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Dance Theatre of Ri

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Ballet school in Cumberland, Rhode Island

Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday 5–9:30 pm
Tuesday 5–9:30 pm
Wednesday 5–9:30 pm
Thursday 5–9:30 pm
Friday 6–8 pm
Saturday 9 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 Dance Theatre of Ri, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 12 mentions

“My daughter started here in September and I am in total amazement at all she has learned and is doing in these few short months!”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 22 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“DTRI was recommended to us over the years as my daughter LOVES acro!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 16 mentions

“From the moment we walked into the studio, everyone there from the staff to the dance families, have all been so welcoming and it feels like a big family!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions
🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“Classes are extremely well organized.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“I can’t thank Miss Jen, Miss Denise, Miss Bridget, Miss Sam and Miss Lexie enough for the confidence and happiness I have seen in my daughter.”

From the reviews

I cannot say enough wonderful things about DTRI! My daughter started here in September and I am in total amazement at all she has learned and is doing in these few short months!

★★★★★ — Tiffany, Jan 2024

*Warning: Joining the DTRI family comes with a strong possibility of having to pry your child out of the studio after classes. In the right studio, dance is more than just steps - it’s about the lifelong friendships you make along the way. That’s exactly what you get with DTRI!

★★★★★ — Crystal, Feb 2024

DTRI was recommended to us over the years as my daughter LOVES acro! But we had faced difficulty with dance elsewhere in the past with sensory and anxiety diagnoses, and were hesitant. All I can say is that I wished we had joined sooner.

★★★★★ — Alison, Apr 2024

DTRI is not just a dance studio, it is a second home and family for dancers and their loved ones. The mentorship and support from owner/director Jennifer Vecchio and staff is unparalleled.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Jan 2024

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Your first ballet class at Dance Theatre of Ri

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 Dance Theatre of Ri

30 Martin St, Cumberland, RI02864

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