Registration Open through January

Candace Sheppard opened the doors to her Academy in 2016.  She grew up dancing at her mothers studio and it was a second home to her.  She was able to study and perform in the myriad of genres in which she loved all in one place. At her mother’s academy she met new friends, gained self confidence, strength, agility, and skill. “I often thought, what if  my mother had to drive me to five different places to dance?! What if I had to take a bus to receive training from the best ballet school and another to the best tap and jazz studio? I was grateful and lucky that her studio offered the highest professional instructors and coaches for all levels, ages and genres. We were able to perform, engage in the community, respect our classmates and were inspired by all of the opportunities we were exposed to.  I was inspired by my own experience and wanted the same for CSDA. I am happy that now I can bring this positive experience to fruition in our present day and share it with our students who call CSDA their second home.”