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Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Middletown, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 3–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 860-985-2085
- Website & schedule ekklesiaballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
From the reviews
I could not love this school more. All the dancers, even the youngest, are treated so special. The message sent from this school is beautiful and very well thought out.
Christian Academy of Dance is an amazing school. Their goal is to teach in an encouraging, nurturing environment. Their teaching is impeccable, with teachers who truly care about the dancer, not only in their dancing careers, but in their daily lives, as well. I would suggest this school to anyone in the area.
Adult ballet at Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet
Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet 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 Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet
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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