Volume Performance Center - Dance studio in Indianapolis, Indiana
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Volume Performance Center

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5122 East 65th Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
31 programs

About Volume Performance Center

Volume Performance Center, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a vibrant hub for dancers of all ages and skill levels, fostering a strong sense of community and providing a dynamic, inspiring environment. Our passionate, professional, and dedicated faculty, including Karsia Slaughter, Ashleigh South, Jillian Hagerty, Elyse Stewart, Janelle McKinney, Rykeshia Bankhead, Asia Carter, and Ciera, blend technical expertise with motivational guidance to nurture each student's growth. We offer a rich curriculum encompassing Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Lyrical dance. From early childhood classes to advanced training, our programs cater to a diverse range of students, including young performers aged 9.5 years to teens and adults. Specific adult classes include 'Classic Jazz' led by Asia, 'Sexy Jazz' taught by Rykeshia, and 'Let's Stretch!' focusing on flexibility and conditioning with Karsia. For our younger dancers, we offer the 'Petite Dance Company'. Volume Performance Center emphasizes a strong foundation in classical technique with Ballet and Pointe, while also cultivating bold and energetic movement in Hip Hop, taught with authentic street styles. Rhythm and sound are explored in Tap, and expressive world of Jazz is a core offering. Beyond ongoing classes, the studio cultivates a vibrant performance culture with numerous rehearsals and showcase preparation, evident in events and specific pieces like 'Rykeshia-Showcase Rehearsal', 'Suffrage', 'Diary', 'Asheigh-Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy', and 'The First Battle'. We provide a nurturing environment for students to build confidence and charisma from the barre to the stage, with competitive teams and programs designed to help every dancer shine. Our comprehensive season runs from September 3rd, 2025, to May 31st, 2026. New students are encouraged to call the studio to register and begin their dance journey.

Styles offered at Volume Performance Center

Programs from Volume Performance Center

31 programs available

Classes

ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary

We offer ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary styles of dance. Dance is more than movement — it’s a pathway to confidence, creativity, discipline, and joy. At Volume Performance Center, we turn up the style and the growth.

Progressing Ballet Technique I

Ballet is the foundation of grace, discipline, and strength. Dancers learn classical technique while developing posture, flexibility, and musicality. Whether you’re just beginning or refining your craft, our ballet classes build confidence from the barre to the stage.

Sunday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Ballet Class

Ballet class begins on September 3rd, 2025 and ends on May 31st, 2026. Ballet Dress Code: Ballet attire and tights are not required but please wear form fitted clothing. Please bring socks you don’t mind getting dirty or a pair of ballet shoes.

Sunday 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Mermaid Dance and Tumbling

In this magical movement class, young dancers dive into fun with a splash of imagination! Dressed in their mermaid tails, students learn locomotor skills like skipping, galloping, and leaping across the “ocean floor” before flipping into tumbling skills designed just for mermaids. From underwater twirls to tail-friendly rolls, this class blends creative dance and beginner acrobatics in a safe, supportive environment.

Sundays 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Hip Hop Class

Hip Hop Class Hip Hop class begins on September 28th, 2025 and ends on May 31st, 2026. Hip Hop Dress Code: Comfortable, loose fitting clothing, non marking sole tennis shoes. Please make sure to wear a separate pair of tennis shoes that you wear on the street.

Sundays 6 pm - 7 pm
Jazz 3

Jazz is high-energy, expressive, and full of personality! Dancers build strong technique while exploring dynamic movement, sharp isolations, and stylized choreography. From classic jazz to commercial flair, our classes are where confidence and charisma shine.

Sundays 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Tap 2 progressing to 3

Sundays 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Bounce and Bond

Bounce & Bond is the perfect class for little movers (ages 18 months–2 years) and their favorite grown-up! This playful introduction to dance focuses on bouncing, clapping, spinning, and exploring rhythm together. With music, movement games, and lots of giggles, grown-ups and littles strengthen their connection while learning basic coordination and social skills.

Thursdays 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Hip Hop 1 progressing to 2

Hip Hop is bold, energetic, and packed with swagger! Dancers learn grooves, freestyle, and choreography rooted in authentic street styles. With music-driven movement and nonstop vibes, our hip hop classes are where confidence hits the floor.

Thursdays 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Assisted Stretching

Thursdays 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Improv 1 progressing to 2

Thursdays 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Tap Class

Tap classes begins on September 3rd, 2025 and ends on May 31st, 2026. Tap Dress Code: Please wear a leotard, crop top, jazz pants or jazz shorts, black tap shoes

Tuesdays 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Ballet

Ballet is the foundation of grace, discipline, and strength. Dancers learn classical technique while developing posture, flexibility, and musicality. Whether you’re just beginning or refining your craft, our ballet classes build confidence from the barre to the stage.

Tuesdays 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Jazz 2

Jazz is high-energy, expressive, and full of personality! Dancers build strong technique while exploring dynamic movement, sharp isolations, and stylized choreography. From classic jazz to commercial flair, our classes are where confidence and charisma shine.

Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Ballet I for the Advanced Beginner

Ballet I for the Advanced Beginner begins on September 9th, 2025 and ends on May 26th, 2026. Ages: 6-8 year olds Room: The Sound Lab Recital Class: Yes! Dress Code: Black leotard, white tights, pink, white, or black skirt, no underwear Shoes: Pink ballet slippers Hair: Please be sure that your child’s hair is secured, preferably in a bun with no flyaways.

Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Teeny Weenies

Our Teeny Weenies class is where imagination meets technique! Designed for 4–5 year olds, this combo class introduces both ballet and tap in a fun, structured way. Building on the basics from Itty Bitties, dancers practice marching, hopping, skipping, and add ballet movements like plié, tendu, and sauté to their repertoire and tap moves like heel digs.

Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Itty Bitties

We love to have big fun with our tiniest dancers! In this energetic and playful class, toddlers learn how to enter the classroom, follow directions, and dance with friends—all while building important locomotor skills like skipping, hopping, galloping, marching, and even walking on demi-pointe. We start each class with a warm-up using animal movements, then explore movement through music, props, and imagination.

Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Jazz 1

Jazz is high-energy, expressive, and full of personality! Dancers build strong technique while exploring dynamic movement, sharp isolations, and stylized choreography. From classic jazz to commercial flair, our classes are where confidence and charisma shine.

Tuesdays 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Hip Hop Tricks

Hip Hop is bold, energetic, and packed with swagger! Dancers learn grooves, freestyle, and choreography rooted in authentic street styles. With music-driven movement and nonstop vibes, our hip hop classes are where confidence hits the floor.

Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Tap 3 progressing to 4

Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Tap Technique 1 progressing to 2

Tuesdays 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Tap 1 Progressing to Tap 2

Tap 1 class begins on September 9th, 2025 and ends on May 26th, 2026. Ages: 6-8 year olds Room: The Sound Lab Recital Class: Yes! Dress Code: Black leotard, white tights, pink, white, or black skirt, no underwear Shoes: Black tap shoes Hair: Please be sure that your child’s hair is secured, preferably in a bun with no flyaways.

Tuesdays 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
Hip Hop 2 progressing to 3

Hip Hop is bold, energetic, and packed with swagger! Dancers learn grooves, freestyle, and choreography rooted in authentic street styles. With music-driven movement and nonstop vibes, our hip hop classes are where confidence hits the floor.

Tuesdays 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Ballet 3 progressing to 3.5

Ballet is the foundation of grace, discipline, and strength. Dancers learn classical technique while developing posture, flexibility, and musicality. Whether you’re just beginning or refining your craft, our ballet classes build confidence from the barre to the stage.

Tuesdays 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Pre-Pointe

Ballet is the foundation of grace, discipline, and strength. Dancers learn classical technique while developing posture, flexibility, and musicality. Whether you’re just beginning or refining your craft, our ballet classes build confidence from the barre to the stage.

Tuesdays 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Recreational Jazz Fundamentals

Recreational Jazz Fundamentals class begins on September 3rd, 2025 and ends on May 27th, 2026. Ages: 6-8 years Room: Beats Lab Recital Class: Yes! Dress Code: Black or purple leotard, white tights, black jazz shorts or pants Shoes : Black jazz shoes Hair: Please be sure that your child’s hair is secured, preferably in a bun with no flyaways.

Wednesday 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Recreational Ballet/Tap Combo Class

Ballet/Tap Combo class begins on September 3rd, 2025 and ends on May 27th, 2026. Ages: 6-8 year olds Room: The Sound Lab Recital Class: Yes! Dress Code: Black leotard, white tights, pink, white, or black skirt, no underwear Shoes: Pink ballet shoes, Black tap shoes Hair: Please be sure that your child’s hair is secured, preferably in a bun with no flyaways.

Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Pre-Ballet and Jazz

Pre-Ballet and Jazz takes our tiniest dancers to the next step—where creativity continues and skills grow stronger! Perfect for 4–5 year olds ready for a bit more challenge, this ballet and tap combo class expands on the foundation built in Teeny Weenies. Dancers refine their marching, skipping, and hopping while adding more intricate ballet movements like relevé, passé, and glissade.

Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Sexy Jazz Class

Jazz class begins on September 3rd, 2025 and ends on May 31st, 2026. Jazz Dress Code: Please wear a leotard, crop top, jazz pants or jazz shorts, black jazz shoes

Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Courses

Let's Stretch!

Hip Hop class begins on October 2nd, 2025 and ends on May 29th, 2026. Dress Code: Comfortable, loose fitting clothing, a pair of socks.

Thursdays 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Adult Jazz Class

Jazz class begins on September 3rd, 2025 and ends on May 31st, 2026. Jazz Dress Code: Please wear a leotard, crop top, jazz pants or jazz shorts, black jazz shoes

Tuesdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Volume Performance Center?

Call Volume Performance Center at (317) 574-0599 or visit http://www.volumedance.com/.

Does Volume Performance Center have a website?

Yes, you can find Volume Performance Center online at http://www.volumedance.com/.

Is Volume Performance Center open on weekends?

Yes, Volume Performance Center is open on weekends — Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Does Volume Performance Center have Saturday classes?

Yes, Volume Performance Center is open Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Does Volume Performance Center offer morning classes?

Yes, Volume Performance Center has morning availability. Monday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.