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 .
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Studio Updates
Our 35th Annual Dance Revue “Dance the Night Away”
Our 35th annual dance revue “Dance the Night Away”will be held Friday June 13th at 7:30 pm and Saturday June 14th at 2:30 pm at South Lakes High School in Reston, VA. Tickets are available in the Center Stage office now – $35 for children/students/seniors and $40 for adults. Tickets will be available at the door the before the performances – cash or checks only please. Come and see a great show!
Tickets for our 35th annual dance revue “Dance the Night Away” available now!
Tickets to our 35th annual dance revue “Dance the Night Away” are now available in the Center Stage office. Shows are at South Lakes High School in Reston, VA on Friday June 13 at 7:30 pm and Saturday June 14 at 2:30 pm. Call the office for more information! (703) 385-3396
Summer Class and Workshop schedule now online!
Our 8 week summer schedule of classes runs from Monday June 23 through Friday August 15th. You are welcome to enroll in 4, 6 or 8 weeks or drop in to classes when you’re available. We also have two dance intensives on the schedule July 14-18 for our 9-12 year olds and July 21-25 for our older dancers. New this year is a theatre camp for 7 to 9 year olds – before and after care will be available for this camp. Registration for summer classes starts now! Here is a link to the summer schedule: Center Stage Class Schedule Summer 2025