Business Details
Premier Dance Education in Tampa, FL
Centerstage Dance Academy has been dedicated to fostering individual growth in the art and discipline of dance for over 37 years. Our mission is to pass on the gift of dance through hands-on training that develops technical skill, artistic passion, and personal character. We combine classical techniques with modern approaches across ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, and acrobatics to create well-rounded artists. Our instructors are selected for their expertise, education, and ability to nurture students' potential while maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence. Through personalized attention and a family-oriented environment, we help students achieve their goals while building confidence, discipline, and lifelong appreciation for dance.Our success is measured by the achievements of our students, who have gone on to pursue professional dance careers and higher education in the performing arts. We maintain rigorous training programs while ensuring accessibility through free studio visits and trial classes. Our commitment to quality extends to our facility, which features multiple studios equipped for diverse dance instruction. With decades of experience shaping dancers in the Tampa Bay community, we continue to evolve while staying true to our core values of excellence, integrity, and artistic development.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Tap
Contemporary
Acrobatics
Lyrical
Combo Classes
Pointe
Technique
Highlights and features
- We offer over 37 years of experience in professional dance instruction
- Our faculty includes award-winning instructors with diverse specializations
- We maintain a family-oriented environment with personalized attention
- We provide free studio visits and trial classes for new students
- Our graduates have successfully pursued professional dance careers
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops foundational technique through structured training in body placement, turnout, and classical movement. Students progress through levels focusing on barre work, center combinations, and performance preparation. This discipline builds strength, flexibility, and artistry while preparing dancers for advanced pointe work and professional opportunities.
Hip-Hop
Contemporary hip-hop instruction covers popping, locking, and breaking techniques in a dynamic environment. Classes emphasize rhythm, musicality, and personal expression while maintaining technical precision. Students learn both freestyle and choreographed routines to develop versatility and stage presence in modern performance contexts.
Acrobatics
Acro classes combine dance and gymnastics fundamentals to enhance coordination and physical development. Students master cartwheels, walkovers, and aerials while building core strength and spatial awareness. This training complements all dance styles by improving balance, flexibility, and dynamic movement capabilities.
Tap
Tap instruction focuses on rhythm development and sound production through specialized footwear. Classes blend Broadway and rhythm tap styles to build musicality and foot speed. Students learn to create percussive patterns while maintaining proper posture and weight distribution for clear, articulate sounds.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance classes merge modern, jazz, and ballet techniques for emotional storytelling through movement. Training emphasizes floor work, improvisation, and fluid transitions between styles. Students develop versatility in interpreting music and conveying narrative through expressive, technically grounded choreography.
People
Limbert Capellan
Director/Owner
With decades of experience, Limbert Capellan leads Centerstage Dance Academy as both owner and instructor. His expertise in jazz, contemporary, and technique has shaped countless students' careers while maintaining the studio's artistic vision and educational standards.
Lauren Blakeney
Ballet and Pointe Instructor
Certified ballet and pointe instructor Lauren Blakeney brings extensive competition and performance experience to her teaching. She specializes in advanced technique and pointe preparation, guiding students through progressive levels of classical ballet training.
Danielle Dominguez
Contemporary Instructor
Danielle Dominguez combines contemporary expertise with competition team leadership. Her choreography and teaching focus on emotional expression and technical precision, preparing students for both stage performance and competitive excellence.
Jessie Wheeler Watson
Tap Instructor
Tap specialist Jessie Wheeler Watson delivers rhythmic training with emphasis on clear sound production and musicality. Her instruction spans beginner to advanced levels, integrating tap technique with overall dance development.
Erin Yonke
Acro Instructor
Acro instructor Erin Yonke combines dance and gymnastics fundamentals to develop students' coordination and strength. Her classes focus on safe progression through tumbling skills while maintaining proper dance technique and body alignment.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, acrobatics, and combo classes for younger students.
What age groups do you teach?
Our programs serve students aged 3 and up, with specialized classes for preschoolers, youth, teens, and adults.
Can I try a class before enrolling?
Yes, we offer free 30-minute studio visits to observe classes and meet instructors before committing to enrollment.
Are there performance opportunities?
Students participate in annual recitals with costume measurements and rehearsals scheduled throughout the academic year.
How are instructors selected?
Our faculty undergoes rigorous evaluation based on education, professional experience, teaching credentials, and artistic expertise.
What makes your academy unique?
We combine technical excellence with personal development in a family-oriented environment, emphasizing both dance mastery and character growth.
Reviews (3)
Philippli Jackson Jr
Dec 10, 2016
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One the dopest place graced by excellent dancers! Stop by for incredible lessons that will further your dancing career.
Alitza Navarro
May 09, 2016
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The best dance experience you can ever get, filled with the most humble energetic humans (dancers and teachers), and you will make not only close friends but also improve tremendously
Gabrielle Massari
Jul 29, 2015
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The best 15 years of my life. If you want a studio that teaches the best style and great technique, plus an atmosphere that truly feels like a family, there is no better place in Tampa.
