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Alyce Carella Dance Centre

4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Ballet school in West Hartford, Connecticut

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–6 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
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  • Phone +1 860-232-7225
  • Website & schedule alycecarelladancecentre.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am–12 pm, 3–8:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday 3:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–4 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 Alyce Carella Dance Centre, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“My daughter loves it here”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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From the reviews

Worked with Laura on a wedding first dance. She was very helpful and easy to work with. She definitely made the experience a lot of fun and she was great at accommodating our schedule. She is also very open and honest about pricing

★★★★★ — R., Jul 2021

My daughters have been dancing at ACDC since they could walk—it is their home away from home with great friends, gifted and talented teachers, and a community of wonderful, caring parents!

★★★★★ — Karin, Nov 2018

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Your first ballet class at Alyce Carella Dance Centre

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 Alyce Carella Dance Centre

1153 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT06110

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