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A small-town dance studio with big-time talent is putting China Grove on the national stage. Center Stage Dance Company recently earned one of the dance community’s highest honors when its performance of “Love Turned Blue” was named the Best Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary Number of the 2026 competition season at the Industry Dance Awards, held Oct. 21 at The Avalon in Hollywood, California. The Industry Dance Awards recognize the most outstanding performances from top-tier dance competitions across the country. For Center Stage, bringing home this prestigious honor is more than a trophy. It represents the dedication of its dancers and families, the vision of its choreographers, and the commitment to excellence that drives the studio every day. Accepting the award on behalf of Center Stage were Choreographer Liza Eller and Artistic Director Sydney Overcash, who proudly represented not only their talented dancers but also their hometown of China Grove.

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