INSPIRING DANCERS for TODAY, LEADERS for TOMORROW
building confidence, character, and a lifelong love of movement
since 1987
Growing Beyond Dance
We help children discover creativity, joy, and confidence, giving them skills that last a lifetime — both on and off the dance floor.
Caring Teachers, Expert Guidance
Our instructors are experienced professionals who care deeply about every child’s journey, providing encouragement, patience, and training that builds trust and achievement.
A Place to Belong and Grow
From playful first steps to advanced training, our programs support children ages 3–18, meeting them where they are and guiding them forward.
Founded in 1987 on Cleveland’s west side by Lisa Wilhelm Celeste, Wilhelm Dance has been a proud part of the Northeast Ohio dance community for nearly four decades. Dancers from Rocky River, Lakewood, Cleveland, Westlake, Bay Village, North Olmsted, Avon, Avon Lake, Lorain, Sheffield Lake, Fairview Park, North Ridgeville, and Olmsted Falls have all called our studio home.
Our continued success comes from the incredible loyalty, support, and encouragement shared by our students, families, teachers, and community. Today, Lisa’s eldest daughter, Marisa Celeste, carries on that tradition—welcoming everyone who walks through our doors with her infectious smile, uplifting energy, and love of dance.
