Straub Dance Center - (614) 891-5525

Straub Dance Center in Westerville, Ohio invites you to become a part of our family as we celebrate our 48th year of dance!

Straub Dance Center has a proud and distinguished heritage as one of Central Ohio's and the nation's oldest, largest and most reputable dance studios. We are dedicated to providing a fun, safe environment for students of all ages, and strive to build self-confidence in every student. Our students take classes for enjoyment, exercise, poise, confidence and team spirit.

While we have been recognized locally, state-wide and nationally for our Performing Arts Company, we strongly adhere to our core purpose and mission: to help every student realize their full potential and enhance their lives through dance. What we believe separates our dance studio from others is our love for teaching. We emphasize proper dance technique in a warm, friendly environment where all students are encouraged to reach their full potential and most important develop confidence and skills that will help them succeed in life.

We are members of Ohio Dance, International Tap Association, Westerville Chamber of Commerce and Westerville Uptown Merchants Association. We are licensed by ASCAP and Broadcast Music Inc., and Artistic Director, Suzy Straub, is certified by Dance Masters of America and the Cecchetti Council of America.

“I just wanted to thank you so much for everything you do for my girls. I can’t tell you how much it means to see my girls happy, confident, humble, classy and good at dance. It’s hard to get that package in any endeavor your children participate in and we are so lucky we found it with you. ” Trish Looby, Westerville

“It’s a credit to your philosophy of teaching and to your confidence that you encourage your students to expand by having so many different experiences. With your help, Sara has learned poise, self-confidence and a love of learning new things. You have given her lifelong skills.”
- Marcy Austin, Delaware

“We are fortunate to have a dance studio of your caliber in our community. Your dancers are noticeably well-trained.”
- Janet Davis, CEO, Westerville Chamber of Commerce

“The studio is so warm and caring, yet strict in the discipline of dance. I think every child feels special on the day of the performance in that awesome auditorium (Veterans Memorial).”
- Marilyn Oines, Westerville

"Suzy, Just a short note to say how much I appreciate all you do for Kelly and the young people at the studio. You are an extremely talented artist and a caring, giving person and I am continually reminded of how lucky Kelly is to be studying with you. ...you amaze me with the breadth of choreography and artistry you achieve with young people from 6 to 18. It reminded me once more that you could be doing anything you wanted to do in the world of dance, but you choose to work with the youth of Westerville...and we are a better community because of your commitment to our children. Regardless of how many ribbons, trophies or awards your students take home, or don't, they are better human beings because of the time they spend with you. Thank you for all you do."
- Carol Blaine, Westerville

“Emotional weekend ahead! Last Dance Recital Saturday. Wouldn’t want to spent the last 15 year with anyone or anywhere else. Straub has provided me with friendships and opportunities which makes me who I am today. Truly blessed to have had Suzy as not only a dance teacher, but a role model. Excited to dance at Vets a final time with my best friends!” Ali Malik, Recent Straub Graduate

“I want to simply 'thank you' for running such a superb dance studio. The Straub dancers excel in their execution of difficult choreography with appropriate dance moves and beautiful costumes befitting young ladies and gentlemen.” Greg Click, Straub Dad

“You believed in me more than anyone I have ever met, even more than I believed in myself. Thank you.” Amy Watt, Straub Graduate

“We look forward to the recital each year and it gives us great joy to see our daughter, Caroline, and how great of a dancer she is becoming. We are very glad to be a part of the Straub family.” Joe and Diana Fihe, Straub Parents

Tags: Performing Arts Education,Dance Instruction