CENTER STAGE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY CORPORATION

What CENTER STAGE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY CORPORATION does

Center Stage Performing Arts Academy Corporation is a privately held, founder-owned performing arts education business headquartered at 39318 Highway 74 in Gonzales, Louisiana. Founded in 2000 by Linda and Larry Schexnaydre, the academy delivers year-round group classes and private lessons across dance (Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop), musical theatre, acting, voice, piano, and guitar to students of all ages and skill levels in the Ascension Parish and greater Baton Rouge area. The operating model is labor-intensive and instructor-led, with approximately 40+ faculty listed across disciplines and no proprietary technology stack beyond the third-party Jackrabbit Class registration and parent-portal platform (orgID 506029).

The revenue model is built on recurring monthly tuition from group classes and private lessons, supplemented by seasonal one-time revenue from summer programs (Kids on Broadway musical theatre camp for ages 5-14, themed summer camps such as K-Pop World Tour and Disney Magic, and $30 drop-in summer dance classes) and ticketed annual performances at local venues including BREC Independence Park Theatre and River Center Theatre. The academy operates the Stars Company, an award-winning competitive troupe (dance and musical theatre) that competes regionally and nationally and was named Access Broadway National Champions. Customer acquisition is community-led, driven by local word-of-mouth, school partnerships, alumni referrals, and reputation built over 25+ years of operation, including six consecutive Best of Ascension Community Choice Awards for Best Dance School and Best Summer Camps.

Center Stage functions as a stable, single-location lifestyle business with no external institutional capital, no M&A history, and no disclosed revenue. The business has demonstrated durable demand through consistent program expansion (annual summer musicals for 20+ years, recurring themed camps, the pre-professional Stars Company pipeline) and a measurable alumni track record placing students on Broadway (Wicked, Anastasia, The Little Mermaid), national tours, Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World, and So You Think You Can Dance. There is no AI, software, or platform component to the business; value creation is concentrated in instructor quality, community reputation, and the depth of the training curriculum.

Name

CENTER STAGE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY CORPORATION

Legal name

Center Stage Performing Arts Academy

Website

https://centerstagepaa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Center Stage Performing Arts Academy is a Gonzales, Louisiana-based dance and performing arts school founded in 2000, offering year-round classes and private lessons in dance, musical theatre, acting, and music to children and adults across the Ascension Parish and Baton Rouge areas, with 40+ faculty and an award-winning competitive troupe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts (Acting, Improv, Theater) (EDAAAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE), Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

Keywords

• Performing arts education
• Dance instruction
• Musical theatre training
• Acting classes
• Private music lessons

Headquarters

HQ city

Gonzales

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Group Classes: Recurring revenue from group dance, acting, and musical theatre classes offered year-round for students of all ages and skill levels. Classes include Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and more.
2. Private Lessons: Year-round private instruction in voice, piano, and guitar, providing recurring revenue from dedicated students seeking personalized training.
3. Summer Camps: Seasonal revenue from themed summer camps including Kids on Broadway (musical theatre experience for ages 5-14) and specialty camps like K-Pop World Tour, Disney Magic, Wicked, and others.
4. Stars Company: Stars Dance Company and Musical Theatre Company fees for advanced training, regional and national competition participation, and performance opportunities.
5. Performance Events: Revenue from annual performances including Holiday Show, Showcase, Acting Informance, and Spring Voice Recital. Tickets sold for events held at local theatres.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Center Stage Performing Arts Academy provides year-round group classes and private lessons in dance (Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop), musical theatre, acting, and music (voice, piano, guitar) for students of all ages and skill levels. The academy supplements its instruction with the competitive Stars Company program, themed summer camps, the Kids on Broadway musical theatre experience, summer dance classes, and annual community performances including the Holiday Show, Showcase, Acting Informance, and Spring Voice Recital.

