Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

HistoryOur founder Michele Lee has remained committed to offering the highest quality dance education to students in western North Carolina for over thirty years. The success of Center Stage lies in maintaining positive relationships with our students and forming a life-long love of dance. Many of our former students now bring their own children to class at Center Stage to become part of our dance family!SpecialtiesDancing since 1979, Center Stage offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, hip hop and contemporary for children age 2-18 in Western North Carolina's top rated dance facility. Unique among dance studios in the area, all members of our faculty hold degrees in dance or early childhood education, have danced with a professional company or maintain membership in Dance Masters of America. Dance classes are held on a weekly basis mid-August until the end of May, culminating with an annual spring recital. In addition to classes for children and teens at all levels, the studio maintains a pre-professional ballet preparatory program, as well as the Center Stage Performing Company (2013 National Champions at Dance Masters of America and Showstopper). During the summer we offer weekly Theme Camps for ages 3-8 and Dance Intensives for advanced dancers. Center Stage also hosts fabulous birthday parties! Stop by our studio for a tour and complimentary first class.

Pisgah Dance Academy, founded in 2008, is a family-owned and operated dance academy in Pisgah Forest, NC. Committed to providing expert dance training in a nurturing environment, the academy offers a blend of technique that focuses on personal development and challenges dancers of all ages. With limited class sizes to ensure individual attention, Pisgah Dance Academy instills an appreciation for all dance disciplines and believes in the importance of high expectations and structure in their goal-oriented program. Under the direction of owner and director Kristen Pangle, who has 25 years of dance experience and extensive training in classical ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and musical theater, Pisgah Dance Academy offers a quality dance education with a conservative emphasis. With a team of dedicated instructors, including Lindsey Pangle, who specializes in tap and aims to teach the traditional tap steps while incorporating new rhythms, the academy strives to pass on the love of dance and the art's quality to its students.Generated from the website

Dance Dynamics, located in Tryon, NC, is dedicated to providing exceptional dance training in a nurturing and loving environment. Their mission emphasizes the highest quality of instruction, fostering a positive atmosphere for students to thrive in the world of dance. In addition to regular classes, Dance Dynamics hosts events such as their 32nd Annual Recital, titled "Emotions in Motion," scheduled for May 17th, 2025, at Polk County High School. They also offer a summer schedule and specific camps, encouraging early registration for the upcoming 2025-26 dance season. Generated from the website