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New To Center Stage Dance?
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Below, you can explore classes by age, learn what to expect, and find the best way for your dancer to get started at Center Stage.
Not ready to enroll yet? Start with a free Discovery Class. Your dancer can join a real Center Stage class, meet their teacher, and experience the studio before your family makes a decision.
There’s no cost and no pressure to enroll, just a chance to see whether Center Stage feels like the right fit.
Creative Movement | Ages 2.5 – 4
Our youngest dancers start with Creative Movement, where dance fundamentals are introduced through age appropriate movement, music, imagination, and activities designed specifically for little dancers.
DANCE CLASSES
Creative Movement
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Level 1 | Ages 7–9
Dancers build a strong foundation in technique, terminology, musicality, and movement while beginning to explore different styles of dance.
DANCE CLASSES
Ballet • Tap/Jazz • Hip Hop • Pom • Contemporary
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Level 3 | Ages 14–18
Our oldest dancers continue developing strong technique, terminology, artistry, and versatility through classes designed to challenge and support their growth.
DANCE CLASSES
Ballet • Pointe* • Tap & Jazz • Contemporary • Modern • Hip Hop • Musical Theater • Leaps & Turns
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Ballet & Tap | Ages 4.5–6
Young dancers begin learning ballet and tap technique, terminology, rhythm, and classroom skills in a class designed specifically for this age group.
DANCE CLASSES
Ballet & Tap
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Level 2 | Ages 10–13
Dancers continue building technique, confidence, and artistry while gaining more opportunities to challenge themselves and explore the styles they love.
DANCE CLASSES
Ballet • Pointe* • Tap & Jazz • Contemporary • Modern • Hip Hop • Pom • Musical Theater • Leaps & Turns
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Spotlight Dance Company | Ages 8+
For dancers looking for more, Spotlight offers additional performance and competition opportunities while continuing to focus on strong training, teamwork, and growth.
DANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Company Rehearsals • Winter Show • Competitions
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*Pointe is by invitation and requires Ballet Level 2 or higher. Dancers enrolled in Pointe must also continue their corresponding Ballet class.
Not Sure Which Style Is Right?
You don’t need to know the difference between ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, or anything else before getting started. Our Dance Class Guide breaks down each style so you can get a better idea of what your dancer might enjoy.
EXPLORE THE DANCE CLASS GUIDE →
Rather just see what they think? Come try a class! It’s an easy way for your dancer to experience Center Stage before deciding what feels right.
Or just ask us! Tell us a little about your dancer and we’ll be happy to help you find a class that feels like the right fit.
There's a Different Way to Do Dance
We love dance, and we care deeply about teaching it well. But just as important to us is creating a place where dancers feel known, supported, challenged, and excited to come back each week.
Our teachers take the time to get to know the dancers in their classes. We celebrate progress, encourage them through challenges, and give them room to make mistakes, ask questions, and grow.
We believe great training and a great experience belong together. Dancers can work hard, develop discipline, build confidence, and become stronger dancers while still having a studio that feels like a place they belong.
Because how dancers feel while they’re learning matters just as much as what they learn.
We Teach Dance, Not Just Dances
There’s so much more to learning dance than learning choreography. At Center Stage, we want our dancers to understand what they’re doing, build strong foundations, and develop skills they can carry with them as they grow.
Throughout the season, dancers learn technique, terminology, musicality, movement quality, and artistry, while also learning choreography and preparing for opportunities to perform.
For some dancers, that journey continues beyond Center Stage. Many of our graduating seniors have gone on to continue dancing in college, something we’re incredibly proud of. For others, dance remains something they simply love doing.
Either way, our goal is to give every dancer a strong dance education and a lasting appreciation for the art form.
We want our dancers to leave Center Stage knowing more than a dance. We want them to know more about dance.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT CENTER STAGE
Tuition & Payments
Tuition is divided into monthly payments from August through June.
30-Minute Class • $45/month
45-Minute Class • $55/month
60-Minute Class • $65/month
Pay online, in person, or with autopay.
The Dance Season
Our regular dance season runs August through June, and dancers attend the same weekly class throughout the season.
That consistency gives dancers time to build skills, get to know their teachers and classmates, and grow throughout the year. As the season progresses, classes also begin preparing for our annual recital in June.
What to Wear
What dancers wear depends on the class, but we keep it pretty simple! Hair should be secured away from the face, and dancers should wear the appropriate dancewear and shoes for their style.
Ballet-based classes typically require a leotard and tights, while many of our other classes allow form-fitting dancewear like leggings, shorts, and tank tops.
Recital
Our annual recital is in June! It's the big finish to our dance season and gives dancers the chance to share what they've learned with their family and friends!
We'll guide families through everything they need along the way, including costumes, picture days, rehearsals, tickets, and performance information. You won't be expected to figure recital out on your own.
Your First Class
Your dancer's first class should feel exciting, not intimidating! Arrive a few minutes early so there's plenty of time to find their studio, change shoes, use the restroom, and get settled before class begins.
Bring their dance shoes and a water bottle. If you're not sure where to go or what to do when you arrive, just ask. We're happy to help get everyone where they need to be.
Questions?
Just Ask.
Being new means you're probably going to have questions, and that's completely normal. Whether you're wondering about classes, attire, tuition, recital, or something you didn't even know you needed to ask yet, we're here to help.
You can always reach out to us, and we'll point you in the right direction.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ready to Find Their Place?
Whether they’re stepping into a dance studio for the first time or looking for a new place to grow, we’d love to welcome them to Center Stage.
Come experience a real class and see what your dancer thinks. No pressure, just a chance to see if Center Stage feels like the right fit.
Not sure which class is the right fit, or still have a few questions before getting started? Just ask! We’re always happy to help you find the right place for your dancer. Text us at the number below or fill out the form, and we’ll get back to you by email as soon as we can.
