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Age 7+

by 9/1 of the current school year
Rising Stars are incredible dancers who prefer to dance without the intensity of a competitive program. Classes are offered in all genres
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2026-2027 Dance Season
Classes Begin August 24

B Classes
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45 min
Thursdays 5:45-6:30
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45 min
Thursdays 7:15-8:00
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45 min
Thursdays 6:30-7:15
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45 min
Thursdays 8:00-8:45
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45 min
Tuesdays 6:15-7:00
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45 min
Tuesdays 7:00-7:45
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45 min
Tuesdays 7:45-8:30
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Mondays-Fridays
3:00-6:30pm

"She was so nervous about starting dance as an 'older' dancer but enjoyed every bit of it and made the best friends ever!"

Tuition Scale

Classes are $80 per weekly hour.
3 Class discount: 10% off total tuition.
4 Class discount: 15% off total
5 Class discount: 20 % off total
6 Class discount: 30% off total
7 Class discount: 35% off total

Tuition scale is per dancer.
1 Class
2 Classes
3 Classes
4 Classes
5 Classes
6 Classes
7 Classes
$70
$120
$162
$204
$240
$252
$273
Annual Registration per family:
$45 first dancer
$35 second dancer
$25 third dancer

Tuition is an annual rate broken into monthly installments. 

Dress Code listed below for each class

All performances are optional.
All performances carry their own costs.

Dress Code

Pink Tights

Studio Brand Tights are required. $15

Black Leotard

Any brand.  GCAPA carries low-cost leos for your convenience.  Not required.

Shoes

Studio Brand Ballet Shoes are required. $28

Hair

Girls wear hair in a proper bun with hairnet and hair pins.  Ponytails can whip a dancer while turning.  Having hair out of the face helps dancers to learn without distraction. 

2025-2026 Handbook

Download or Print this handbook for your reference.

Performance Opportunities

Christmas Troupe

Nutcracker

Christmas Parade

Fall Festivals

Spring Festivals

Recital

Closings: All Patriotic Holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas,

Easter Break, MLK Day

Make-up Classes: Missed classes can be made up on other days of the same level class.

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13266 Reese Boulevard East, Suite 200 :: Huntersville, NC  28078 :: 704.896.3033
GCAPA is conveniently located just behind Novant Hospital on Exit 23
Since August 1, 2025

© 2026 by Grand Central Academy of Performing Arts, LLC

Owned and operated since 2011

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