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C.R. & Co

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hamden, Connecticut

Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 4:30–8:30 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–2:30 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 C.R. & Co, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 8 mentions

“, I can confidently say we've finally found where my daughter belongs.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 6 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 3 mentions

“has given my daughter—and our family—is something I didn't fully realize we were missing: a place where she can be completely herself.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“They have honest conversations about representation and the dance world, preparing these young women to navigate their futures with confidence.”

From the reviews

As a parent, watching your child navigate spaces where they don't quite fit is heartbreaking. After a year at C.R. & Co., I can confidently say we've finally found where my daughter belongs.

★★★★★ — Brittany, Jun 2025

Chris is the man really pleasant and knows his stuff! Skills is definitely there.

★★★★★ — Sa, Jun 2026

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Your first ballet class at C.R. & Co

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 C.R. & Co

60 Connolly Pkwy Bldg 16, Hamden, CT06514

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