🎬 You Call the Shots. We Build the Stars.Why Limelight 8 Puts Parents in Control of Performing Arts Education

Let’s be real — not every parent wants to spend hundreds on costumes, sit through hours of recitals, or commit to a performance path that doesn’t fit their child’s goals. At Limelight 8 Cinematic Performing Arts Studio, we get that. And we’ve built something better.

We're not your average dance studio. We're a motion picture performing arts space — a place where dancers, actors, and creators get trained not just for the stage... but for the screen. Here, you choose the direction of your child’s training, and we provide the tools to get them there.

🎭 No Recitals? No Problem.

Tired of rhinestones and recital fees? You’re not alone.

Some families don’t want the stress of traditional recitals — and that's perfectly valid. Our classes can be technique-based only, with no pressure to perform. Your child can still grow, train, and level up without ever stepping on a recital stage. That’s called freedom, and it’s something we believe you deserve.

🏆 Want to Compete? We Can Do That Too.

If your child does want the thrill of competition, we’ve got a team for that. Our Lime Leopards Squad competition crew is fierce, focused, and full of personality. We teach strong technique and cinematic performance that stands out in any judges' room.

🎥 Ready for the Camera? Your Child Can Earn IMDb Credits.

Here’s where Limelight 8 truly shines: film-based performance training.We don’t just talk about being cinematic — we are.

Our students work on original productions, act in short films, and dance for the camera, learning everything from green screen to live mic technique. And yes — they can earn IMDb credits. That means real, professional recognition for their work.

Performers with a passion for TV, film, or online content creation will thrive here. This is where kids build portfolios and gain experience that counts.

🟢 One Studio. Endless Possibilities.

No matter your path, Limelight 8 offers options that are bold, modern, and built with the future in mind:

• 📚 Technique classes (no performances required)

• 🌟 Competition teams (audition-based)

• 🎬 Cinematic production projects (with IMDb potential)

• 🎤 Live performances — without the typical recital setup

💚 Parents, You Deserve the Power to Choose.

Limelight 8 is built on the idea that performing arts education should serve the family, not the other way around. Whether your child dreams of Broadway, backup dancing, acting on Netflix, or just wants a creative outlet with strong technique, we’ve created a path that fits.

📍 Located in Newport News, VA 🎥 Built for the spotlight — on stage and screen.🟢 Limelight 8: You call the shots. We build the stars.