CenterStage Performing Arts Academy

What CenterStage Performing Arts Academy does

CenterStage Performing Arts Academy is a privately held, single-location performing arts education studio based at 250 Hancock Street in Gallatin, Tennessee, founded in 2000 and operated by four co-owners (Natalie and Daniel Hudson, David and Laurie Klein) since 2015. The studio delivers in-person performing arts instruction across three primary verticals: dance (ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, clog, contemporary, modern, acrojazz, ballroom, musical theatre, creative movement, and dancing in heels), theatre (SpringBoard variety shows, full musicals such as The Wizard of Oz, acting and improvisation classes), and music (private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, violin, banjo, mandolin, bass guitar, and drums), plus the En Flight aerial circus program. The studio differentiates on academic credentials: it is the only Cecchetti Council of America-certified ballet school in Middle Tennessee and operates the only aerial studio in Sumner County. Curriculum depth covers 9+ levels across most genres and 10+ levels in ballet, with structured examination paths through the Cecchetti Council.

The studio runs on a subscription tuition model billed August through May, with group dance class fees ranging from $53/month (30-minute Creative Movement) to $109/month (2.5-hour class) and a $330/month Unlimited Dance Pass; aerial classes are priced separately at $89/month, and private lessons at $100–$200/month depending on session length. Revenue is supplemented by one-time theater-program fees ($225–$350/student for SpringBoard and Summer Musical), recital ticket sales ($11–$13 per seat across 12+ annual recital performances), and an online dancewear boutique operated through Nimbly. The studio employs 11 staff and serves over 300 dance and aerial students, drawing families from across Middle Tennessee. Operations rely on commodity third-party platforms — JackRabbit Class for registration and billing, Eventbrite for ticketing, Google Classroom for class materials, and Zoom for occasional weather-related remote class delivery — with no proprietary technology stack. The studio owns an in-house theater supporting the full production calendar, including 4 variety shows and 2 musicals per year.

Name

CenterStage Performing Arts Academy

Legal name

CenterStage Performing Arts Academy

Website

https://performcenterstage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CenterStage Performing Arts Academy is a Gallatin, Tennessee-based dance, theatre, music, and aerial circus studio serving 300+ students across Middle Tennessee via subscription-based classes and an in-house production calendar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts Education Instruction (Visual/Performing) (EDAJAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theatre Education, Training & Conservatories (MPAGABAN), Music Schools & Conservatory Prep (Pre-College) (EDAMANAE), Theater & Drama Education (Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater) (EDAMAAAG)

Keywords

• Dance education
• Performing arts training
• Ballet instruction
• Aerial arts classes
• Music lessons

Headquarters

HQ city

Gallatin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Group Dance Class Tuition: Monthly recurring tuition for group dance classes, billed August through May (9-month season) on the 20th of the prior month. Tuition ranges from $53-$109/month depending on class duration. Discounts apply for students taking multiple classes (up to $26 off per additional class) and a 10% family discount for 2+ enrolled students. An Unlimited Dance Pass is offered at $330/month.
2. Aerial Arts Class Tuition: En Flight circus program classes priced at $89/month due to small class sizes, additional instructor certification requirements, and fabric maintenance costs. Covers aerial hammock, long silks, and lyra instruction.
3. Private Lessons: Monthly recurring private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, violin, drums, and other instruments, priced at $100-$200/month depending on session length (30, 45, or 60 minutes weekly). Billed monthly with a typical year-long commitment.
4. Theater Programs (SpringBoard & Summer Musical): One-time fees for theater programs including SpringBoard variety shows at $225/first student (with sibling discounts of $175 and $125 for additional siblings) and Summer Musical Theatre Camp at $350/first student. Additional costs include tickets ($10-$16 per seat) and optional costume rentals.
5. Recital and Performance Tickets: Revenue from selling tickets to dance recitals and theater productions. Ticket prices are $13 for adults, $11 for children/seniors/military, plus a $4 surcharge. Ticket sales offset production costs including staffing, costumes, lighting, sound, and set design.
6. Dancewear and Merchandise: CenterStage operates an online boutique through Nimbly (shopnimbly.com/CENTERSTAGE) offering dancewear and shoes. Also sells DVDs of performances and merchandise at events.
7. Space Rental: The studio's in-house theatre is used for performances. The studio offers space rental as indicated by a contact form option for 'Space Rental' inquiries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CenterStage Performing Arts Academy is a comprehensive performing arts education studio offering in-person classes in dance (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, clog, ballroom, etc.), aerial arts (aerial hammock, long silks, lyra) through its En Flight program, private music lessons (voice, piano, guitar, violin, drums), and theatre programs including variety shows and musicals. Tuition is billed monthly for a 9-month season with annual recitals and productions held in its in-house theatre.

