28 Years of Professional Experience

The Outer Banks Centre for Dance located in the Central Square Mall, Milepost 11 on the Bypass, Nags Head opened its doors in 1990 and has been going on full force ever since under the direction of Artistic Director, Marjorie E. Knapp, member of Dance Educators of America.
The school's main emphasis is in Classical Ballet since it is foundational for all dance forms and it offers a great variety of dance disciplines. Classes offered are Classical Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Tap, Modern, Irish, Acrobatics, Flamenco, Musical Theatre, Pilates Conditioning, Preschool classes, and Wedding Party lessons.

Ms. Knapp's extensive dance background beginning with her early training with a member from the world-renown Ballet Russes and her dance studies with a soloist from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Point Park University, modern dance companies, Pittsburgh Dance Alloy and the Extension, performing in several dance companies throughout Pittsburgh, co-owning the largest (550 students) danceschool in the North Hills area and her current training and performing in Ballroom and Flamenco makes this school stand out. "WE PUT THE BEST SHOW ON THE BEACH" is its motto with its annual student performance showcasing a full-length classical ballet production as well as a variety show filled with very entertaining dance numbers.

The Outer Banks Centre for Dance has wood-suspended floors and has a dancewear boutique for your convenience.

Performing opportunities are available and the students graduate with a well-rounded dance education. Many of Ms. Knapp's students have gone on to make a professional dance career.

CURRICULUM
We have classes for ages 3 through adult, Beginner to Advanced. Classes are offered in Classical Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Tap, Modern Dance, Acrobatics, Spanish Flamenco, Irish Riverdance, Ballroom, Pre-school and Pilates Conditioning classes.
  3-5 year olds : Pre-Ballet & Creative Dance along with Acrobatics/Tap. Special classes designed to give our very young students body awareness and a basic understanding of dance and movement.
  6 year olds and up : Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Irish Riverdance, Spanish Flamenco, Hip-Hop and Musical Theatre.
  Pointe : Classes designed for the experienced Ballet student by request of their instructor.
  Modern : Classes designed for the experienced student with a strong background in Ballet and/or Jazz.
  Adult : Classical Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Irish Riverdance, Spanish Flamenco, Ballroom and Pilates Conditioning.
     
DANCE ATTIRE

Proper dance attire is required, (leotards, tights, pink or white tights must be worn for ballet). No baggy shorts or dangling jewelry are permitted. Hair must be secured in a high bun pulled away from the face. Jazz pants and dance shorts are permitted for Jazz, Tap and Modern classes only. Acrobatics students may wear dance shorts over their leotard. All students must have the proper shoes for their classes. Our dancewear boutique carries all the dance supplies you will need for your convenience.
TUITION

Tuition is due the first class of each month. After the 7th day of each month. Tuition is considered late and a late fee of $25.00 will be applied. A $25.00 fee will be charged for each returned check.

If a student needs to withdraw, a written notice must be received one month in advance of withdrawal. If advanced notice is not received, one month's tuition will be retained from the school.

Tuition is based on 4 weeks of classes per month from September through the 1st two weeks of June. There are some months with 5 weeks and some months with 3 weeks of dance classes due to holidays and inclement weather. The tuition payment is the same each month. A full month's tuition is due in June with classes being accounted for in additional practices for the recital.
RECITAL

Our recital is in June. Costumes are ordered in November with a $50.00 deposit due in September for each costume. Most costumes usually cost between $65.00 and $75.00, depending on the number of sequins, etc. A $35.00 performance fee for each student is due before May 1st. Families with more than one student enrolled will pay $25.00 for each additional student.