The Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory is a performing arts theater, art gallery and art instruction school. Live theatrical productions, featuring children and teens between the ages of eight and 18, are performed throughout the year. The gallery hosts various art shows, featuring different media throughout the year. Visual art and drama classes are taught at the center. Children's summer theatre camps are also offered.
Manassas Ballet Theatre is a ballet company consisting of 12 professional dancers who present four major productions each season. Past productions include "Anna Karenina" and "The Nutcracker." Performing at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, the Manassas Ballet Theatre provides accessible and affordable cultural arts performances to the public, and also offers free educational outreach programs to more than 15,000 school children annually. Call or visit the website for more information, including tickets and show schedules.
Stage Door Dance Studio is located off of New Market Court in a business complex full of various small businesses. Stage Door Dance Studio teaches children about not only dancing but self-discipline and self-esteem as well. With some of the best instructors in the area winning 3 consecutive Best of Manassas Dance Instruction awards, Stage Door Dance Studio is one dance studio that parents dream of their children attending. They have also been selected as Best of Local Business by the USCA (U.S. Commerce Association). Offering classes for children ages 3 and up, there are classes and hours that will fit any child's dreams and any parent's budget.
The Academy is a ballet school that teaches not only the technical aspects of this dance, but also its historical and cultural components. The Academy is open 6 days a week.
Harris Pavilion is a public and private entertainment facility that hosts a variety of community programs and events, including vendor fairs, fundraisers, chess tournaments and chili cookoffs. Harris Pavilion is also home to a public ice skating rink during the winter months. For a list of upcoming events, call the listed number or visit the facility's website.