Dance classes & tuition in China Grove, NC
Classes for ages 3 through high school, from preschool dance and gymnastics to lyrical, jazz and hip hop. Simple monthly tuition, August through June.
2026–27 classes open to new dancers
Pick classes, see the price
Filter by your dancer's age, then tap Add on the classes you like. The estimate updates as you go. Tuition is based on total hours per week, so adding a class can lower the hourly rate.
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Monday4:00–5:00 PM
Preschool (ages 3–4)
Dance + gymnastics · 1 hour
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Monday5:00–6:00 PM
Preschool (ages 3–4)
Dance + gymnastics · 1 hour
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Monday4:00–5:30 PM
Kindergarten & 1st grade
Ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics · 1.5 hours
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Tuesday4:30–6:00 PM
Kindergarten & 1st grade NEW
Ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics · 1.5 hours
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Monday5:30–6:00 PM
Hip hop, grades 2–5
Hip hop · 30 minutes · great as an add-on class
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Monday6:00–7:30 PM
2nd & 3rd grade
Ballet, lyrical, jazz, gymnastics · 1.5 hours
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Monday6:00–7:30 PM
4th & 5th grade
Ballet, lyrical, jazz, gymnastics · 1.5 hours
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Monday7:30–9:00 PM
Middle & high school
Lyrical, jazz, hip hop, gymnastics · 1.5 hours
These are the classes currently open to new dancers. Looking for another day or style? Call the office at 704-857-6312 and we'll help you find the right fit.
2026–27 tuition
One simple monthly price
- Tuition is a yearly fee based on hours per week, split into equal monthly installments.
- It covers lessons August through June. Some months have 3 or 5 lessons, but your installment stays the same.
- The more hours your dancer takes, the lower the hourly rate.
- Missed classes don't change tuition.
| Hours per week | Per month |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | $65 |
| 1 hour | $85 |
| 1.5 hours | $95 |
| 2 hours | $105 |
| 2.5 hours | $115 |
| More than 2.5 hours | Call for a quote |
Paying tuition
Set it once. Done for the year.
Choose one payment option before classes start. After that there's nothing to do each month.
Automatic draft
Tuition drafts from your checking or savings account on the 15th of each month.
Pay in full
Pay the whole year in one payment and you're set through June.
Post-dated checks
Checks dated August 15 through June 15 stay in your dancer's file and are deposited each month.
Fees & family discounts
- Family discountMore than one child enrolled, each taking over 1 hour a week
- Usually $5–$10/mo
- CostumeOne costume for both shows, with tights and accessories
- About $75–$89
- June recital feeFirst child / second / third. Includes parent tickets, a trophy and the show stream
- $45 / $35 / $30
- December recitalThe Holiday Recital has no recital fee
- No fee
- Returned check or ACH draftService charge
- $20
Preschool dance in China Grove
Their first time on stage
- 60-minute classesDance and gymnastics with an instructor and an assistant.
- Easy shoesNo-tie ballet shoes, so little ones can get ready fast.
- Observation daysDancers stay in the studio; parents watch progress on scheduled observation days.
- Recitals made easyAbout 45 minutes backstage, and our staff handle everything while you watch from the audience.
- Ride the parade floatPreschoolers ride our float in the hometown Christmas parades.
- Who can joinDancers must turn 3 by August 31, 2026 and be potty trained.
What to wear
Shoe and dancewear lists are posted at the end of July: one for preschool through elementary, and one for middle and high school.
- The shoes on your list are all your dancer needs for classes and the June show.
- One costume per dancer, used for both recitals.
- Preschool through 1st grade: no costume changes. Older dancers may change in June, and our staff help.
The Dancer's Loft
Our on-site store has what your dancer needs without a trip out of town.
- Dance shoes, new and used
- Dancewear, tights and bags, from designer to budget
- Center Stage spirit wear, car flags and license plates
- Personalized and embroidered gifts
Ready to dance?
Tell us about your dancer and we'll text you the best class fit and exact tuition. New dancers start Monday, January 4, 2027.