The Center of the Performing Arts
Private
The Center of the Performing Arts on West Main Street in Havelock teaches dance, drama and music to students from beginner through pre-professional levels, and runs summer camps each year in those same three disciplines. Camp ages, session dates and daily hours are published seasonally and were not listed at the time of review.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact The Center of the Performing Arts directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Lacey L RobinsonWe have had such a great experience here! My little one has enjoyed her dance lessons, benefitted from the structured and fun atmosphere, and improved her social confidence through extracurricular socializing and stage performances. My partner and I also really enjoyed our cha-cha lessons. All the many people I have met along the way additionally express how grateful they are for having the Center of the Performing Arts in our community, one even planning on continuing lessons after their move out of town. Ms. Beth, you are such an asset to our community. Hats off!
★★★★★Colleen FloriMs. Beth and the Center are a blessing to the community. The productions are very professional and worth the time and effort you and your dancer will put into making it happen. Affordable, family atmosphere, fun classes. Beth and the other instructors are kind and good with children and adults alike. Personally have had kids in all the programs - dance, drama, music, and art.
★★Emily NelsonI did a trial piano lesson here since it was the only place in town that provides them. The teacher seemed experience, knowledgable and good with kids, but I stuck with our old teacher who is quite a commute away because of the Center itself. I find personal piano lessons much more flexible. With the Center, if your kids are sick or something comes up in your schedule, you are financially responsible for 4 lessons a month regardless of whether you attend or not. An individual teacher is generally much more forgiving than this. I also, sadly, got a very un-friendly/irritated vibe from the owner (who is not the piano teacher). Granted, I had 3 very small children who were cranky in the afternoon, but still, I felt very uncomfortable and unwelcomed in a place that is generally geared towards working with small children. If the teacher offered lessons separate from this center, I would have gone with him, but I simply did not want to go back to this Center or work with their policies which are (understandably so) much more rigid than a private teacher.
★★★★★MichelleMy son and daughter have started taking dance here in September this year. So only a little under 4 months. Both my children have danced at two other studios that closed. Ms. Beth is an excellent instructor! She sets a high standard. Both of my children have improved tremendously with the short time they have danced with her. Both of my children love taking classes here!
★Moriah GodseySmall uncomfortable waiting area for parents with no food or drink allowed. You are not allowed to see your child practice (important for first time dancers to help parent determine child engagement and if they like it). Weekend desk staff extremely rude. Difficult to make payments due to most staff cannot take payments and you are asked to pay later then you have to pay a late fee but it's because the staff couldn't take the payments.