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Connecticut Dance Academy

4.1 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in Canton, Connecticut

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 860-707-4198
  • Website & schedule ctdanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–9:30 pm
Tuesday 3–10 pm
Wednesday 9:30–11:30 am, 3–10 pm
Thursday 9:30–11:30 am, 3:30–9:30 pm
Friday 3:30–9:30 pm
Saturday 8 am–7:30 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 Connecticut Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 7 mentions

“Great dance studio for all…the families here range from kids going for recreation with 1 class/week up to the highly dedicated and award-winning competition team groups.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 7 mentions

“If you are looking for a studio with a great sense of family and togetherness, this is the place for you.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“There is something for everyone here, with recital only classes, a performance team and a successful competition team.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 5 mentions

“The staff are professional, well - trained, enthusiastic dance instructors and she has grown a lot, just in the few months we’ve lived in the Farmington Valley!”

From the reviews

CDA is the best dance studio ever! The teachers are amazing and the students are also great- the opportunities for performing and competing are endless!

★★★★★ — Meghan, Jun 2018

CDA is the most amazing dance studio! The teachers are so loving, kind, fun and talented! They teach more to these kids than dance. They teach how to be kind, patient, caring and teamwork. During this difficult time they work even harder to send videos and keep the kids engaged.

★★★★★ — Kirstin, Jun 2020

My daughter has been dancing with CDA since the studio opened (and many years earlier where Diana was her acro teacher at another studio). This studio strikes the perfect balance of fun and serious dance instruction (work hard -play hard).

★★★★★ — Betsy, Jun 2020

Great dance studio for all…the families here range from kids going for recreation with 1 class/week up to the highly dedicated and award-winning competition team groups. My girls have learned a lot coming here over the years, increasing their flexibility and coordination. We are happy to be part of this great studio!

★★★★★ — Feyza, Sep 2024

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Your first ballet class at Connecticut Dance Academy

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 Connecticut Dance Academy

5B Cheryl Dr, Canton, CT06019

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