Center Stage School of Dance

Center Stage School of Dance offers Teeny Tots and Tiny Tots (Ballet and Tap) for children as young as 24 months, with creative movement and early instruction in ballet and tap broken into 15 minute increments. The program also offers Bit Bop, Ballet, Ballet Pointe, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Hip Hop Grooves, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre and Voice and Drama, Tap, and Aerial Silks.

Programs

• Teeny Tots — as young as 24 months · Creative movement with early instruction into ballet and tap; broken down into 15 minute increments.
• Tiny Tots (Ballet and Tap) — as young as 24 months · Creative movement with early instruction into ballet and tap; broken down into 15 minute increments.
• Bit Bop — A combination class that introduces hip-hop movements and floor gymnastics.
• Ballet — The base of all forms of dance; technique develops strength and flexibility.
• Ballet Pointe — Next step in ballet training; requires assessment by the ballet instructor.
• Contemporary — Focuses on unconventional movement, alignment, raw emotion, and systematic breathing.
• Hip Hop and Hip Hop Grooves — Fast-paced class introducing hip-hop movements to hip-hop beats and lyrics.
• Jazz — A combination of ballet, African dance, Musical Theater, Modern, and social dances.
• Lyrical — An adaptation of ballet, modern, and jazz expressing feeling with a focus on bodylines, balance, and sustained extensions.
• Musical Theatre and Voice and Drama
• Tap
• Aerial Silks — Teaches climbing, wrapping, inverting, and performing poses and sequences on two suspended lengths of fabric.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri 3pm to 8pm

About the provider

Center Stage School of Dance has offered instruction in the Circus Arts since 2012. Its mission is to bring a positive environment for students to learn and grow while focusing on a strong technical base and each student’s individual creativity. The leadership team includes Vania Raitano, Chandler Stanley, Madisyn Bill, Gabriella Raitano, Brecca Ridenour, Brianna Valensky, James Rivera, Ashlyn Bradfute, Ryan Beck, and Olivia Justice. Family members can volunteer and help promote the program and performances.

Free trials for any class. Competition Team has two separate competitive teams: Dance and Aerial. To enroll in pointe, students must be assessed by the ballet instructor.

Last updated October 8, 2026.