Center Stage Performing Arts - Orem, Utah

Loxlie D.

It is the best dance studio ever the teachers are so nice and there are lots of nice people there and you make lots of friends I would definitely recommend this dance studio I started here when I was six and it's been 6 years since I have been here it is such an amazing studio and if you're looking for a kid to come and dance this is the right place for you

Patricia M.

I went to this place twice and the first time there was a girl who didn't even know what she was doing there. I asked about registering a class for my daughter and she had no information about anything. She told me to come back another day on Monday. I went back on Monday. I came back on Monday and found no one at the front desk. We waited for a few minutes and only one guy showed up and didn't say anything and sat in another room. Honestly, I was disappointed with this place and went to look for another dance school for my daughter. I will never go back to that place.

Kelsey

I started dancing here my sophomore year of high school. Now my daughter dances here and we LOVE it. The teachers and staff are kind and are truly the definition of professional. You won't find a better dance studio in Utah.

Michael C.

Last night, we had the privilege of attending the Center Stage Performing Arts' production of Les Misérables. I was fortunate enough to secure second-row seats, offering an incredible view of the performance. Having seen professional Broadway productions of Les Misérables at least ten times over the years—it's my all-time favorite musical—I can confidently say that this rendition was among the best, if not the very best, I've ever witnessed.

The emotion conveyed by the actors was profoundly moving, making the experience feel more genuine and personal than any other production I've seen. One standout moment was the heart-wrenching "A Little Fall of Rain" scene with Marius and Éponine, which left a lasting impact on us.

Thank you to the talented cast and crew for putting on such an amazing show!

Stephanie H.

My daughter was looking to change studios and I went into Center Stage to find out more about their studio and auditions. When I approached the front desk the girl looked me up and down like we were back in junior high. Then proceeded to rudely dismiss my questions. She treated me like she had way more important things to do. It was surreal. Like walking onto the set of Dance Moms. I will never go back.

hylan H.

Center Stage cares about their students and families like no other. All the instructors are so thoughtful and kind. My daughter's have danced here for 3 years and we plan on dancing here forever. When my son is old enough I plan on having him go too. The biggest endorsement is that my girls are always happy when they come home from dance.

Kelv C.

My 7yo son is in a ballroom dance class as well as a hip hop class with them. We assume everything is going alright with hip hop, but about 2 weeks ago they called us up to tell us that my son didn't know the ballroom routine well enough to participate in the recital (this week Friday - super short notice).

Normally, I think I could swallow this and accept that maybe my son wasn't focused during class well enough, or isn't a natural fit. But, he's been doing it for a year with the class, and they don't allow us to sit in on the class and observe how our kids are doing. We also cannot see how the teachers are teaching. Over the last 2 months (long before we got the call about not performing), when we've picked him up and asked how he liked the class, he's shifted to not enjoying it and the primary reason he's given us multiple times is that "they spent the whole time working with the girls today". I don't feel like this studio runs things well in a way that tries to lift people up and include them. The policy to restrict any observation of the class is ludicrous (makes me so upset).

Oh and with the news that he wouldn't be performing, they said he didn't need to come to class if he didn't want to. "Thanks!" And yet, we still got billed for May.

Also, the parking lot situation both up and downstairs (behind the building) is NUTS. It's really crowded and can get 100% blocked from time to time.

This studio may be really great for some forms of dances and teams, especially if you have a girl who is a fledgeling star. But if you have a boy and/or you've got any inkling they're not made of super star material, they'll probably not fit in. Good luck!

** Update: We did get a refund for May and the recital fees

Annamoriah W.

We love Center Stage! When I first walked into Center Stage four years ago to see what it was like, I immediately felt at home!

Center Stage has made it possible for both of my daughters to experience so many different styles of dance. They have classes ranging from jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, break dancing, ballroom, tumbling, cheerleading, musical theater and vocal. Children can start taking classes at age 2 all the way into the adult classes they offer.

The staff and teachers are AMAZING!!! My daughters still love seeing their teachers who taught them when they first started. They’ve been able to make lasting friendships with girls who they get to dance with both on the competitive side and just in regular classes!

When I think about my daughters dancing, I want to make sure they are first, having FUN!!! And second, being taught well! This may come at a higher price then some of your local companies in UT Valley, but this is a Nationally Know Studio who have produced some of the best dancers out there!

I recommend this studio to everyone and I’m proud my family gets to be apart of the Center Stage family!