The ISDC Experience
Hello Fellow Dance Educator
I personally invite you to Indiana State Dance Championships. I encourage you to join us and genuinely believe you'll be glad you did.
I have owned a Studio. I teach, direct, and judge professionally. I strive, just like you, to give students and their families the best experiences. Come to ISDC.
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ISDC has been providing a unique and educational competitive experience to young dancers for over 30 years.We are loved and trusted for our professional, friendly staff, artistic emphasis, timely, organized event and affordable entry fees. All of this comes with a personalized desire to make your experience wonderful.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Annandale; Director
We ask for your assistance in enforcing respect and care for the theater and surrounding spaces. Directors please convey to students and families the importance of keeping food, drink and participants in designated areas only, and cleaning up after oneself. Your cooperation is appreciated so that we may continue to enjoy a favorable reputation with the local theaters we are able to use.
I personally invite you to Indiana State Dance Championships. I encourage you to join us and genuinely believe you'll be glad you did.
I have owned a Studio. I teach, direct, and judge professionally. I strive, just like you, to give students and their families the best experiences. Come to ISDC.
- Educational Focus Master Class & Workshop Opportunities
- Judges are Qualified, Compassionate Dance Educators who give comprehensive, constructive critiques to help young dancers improve.
- Professional, Friendly Staff who know the industry and your needs
- Online Registration
- Digital Critiques
- Affordable, below industry entry fees
- Two Simple Levels. Competitive or Recreational
- Student Choreography Division
- Adjudication Awards, High Score, Title, and Personalized Special Awards give multiple opportunities for recognition
- Overall Soloist Competition, based on average score, open to all soloists with two or more solo entries, no additional fees!
- COMING SOON for 2026: Improved Photogenic Feedback & Scoring Category
- Sponsor Scholarship Opportunities
Full Rules and Regulations here
Join Our Mailing List Here
ISDC has been providing a unique and educational competitive experience to young dancers for over 30 years.We are loved and trusted for our professional, friendly staff, artistic emphasis, timely, organized event and affordable entry fees. All of this comes with a personalized desire to make your experience wonderful.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Annandale; Director
We ask for your assistance in enforcing respect and care for the theater and surrounding spaces. Directors please convey to students and families the importance of keeping food, drink and participants in designated areas only, and cleaning up after oneself. Your cooperation is appreciated so that we may continue to enjoy a favorable reputation with the local theaters we are able to use.
Our Team
Director
A graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo, Stephanie Annandale began her dance training here in Indianapolis at the Dance Company as a student of Diane Gudat. At UB, Stephanie was an Honors Program Scholar, a four year member of the Zodiaque Dance Company and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance. Stephanie then spent time in Orlando dancing in such places at DisneyWorld Resorts and Busch Gardens Tampa, performing as a back-up dancer for recording artists and as a magician’s assistant. She was also a dancer and performer on Disney Cruise Lines.
Stephanie has been the director of the Indiana State Dance Championships since 2005. In addition to her BFA, she holds teaching certifications through Dance Masters of America and is a member of Chicago National Association of Dance Masters. She is a respected adjudicator and has worked with organizations including Starquest International, American Dance Awards, Encore Talent Productions, International Dance Challenge and Rhythm Dance Canada. As a studio owner, teacher, parent, previous student and professional adjudicator, Stephanie is uniquely positioned to make sure the experience at ISDC from all sides of participation feels positive and successful.
Stephanie has been the director of the Indiana State Dance Championships since 2005. In addition to her BFA, she holds teaching certifications through Dance Masters of America and is a member of Chicago National Association of Dance Masters. She is a respected adjudicator and has worked with organizations including Starquest International, American Dance Awards, Encore Talent Productions, International Dance Challenge and Rhythm Dance Canada. As a studio owner, teacher, parent, previous student and professional adjudicator, Stephanie is uniquely positioned to make sure the experience at ISDC from all sides of participation feels positive and successful.
Founder
Diane Gudat is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana where she began The Dance Company in 1979 and Indiana State Dance Championships shortly after. Diane has served as a guest artist and choreographer to numerous private studios, high schools and companies all over the United States, South Africa and Canada. She has also served as a Master Teacher for many dance teachers’ organizations, including Dance Masters of America, Dance Teachers Club of Boston, Florida Dance Masters, Southern Association of Dance Masters, American Dance Awards, D.A.N.C.E. International (Pretoria, South Africa) and the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters. As an independent, award-winning choreographer she has staged a wide variety of musicals and has choreographed numerous show choirs and dance lines. She was one of the coaches to the 2002 gold medal USA World Championship Tap and Show Dance teams, is an internationally certified adjudicator and was a judge for the World Tap Championships in Riesa, Germany.
Diane is the author of seven dance books, Acrobatics for the Dance Studio, The Time Step Dictionary (volumes one and two), Music Theory for the Dance Classroom, Variables for Teaching Tap and Step by Step; A Complete Guide to Teaching Tap (volumes one and two). Her Tap teaching aids, “Flash Tap” flash cards are used by dance teachers all over the world. Her website, dianegudat.com is a valuable resource and gathering place for dance professionals at all levels.
Diane has travelled extensively as a faculty member for DMA, DTCB, Florida Dance Masters, Dance Teacher’s Club of Edmondton (Alberta Canada), Dance Life Teacher’s Conference and CNADM Teacher’s Training Schools. She has founded the US – SA Dance Teacher’s Seminar in Pretoria, South Africa. She was the recipient of the Artistic Achievement Award in 2008 from CNADM and the Friendship Award from American Dance Awards. In 2021 she received the Dance Life Teacher's Conference Lifetime Achievement award. Her humor and energy have made her a popular judge, scholarship auditioner and faculty member for numerous conventions and competitions across the U.S. and Canada.
Diane is the author of seven dance books, Acrobatics for the Dance Studio, The Time Step Dictionary (volumes one and two), Music Theory for the Dance Classroom, Variables for Teaching Tap and Step by Step; A Complete Guide to Teaching Tap (volumes one and two). Her Tap teaching aids, “Flash Tap” flash cards are used by dance teachers all over the world. Her website, dianegudat.com is a valuable resource and gathering place for dance professionals at all levels.
Diane has travelled extensively as a faculty member for DMA, DTCB, Florida Dance Masters, Dance Teacher’s Club of Edmondton (Alberta Canada), Dance Life Teacher’s Conference and CNADM Teacher’s Training Schools. She has founded the US – SA Dance Teacher’s Seminar in Pretoria, South Africa. She was the recipient of the Artistic Achievement Award in 2008 from CNADM and the Friendship Award from American Dance Awards. In 2021 she received the Dance Life Teacher's Conference Lifetime Achievement award. Her humor and energy have made her a popular judge, scholarship auditioner and faculty member for numerous conventions and competitions across the U.S. and Canada.
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