Product overview

Center Stage Performing Arts Academy is a comprehensive performing arts education center offering a unified program of dance, musical theatre, acting, and private music lessons. The core educational programs include the Dance Program (Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop), Musical Theatre Program, Acting Program, and Private Lessons (Voice, Piano, Guitar). The academy supports its training with a competitive performance component through the Stars Company, which includes both dance and musical theatre troupes. Seasonal offerings include Kids on Broadway (two-week musical theatre camp for ages 5-14), Summer Camps (themed camps), and Summer Dance Classes. Annual performances include the Holiday Show, Showcase, Acting Informance, Spring Voice Recital, Stars Company Variety Show, and full-scale Summer Musicals. The academy was founded in 2000 by Linda and Larry Schexnaydre and serves the Gonzales, Louisiana area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dance Program Comprehensive dance training program offering year-round group classes in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. Students learn proper technique, choreography, and performance skills, participating in the annual Showcase. For students of all ages and skill levels in the Ascension Parish and Baton Rouge areas.
• Musical Theatre Program Year-round training program combining singing, dancing, and acting to develop triple-threat performers. Students participate in annual Holiday Show and Showcase performances. For students of all ages seeking musical theatre skills in the Gonzales, Louisiana area.
• Acting Program Year-round acting program focusing on character development, scene study, and monologue work. Students participate in the annual Acting Informance. For students seeking foundational acting skills in the Gonzales, Louisiana area.
• Private Lessons Year-round private instruction in voice, piano, and guitar taught by trained professionals. Covers technique, theory, and performance skills. For dedicated students seeking personalized training in the Gonzales, Louisiana area.
• Stars Company Award-winning competitive dance and musical theatre troupe performing at events across Louisiana and competing regionally and nationally. Stars Dance Company trains in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop; Stars Musical Theatre Company trains as triple threats. Has won Access Broadway National Champions. For dedicated pre-professional students.
• Kids on Broadway Two-week summer musical theatre experience for students ages 5-14. Campers learn songs, choreography, stage acting, audition workshops, and theatre games. Program culminates in a fully staged original performance. For parents seeking summer enrichment for elementary and middle school children.
• Summer Camps Themed summer camps including K-Pop World Tour, Bluey & Friends, Wicked, Disney Magic, Once Upon a Summer Camp, In My Taylor Era, and Gabby's Purrfect Camp for various age groups. Registration available through Jackrabbit Class.
• Summer Dance Classes Intensive dance training sessions offered during summer months. Available at discounted bundle rate or $30 drop-in per class. Designed to help students prepare for Stars Company auditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stars Company named Access Broadway National Champions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• School of Rock: School of Rock combines music lessons with ensemble and performance opportunities. It overlaps with Center Stage's private music instruction, recurring class model, and emphasis on live performance outcomes.
• Fred Astaire Dance Studios: Fred Astaire Dance Studios offers group and private dance instruction through an established franchise network. It is relevant to Center Stage's dance curriculum, although it is more focused on adult and social dance.
• Bach to Rock: Bach to Rock provides group and individual music instruction with performance-oriented programming. It is comparable to Center Stage's voice, piano, and guitar lessons and its use of recurring education to engage students.
• Arthur Murray: Arthur Murray operates a large network of recurring group and private dance studios. It is comparable in business model and customer overlap, though its ballroom emphasis differs from Center Stage's broader youth and performing-arts curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• Broadway Dance Center: Broadway Dance Center is an established training provider offering technique classes across many dance styles. It is comparable through recurring dance instruction and performance-oriented outcomes, but at a much larger and more specialized scale.
• The Joffrey Ballet School: The Joffrey Ballet School provides dance education from children's programs through pre-professional training. It is relevant to Center Stage's dance curriculum, Stars Company, and progression from foundational classes to advanced performance opportunities.
• American Musical and Dramatic Academy: AMDA is an established performing-arts school with programs spanning musical theatre, acting, and dance. It compares through multi-disciplinary training and professional-performance pathways, although it serves an older and postsecondary student base.

Direct peers

• Stagecoach Theatre Arts: Stagecoach provides weekly drama, dance, and singing classes for children and teens. Its multi-disciplinary performing-arts curriculum and recurring class model are directly comparable to Center Stage's youth and family offering.
• Ballet Theatre of Baton Rouge: Ballet Theatre of Baton Rouge combines regional dance training and performances. It is comparable through studio-based instruction, performance opportunities, and a locally embedded brand in the same Baton Rouge-area market.
• Louisiana Dance Theatre: Louisiana Dance Theatre is a Baton Rouge-area dance organization offering instruction and performances. Its studio education, recitals, and pre-performance pathways overlap directly with Center Stage's dance programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CENTERSTAGEtube?feature=CAgQwRs%3D
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Center-Stage-Performing-Arts-Academy/152077505958
• Instagraminstagram.com/center_stage_paa

Compliance4 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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