Welcome to Centre Stage Dance!
About
Life is better when you dance!
Centre Stage Dance Academy is an accredited RAD and AIDT studio based in Paulshof, Sandton, offering professional dance training in a warm, supportive environment. We specialise in Ballet, Modern Dance and AcroDance for children aged 3 years and up. We also host an adult Ballet class for our lovely ladies, namely "Golden Girls" and all ages are welcome! Our experienced and passionate teachers are committed to nurturing each dancer’s potential while fostering a lifelong love of dance. At Centre Stage, we believe in balancing discipline and technique with creativity and joy, helping every student grow in confidence, skill, and expression.
Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art.-Margot Fontein
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Lisa Jayne Fine
Lisa has been immersed in the world of dance and performing arts since childhood, studying ballet, tap, modern, jazz, contemporary, drama, and musical theatre. She further honed her craft at the renowned London Studio Centre, where she completed a three-year program and earned a Diploma in Theatre Arts. Following her studies, Lisa spent a decade touring internationally with productions such as *Spirit of the Dance*, performing across London, Las Vegas, China, New Zealand, Europe, and the United States, as well as on prestigious cruise liners. She also appeared in various theatre productions, commercials, corporate events, TV adverts, and music videos, all while based in London. In 2005, Lisa relocated to South Africa, where she continued to thrive as a dancer, model, and actress. Her work included performances in theatre shows, spectaculars, TV commercials, and films, as well as notable appearances in fashion events such as South African Fashion Week. Lisa also ran her own event entertainment company, Centre Stage Entertainment, for five years. In this role, she conceptualized and choreographed for numerous corporate events. Her expertise and reputation led to invitations to guest judge at prestigious competitions such as the Dance World Cup, WLDF, and the Dance School Championships, experiences she found immensely rewarding. Throughout her career, Lisa has taken on a range of roles, from performer and Dance Captain to Company Manager for international productions like *Le Grand Cirque*, *Moscow Circus*, *Spirit on Broadway*, *Hannah Montana LIVE*, and *RED – The Indian Dance Spectacular*, staged at Joburg Theatre and Artscape, Cape Town. A certified Ballet Teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), Lisa is also trained in tap, modern, jazz, and Irish dance. She has taught at various dance studios and has a deep passion for guiding young dancers. Watching her students grow and succeed is one of her greatest joys!
Learn MoreAngela Kate Jones
Angela is a registered ARAD (Advanced Royal Academy of Dance) classical ballet teacher with a wealth of experience and expertise. She has completed all of her Royal Academy of Dance examinations, as well as the prestigious RAD Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS). Angela received her foundational ballet training from a distinguished roster of ballet masters, including Ethne Ferraris, Barbara Chonin, Felicity Heyns, Celeste Greeff, Monique Fourie, and Joyce Myroff. Previously a professional dancer with The State Theatre, Pretoria (formerly known as PACT Ballet), Angela has extensive experience as a freelance ballet teacher across various schools in Johannesburg. Over the years, she has taught students of all ages, from beginners to Advanced level, nurturing their skills and love for dance. In addition to teaching, Angela has contributed to the choreography of numerous dance school concerts and Eisteddfods, further showcasing her creative and technical abilities. Angela’s teaching philosophy centers on the precise and progressive development of classical ballet technique, ensuring that her students are well-prepared for RAD examinations. She places equal emphasis on cultivating showmanship, performance quality, and musicality, essential for both examinations and live stage performances. Passionate about working with students of all ages, Angela is dedicated to inspiring them to express themselves confidently and creatively through the art of dance.
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Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion. - Martha Graham
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"Dance to express, not to impress!"
Testimonials
Lauren Van Der Zanden
Most amazing ballet school. Each of our girls have received individual attention. The teachers go above and beyond for their students. I highly recommend this ballet school. A ballet school par excellence.
Jane Cherniak
Weekly Modern dance classes with Teacher Lisa-the highlight of my girls week! Super fun classes, amazing music and moves, what a little gem this dance studio is! Thanks Ladies for your dedication and passion for teaching that makes it all so worthwhile!
Brooke Greenhill
Madison has been attending Centre Stage Baby Ballet classes for over six months now and she just loves it! Lisa and Angela's teaching is technically perfect and the classes are so much fun whilst progressing their students in the discipline of ballet quickly.
Sheryl
I enrolled my granddaughter for baby ballet classes with Centre Stage when she was 3. She blossomed and is now doing her first pre primary exam at age 5. Both Lisa and Angela are professional and dedicated teachers, allowing the girls to have fun whilst learning a vital life skill. I also attend the adult, Golden Girls ballet class, where I have made wonderful friends. A fun way to keep fit.
Bronwen Singlam
Both Lisa and Angela exude the characteristics of what is required to be a professional Ballet dancer and have the innate ability to translate and impart their skill and knowledge for a younger audience who are at the very early stages of their Ballet journey. Their passion, patience and love of Ballet translates in every pointed toe, Plie and curtsy. Lisa and Angela have created a warm and loving environment at Centre Stage Ballet which enables learning through the enjoyment of this beautiful art of dance.
Tanya Barnard
My daughter absolutely loves her ballet lessons at Centre Stage! It is a relaxed and encouraging environment, perfect for little ones. She's learnt so much in the few months she's been going and can't wait to get started again. Taught by two beautiful dancers themselves!
Daniella Fourie
“My daughter has been with Lisa and Angela from the age she could barely walk. They are extremely dedicated and professional. When they told me my daughter was ready for her first exam, I didn’t believe them. They put in a tremendous amount of commitment (weekends and ad hoc lessons) to prepare, resulting in my daughter entering her exam confident and polished. She has evolved from a toddler into a little ballerina, and she loves it!”
Leanda-Marsha Mtshali
“Centre Stage Ballet School is a wonderful dance school operated by professionals who teach ballet with passion and attention to detail, always expressing warmth and enthusiasm towards their students. My daughters have loved their many years of learning ballet here. Angela and Lisa have always shown support and care for my girls in a nurturing and safe environment. I highly recommend their studio.”
Fees
1 x lesson per week
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2 x lessons per week
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3 lessons per week
- Per Month
Contact
- Rivonia Recreation Club, Achter Road, Paulshof. Sandton. Johannesburg
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