photos. These are optional in addition to our group class photo and dancer individual photos. If interested, please fill out the below form by March 10th so we can fit in time slots for all those in need. This will help everyone be more organized!

Picture Days Sign Up (Sibling)

If you are in need of alterations please use the sign up below with Candice or Jesi! Spots are limited!!!

Alterations Sign Up - with Candice
Alterations Sign Up - with Jesi

Mid Season Report Cards

Report Cards are ready!

Use the parent portal to view.


To view report cards:

  1. Login to your parent portal
  2. Click on your student's hyperlinked name
  3. Click on the skills button at the top
  4. For each class you will click on "view skill details"
  5. From there you will click on the notes for each item


Parent Portal

We will notify of any closings through CDA App push notifications, CDA Facebook Page, CDA Parent Facebook Page, Instagram, Twitter, KLEM and KTIV.

Sign up for Central Dance Academy Cancelation Alerts

from the Le Mars Daily Sentinel.


Click here to sign up for Daily Sentinel alerts (Scroll down to section 7, and select Central Dance Academy): Sentinel Alerts


Please follow us on our social media to stay up to date!


CDA App: You will receive push notifications for any cancelations. Use the links above to download our app, if you have not done so already.


Note: CDA Policy is we allow two cancellations per class before a make up class will be scheduled. Make ups may be scheduled later in the year to ensure we don't cancel a make up day. Make up classes will not count towards student absences.


Garment Bags are Back!


Order your Garment Bag today, help keep those costumes organized!

Garment Bag Order Form

January Student Of The Month

Delanie Kneip

Delanie was chosen as our January Student Of The Month because she is a very hard worker. She comes ready to conquer any task and pushes herself further each and every week. She always has a smile on her face and a can do attitude! Keep up the great work, Delanie!

Reminder that students can not miss more that 4 classes between January and Show.



VIEW ATTENDANCE: You can view your student's attendance in the Parent Portal.


MAKE UP: Students can make up in another class at the same level or a similar level. Tech classes can also be taken as make up classes for students in Ballet, Jazz and Tap. If you have any questions about what class your student can take to make up the office or the teacher would be happy to help you.



*To review our full attendance policy our Parent and Student Handbook can be picked up at the studio, review in your parent portal, or in your email.*

Parent Portal
Google Play Store App Link
Apple App Store Link

February 10th-15th

Valentine's Week

Dancers can wear any Red, Pink, or Purple Attire to class in celebration of Valentine's Day.


February 23rd

2:30pm LCHS Dance Team Exhibition

Come support the LCHS Dance Team, which includes some CDA Dancers. Also, additional CDA Company Dancers will be dancing.


March 15th

4:00pm - Gehlen Dance Team Exhibition

Come support the Gehlen Dance Team.

Also, additional CDA Dancers will be dancing.


March 11th-17th

St. Patrick's Week

Dancers can wear any Green Attire to class in celebration of

St. Patrick's Day.


March 31st

Show Tickets On Sale

Ticket Sales are Open for our 2025 Recital, at the Pre-Sale Price


March 31st - April 5th

Full Class Observation with Costumes

All students need to BRING their costume, do not wear to class. Alternations must be completed for teachers to review.


April 11th-April 13th

Class Picture Days at CDA

Dancers need full show hair, makeup, and costumes.


April 15th-20th

Spring Break

No Classes

Closing Number: OPEN

Dancers in Ballet III, Jazz III, Tap III, Ballet IV, Jazz IV, Tap IV, and Comp Teams Emerald, Ruby, & Diamond are invited to sign up to participate in the Closing Number in the 2025 Recital!

Sign up in the Parent Portal!

*Full details in class description*

Happy Birthday to Delanie, Charlotte, Lauren, Reese, Gwenith, Aliyah, Kylie, Ensley, Claire, and Hallie this week!

Enjoy your day!


February 8th - Delanie Kneip

February 9th - Charlotte Erdmann

February 9th - Lauren Jenkins

February 9th - Reese Mescher

February 9th - Gwenith Montgomery

February 9th - Aliyah Peplinski

February 11th - Kylie Jensen

February 11th - Ensley Kneip

February 11th - Claire Susemihl

February 12th - Hallie Brewer

CENTRAL DANCE ACADEMY
128 CENTRAL AVE SE, LE MARS, IA 51031
712-546-9217
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