• The Arts at Center Street

    Local, original and meaningful arts productions and education in Old Hickory, TN.

  • Dance Academy

    Unleash your rhythm at Center Street Dance Academy! From jazz and tap to ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary, our dynamic classes inspire dancers of all ages. Join us and discover the joy of movement today!

  • Theatre Academy

    Step into the Spotlight at Center Street Theatre Academy! Our drama school offers exciting theater opportunities and collaborations with local schools, igniting creativity in young performers ages 5-18. Join us and let your talent shine!

  • Music Academy

    Make Music Magic at Center Street Music Academy! Explore your musical passion with expert lessons in drums and piano for students ages 5-18. Start your musical journey with us today!

  • Get Involved.

    What does it mean to ‘Get Involved’? Well, the beauty of the Arts at Center Street is there are so many diverse ways to express yourself creatively - from theatre, to dance, to music! Reach out about opportunities for classes, lessons, productions, donations, volunteerism, and more!

Fall into Fall with The Arts at Center Street

Check out our Fall Programs!

The Arts at Center Street is offering vibrant music, theater, and dance programs—featuring weekly classes and thrilling performance opportunities. Join us to learn, grow, and shine all year long! Details on our upcoming programs are coming soon. Click below to share what you’re looking for with a member of our staff!

The Arts Announcements

Center Street Theatre Academy Fall Production

The Center Street Theatre Academy is preparing to offer a musical production in the fall of 2025! This youth production will have weekly rehearsals with a fall performance for ages approximately 7-14.

Open Enrollment: Center Street Music Academy

The Center Street Music Academy is accepting student applications. If your child is interested in private music lessons, learn more here!

Open Enrollment: Center Street Dance Academy

The Center Street Dance Academy begins its recreational season on Monday, October 5. Learn more here!

WELCOME TO THE ARTS AT CENTER STREET

Nashville's emerging Dance, Theatre, and Music Center for the Arts where creativity knows no bounds! We are dedicated to making our vibrant classes and inspiring productions accessible to everyone with a passion for the arts.

At The Arts at Center Street, we believe in the power of quality productions, as well as arts education that nurtures holistic development in children. Such development produces confident adults who engage the arts and embrace the enriching conversations they inspire. As we both educate and produce local, original and meaningful works, The Arts at Center Street enriches the Nashville community.

MUSIC

THEATRE

DANCE

The Center Street Theatre Academy, a school of drama with theater opportunities and collaborations with local schools, serving children ages 5-18.

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The Center Street Dance Academy, a school for dance in genres of jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, dance for musical theatre and contemporary, ages 3-18 with drop-in classes for adults.

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The Center Street Music Academy, a school for music with lessons options in drums, piano and voice, for students ages 5-18.

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What sets us apart.

The Arts at Center Street has produced only original works to date, since its beginning in 2013. We engage and push forward the works of local Nashvillians, believing it is important to appreciate and support the work of local artists.

Affordability

The Arts at Center Street strives to serve lower income families and make arts programming accessible to those who would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.

Cultural Diversity

Exposure to the arts increases people's ability to engage across cultures, languages, and communications styles. The arts naturally prompt dialogue and consideration that otherwise wouldn't arise in communities and even families.

One Stop Shop

The Arts at Center Street continues to grow and expand its programming and currently includes educational programs for music, dance, and theatre.

Discover a Cultural Oasis

We’re serving the Old Hickory, TN community with vibrant Dance, Theatre, and Music programming that’s financially attainable for all ages! Nestled in the greater Nashville area, our academy is dedicated to bringing essential arts education and creative opportunities to both children and adults. We are committed to enriching our community's culture and fostering a thriving artistic environment where creativity blossoms. Click below to find out how you can join in on the action.

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