Stage Door Dance Studio
WelcoME TO STAGE DOOR, LETS DANCE!
The mission of the Stage Door Dance Studio is to give youth in our community the opportunity to participate in the cultural arts through the discipline of dance. The Dance Studio provides cultural activities, enrichment programs, artistic inspiration, career training, and employment opportunities for many young adults.
Students participating in the SDDS program will help youth develop and broaden their interest in the performing arts. Through dance, children will earn to express creative movement of their feelings. Our dance programs will give children self-discipline, self-confidence, and self-esteem. Hopefully, dancers will receive discipline that will carry with them for life; while enjoying the much-needed fun that comes from their classes.
Conveniently located off Route 66 and 234, Stage Door serves as a central hub for dancers throughout Northern Virginia. We proudly accommodate dancers from Gainesville, Bristow, Warrenton, Centreville, Woodbridge, and beyond.
Founded by Julie Colgan in 1992.
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Julie Colgan, a native of Manassas, Virginia, founded Stage Door Dance Studio in 1992 and is currently enjoying her part-time retirement. She takes great pride in the fact that her daughter, Kelly Colgan-Thaxton, has fully taken over the business. Julie cherishes the opportunity to watch the students grow and develop lifelong friendships.
What an amazing dance family! My daughter looks forward to coming back each and every day. Stage Door offers a great variety of classes across different genres and skill levels, creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome. The instructors are incredibly patient and skilled, creating a nurturing environment where she feels encouraged to learn and grow. My daughter has learned so much about confidence, teamwork, and discipline, all on top of her dance training! We are going into our 4th year and are so grateful for the many years we have to grow at Stage Door! This studio is truly a gem in Manassas! - Laura M. Haymarket VA
Stage Door Dance Studio is a home away from home! We have been apart of the studio for 12 seasons going into our 13th. My children have made lifelong friendships and have learned a lot about themselves too; all while being apart of a team. Kelly and the rest of the Stage Door staff go above and beyond to make the environment a fun and enriching experience. Stage Door Dance Studio is the family you never knew that you needed! - Jackie s. warrenton va
Stage Door has been in business for over 30 years and this does not happen just by luck. I have had the privilege of being part of this wonderful company for over 20 years, first as a dancer myself many years ago, to my own 15 year old daughter now starting her 14th season with them. Stage Door has a family like feel from the moment you meet the owners. Kelly Colgan-Thaxton became the Director several years ago, after her mother, Julie Colgan, had established such an amazing dance studio. Whether you want your child to take one class or you want your child to compete at a National level, Stage Door is where you want your child to learn the love of dance. Learning dance is typically the goal, but the life skills my daughter has learned over the past 13 seasons will be with her forever. - Erica C. Warrenton VA