Welcome to Center Stage Dance & Gymnastics Co.!
The art of dance extends beyond mere movement. It fuses all of the arts - combining music, dance, design, and drama. The child who is fortunate enough to study dance will find their life enriched by this experience.
Our goal at Center Stage is to strengthen physical development, coordination, and concentration, and to encourage a sense of responsibility and self assurance in each student.
"Dance from the Heart and give God the Glory!"
Mrs. Natasha Smith Dargin - Director/Instructor
Natasha began her dancing career at the tiny age of 2½. She grew up training with The Dance & Gymnastics Club & Debbie Richards School of the Arts .
She was also a member of her Champion High School's Dance & Gymnastics Team. Natasha was professionally educated and trained in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical and Gymnastics.
Competing and traveling is a big part of Natasha's dance and gymnastics background. Natasha was appointed as Isdore Newman School Gymnastics and Dance Coach where she lead her Team to three gold medals and 1st runner up in several divisions.
Dancing has always been her love and led her to Open Center Stage Dance Co. in Louisiana. She taught students the discipline of dance. Now after relocating to Houston, Natasha is ready to share her dance knowledge and expertise with Center Stage Dance Co. Houston.
Nicole Pepito- Instructor
Nicole Pepito was born and raised in the Philippines. She began her dance training at the age of 6 at Grace and Pointes dance studio and moved here in Houston at the age of 13. She continued her training at Houston Repertoire Ballet in which she performed in numerous ballets such as The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and various recitals. Nicole is a graduated from Cy-Falls High School as a Sky dancer and currently attends Lone Star College majoring in Nursing. Nicole’s passion for dance is extraordinary, her goal is to learn and teach and to use dance as a tool for self-evolution. To her “Dance is Life and Life is a Dance.”
Ms. Erica Ventura - Instructor
Ms. Erica began dancing as a TINY toddler! Ms. Erica specialize in Hip-Hop, Jazz, lyrical and Salsa. She has choreographed and performed for several public and private events. Dancing takes Ms. Erica to another level in life, it is her passion. Ms. Erica dream is to one day own a studio of her own.
Ms. Emerald Norton - Instructor
Bio Coming Soon!!!
Ms. Danielle Kaler - Instructor
Bio Coming Soon!!!
Mr. Luis Miranda - Hip-Hop/Break Dancing Instructor
Ms. Kenia - Assistant Beginners Gymnastics Instructor
Kenia Imani Ginyard was born in Los Angeles,California.As a baby her father would lift her in the air by her arms and she would jump as though she could reach the ceilings.It was through this playful act that an amazing natural talent was discovered.
Kenia's stomach muscles were so strong, she'd lift her entire body (feet in the air) while dangling! She taught her self cartwheels at the age of 2.Her mother said immediately, "This child needs to be in gymnastics!".
She attended Los Angeles Academy of Gymnastics at 18 months for 2 years then continued to Lakewood Gymnastics for 4 yrs. In 2006 she moved to Texas where she attended Cypress Academy of Gymnastics for 2 years.
Throughout her life, proud family and friends have watched Kenia advance levels and receive numerous trophies for individual and group competitions.
Ms. Natasha at Center Stage has been working with Kenia since their opening of last year, she is very excited now to be a part of the team.
Ms. Kandis Mekenna - Instructor (Picture Coming Soon)
Mekenna has been dancing for 21 years, and teaching for 10 years. She began her career with TJ’s Dance Factory and was on their award winning competition team for 7 years. She taught at TJ’s Dance Factory for five years. She has studied with Barbara Ryan Phillips of Third Coast Rhythm, Emily Moore from San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet Company and Nicholas Young from Tapestry in Austin, TX. She has experience in clogging, modern, jazz, ballet, lyrical, musical theatre and tap. At 12 years old, she performed in a production of The WIZ at St. Phillips College, as well as several performances during high school such as Funny Girl and Dangerous Liasons. In high school Mekenna was the Captain of the Earl Warren Silver Pride Dance Team and won numerous choreography awards for team, duet, and solo performances. Mekenna loves attending workshops around the country such as Third Coast Rhythm, Soul to Sole, HTE Dance and Tremaine. Mekenna moved on to college and was the Captain of the Texas Lutheran Goldstar Dance Team. While attending college, she was the head instructor of Hermann Sons Dance Group in Seguin, TX for four years and also in Kirby, TX for two years. She graduated from Texas Lutheran University in May 2009 with a B.B.A and B.S in Accounting. She has an overwhelming passion for dance and loves to share her knowledge and passion with young dancers!
“Life is a dance, from one stage to the next”
Stephanie Bui - Receptionist
Tracee Moland - CSDGC Recital & Events Coordinator
