Our guide to dance and gymnastic programs in Fairfield County, CT includes a range of classes for kids of all ages including ballet, Pointe, jazz, tap, and hip-hop, as well as gymnastics training and cheerleading instruction.
DANCE
Attitude Dance and Active Wear
330 Westport Ave., Norwalk
203-838-4002
Connecticut Dance School
42 Halley Court
Fairfield
203-384-2492
Connecticut Dance School, a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, is dedicated to providing dance education of the highest standard to the Connecticut community. The CDS faculty includes specialists in the teaching of young children using the Royal Academy syllabus. This combines creative dance in a positive learning environment and a pre-ballet curriculum, with training in strength and flexibility.
The Conservatory of Dance
19 Main St, PO Box 894, Georgetown
203-544-8455
danceconservatory@yahoo.com
Come dance at The Conservatory of Dance, where providing quality dance education is our first priority. Classes include Preschool, Pre Ballet, Pre Ballet and Tap, Tap, Classical Ballet/Pointe, Break dancing, Kinder Ballet, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Jazz Funk, Hip-Hop, adult classes, boy’s classes and Performing Company. The Conservatory of Dance is a member of Dance Masters of America, CT Dance Alliance and Dance Teachers Club of CT. Registration is in process! Call Christine Titus, Artistic Director.
The D'Valda & Sirico Dance and Music Centre
1580 Post Road, Fairfield
203-255-9440
D'Valda & Sirico has been fostering success at school and in life for over 25 years! We have dance classes and music lessons all under one roof, with flexible, convenient scheduling. Programs for all ages include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Afro-Jazz, and Modern, as well as Voice, Piano, Guitar, Drums, and many popular instruments. Specialized, developmentally appropriate early childhood programs such as "Fantasy Ballet" and "Tiny Tappers" encourage creativity, musicality, rhythm, and gross motor skills. Our professional staff creates a warm, secure environment for students.
Dance Adventure
203-625-0930
Dance Adventure has classes that are always fun and instructive for the youngest of children through the teens! Mommy and Me, pre-Tap, pre-Jazz, pre-ballet, ballet, tap, hip hop and jazz. Spectacular birthday parties, recitals, camps and holiday events too. For schedule and details, log on to the website or call.
The Dance Collective
222 Post Road W., Westport
203-341-8900
We’ve created a place where adults and kids of all dance abilities, shapes, and sizes can enjoy dance and an amazing workout. We offer kids’ and adults’ dance classes all year long. We introduce our students to a number of dance disciplines including, Latin, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater, and Tap is offered in our Tots program. Classes constantly change, making it high energy, fast paced, and fun, and it all takes place in a bright, spacious studio. See our schedule online and drop in for a free trial class.
Fairfield Performing Arts - Jennifer Kenny
All classes will be held at First Church Congregational at 148 Beach Road
Fairfield
203-610-5882
Flash Pointe Dance
1657 Post Road, Fairfield
203-259-1600
Doesn't your dancer deserve to be inspired by the best? Flash Pointe Dance begins its 6th season at our new 5-studio, environmentally friendly facility. Explore Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Broadway/Rhythm Tap, Modern, Classical/ Contemporary Ballet, Break, Hip Hop, Story Ballet, Pre-school Combo, and more with our exceptional faculty. Our programs motivate the novice dancer, and inspire and push the intermediate to advanced dancer. Whether you’re exploring dance as a recreational activity, or are a professional/college-bound dancer, we have the classes you’re looking for. Expanded Adult program begins in September.
Fleur de Lis Academy
27 Danbury Road (Route 7), Wilton
203-210-7155
Intensity Club and Intensity Dance
490-508 Westport Ave., Norwalk
203-853-7727
A new dance program directed by Marcello Deaguero. Intensity's state-of-the-art studio is a dancer’s dream. We thrive on creating an environment encouraging self expression. All classes are taught by professional choreographers and entertainers. From beginners to the technical dance artist, everyone will learn how to take their current dance to the next level! Intensity dance, a place to express.
Just Dance Studios, LLC
19 Willard Road, Norwalk
203-642-3759
Offering dance instruction for ages 3-adult. All levels of ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, break dancing, and new Saturday 3- and 4-year-old creative movement. Come dance with us in a caring, organized and fun environment. New this year at Just Dance is Creative Music For Children, an interactive music program with mixed aged classes for children newborn to 5-years-old with parent or caregiver. Dance with us this summer! Camps for all ages from June 22—Aug 13. Annual Spring Recital is May 9th. For more information, call or go to our website.
Kinderdance® of Fairfield County
Locations in lower Fairfield County
203-852-9765
kdancect@yahoo.com
Kinderdance® is a nationally acclaimed dance and movement program for young children. Children learn the basics of ballet and tap in a fun, creative atmosphere that incorporates imagery, acrobatics and motor skills. Come along on our Imaginary Safari, shuffle your feet to the Airplane Chug, take a trip to the beach with the Seal Story, see what ballet positions we find in our Toy Chest, tickle your elbows to the Feather Dance, and more! Families love our low-key year-end recital. Offered at studios for ages 3-6 and preschools for ages 2-5.
