About Stage Door Studios
A warm, welcoming space where young performers discover their potential.

Welcome to Stage Door Studios
Stage Door Studios (SDS) has designed an excellent dance and theater program of activities to give children a chance to experience the joy of dancing and creative movement in a fun and loving atmosphere. We are committed to providing a stimulating and adventurous environment to enhance children's social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative growth.
Our Sarasota dance staff use music, props, costumes, and creative movement to introduce children to the world of dance. Students develop rhythm, coordination, musicality, and creativity, as well as the ability to follow directions, interact with peers, take turns patiently, and gain self-confidence. Most importantly, our classes are FUN!
All new students are welcome to come try their first class for free. Once you determine your level of study — from basic dance classes to professional dance programs — you can choose a class from our schedule and attend anywhere from once a week to unlimited classes per week.
A state-of-the-art dance home
Our new, clean, dancer-friendly facility in Sarasota is built for safe, high-quality training.
12,000
Square feet of dance space
6
Large dance rooms with sprung floors
19
Seasons of dance in Sarasota
We have 6 large dance rooms, all with sprung floors to help reduce the chance of injury to dancers' knees and ankles. We also have wooden floors so you can hear the crisp sounds of tap shoes! Our extensive dance and theater faculty is known and esteemed worldwide for their knowledge and experience.
Dance styles offered
Classes are available for students 9 months through age 7, and ages 7 and up.
Where to find us
Two convenient locations serving the Sarasota community.
Cattlemen Road
4001 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Stage Door University
Located on University and Lockwood Ridge Road. Stage Door University has its own separate website.
Visit Stage Door UniversityWhat we stand for
Encouragement first
We meet every child where they are and help them grow with patience and care.
Creativity always
We nurture self-expression and a lifelong love of the performing arts.
Community matters
Families feel welcome, supported, and part of something special here.
