CARY-GROVE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, INC.

What CARY-GROVE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, INC. does

CARY-GROVE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, INC. (CGPAC) is a privately-held instructional performing arts studio founded in 1999 in Cary, Illinois, serving the Cary-Grove area of northern Illinois. The studio offers group dance classes (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, modern, acrobatics, Turns/Leaps/Jumps, and Pointe), private piano and voice lessons, acting classes, and a four-level Swing Choir program, organized by age cohort from toddlers (16 months) through adults. CGPAC operates from a single ~6,000 square foot, five-studio facility at 21 Jandus Rd, Cary, IL, and leverages an external venue partnership with Cary-Grove High School for its Winter Wonderland, Spring Dance Recital, and Swing Choir Concert performances.

The studio's product portfolio includes core instructional programs plus an ecosystem of add-on services: a free trial class, on-site Cary-Grove Dancewear retail store, virtual/Zoom-integrated classes across three dedicated rooms, professional recital photography through K+K Photography, recital videos hosted on Vimeo, recital tickets and merchandise, and Parent Viewing Weeks. Underlying technology is entirely third-party SaaS — Dance Studio Pro for registration, scheduling, account management, and recital item purchases; Constant Contact for email marketing; Zoom for virtual delivery; and Vimeo for video hosting. There are no proprietary technology products and no AI/ML components in the stack.

CGPAC's revenue model is multi-stream and recurring: subscription-style tuition for dance classes and private music lessons ($864–$960 per piano/voice student annually, with monthly, three-payment, and annual-discount billing options), per-event recital fees ($35 per student) and ticket sales ($22 adult / $10 child), on-site dancewear and merchandise retail, and ancillary recital items (t-shirts, flowers). Pricing is publicly disclosed. The studio operates as a single-location, direct-to-consumer community business with no external investor backing, no funding history, and no parent company; it is founder-owned and bootstrapped under Owner/Studio Director Miss Amy.

Name

CARY-GROVE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, INC.

Legal name

CARY-GROVE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, INC.

Website

https://cgpac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CARY-GROVE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, INC. (CGPAC) is a privately-held, single-location dance, music, and theatre studio in Cary, Illinois, founded in 1999, serving children through adults in the Cary-Grove community with group classes, private lessons, and annual recitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMAAAH

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Arts & Creative Enrichment (Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance)

SECONDARYEDAMAAAE

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Arts & Creative Enrichment (Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance)

SECONDARYEDAMAAAG

Theater & Drama Education (Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Arts & Creative Enrichment (Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance)

SECONDARYEDAMANAE

Music Schools & Conservatory Prep (Pre-College)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Music Education (Instrumental & Vocal)

Keywords

• Dance education
• Performing arts instruction
• Music lessons
• Theatre classes
• Recital performances

Headquarters

HQ city

Cary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Dance Class Tuition: Recurring tuition payments for group dance classes billed per session/school year with various payment plan options.
2. Private Piano and Voice Lessons: 30-minute private lessons at $30 per class, totaling $960 for the school year. Multiple payment options including full payment discount, three payments, or nine monthly installments.
3. Recital Fees and Tickets: $35 recital fee per student. Ticket sales for performances at $22 for adults and $10 for children. Additional revenue from t-shirt and souvenir flower orders through Dance Studio Pro.
4. Dancewear Sales: On-site Cary-Grove Dancewear store sells leotards, shorts, jazz pants, dance shoes, hair products, and CGPAC merchandise including sweatshirts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CARY-GROVE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, INC. (CGPAC) is an instructional performing arts studio offering group dance classes (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, contemporary, acrobatics, Pointe), private piano and voice lessons, and acting classes for students from toddlers (1.5 years) through adults. The studio supplements instruction with annual performance events including Winter and Spring dance recitals and Swing Choir concerts held at Cary-Grove High School.

Product overview

CARY-GROVE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, INC. (CGPAC) is an instructional performing arts studio established in 1999, offering dance, music, and theatre education under one roof. The core product portfolio consists of group dance classes (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, contemporary, acrobatics, Swing Choir), private piano and voice lessons, and acting classes. Performance opportunities include annual Spring and Winter dance recitals, the Swing Choir Concert, and optional Voice & Piano Recitals. CGPAC's service ecosystem includes a dancewear store, free trial classes, virtual/Zoom class options, professional recital videos via Vimeo, and class photography. The studio uses Dance Studio Pro as its class management and registration platform, with performances held at Cary-Grove High School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cary-Grove Dancewear: On-site dancewear retail store offering leotards, dance shoes, and CGPAC merchandise.

