Grand Central Academy of Performing Arts

Specialties

Grand Central is the most creative and innovative Dance School in the Lake Norman area teaching students how to dance, not just A dance. Offering 10 different genres of dance, musical theatre and acrobatics, the average GCAPA student takes 3 classes and has the chance to perform up to 10 times per year. An experienced staff, passionate about dance and theatre, provide a safe environment for kids to learn and grow through the arts. Students have gone on to further their education in places like Pointe Park University, The Joffrey Ballet, Disney World and much much more!

History

Established in 2011.

Opening in 2011, Wendi Bergstrom from NY via Philadelphia, sought to create a well-​rounded environment for students to receive an all-​around education of dance and theatre. The business thrives on teaching student proper technique in all genres of dance and separating students by age as well as level. A teenage beginner is placed with student of like age and level. A 10 year old seasoned dancer is placed in classes with other 10 year olds at the same level. This method gave way to the growth and need for the studio to expand. Remaining in Jetton Village, GCAPA moved into a 3,600 square foot building that houses 3 dance studios and a boutique of dancewear and shoes.

Meet the Business Owner

Wendi B.

Business Owner

Miss Wendi began her dance and theatre studies before entering school and hasn’t stopped since. Learning everything possible while the family moved across the US, Wendi auditioned and participated in many diverse companies including professional companies in CA and NY. Active in theatre, she was inducted into the National Thespian Society and began teaching in the 90’s in all forms of dance and theatre. Workshopping each year, Miss Wendi keeps a full scheduling recreating syllabi and sharing her teaching methods among the world dance community.

Wendi has directed dance teams in NY, PA and now NC for the past decade as well as choreographing high school and community theatre productions. She is a seamstress and choreographer with a long history of costume awards for both.

New to business, Miss Bergstrom has taken on the challenge of steady growth for this fledgling business. By the size of the company, this is a business to keep one’s eye on!