CenterStage Performing Arts Academy - Dance studio in Gallatin, Tennessee
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CenterStage Performing Arts Academy

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250 Hancock Street

Gallatin, Tennessee 37066

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
119 programs

About CenterStage Performing Arts Academy

CenterStage Performing Arts Academy, located in Gallatin, Tennessee, has been a cornerstone of dance education for over 25 years, offering a comprehensive and vibrant hub for artistic development. Catering to students of all ages and experience levels, CenterStage provides a rich curriculum designed to nurture talent and foster self-confidence. The academy's extensive program includes foundational styles such as Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop, alongside expressive forms like Lyrical, Contemporary, and Musical Theater. For those seeking more unique disciplines, CenterStage features Acrobatic arts, Aerial silks, and a specialized "Acrojazz" class. The "CenterStage Academy of Ballet" highlights a dedicated focus on classical ballet training, utilizing the Cecchetti Curriculum, while Tap classes follow the Al Gilbert curriculum, and Jazz and Lyrical classes adhere to Dance Masters of America principles. Younger dancers can explore through the "Tiny Toes" program (ages 2-3), "Preschool Hip Hop," and "Ballet & Tap Combo Classes" (ages 3-7). Older students, from Kindergarten through 12th grade, also have dedicated options. Recognizing growing interests, "Specialty Classes" encompass "Worship Dance," "Flexibility," "Leaps & Turns," "Broadway Dance," and "Heels." Beyond dance, the academy boasts an "En Flight - Circus Program" and a "Student Theatre Program," offering a rich performing arts experience. Opportunities for advanced training and performance are available through the "Dance Company." CenterStage also provides "Adult Classes" and supports academic and artistic excellence through its "National Honor Society of Dance Arts - CS Chapter." The studio fosters a welcoming "CS Family" atmosphere, creating lasting memories and strong friendships, positioning itself as a true performing arts community. Enrollment for the 2026-2027 season opens May 31st, 2026, with an Open House in Summer 2026.

Programs from CenterStage Performing Arts Academy

119 programs available

Classes

Private Lessons

Specialty Offerings

Dance Classes for Middle and High School Students

Dance Classes for Elementary School Students

Dance Classes for PreSchool Students

What to expect for a preschool class!

Adult Classes

Tiny Toes Session

CenterStage Academy of Ballet

Spring Class Schedule

Dance Classes

Our upcoming 2025 - 2026 dance season is now open! If your student has three or more years of dance experience, please email [email protected] for more class options! Please plan to visit us at our Open House on July 24th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. This will be a great opportunity to tour the facility, meet your instructors, register, and be sized for dancewear!

CenterStage University

Dance

Dance (any genre)

Private Lessons
$100 a month/30 minutes a week $150 a month/45 minutes a week $200 a month/60 minutes a week

Students as young as 4 years old are invited to take private lessons from a male or female instructor of their choice. Each student will have an opportunity to perform a solo piece at our Christmas and spring recital. Private lessons occur weekly.

weekly
Dance Classes

Middle/High School Vocal Performance

Our acting curriculum has been compiled based on skills we believe are important for our students to have to help them with performance and auditioning and the knowledge of the history of theatre masters who have greatly impacted this field.

Middle/High School Acting and Improvisation

Our acting curriculum has been compiled based on skills we believe are important for our students to have to help them with performance and auditioning and the knowledge of the history of theatre masters who have greatly impacted this field.

Elementary Acting and Improvisation

Our acting curriculum has been compiled based on skills we believe are important for our students to have to help them with performance and auditioning and the knowledge of the history of theatre masters who have greatly impacted this field.

Audition Preparation

Our acting curriculum has been compiled based on skills we believe are important for our students to have to help them with performance and auditioning and the knowledge of the history of theatre masters who have greatly impacted this field.

Technical Production 2+

Our curriculum is a list of important skills we use on a regular basis when running production for our shows. They are also inspired by our instructors' experience with various international tours and competitions. We only offer one Technical Production class, but have different syllabi and set of skills to challenge students who continue to take this course.

Technical Production 2

Our curriculum is a list of important skills we use on a regular basis when running production for our shows. They are also inspired by our instructors' experience with various international tours and competitions. We only offer one Technical Production class, but have different syllabi and set of skills to challenge students who continue to take this course.

Technical Production 1

Our curriculum is a list of important skills we use on a regular basis when running production for our shows. They are also inspired by our instructors' experience with various international tours and competitions. We only offer one Technical Production class, but have different syllabi and set of skills to challenge students who continue to take this course.

En Flight Lyra 1

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Elementary En Flight Lyra 1

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Middle/High School En Flight Intro to Lyra

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Elementary En Flight Intro to Lyra

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Middle/High School En Flight Long Silks 2

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Middle/High School En Flight Long Silks 1

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Middle/High School En Flight Intro to Long Silks

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Elementary En Flight Long Silks 1/2

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Elementary En Flight Intro to Long Silks

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

En Flight Hammock 5

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

En Flight Hammock 4

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

En Flight Hammock 3

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Middle/High School En Flight Hammock 1 & 2

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Middle/High School En Flight Intro to Hammock

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Elementary En Flight Hammock 1

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Elementary En Flight Intro to Hammock

Our En Flight curriculum is a combination of skills from the So Fly and Circuit City curricula.

Advanced Clog

Our clog curriculum is a combination of many skills from the National Clogging Organization.

Intermediate Clog

Our clog curriculum is a combination of many skills from the National Clogging Organization.

Beginning Clog

Our clog curriculum is a combination of many skills from the National Clogging Organization.

Elementary Clog

Our clog curriculum is a combination of many skills from the National Clogging Organization.

Modern Dance and Improvisation

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Creative Movement

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Elementary Broadway Dance

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Acrojazz 1

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Acrojazz

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Elementary Acrojazz

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Hip Hop 8

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Hip Hop 7

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Hip Hop 6

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Hip Hop 5

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Hip Hop 4

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Middle/High School Hip Hop

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Elementary Hip Hop

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Jazz/Lyrical 9

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Jazz/Lyrical 8

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Jazz/Lyrical 7

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Jazz/Lyrical 6

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Jazz/Lyrical 5

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Jazz/Lyrical 4

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Middle/High School Jazz/Lyrical

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Elementary Jazz/Lyrical

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Tap 10 - United Taps

Internationally, Al Gilbert Graded Dance Examinations, have a wide and far-reaching scope. The Gilbert tap syllabus has touched the lives of a wide variety of people, for many years. The Gilbert Syllabus has become a closely integrated part of tap, and its levels, from Primary to Grade 8 are universal tap monuments. Each level builds on knowledge and technique from the previous levels, while remaining a separate and complete entity.

Tap 10

Internationally, Al Gilbert Graded Dance Examinations, have a wide and far-reaching scope. The Gilbert tap syllabus has touched the lives of a wide variety of people, for many years. The Gilbert Syllabus has become a closely integrated part of tap, and its levels, from Primary to Grade 8 are universal tap monuments. Each level builds on knowledge and technique from the previous levels, while remaining a separate and complete entity.

Tap 9

Internationally, Al Gilbert Graded Dance Examinations, have a wide and far-reaching scope. The Gilbert tap syllabus has touched the lives of a wide variety of people, for many years. The Gilbert Syllabus has become a closely integrated part of tap, and its levels, from Primary to Grade 8 are universal tap monuments. Each level builds on knowledge and technique from the previous levels, while remaining a separate and complete entity.

Tap 8

Internationally, Al Gilbert Graded Dance Examinations, have a wide and far-reaching scope. The Gilbert tap syllabus has touched the lives of a wide variety of people, for many years. The Gilbert Syllabus has become a closely integrated part of tap, and its levels, from Primary to Grade 8 are universal tap monuments. Each level builds on knowledge and technique from the previous levels, while remaining a separate and complete entity.

Tap 7

Internationally, Al Gilbert Graded Dance Examinations, have a wide and far-reaching scope. The Gilbert tap syllabus has touched the lives of a wide variety of people, for many years. The Gilbert Syllabus has become a closely integrated part of tap, and its levels, from Primary to Grade 8 are universal tap monuments. Each level builds on knowledge and technique from the previous levels, while remaining a separate and complete entity.

Tap 6

Internationally, Al Gilbert Graded Dance Examinations, have a wide and far-reaching scope. The Gilbert tap syllabus has touched the lives of a wide variety of people, for many years. The Gilbert Syllabus has become a closely integrated part of tap, and its levels, from Primary to Grade 8 are universal tap monuments. Each level builds on knowledge and technique from the previous levels, while remaining a separate and complete entity.

Tap 5

Internationally, Al Gilbert Graded Dance Examinations, have a wide and far-reaching scope. The Gilbert tap syllabus has touched the lives of a wide variety of people, for many years. The Gilbert Syllabus has become a closely integrated part of tap, and its levels, from Primary to Grade 8 are universal tap monuments. Each level builds on knowledge and technique from the previous levels, while remaining a separate and complete entity.

Tap 4 (AG 3)

Internationally, Al Gilbert Graded Dance Examinations, have a wide and far-reaching scope. The Gilbert tap syllabus has touched the lives of a wide variety of people, for many years. The Gilbert Syllabus has become a closely integrated part of tap, and its levels, from Primary to Grade 8 are universal tap monuments. Each level builds on knowledge and technique from the previous levels, while remaining a separate and complete entity.

Tap 4 (AG 2)

Internationally, Al Gilbert Graded Dance Examinations, have a wide and far-reaching scope. The Gilbert tap syllabus has touched the lives of a wide variety of people, for many years. The Gilbert Syllabus has become a closely integrated part of tap, and its levels, from Primary to Grade 8 are universal tap monuments. Each level builds on knowledge and technique from the previous levels, while remaining a separate and complete entity.

Middle/High School Tap

Internationally, Al Gilbert Graded Dance Examinations, have a wide and far-reaching scope. The Gilbert tap syllabus has touched the lives of a wide variety of people, for many years. The Gilbert Syllabus has become a closely integrated part of tap, and its levels, from Primary to Grade 8 are universal tap monuments. Each level builds on knowledge and technique from the previous levels, while remaining a separate and complete entity.

Elementary Tap

Internationally, Al Gilbert Graded Dance Examinations, have a wide and far-reaching scope. The Gilbert tap syllabus has touched the lives of a wide variety of people, for many years. The Gilbert Syllabus has become a closely integrated part of tap, and its levels, from Primary to Grade 8 are universal tap monuments. Each level builds on knowledge and technique from the previous levels, while remaining a separate and complete entity.

Pointe 3

Students interested in pursuing pointe must have several years of ballet training, have passed or working in the Cecchetti Grade 2 Curriculum, enroll in our pre-pointe class, and be assessed by our instructors. Once a student has received their pointe shoes, they must continue their ballet courses as well as enroll in the pointe class.

Pointe 2

Students interested in pursuing pointe must have several years of ballet training, have passed or working in the Cecchetti Grade 2 Curriculum, enroll in our pre-pointe class, and be assessed by our instructors. Once a student has received their pointe shoes, they must continue their ballet courses as well as enroll in the pointe class.

Pointe 1

Students interested in pursuing pointe must have several years of ballet training, have passed or working in the Cecchetti Grade 2 Curriculum, enroll in our pre-pointe class, and be assessed by our instructors. Once a student has received their pointe shoes, they must continue their ballet courses as well as enroll in the pointe class.

Pointe

Students interested in pursuing pointe must have several years of ballet training, have passed or working in the Cecchetti Grade 2 Curriculum, enroll in our pre-pointe class, and be assessed by our instructors. Once a student has received their pointe shoes, they must continue their ballet courses as well as enroll in the pointe class.

Partnering and Features

The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. Students will have the opportunity to exam in front of a panel of judges every year and half. While the exam is not required, we do encourage it as it is the culmination of their training.

Ballet 10

The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. Students will have the opportunity to exam in front of a panel of judges every year and half. While the exam is not required, we do encourage it as it is the culmination of their training.

Ballet 9

The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. Students will have the opportunity to exam in front of a panel of judges every year and half. While the exam is not required, we do encourage it as it is the culmination of their training.

Ballet 8

The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. Students will have the opportunity to exam in front of a panel of judges every year and half. While the exam is not required, we do encourage it as it is the culmination of their training.

Ballet 7

The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. Students will have the opportunity to exam in front of a panel of judges every year and half. While the exam is not required, we do encourage it as it is the culmination of their training.

Ballet 6

The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. Students will have the opportunity to exam in front of a panel of judges every year and half. While the exam is not required, we do encourage it as it is the culmination of their training.

Ballet 5

The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. Students will have the opportunity to exam in front of a panel of judges every year and half. While the exam is not required, we do encourage it as it is the culmination of their training.

Ballet 4

The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. Students will have the opportunity to exam in front of a panel of judges every year and half. While the exam is not required, we do encourage it as it is the culmination of their training.

Intermediate Middle/High School Ballet

The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. Students will have the opportunity to exam in front of a panel of judges every year and half. While the exam is not required, we do encourage it as it is the culmination of their training.

Middle/High School Ballet

The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. Students will have the opportunity to exam in front of a panel of judges every year and half. While the exam is not required, we do encourage it as it is the culmination of their training.

Elementary Ballet

The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. Students will have the opportunity to exam in front of a panel of judges every year and half. While the exam is not required, we do encourage it as it is the culmination of their training.

Acrojazz (K-2nd Grade)

Enter into an encouraging environment where students not only explore new movement, but also new ideas like team work, independence, and respect for others. Simple tumbling skills will also be used in class to further develop motor skills and balance.

Hip Hop (Pre K - 2nd Grade)

Enter into an encouraging environment where students not only explore new movement, but also new ideas like team work, independence, and respect for others. Simple tumbling skills will also be used in class to further develop motor skills and balance.

Pre School Hip Hop

Enter into an encouraging environment where students not only explore new movement, but also new ideas like team work, independence, and respect for others. Simple tumbling skills will also be used in class to further develop motor skills and balance.

Ballet/Tap Combo 3 & Ballet/Tap (K-2nd Grade)

Enter into an encouraging environment where students not only explore new movement, but also new ideas like team work, independence, and respect for others. Simple tumbling skills will also be used in class to further develop motor skills and balance.

Tiny Tumblers

Enter into an encouraging environment where students not only explore new movement, but also new ideas like team work, independence, and respect for others. Simple tumbling skills will also be used in class to further develop motor skills and balance.

Ballet/Tap Combo 2

Enter into an encouraging environment where students not only explore new movement, but also new ideas like team work, independence, and respect for others. Simple tumbling skills will also be used in class to further develop motor skills and balance.

Ballet/Tap Combo 1

Enter into an encouraging environment where students not only explore new movement, but also new ideas like team work, independence, and respect for others. Simple tumbling skills will also be used in class to further develop motor skills and balance.

CenterStage Adult Classes

It's never too late to start! Don't see a class you are interested in taking? Email us at email protected we create classes based on interest!

Pointe

Every ballerina's dream! As students are nearing their Grade 1 examination. or once they have passed their exam, ballerinas have the option to enroll in a pre-pointe class. The pre-pointe class is a year of technique focusing specifically on building the body to perform on pointe.

Grade III and IV Syllabus

A more mature sense of musicality and quality of movement is emphasized in the third and fourth levels. Students develop strength and stability in the demonstration of the pirouettes and grand allegro. Suppleness and smooth graceful movements are developed in these levels along with the coordination of head, arms, legs, and body.

Grade I and II Syllabus

For students on a more serious track, the two lower student grades will develop proper placement of torso, hips, and legs without exceeding anatomical limitations. The coordination of arms and head are developed with a concentration on smooth transitions throughout the exercises.

Early Childhood Development

The CCA offers three pre-syllabus examinations for younger children, ages 5 – 9, that will develop poise and musicality in a fun and creative environment. The Primary One, Two, and Three syllabus instills the love of dance and allows for creative expression.

Partnering Class

CenterStage Academy of Ballet also offers a Men's Ballet class and a Partnering Class for students in our 9 & 10 Levels.

Men's Ballet class

CenterStage Academy of Ballet also offers a Men's Ballet class and a Partnering Class for students in our 9 & 10 Levels.

CenterStage Academy of Ballet

The Cecchetti curriculum sets itself apart by taking care of a dancers body and following the "laws of anatomy." Cecchetti dancers develop " balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, “ballon”, etc. It is classic in its purity and clear-cut style."

Lyra
$80.00

CenterStage offers classes in Lyra. We have several class offerings for current dancers and students new to dance, aerial silks, and CenterStage!

Aerial Silks
$80.00

CenterStage offers classes in aerial silks, both hammock and long silks. This class is comprised of aerial fitness to strengthen the arms and core, aerial yoga using the fabrics to aide in stretching and flexibility, and choreography.

En Flight - Circus Program
$80.00

En Flight Classes and Creative Movement due small class sizes, certification, additional instructors needed, and additional performing opportunities.

Specialty Classes

Want more? You got it! Try our specialty classes - Worship Dance, Flexibility, Leaps & Turns, Broadway Dance, Aerial Silks, Clog, Acrojazz, Heels, and Technical Production.

Hip Hop Classes

Let loose and get in the groove in one of our many hip-hop class offerings.

Jazz/Lyrical Classes

Put your technique and strength into practice through the expressive art of lyrical and jazz dance. CenterStage follows guidelines created by the Dance Masters of America in these courses.

Tap Classes

Express melody & rhythm with your feet. CenterStage uses the Al Gilbert curriculum to grow and develop well rounded tap dancers.

Ballet Classes

Learn the delicate intricacies of classical ballet at CenterStage. We proudly implement the Cecchetti Curriculum in all of our ballet classes.

Ballet & Tap Combo Classes

Students ages 3-7 (must be potty trained) will be introduced to the basics of both ballet and tap dance over the course of the school year. Enter into an encouraging environment where students not only explore new movement, but also new ideas like team work, independence, and respect for others. Simple tumbling skills will also be used in class to further develop motor skills and balance. Students in these classes will celebrate their growth in our June dance recital.

Preschool Hip Hop

Dance with us in a fun, high-energy class made for little ones who love up-beat music and are excited to show off their skills. This 45-minute class will steer little ones into moving as a group, and includes an annual performance in June!

Courses

Contemporary

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Broadway Dance

The Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School has a comprehensive curriculum, where master teachers instruct classes in teaching techniques for most disciplines of dance. The curriculum includes the teaching techniques in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, gymnastics, lyrical, musical theatre, children’s work, and modern. Specialty classes in folk dance, ballroom, and interpretive dance supplement the core disciplines, along with courses in music theory, dance notation, nutrition, alignment, dance history, kinesiology, choreography, studio business, costume design, and lighting.

Tiny Toes Session

CenterStage offers the opportunity for young students (ages 2 and 3) to take dance in 6 week sessions! This is a great way to see if students are ready to complete a full year of dance in our 2026 - 2027 season. We offer summer, fall, and winter sessions. Enrollment for our winter session opens December 1st!

Winter Dance Class Options for Students

Our 2026 Winter dance season is now open! If your student has three or more years of dance experience, please email [email protected] for more class options! Please plan to visit us at our Open House on Tuesday, January 6th from 5:00 - 7:00pm. This will be a great opportunity to tour the facility, meet your instructors, register, and be sized for dance wear! Please visit our Dance Tuition page for more information regarding tuition and other additional costs. Costume balances for all Winter classes will be due February 1st, 2026.

Tiny Toes!

Students ages 2-3 will explore movement with us through music, story-telling, games, and more! At the end of our 6-weeks together, parents are invited to join us for a fun “show and tell” presentation to see what we have been learning about!

Camps

Summer Musical Theatre Program
$350.00

Our summer musical is open to students 7 years and up with no formal auditioning required. Students interested in an opportunity for a lead or speaking role must audition. The summer musicals are mounted in two weeks (June 2026) and rehearsed between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm. Attendance every day is a requirement.

between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm. Attendance every day is a requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact CenterStage Performing Arts Academy?

Call CenterStage Performing Arts Academy at (615) 230-9341 or visit http://performcenterstage.com/.

What are CenterStage Performing Arts Academy's hours?

CenterStage Performing Arts Academy is open Monday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM.

What city is CenterStage Performing Arts Academy in?

CenterStage Performing Arts Academy is in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Does CenterStage Performing Arts Academy have a website?

Yes, you can find CenterStage Performing Arts Academy online at http://performcenterstage.com/.

What is CenterStage Performing Arts Academy's phone number?

Reach CenterStage Performing Arts Academy directly at (615) 230-9341.