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Academy of Dance Arts

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in Brookfield, Connecticut

Free trial Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 203-775-1331
  • Website & schedule theadact.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–9:30 pm
Friday 4:30–9:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–2 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Academy of Dance Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 7 mentions

“She’s patient and kind with the kids and the families and her passion for dance is just incredible .”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“I love dancing at Academy Of Dance Arts everybody there is really kind and all the teachers are really helpful and kind I think whoever dances here will definitely love it!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“They offer various levels and styles of dance instruction for all ages including recreational/recital classes all the way to an organized competition team.”

From the reviews

We love ADA, my daughter has been dancing with them for 4 years since we moved to CT. It is a fun, professional, family-friendly dance studio that offers many classes for you to choose from. All the instructors are encouraging and extremely talented and I enjoy watching their ideas come to life.

★★★★★ — Danielle, May 2022

Great dance school. Been with them for over 4 years and love the teachers and teaching.

★★★★★ — Christopher, Jan 2020

Academy of dance arts has been our second home for 4 years now , the teachers and Sam have been incredibly loving caring and a great positive roll models in our daughters life .

★★★★★ — Dana, May 2022

We love this studio. My daughter has been going there for 12 years like most of the girls we know her age. They offer various levels and styles of dance instruction for all ages including recreational/recital classes all the way to an organized competition team. Ms. Sam the owner is professional, organized and fair.

★★★★★ — Julie, May 2022

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Your first ballet class at Academy of Dance Arts

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Academy of Dance Arts

355 Federal Rd, Brookfield, CT06804

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