Grand Central Academy of Performing Arts, Dance, Musical Theatre & Acrobatics for Kids & Adults

Sparkle week Trial Classes are totally free. Try a class during our TOTALLY FREE weeks and pay nothing up front! Classes fill quick! Click here for Trial Classes. If your studio has suddenly closed, please call us at 704-896-3033 to set up a totally free trial class.

Regular Trial Classes are free...... You pay $15-$20 for the trial class. If you register for class within 24 hours, the fee goes toward your registration and your tuition is prorated starting from the next class meet. If you don't like the class or your Sparkle just isn't ready, you pay nothing else.

My girls have been dancing there since 2017 and they absolutely love it! They not only learn amazingly choreographed routines to perform, but they also learn the art of dance, and are making lifelong friends along the way!

At Dress Rehearsal, Sparkles and Rising Stars will be signed in by the same adult who signs them out. This is a primary safety protocol with strict adherance. We want to be sure your child is going home with the right person. On the day of the Recital (Sunday), children will be handed to their parents from the Blue Carpet by their teacher.

Sparkles and B Level Dancers will have their pictures taken on May 9th & 10th at the studio. A full schedule will be provided in an email and your recital handbook. Your photos will be available to you for download within 2 weeks. QR codes will be in your handbook and remember: they are yours included in the Recital fee! No extra charge!

Sparkles and Stars will learn their choreography in their regular Ballet class. Register Here.

Kids who attend Conservatories are very well trained in Ballet, Pointe and a variation of classes that revolve around Ballet. They learn proper placement and safe alignment and push themselves without anyone having to ask. Everything they learn is to strive for Ballet perfection. Most Conservatory dancers love Ballet and sometimes they hold interest in other recreational classes offered like Tap, Jazz or Musical Theatre.

This studio's primary focus is their competition team. They have a schedule for the year and are ready to go from Day One! First, there is choreography, then polishing routines, then rehearsal and then comp season.

A recreational studio is very family-oriented and focused on student happiness. Sometimes a Recreational Studio will have a competitive team, but this is atypical. Sometimes a Rec Studio will have instructors with a strong, diverse dance background.

A Technique School's primary focus is teaching proper technique and putting it on stage as often as possible to celebrate the performance aspect of the art. A Technique School may compete as well as have recreational classes for the Star looking to have fun with their friends. The competition team is an auxiliary part of the curriculum and not a requirement to take classes.

Rising Stars will take classes each week in Musical Theatre Dance. Select classes already on the Schedule will integrate Rising Stars so that each Star can cover all genres of dance.

Rising Stars will take classes each week in Jazz. Select classes already on the Schedule will integrate Rising Stars so that each Star can cover all genres of dance.

Rising Stars will take classes each week in Acro. Select classes already on the Schedule will integrate Rising Stars so that each Star can cover all genres of dance.

Rising Stars will take classes each week in Tap. Select classes already on the Schedule will integrate Rising Stars so that each Star can cover all genres of dance.

Rising Stars will take classes each week in Ballet. Select classes already on the Schedule will integrate Rising Stars so that each Star can cover all genres of dance.

75 min class options:

A fun night of dancing, choreography, games and excitement for ages 7-12! This is a great way to get a feel for our program!

Rising Stars will take classes each week in Ballet, Tap, Acro, Jazz, Musical Theatre Dance. Select classes already on the Schedule will integrate Rising Stars so that each Star can cover all genres of dance. Some class times may lengthen the day at no extra cost. Classes may be skipped for an extra special outdoor fun day!

A 1 time, 1 hour class with no commitment and no obligations! Bring your dancer to a party any or every Saturday at 11:15am! Each week includes a 30 min Ballet/Acro dance class. The next 30 minutes includes games and/or crafts.

A 1 time, 1 hour class with no commitment and no obligations! Bring your dancer to a party any or every Saturday at 11:15am! Each week includes a 30 min Ballet/Acro dance class. The next 30 minutes includes games and/or crafts.

A 1 time, 1 hour class with no commitment and no obligations! Bring your dancer to a party any or every Saturday at 11:15am! Each week includes a 30 min Ballet/Acro dance class. The next 30 minutes includes games and/or crafts.

A 1 time, 1 hour class with no commitment and no obligations! Bring your dancer to a party any or every Saturday at 11:15am! Each week includes a 30 min Ballet/Acro dance class. The next 30 minutes includes games and/or crafts.

A 1 time, 1 hour class with no commitment and no obligations! Bring your dancer to a party any or every Saturday at 11:15am! Each week includes a 30 min Ballet/Acro dance class. The next 30 minutes includes games and/or crafts.

A 1 time, 1 hour class with no commitment and no obligations! Bring your dancer to a party any or every Saturday at 11:15am! Each week includes a 30 min Ballet/Acro dance class. The next 30 minutes includes games and/or crafts.

A 1 time, 1 hour class with no commitment and no obligations! Bring your dancer to a party any or every Saturday at 11:15am! Each week includes a 30 min Ballet/Acro dance class. The next 30 minutes includes games and/or crafts.

60 min class options:

30 min class options:

30 min weekly

45 min class options:

30 min class options:

Join the party as we move our bodies, get the sweat on in this adult jazz class, and rock it out to our favorite hits of yesterday and today. This class is not for first time dancers, but maybe for those who danced back in the day? Please carry-in dance shoes to avoid outside dirt on our dance floors. Call for more info.

Let's get our sweat on in this jammin' adult hip-hop class! Music from the 90s to today! This class is for all experience levels including first time dancers. Please carry-in sneakers to avoid outside dirt on our dance floors. Call for more info.

Join the party as we move our bodies, get the sweat on in this adult jazz class, and rock it out to our favorite hits of yesterday and today.

Come along and follow us as we enter the novice world of jazz and tap! Genres will alternate each week. No dance experience expected. Tap shoes optional. Tap shoes available for purchase in the lobby. Call for more info.

Grab your taps and come play with us. This extremely welcoming groups of tappers want you to come join us as we laugh and sing and tap through the 50-minute workout. Call for more info. Very Light Cardio. Rudimentary tap steps leading to combinations an optional performances.

Let's take it to the barre! Whether you have previous experience or are building the courage to take your first class, we are rooting for you!! We want you to come learn and succeed! All experience levels are welcome, all ages are welcome! Give yourself this gift of peace and progression! Challenge your body to work in new ways! We'll be here to help you achieve those goals! (No leotards required). Call for more info. Class begins 2025.

45 min class options:

Each week includes a 30 min Ballet/Acro dance class. The next 30 minutes includes games and/or crafts. A 1 time, 1 hour class with no commitment and no obligations! Bring your dancer to a party any or every Saturday at 11:15am!