Centre Stage on Main

Centre Stage on Main opened its doors in July 2005 as the brainchild of Connie Rea. Mrs. Rea wanted to develop a warm and caring atmosphere for all of her students to study various performing arts ranging from dance to musical theatre. Her students are challenged by their instructors and always leave class feeling good about themselves while knowing they are amongst “family”. Centre Stage offers a full range of creative programs catered to adults and children alike.

Connie Rea is the owner/director of Centre Stage on Main and has been teaching dance for over thirty years. She holds a B.S. in Dance Education and a B.F.A. in Dance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is an experienced and licensed dance educator for the state of North Carolina in grades K-12. Connie has been the director of dance and theatre for Western Alamance High School for the past fifteen years showcasing productions such as Disney’s Aida and Beauty and the Beast.

Studio Policies

1. Tuition is due the first class of each month regardless of whether four classes are held that month. There will be NO REFUNDS for missed classes. Please make up any missed class in another class of similar age and ability. A $10 late fee will be applied if tuition is paid after the 7th of each month. A $20 fee is charged for all NSF and closed account checks. There will be a one-time registration fee of $15 for new students.

2. Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Any student who misses three consecutive classes without letting your teacher know may be suspended from any future performances. 

3. Please have your child use the bathroom before class. Leaving not only disrupts the class but your child may miss out on valuable warm-ups or combinations. Please discuss this with your child.

4. Talking during class is not appropriate unless a question concerning dance is being asked. Parents please keep in mind that observations are designated at certain times of the year and will be posted in the newsletter.  We ask that here be NO talking during these observations.  Parents are also NOT permitted to open studio doors while in session.

5. Gum, water, food or drinks of any kind are not permitted inside the Studios. The finish on the new dance floor will be ruined with moisture. Snacks/drinks are allowed in the Studio lobby. Please keep our Studio clean.

6. Classes not meeting minimum enrollment (5 students) will be canceled. Students will be moved to other existing classes or tuition will be refunded.

7. Snow policy - We follow Alamance Burlington School District policy. Classes may be canceled due to snow or icy conditions. These classes may be made up, at your convenience, during the month that it was missed. If you are not sure whether a class will be held, please call the Studio

8. Class attire - All students (except adults) must wear dance related attire. Shorts, sweats, pants, jeans, and dresses will not be allowed in class. Students who come not appropriately dressed will be asked to sit and watch their class. Ballet students must wear leotard and tights. Jazz, tap and hip hop classes may wear unitards, leotards, spandex, dance pants, with a leotard, but will not be allowed to wear long shirts, sweatshirts, or shirts that must be tucked in. Please ask each teacher what is appropriate to wear in their class and be respectful.

10. All hair must be pulled back into a bun (required for ballet classes) ponytail, braids, or pigtails(except short hair).

11. All tap, ballet, jazz and hip hop shoes must only be worn in the studios. With the new dance floors any dirt brought in from outside will gouge and ruin the floors. Please clean bottom of shoes weekly and PLEASE BE SURE TO PUT YOUR NAME INSIDE YOUR SHOES.

12. Costumes are ordered in December. All fees, including December tuition, must be paid in full, as payment must accompany the costume order. All costumes are Non-Refundable once ordered. Parents who request over night fees or 2nd day air fees will pay the additional costs. All costumes are made to order, not made to exact measurements. Costumes will not be tried on, nor sent home, until all fees owed to Studio are current, including tuition and/or any outstanding fees. Students are expected to participate in the recital. If for any reason your child will not be in the recital, please let us know right away.

13. Centre Stage on Main may offer students an opportunity to take workshops during the year, and some classes may compete.

14. Policy is set by Centre Stage on Main management and as such, any and all policy questions should be referred to the Studio Director or Business Manager.

15. The Studio will be closed on all state mandated holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.  We ARE OPEN during Teacher workdays.

16. Parents, please DO NOT allow your children to run in lobby area.  This includes the stage area.

WELCOME TO CENTRE STAGE ON MAIN DANCE STUDIO!!!!

It is our intent that your child has a wonderful experience in our class as well as the opportunity to find joy in dance.