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
Center Stage Fall/Winter Schedule is here!
Visit our fall/winter schedule here: Center Stage Class Schedule 2026 2027
Registration for students enrolled in summer classes is on Saturday August 1 from 9 am – 1 pm
Our summer schedule is here: Center Stage Class Schedule Summer 2026
Registration for new and returning students is on Sunday August 9th from 1 – 5 pm
For new and returning students, the studio will be open from 9 am – 12 pm for evaluations for fall class placements on Saturday August 8th. Please call the studio at (703) 385-3396 to register for an evaluation time. Cost for evaluation is $15.
Summer Schedule now online!
Our summer schedule is now online – access it here: Center Stage Class Schedule Summer 2026
In addition to our regular evening classes we have ballet/contemporary intensives taught by Jada Hicks, master classes taught by Alicia Pociask of Bold Dance Project and several jazz/tap/ballet dance camps.
As always call or email the studio with any questions!
Fall/Winter Classes have begun!
Our 36th season, under the direction of founder Sherri Shortell, have begun but registration is still open for some classes! Some of our classes are full but please call the office (703 385-3396) to check for availability in your desired class(es). Our class schedule is here: Center Stage Class Schedule 2025 2026