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
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.
Center Stage Named BEST dance studio in Fairfax by Quality Business Awards!
We are happy to inform you that Center Stage Dance and Performing Arts Center has been selected as The Best Dance Studio in Fair Oaks, Virginia for 2025.
Center Stage Dance and Performing Arts Center achieved an overall quality score of 95% or greater.
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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!