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Connecticut Dance School
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fairfield, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (203) 384-2492
- Website & schedule ctdanceschool.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:45 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughters (ages 11 and 4) both dance at CDS and have had nothing but good experiences.”
What families & students say
“The dance instruction is excellent, the teachers are wonderful, the performances (and the costumes!”
“I don't have any idea where I would be without the help of this school and there aren't any words to describe how thankful I am that I started dancing here in kindergarten.”
“A wonderful place to learn classical ballet, this is not a dance factory with 1,000 recitals and costumes.”
From the reviews
I have danced at Connecticut Dance School for over 7 years and there is never a day where I don't learn something new. This school has become a second home of mine because of its extremely welcoming environment and caring students and staff.
Every class I learn something new and I owe all my success to Connecticut Dance School
My daughters (ages 11 and 4) both dance at CDS and have had nothing but good experiences. The dance instruction is excellent, the teachers are wonderful, the performances (and the costumes!) are impressive, and they have made good friends.
Love the staff here and the instructors are great and really friendly. Adding to my original post, Avery, Molly, and the rest of the staff are so patient, thoughtful and caring teachers of dance for students of all levels.
Adult ballet at Connecticut Dance School
Connecticut Dance School runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Connecticut Dance School
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.
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