Offering Exhilarating Recreational Dance & Gymnastics

Does your child picture themselves on the balance beam at the Olympics? Or do they have visions to be the next dance star? Know that when you come to The Dance Refinery, you’re guaranteed to get the best gymnastics and dance classes Indianapolis, IN, has to offer. For over 47 years, we have provided our students with a state-of-the-art facility and talented, skillful instructors to help them have fun, gain confidence, and learn new skills!

Girl doing gymnastics at The Dance Refinery

Exhilarating Recreational Dance & Gymnastics Classes in Indianapolis, IN

Does your child dream of flipping on the balance beam or lighting up the stage in a dance recital? At The Dance Refinery, we’ve been Indianapolis’s premier destination for recreational dance and gymnastics classes for over 47 years. Our state-of-the-art facility and award-winning instructors deliver:

  • Skill Development: From foundational tumbling to barre basics
  • Confidence Building: Positive encouragement in every class
  • Fun & Fitness: Safe, age-appropriate activities that get kids moving
Girl doing gymnastics at The Dance Refinery

Recreational Dance Classes

Our recreational dance program welcomes all skill levels, ages 3–18. Students explore:

  • Ballet & Jazz Fundamentals – Classic techniques to build posture and rhythm
  • Tap & Hip-Hop – Fun, energetic styles that boost coordination
  • Acro-Dance Integration – Safe tumbling into dance sequences

Benefits: Improved posture, musicality, teamwork, and self-expression.

Recreational Gymnastics & Tumbling

Our recreational gymnastics classes develop strength, flexibility, and body awareness for children ages 4 and up:

  • Fundamental Skills – Handstands, cartwheels, and rolls
  • Progressive Tumbling – From round-offs to beginner back handsprings
  • Balance & Coordination – Beam and low-level apparatus work

All new students receive a free, no-appointment evaluation Monday–Thursday, 7:30–9:00 PM, so we can place them in the perfect skill-level class.

Girl doing gymnastics at The Dance Refinery
Girl doing gymnastics at The Dance Refinery

Free Skill-Level Evaluation

To ensure every child thrives, we offer a complimentary evaluation for ages 5+. No appointment needed—just drop in Monday–Thursday, 7:30–9 PM. During your evaluation:

  1. Warm-Up & Assessment – Our coach reviews flexibility and strength
  2. Skill Demonstration – Your child tries basic tumbling or dance steps
  3. Level Placement – We recommend the ideal class time and level

A legacy of training champions and performers

Staff with gymnastics and dance credentials

Padded floors, proper equipment, and clear viewing areas

Multiple weekday and weekend class times

What should my child wear?

Dance students wear leotards or athletic wear; gymnastics students need shorts and a fitted tee—barefoot is best.

Can I switch between dance and gymnastics?

Yes! Families love our blended approach—add an extra class any time.

Ready to sign your children up for a class?

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Business Hours
Monday-Thursday: 4 PM-9 PM
Friday: 4 PM-7 PM
Saturday: 9 AM- 3 PM
Sunday: Closed

Contact Us
Phone: 317-881-1905
The Dance Depot Phone:
317-882-3285
Email: thedancerefineryin@gmail.com

Dance Depot Hours
Monday- Thursday:
4:30 PM-9 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed