N E V E R M I S S
A CHANCE TO DANCE
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
W E L C O M E T O
Centerstage Dance Academy
We’re so happy you are here. Serving the Tampa Bay community for over 37 years. Centerstage Dance Academy has been dedicated to fostering individual growth in the art and discipline of dance. To touch, to move, to inspire – is the end result.
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Ballet
Ballet technique classes are the foundation for training and focus on developing a solid ballet technique with emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body (epaulement), and use of arms (port de bras).
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Jazz
A style of dance that combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolation of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms.
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Hip Hop
A vibrant style of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements to create a cultural piece of art. Through its three main styles of popping, locking, and breaking, hip-hop dance has evolved into one of the most popular and influential styles of dance.
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Barre
Primary Trainee Ballet Barre Class with Pre Pointe/Pointe 1 Focuses on foundational ballet technique without the center portion of the class. Working on placement, extension, and repetition to grow stronger in their technique.
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Tap
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style, and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement.
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Contemporary / Lyrical
An expressive form of dance performed to various styles of music. This class may combine the techniques of modern dance, ballet, and jazz.
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Acrobatics
A class that encourages coordination, spatial awareness, and fine and gross motor skills. Students will increase their strength and flexibility and learn a variety of tumbling and gymnastics skills.
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Ballet/Jazz/Acro Combo
Suitable for ages 5-7. Introduces the basic steps of ballet, jazz and acro. Shoes for ballet are REQUIRED. Each class will either focus on all 3 or 2 of the disciplines according to the instructor’s discretion on a rotating basis.
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Ballet/Jazz/Tap Combo
Suitable for ages 5-7. Introduces the basic steps of ballet, jazz, and tap. Shoes for tap and ballet are REQUIRED. Each class will either focus on all 3 or 2 of the disciplines according to the instructor’s discretion on a rotating basis.
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Preschool Combo
Suitable for ages 3-4. Introduces the basic steps of ballet, tap, and acro. Shoes for both tap and ballet are REQUIRED. Each class will either focus on all 3 or 2 of the disciplines according to the instructor’s discretion on a rotating basis.
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Centerstage Dance Academy is where I grew into the person I am today. They cultivate not only unparalleled dance talent, but also well-rounded individuals who go on to achieve the life they dream of, whatever it may be. I would not have the same success I do today without my experiences and dance family at Centerstage.
- Gabrielle Piloto Massari
SCHEDULE A STUDIO VISIT
Take a free 30-minute tour of our location to help you decide if CDA is the right studio for you. You’ll have the opportunity to observe classes, and get direct answers to all of your questions.
CLASSES
At Centerstage Dance Academy of Tampa, we offer many styles of dance for ages 3 and up!
Ballet/Pointe
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Jazz
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Tap
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Combo Classes
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Hip-Hop
Contemporary
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Intro Beginner Classes
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Acrobatics
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Technique
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Lyrical
CONNECT
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