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 Season 36th is in the books!!
Our 36th annual dance revue “Dance to the Music” was a rousing success!! Congratulations to all of our talented dancers!!
Summer classes will begin on Monday June 22 and run through Friday August 14th. Fall classes begin on Monday August 31!!
Summer class registration is now on. Sherri will be in the office tomorrow, June 15th from 5 -7 pm, Wednesday June 17 from 5-7 pm and Saturday June 20 from 10 am – 12 pm. You can come in person to register during those times or call during those times.
Remember, students enrolled for 4 weeks over the summer can register for fall classes early starting on August 9th starting at 1 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.
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!