OUR STORY
About US
WHO WE ARE
Rooted in Tradition.
Built for Today.
Center Stage & Ling's Dance Academy is where the art of Chinese dance flourishes alongside modern and joyful movement. Since 2003, we have been a cornerstone of the Chinese-American community in the Greater Los Angeles area.
We are dedicated to promoting and preserving Chinese cultural heritage through high-quality traditional dance — while embracing modern styles like K-pop and Pilates to keep students excited and engaged at every stage of their journey.
"Honor the tradition, empower the individual, build the community."
Our academy nurtures dancers of all levels to express, create, and inspire through movement — whether their goal is competing on the national stage, earning college recognition, or simply falling in love with dance.
OUR TWO PILLARS
Two Names.
One Family.
金玲舞蹈学校
中央舞台
OUR STUDIOS
Two Locations
MEET THE FACULTY
Our Teachers
金玲
Ling Jin
CO-FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTOR
- Graduate of Beijing Dance Academy, China's highest dance institution
- 20+ years of professional teaching experience
- Widely recognized throughout Greater Los Angeles
牛琳
Lin Niu
CO-FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTOR
- BFA in Dance from Shanghai Theater Academy
- 8+ years of teaching experience Judge, World Taoli Cup Competition
- Judge, International Miss Asian Pageant
- Portland Dance Film Festival
沈静娴
JingXian Shen
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
- 30 years of dance experience
- 16 years of teaching experience
- Outstanding performer at the Guangzhou Opera and Dance Theatre
- Multiple awards at the Showstopper American Dance Competition
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马卿瑞
Qinrui Ma
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
- Certified Instructor, China Dancers Association
- Gold medal winner at international dance competitions
- Performer at major showcases, including the Chinese New Year Gala
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高博
Amy
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
- 30+ years of dance experience
- 15+ years of teaching experience
- Advanced training in Chinese classical and ethnic dance at Beijing Dance Academy
- Certified Chinese Dance instructor
程嘉欣
Jiaxin Cheng
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
- 15 years of dance training and performance experience
- 5 years of teaching experience
- Certified in Chinese Dance Level 13
- Former student of the Dance Department of Xi'an Art School
李甜甜
Lilian Lee
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
- Over 20 years of experience in dance education
- Holds a teacher qualification Certificate from the China National Song & Dance
- Obtained the "GDIC" Gold-Level Dance Foundation Instructor Certification
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卢老师
Sabrina Lu
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
- Certified Chinese Dance and Ballet Instructor(Beijing Dance Academy)
- Certified Chinese Dance Instructor
- China Dancers Association Member
- Extensive experience in large stage productions and choreography
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陈倩
Cece Chen
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
- 5 years of dance experience
- 2 years of teaching experience
- Specializes in K-pop, Jazz, and MV dance
- Focus on beginner-friendly training
- Strong emphasis on choreography
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Guest Instructor
Zeke Moralkes
HIPHOP DANCE SPECIALIST
- Formerly taught at Offstage and Show Globe dance studio
- Extensive experience teaching teens
- Experience in major dance competitions and large-scale stage performances
ACADEMIC PEDIGREE
Trained at China's
Best Institutions
PERFORMANCES & WINS
