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Get to Know

Center Stage Dance Studio

Center Stage School of Dance was founded to create an inspiring and supportive environment where students of all ages and abilities can discover the joy of dance. Our mission is to build a solid foundation of classical technique while celebrating and nurturing each dancer's unique creative voice.

We believe that every child has an artist within them waiting to be expressed. Through dedicated instruction, encouragement, and individualized attention, we help students develop not only their technical skills but also their self-confidence, discipline, and appreciation for dance as an art form. At CSSD, we're committed to fostering both the precision of trained dancers and the authentic creativity that makes each student shine.

We are very pleased you have taken an interest in this Dance Institution and are eager to meet each and every one of you! We are thrilled to work with your brilliant children, to accomplish our institutions goals and standards, to help students express and interpret their creativity through dance. CSSD classes include elements to develop body awareness, vocabulary, dance technique, critical thinking, problem solving, knowledge of dance as an art form, performance and appreciation. Dance is a participatory art form, everyone can dance! All of our instructors are here to ensure your child will develop both their own skills and self confidence, as well as an appreciation of the grace and strength of the professional dancer and artist. Please be advised, some classes may have a dress code (i.e. ballet requires a leotard and tights).

We urge you to participate in the learning process that your child will embark on by encouraging the student to show you what they have learned and notice their development and growth. We welcome feedback from you as family members to always better the learning environment for each student. Family members who want to be involved in this Institution can volunteer and help promote our program and performances.

Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

The CSSD Staff

MEET THE TEAM

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TEAM
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Vania Raitano

Owner and Founder

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Chandler Stanley

Aerial Instructor

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Brecca Ridenour

Aerial Instructor

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James Rivera

Dance Instructor & Artistic Director

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Ryan Beck

Dance Instructor

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Christa Shearer

Dance Instructor

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Joshua Dunn

Dance Instructor

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Gabriella Raitano

Competition Director

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Madelyn Embry

Dance Instructor & Admin

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