Today we’d like to introduce you to Mary Pilalis.
Mary, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I started dancing as a young girl. I developed a passion for the art young and still have the bug today. I was teaching as a teenager and all of my adult life. In 2001, I decided it was time to open my own studio. Center Stage has been going strong for 16 years. All three of my children danced and came through our studio. Though sometimes challenging, it has been a rewarding experience and I’m blessed to have such a great dance family.
Has it been a smooth road?
Like any worthwhile journey, it’s wasn’t easy. Building a strong competitive dance studio means that you always have to be cognizant of issues, internal or external that can cause problems.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Center Stage Dance Studio story. Tell us more about the business.
CS is well known for its diversity. We have a fantastic reputation and we really work to ensure our kids are well versed in all styles of dance they may encounter in the professional world.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
Competitive dance is becoming watered down due to the different levels now offered at competition. I fear this may dilute the elite level. We see early signs of this now when we attend competitions.
Contact Info:
- Address: Center Stage
738 Stratford Square,
Bloomingdale, Il 60108 - Website: Centerstagedanceonline.com
- Phone: 6305299080
- Email: centerstage1@sbcglobal.net
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