05/24/2026
🌟 SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS 🌟
Today we're featuring five of our incredible Company Seniors 💙
Avery:
🔹 Years at Center Stage: 4
🔹 Favorite Style of Dance: Pom
🔹 Graduating from Orange High School
🔹 Plans to attend The Pennsylvania State University, majoring in Bio Behavioral Health, with a commitment to the D1A dance team
Lessons from Center Stage:
“I have learned the importance of communication, discipline, and leadership. Being a part of this team has shown me the value of trust, commitment, and collaboration. Not only have I grown as a dancer in my training and technique, but I have also grown as a person, learning to work hard and be humble. Savor every second of it because it’s over before you know it.”
Summer plans:
“I am excited to visit my friends in Virginia, compete in my last ever nationals, and start summer training at The Pennsylvania State University.”
Breanna:
🔹 Years at Center Stage: 4
🔹 Favorite Style of Dance: Hip Hop & Jazz
🔹 Graduating from Nordonia High School
🔹 Plans to attend Louisiana State University, majoring in Sports Administration
Lessons from Center Stage:
“Center Stage has been a place where I've grown, struggled, and found my strength. It taught me to turn my challenges into confidence and to believe in who I am becoming.”
Summer plans:
“I'm excited to spend my summer with my CSDS family in Vegas and assist Summer Camps!”
Ashley:
🔹 Years at Center Stage: 2
🔹 Favorite Style of Dance: Contemporary
🔹 Graduating from Solon High School
🔹 Plans to attend Ohio University, majoring in Kinesiology, with a minor in Dance, following the path to becoming a Sports Medicine Physician
Lessons from Center Stage:
“Being at Center Stage has taught me so much more than just dance. It’s taught me discipline, confidence, how to express myself, and how to push myself even when things get hard. I’ve also learned what it really means to be part of a team. The people I dance with aren’t just teammates, they’ve become a second family. We’ve gone through so much together, and that connection is something I’ll carry with me forever. More than anything, Center Stage has taught me resilience. It’s taught me how to handle pressure, how to grow from criticism, and how to keep believing in myself even when things don’t go the way I hoped. I’m so grateful for everything it’s given me, because it’s made me stronger, more confident, and more passionate about what I love.”
Summer plans:
“I’m honestly excited to just be outside, tan, and spend time with my friends before I go to college. I’m really looking forward to going on vacation, relaxing, and making memories. Also, of course, nationals. After all the hard work this season, I’m so ready to step on that stage, give it everything I have, and experience the feeling of accomplishment with my team. It’s something I’ve been pushing for all year, and I’m just excited to soak in every second of it as it’s the last time dancing with my CSDS fam.”
Brooke:
🔹 Years at Center Stage: 2
🔹 Favorite Style of Dance: Contemporary & Hip Hop
🔹 Graduating from Laurel School
🔹 Plans to attend Chapman University, pursuing a BFA in Dance
Lessons from Center Stage:
“I have learned how to grow into a strong leader through having the opportunity to be an All-Stars Captain this year, as well as being blessed enough to have the comfort and freedom to be able to confidently use my voice. The teachers have taught me discipline and have given me the tools to pursue a successful dance career in my future. With that, I have also regained my passion for dance. In all, Center Stage has taught me what it’s like to have a loving community and a family that I know will forever have my back.”
Summer plans:
“I am super excited to spend my last nationals with my team in Las Vegas and enjoy hanging out with my friends and family during my last summer before heading to college.”
Maddie:
🔹 Years at Center Stage: 2
🔹 Favorite Style of Dance: Jazz
🔹 Graduating from Twinsburg High School
🔹 Plans to attend The Ohio State University, majoring in Architecture
Lessons from Center Stage:
“I have learned to savor and appreciate the little moments before they’re gone, and most importantly, that you can do anything with hard work and passion.”
Summer plans:
“I am excited to attend my very last ever dance nationals with the team I love so much and also to travel to Europe!”
