Shining Stars
Ages 2-3

Our Shining Stars preschool program is a 30-minute classes based on our Kidzdance preschool program. This class has been adapted specifically for dancers ages 2 - 3. In this class, dancers have the opportunity to use their imaginations to create and explore through music, props and more! Our Shining Star dancers develop motor and listening skills in this fun and creative environment.

Kidzdance Preschool
Age 3-4 years

During the 2022-2023 dance season, we are offering both combo class of our Kidzdance & AcroDance Preschool classes. and individual classes.

 Our Kidzdance program was developed specifically for children ages 3 and 4 and will create a long-lasting love for dance! Students will have fun learning to dance using music, imaginative activities - including the use of props - such as hula hoops, scarves, bean bags and more. These classes teach our young dancers basic body awareness, creative movement, locomotive skills, group cooperation and problem-solving. The benefits of beginning dance at a young age is that it helps develop confidence, graciousness, promotes physical wellness and create happy and healthy young children!

AcroDance Preschool
 Age 3-4 years

During the 2021-20212dance season, we are offering a combo class of our Kidzdance & AcroDance Preschool classes.

Our AcroDance Preschool classes (formally called Kidzdance Tumble) is a fun way for our students to explore dance and acrobatics!  The focus of this program includes learning the beginner acro positions, locomotive skills (jumping, hoping, etc), and balancing skills which prepares dancers for mixing dance and tumbling! As with our other preschool classes, students enrolled in this program will also learn classroom behavior skills, movement concepts, and group cooperation. We provide a safe classroom environment with a variety of mats and acro equipment. All of our instructors are certified through Acrobatic Arts.

Tap
Ages 5 & Up

Tap classes focus on learning rhythm, tempo, musicality and combining basic to advanced tap steps. Fine motor skills are developed with tap as well as an appreciation for music. We also offer contemporary tap classes which focus on tap history and different tap styles created by great tap dancers such as Leon Collins, Buster Brown and many more.

Ballet
Ages 5 & Up

All ballet classes concentrate on core classical ballet concepts such as technique, strength, rhythm and musicality. We recommend that all students who take jazz, modern or contemporary, also take ballet class as it is core of all dance movement.

Jazz
Ages 6 & Up

Jazz dance is an American dance form which evolves and changes with the latest popular styles. Students work on placement and technique while also learning popular dances and current dance styles. This class consists of floor stretches, flexibility and balancing skills, leaps, turns and dance combinations. Jazz students are also encouraged to study ballet.

ACRO
Ages 5 & Up

Preschool Level AcroDance (Ages 3-4)

Acro combines classical dance techniques with precision acrobatic elements. AcroDance classes include flexibility, balancing and conditioning exercises, mixed with gymnastic elements, to create strong and versatile dancers.  Our program is based on safe and effective progressions of AcroDance: flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling.  Our program progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and summersaults to the advanced dancer tumbling  across the stage!  Our instructors are all certified through Acrobatic Arts. 

Did you know we have ACRO classes for dancers ages 3 & up? Are you interested but not sure where to start? Check out our acro progressions chart to see where you can start and answer the question.. what exactly is AcroDance?

Hip Hop
Ages 6 & Up

Our  hip hop classes provide the latest hip hop styles of today. Hip Hop is authentic dance expression which combines high-energy street movements and dance styles that stem from African movement and jazz dance.

In this class the student will experience a fast paced-upbeat atmosphere while learning a variety of age appropriate movements that range from old school to new school hip hop. Hip Hop is comprised of both rigid and relaxed body movements creating an intense, but fun, cardio workout that is great for the body and mind!

Pointe
Instructor Permission Only

Pointe classes are for dancers who have taken ballet at an intermediate/advanced level. Pointe may only be taken when the body and feet are strong and physcially developed. Dancers can be physically injured if their feet and legs aren't developed enough to handle a pointe shoe.

If you are interested in taking pointe classes, our Director, Kathy Coughlin, will speak with each parent and student individually to let them know when they are ready for pointe. This is for the health and safety of your dancer.

Modern

Prerequisite Ballet
Modern is a contemporary dance form based on movement that is parallel and grounded. This class encompasses many different movement styles, including techniques derived from Horton, Limon and Graham. This class ranges from very natural to very unusual.

Students that would like to take modern must be enrolled in one ballet class during the dance season.

Musical Theatre & Performance
(Ages 7 & Up)

Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines dance, song, acting, musicality and various other performance techniques. The musical theatre dance styles can range anywhere from jazz to tap to modern and beyond.

In our Musical Theatre and performance classes our dancers will explore multiple styles of dance, from new and classic broadway shows, while also learning the history of important choreographers that such as Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett, Agnes De Mille and more. We will take dancers through the exciting work of broadway musicals including old favorites like A Chorus Line and Annie to new favorites like Aladdin and Wicked. Dancers will also work on performance techniques to help them shine even brighter on stage!

Adult Classes

We offer seasonal classes for adults ages 18 and over. Classes can include tap, hip hop, lyrical, jazz, ballet barre workout and more. To view our current adult class schedule please click here.

Private Lessons

Private lessons or private groups lessons at are a great way to get more personalzied training with the dance style and teacher of your choice. Private dance lesson benefits include:

One-on-one attention from the instructor of your choice;

Greater opportunity for answers to questions, concerns, issues;

Learn at your own pace as opposed to keeping up with a class, or waiting for the class to catch up;

Student based approach, which challenges students to pick up fast and correct mistakes effectively;

Allowing the instructor to fine-tune technique and skill (such as posture, frame and footwork);

• Greater attention to nuance and styling to improve stage presence

We recommend private classes for dancers ages 6 and up with 3 or more years of dance experience. Dancers outside of Centerstage are allowed in group lessons but must fill out and sign a waiver and must be the same/similar skill level of the other dancers attending the class. Private lessons are not available for non-Centerstage dancers at this time. Pricing will be based on the number of dancers participating and the length of the class.

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