Welcome to our dance studio! We offer classes from the beginner through professional level, in tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, and hip hop. Classes in musical theatre, drama, and voice are also available. The professional Center Stage Dance Company, directed by Ms. Shortell, is in residence at the school.
Dance recital photos above are courtesy of Julia MacInnis Photography. For full resolution versions, please contact her at www.juliamacinnisphotography.com .
Center Stage Dance and Performing Arts Center

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Studio Updates
Fall Registration for current summer students this Saturday July 19th!
Please call the studio or email love_to_tap@yahoo.com for a time to come in and register for fall classes if you are currently enrolled in summer classes!
As a reminder, fall registration for new and returning students will be Saturday April 9th from 9 am to 1 pm, in person at the studio.
It’s a wrap on our 35th season!
Thanks to all who performed in and attended our 35th annual dance revue this past weekend! Fantastic performers and audiences shook the theatre! Looking forward to our summer session AND our 36th year!
Summer and Fall Schedules now online!
Our Summer and Fall/Winter Class schedules are here! Summer schedule is ongoing registration now and is here:
Center Stage Class Schedule Summer 2025
Please call the office (703) 608-3286 with questions about summer classes.
Our Fall/Winter Schedule is here:
Center Stage Class Schedule 2025 2026
Students registered for at least 4 weeks of our 8 week summer schedule can register for fall classes starting July 19th – September tuition, $25 registration fee and $100 recital fee will complete registration. Please call the office for more information.