Products and services

• Dance Classes Technical and performance-based dance instruction including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, contemporary, acrobatics, Turns/Leaps/Jumps, and Pointe. Classes organized by age group from toddlers (1.5 years) through adults, with skill levels from beginner to advanced. Tuition billed per session/school year.
• Swing Choir Performance class teaching students to sing and dance simultaneously. Four levels by grade: Swing Choir 1 (K-1st), 2 (2nd-3rd), 3 (4th-5th), 4 (6th-9th). Culminates in an annual concert at Cary-Grove High School.
• Private Piano and Voice Lessons 30-minute private lessons for piano (ages 6 to adult, all skill levels) and voice (ages 12-13 and up). Tuition is $960/year with payment plan options. Students perform in an annual Voice & Piano Recital.
• Acting Classes Theatre and acting instruction offered as part of the performing arts curriculum. Classes focus on developing performance skills and confidence.
• Spring Dance Recital Annual performance event featuring student dancers. Spring Recital includes Blue Cast and Yellow Cast performances at Cary-Grove High School. Dress rehearsals are mandatory. Tickets are $22 for adults and $10 for children.
• Winter Wonderland Recital Annual winter dance recital featuring students in Blue Cast and Yellow Cast performances. Includes mandatory dress rehearsals at CGPAC and at Cary-Grove High School.
• Swing Choir Concert Annual concert featuring all four Swing Choir levels performing together with special guest CGHS Swing Choir. Held at Cary-Grove High School with dress rehearsals at CGPAC.
• Cary-Grove Dancewear Store On-site retail store offering dancewear, leotards, shorts, jazz pants, all styles of dance shoes, hair products, bodyliners, and CGPAC merchandise. Open Monday-Friday 4:30-6:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am-12:00 pm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 student registrations achieved over 25 years of operation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cary-Grove High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGPAC uses the Cary-Grove High School theatre for major performances including Winter Wonderland recitals, Spring Dance Recitals, and Swing Choir concerts. Dress rehearsals are also conducted on stage at CGHS. This partnership provides access to a professional-quality theatre facility for student performances.
• Cary United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginally scheduled as venue for Voice & Piano Recital (canceled for current season). Represents alternative performance venue for music-focused programs.
• K+K PhotographycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerK+K Photography provides professional dance photography services for CGPAC students including class pictures and recital photography. Studio is trained and dedicated to capturing dance-specific imagery.
• Cary-Grove DancewearcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-site dancewear store operated in conjunction with CGPAC offering leotards, dance shoes, jazz pants, and CGPAC merchandise. Located at the studio with dedicated hours (M-F 4:30-6:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boston Ballet School: Affiliated dance school offering age-segmented ballet and contemporary instruction plus annual performances, similar in curriculum structure and performance milestones to CGPAC. Comparable in its school-year tuition model and recital-driven culture, though more elite in positioning.
• Fred Astaire Dance Studios: Franchised dance studio chain with private and group instruction plus performance showcases, operating a subscription tuition model targeting adult and family learners. Comparable in its subscription-based studio economics and performance-driven retention, though again focused on social/ballroom dance rather than multi-discipline performing arts.
• School of Rock: National music education franchise offering private and group instrument instruction with a performance-based model similar to CGPAC's recital and Swing Choir approach. Comparable in its blend of recurring tuition, performance milestones, and franchise-style multi-location expansion, though focused on instruments rather than dance.
• Broadway Dance Center: Multi-style dance studio offering group classes for children and adults in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and contemporary, with recital and performance opportunities. Comparable multi-discipline recreational dance model, though larger and more urban in market.
• Steps on Broadway: Long-running multi-style dance school offering drop-in and enrolled classes for children through adults, with a multi-discipline curriculum akin to CGPAC's ballet/tap/jazz/hip-hop/modern mix. Comparable in breadth of styles and age-tiered programming.
• Mark Morris Dance Group: Dance company operating an associated school offering classes for children through adults in multiple dance styles, with performance opportunities and community programming. Comparable in combining a performing company with a multi-level instructional school serving similar age cohorts.
• Bach to Rock: Franchised music school offering individual and group lessons plus performance ensembles, mirroring CGPAC's subscription tuition plus recital model. Comparable in target customer (suburban families) and emphasis on ensemble performance as a retention driver.
• Peridance Capezio Center: NYC-based multi-style dance school with on-site Capezio dancewear retail, mirroring CGPAC's combination of instruction plus on-site apparel store. Comparable in bundled dance-and-dancewear retail model.
• Joffrey Ballet School: Established dance education institution offering recreational through pre-professional tracks, comparable to CGPAC in tiered age-based curriculum and recital-driven engagement, though more pre-professional in orientation and located in major metro markets.
• Arthur Murray Dance Studios: Established dance studio franchise with a similar community-class-plus-private-lesson model, recurring tuition, and emphasis on social/recreational rather than competitive dance. Comparable in suburban family positioning and subscription-style revenue structure, though narrower in discipline (partner/social dance only).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cgpac
• Instagraminstagram.com/cgpac_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cary-grove-performing-arts-centre-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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