The Lenihan School of Irish Dance
203-261-6656
lenihanschool@hotmail.com
The Lenihan School of Irish Dance has been a driving force in the field of Irish Dance for over thirty years. Their dancers hold over 26 World Championship medals and numerous other awards. Lenihan dancers also perform at various events throughout the year as well as on local and national television. The Lenihan School holds classes throughout Connecticut every day of the week, for children and adults. Irish Dance is great exercise and lots of fun for all ages. The Lenihans delight in sharing this beautiful and athletic art form with others.
Performing Arts Center of Connecticut, LLC
18 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull
203-372-ARTS (2787)
The Performing Arts Center of Connecticut (PACC) brings a home for the arts to Fairfield County. In the past seven years, they have awarded $460,000 in scholarships to students. PACC’s 12,000-sq. ft., state-of-the-art location houses four dance studios, a black box theater, kitchen, homework area, and costume shop. Dance, voice, acting, musical theater and music lessons are offered for ages 3 to adult. Ten percent of PACC’s dance population are boys. PACC’s goal is to give students the opportunity to perform in an inspiring, creative, nurturing environment.
The Studio
A School For The Performing Arts
26 Forrest St., New Canaan
203-966-7056
TheStudioNC@aol.com
The Studio provides innovative, high-quality instruction to children and adults in the performing arts. Our staff consists of active professional artists from New York City who are successfully pursuing a life in performance. They provide our students with fresh, new ideas and skills that are being used in the industry today. All of our instructors find inspiration in their work, giving them a unique gift for empowering students with skills and confidence that can enrich all aspects of their lives.
Studio 44 Dance & Fitness
Summer Break-Dance Camps
44 Main St., Westport
203-454-1444
Westport Weston Family Y
59 Post Road E., Westport
203-226-8981
From infancy through the college years, the Westport Weston Family Y has programs and activities for children at the Post Road building and at our Mahackeno campus. We offer NAEYC-accredited child care, before and after-school programs, group fitness classes, age-appropriate strength training, performance and dance classes, team sports, parent/child activities, Teen Leaders Club and programming for individuals with special needs. We have plenty of programming for parents as well, with the offer of free babysitting for younger children while mom or dad is working out.
Westport's Academy of Dance
345 Post Road W., Westport
203-226-9987
Westport's Academy of Dance has been teaching classical ballet, modern, jazz, and tap, to children and teens for over 30 years. Our program includes classes for all ages and levels of ability, and we are excited to be adding hip hop to our 2012-2013 offerings. A consultation and tour of our newly renovated studios is available by appointment. Please visit our website for more information, and to view photo and video galleries. All those passionate about dance are welcome to join our online forum at westportdance.com/blog. “Body, Spirit, and Grace Through Dance.”
GYMNASTICS
Bounce U Stratford
305 Hathaway Drive, Stratford
203-375-2700
stratford.ct@bounceu.com
Gymnastics and Cheerleading Academy of Connecticut
85 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield
203-610-8200
We offer a top notch facility with the industry’s newest and safest equipment including an in-ground tumbletrak and trampolines and foam block pits. Our 16,500 square foot facility with 21ft. ceilings is the largest in the Northeast. Our enthusiastic and well trained instructors pay close attention to your child’s abilities. Classes are offered for boys and girls from 18 months through high school. Cheerleading classes and All-Star teams are available for ages 4 through 19.
The Little Gym of Westport
203-227-0599
Post Road E., Westport
203-227-0599
96 Danbury Road, Ridgefield
203-431-2150
4 Corbin Drive, Darien
203-662-1235
The Little Gym classes, for children 4 months to 12 years old, focus on developing motor skills, gymnastics, karate, dance, sports skills, cross training, and cheerleading. The programs are designed to build and develop children as they grow physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively.
My Gym - Fairfield
905 Post Road, Fairfield
203-256-0496
Give your child the party he or she wants with no hassle for you! At My Gym, your child is truly the "star" of the party filled with age-appropriate music, games, adventures, stories, sports, relays, activities and more. Our package includes 1 and 1/2 hours of exclusive use of our facility, experienced staff members to lead the party, invitations/thank you cards, paper goods, decorations, setup, and clean up! Please call for times, pricing, and additional options.
Next Dimension Gymnastics
25 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull
203-372-3222
Sportsplex@Fairfield Summer Camp
85 Mill Plain Road , Fairfield
203-683-0000
The Sportsplex@Fairfield offers a one-of-a-kind camp that allows kids to try a variety of activities in our state-of-the-art facility. Full-day, Half Day, Early- and Extended-Fun options available. Lunch included for Full-Day campers. All of this takes place in our Fairfield location with the supervision of our highly experienced, certified, and super-fun coaches. Individual sport camps offered as well.
Westport Weston Family Y
59 Post Road E., Westport
203-226-8981
From infancy through the college years, the Westport Weston Family Y has programs and activities for children at the Post Road building and at our Mahackeno campus. We offer NAEYC-accredited child care, before and after-school programs, group fitness classes, age-appropriate strength training, performance and dance classes, team sports, parent/child activities, Teen Leaders Club and programming for individuals with special needs. We have plenty of programming for parents as well, with the offer of free babysitting for younger children while mom or dad is working out.
