Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance Studio in Clayton, NC
Carolina Dance Productions has been dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and transforming lives through the art of dance since 2003. Our mission centers on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can explore their passion for movement, develop creative expression, and build lifelong skills. With a focus on exceptional dance education, we foster confidence, discipline, and a deep appreciation for dance. Our premier facility in Clayton, NC, offers a wide range of styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip hop, catering to students from beginner to pre-professional levels. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Lori Dew, our team of experienced educators prioritizes personalized instruction and technical excellence.We emphasize a solid foundation in dance technique while enhancing physical health, coordination, and artistic growth. Our programs also include competitive dance opportunities, summer camps, and recreational classes designed to meet diverse needs. Recognizing the cognitive and social benefits of arts training, we strive to cultivate improved academic performance and life skills through structured dance education. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and community engagement remains central to our values. By maintaining state-of-the-art facilities with professional sprung floors and secure environments, we ensure optimal learning conditions for all students.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Dance
Tap Instruction
Competitive Teams
Summer Camps
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in professional dance education.
- Our faculty includes certified instructors with competitive dance expertise.
- We provide age-appropriate training from preschool to adult levels.
- Our studio features four professional sprung floors for injury prevention.
- We maintain a 98% student retention rate through personalized instruction.
What people say
Professional instructors
Nurturing environment
Award-winning teams
Excellent facilities
Positive growth experiences
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops grace, flexibility, and technical precision through classical training. Students learn barre work, center floor exercises, and ballet variations while focusing on proper body alignment and posture. This foundational discipline benefits all dance styles and enhances athletic performance through improved coordination and injury prevention techniques.
Competitive Teams
CDP's award-winning competitive teams train in multiple genres including jazz, tap, and contemporary. Dancers receive advanced technical instruction and performance opportunities at regional and national competitions. Our structured program emphasizes choreography excellence, teamwork, and artistic expression while maintaining a supportive, growth-oriented environment for serious dance students.
Summer Camps
Our summer programs offer immersive dance experiences with specialized training in various styles. Camps include technique workshops, choreography sessions, and performance preparation. Designed for different skill levels, these programs maintain small class sizes to ensure individual attention while fostering artistic development and peer collaboration in a fun, engaging environment.
Acro Dance
This program combines dance and acrobatic skills with progressive training from beginner to advanced levels. Students master cartwheels, handsprings, and aerials while developing strength, flexibility, and spatial awareness. Classes emphasize proper technique and safety through structured conditioning exercises that complement traditional dance training and performance applications.
Musical Theatre
Our musical theatre classes integrate dance, acting, and vocal techniques from Broadway-style productions. Students learn performance skills that combine jazz, tap, and ballet elements with character development and storytelling. The curriculum focuses on stage presence, emotional expression, and versatility required for theatrical productions while building confidence in multi-disciplinary performance settings.
People
Lori J. Dew
Artistic Director
With over 20 years in dance education, Lori Dew established CDP to provide quality training in a supportive environment. She oversees curriculum development and instructor training while maintaining active involvement in student mentorship and program direction.
Krissy Breece
Studio & Accounts Manager
Krissy manages daily operations and client relations at CDP. With extensive dance studio administration experience, she ensures smooth program execution and maintains open communication channels between staff, students, and families.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach 16 styles including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, acro, and competitive dance company programs for ages 2 to adult.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! We offer recitals, competitive events, and summer showcases. Competitive company members participate in regional and national competitions with award-winning choreography.
Do you have beginner classes?
Absolutely. We provide age-appropriate introductory classes for all styles starting at age 2, including preschool dance and dance play programs with no prior experience required.
What are your facility features?
Our studio includes four large classrooms with professional sprung floors, secure viewing stations, a locker room, and a parent communication portal with class schedule access.
How do I register?
Register online through our website's parent portal. Downloadable registration forms and direct email assistance from our studio manager are also available for enrollment.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide one free trial class for new students to experience our programs before committing to full enrollment in any dance style or age group.
Reviews (6)
Ashley Harris
Jan 04, 2022
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My 3 year old son was enrolled in two dance classes and had been in both classes since September. This past week, a couple of hours after dance class, I received and email from someone at CDP (do not know who because no name was included in the email) saying my son had been kicked out of both classes and unenrolled. The reason they gave was because he runs around in dance. Here are my problems with this:
1. I was never informed of ANY issues he was having in dance class. Every time I picked him up, none of the teachers came forward to say he was having problems. When I asked how dance was, frequently
1. I was never informed of ANY issues he was having in dance class. Every time I picked him up, none of the teachers came forward to say he was having problems. When I asked how dance was, frequently
John Cash
Jul 22, 2021
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Everything at CDP is amazing.. The owner, the staff, the kids, the building, the classrooms, etc.. The studio has always been very neat and organized. Ive never been disappointed in CDP. The staff pours so much love and passion into each and every one of the kids as they are also the best role models!!! If you are looking for somewhere that is overall a 10/10 i would 100% recommend CDP is the place to be!!
C. T.
Jun 23, 2020
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Terribly run establishment. Very unorganized and dont enter enough competitions for all the practice.
Crystie Prince
Jul 15, 2019
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My daughters (11 & 8) and I absolutely love this dance school! We just completed our first year, and I am amazed at how much my girls have learned! Not only are they learning technique and the value of hard work, but their confidence has grown tremendously. Each teacher is fabulous! They know their art so well and teach with dedication and a heart for the students. We look forward to many more years at CDP!
Mike Dew
Dec 29, 2018
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The CDP staff are experienced dance educators with a passion for the Arts and an honest commitment to Quality, Dedication and Hardwork! Awesome studio!
Anya Jadhavo
Sep 13, 2018
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They never answer calls and no one is at the reception desk. The staff usually are busy talking so for classes my step-daughter had to wait 15-20 minutes multiple times this past year.