Product overview

CenterStage Performing Arts Academy is a comprehensive performing arts education organization offering a multi-product portfolio centered around dance, music, and theatre instruction. The core offerings include dance classes across multiple disciplines, the elite CenterStage Academy of Ballet (the only Cecchetti-certified program in Middle Tennessee), and the En Flight circus program (the only aerial studio in Sumner County). Theatre programming includes the Student Theatre Program with SpringBoard variety shows, full-scale productions like The Wizard of Oz, and the CenterStage Players alumni/community company. Additional products include private lessons in voice and instruments, the CenterStage Young Professionals dance company, summer camps, and the CSTEP teacher training program. The organization also operates an online dancewear boutique and maintains integrations with JackRabbit Class for registration, Eventbrite for ticketing, and Google Classroom for educational content delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CenterStage Academy of Ballet: The only Cecchetti-certified ballet school in Middle Tennessee, offering ballet across ten levels, Pre Pointe, Pointe, Men's Ballet, and Partnering classes.
• En Flight Circus Program
• CenterStage Young Professionals (CSYP)
• CenterStage Players
• SpringBoard
• CSTEP (CenterStage Teaching Education Preparation)

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cecchetti Council of AmericacoreOthersCenterStage Performing Arts Academy is the only studio in Middle Tennessee certified to teach the Cecchetti method of classical ballet. The Cecchetti Council of America holds annual examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers trained in the Cecchetti method. CenterStage currently has certified instructors in Grades I-IV. Students have the opportunity to examination in front of a panel of judges every year and a half, with the exam serving as the culmination of their training. The Cecchetti method sets itself apart by following the 'laws of anatomy' and developing balance, poise, strength, elevation, and elasticity in dancers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• School of Rock: National franchise offering private and group music instruction plus performance-based learning. Comparable to CenterStage's private lessons (voice, piano, guitar) and group performance formats, though specializing in music rather than dance.
• Music Together: International early childhood music education franchise with developmentally structured programs for young children. Comparable to CenterStage's early-age offerings (Tiny Toes) and family enrollment model, though limited to music education.
• Bach to Rock: National music school franchise offering private lessons, group classes, and performance ensembles. Comparable to CenterStage's private lesson offerings in voice and instruments plus performance-oriented recitals, though focused exclusively on music.
• Kinderdance International: National franchise providing dance, gymnastics, and fitness programs for children ages 2-12. Comparable to CenterStage's Tiny Toes and youth dance programs in targeting young children with structured movement education, though delivered through a franchise model.

Regional players

• Nashville School of the Arts: Nashville-based public magnet high school offering intensive arts training in dance, theatre, music, and visual arts. Comparable as a regional performing arts education institution in the same Middle Tennessee market, though structured as a school rather than a private studio.
• Ballet Tennessee: Tennessee-based nonprofit ballet organization offering ballet training and performances. Comparable as a regional ballet education provider in the same state, though structured as a nonprofit rather than a multi-discipline private studio.
• Cumberland Arts Academy: Cumberland University-affiliated arts program in Lebanon, TN where CenterStage's studio manager Brendan Tramel Brassell previously served as Director. Directly comparable as a regional performing arts education provider serving Middle Tennessee families.

Others

• Dance Masters of America: National dance teacher certification organization that certifies teachers in ballet, tap, jazz, and other disciplines. Adjacent to CenterStage as the certification body whose Al Gilbert tap and Dance Masters of America jazz/lyrical curricula are used in its programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/centerstageperformingarts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centerstage-performing-arts-academy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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