Welcome to Arizona’s premiere dance studio for dedicated and passionate dancers. We do things a little differently here.
That’s because we are on a mission to revolutionize dance education, create a brighter future, and change the world. We are shaping the future by teaching our dancers to strive for excellence, be all that they can be, and make the world a better place to be. If you feel your child is destined for greatness, you are in the right place.
We teach important life lesson skills like dedication, persistence and excellence. Your dancer will grow each day as they learn to work hard towards something they love. Your child will have the opportunity to learn and test specific skills and master new levels within the star Academies. They will realize how much they are capable of achieving. This confidence will help them to shine both on and off the stage.
Meet the Director
Tylene Nichols has been the owner and director of Centre Stage since 2021. She trained in gymnastics from the time she was 3 and transitioned to dance at the age of 12. She studied ballet, tap, jazz, hiphop, contemporary, and modern during this time. She built a solid foundation of dance education in a variety of styles.
Tylene worked in the medical field for 6 years. During this time, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Marriage and Family Studies. Though she became involved in many other things, dance and teaching continued to be a consistent part of her life. She created multiple small dance programs to accommodate graduate students families and low income-communities.
Soon after moving to Tucson in 2019, Tylene became involved with Centre Stage Dance Studio. She quickly fell in love with the program and the dancers. Tylene became the new owner in Summer of 2021. She has applied her knowledge of childhood development to the studio. She also integrates her understanding of physical health. She is determined to create a comfortable and supportive environment to all who walk through the door of the studio.
Tylene and her husband have two children, a dog named Padfoot, and a cat named Prongs. She loves Italian food, breakfast sandwiches, chocolate chip cookies, Disney, and Harry Potter.