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Elevé Academy
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Ballet school in Essex, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Phone +1 959-265-0199
- Website & schedule eleveacademyct.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
From the reviews
Miss Kristen is the dance instructor every parent wants for their child- kind, passionate and driven. I have known Kristen since she was a child dancing with me for years. She later taught at my studio before she moved to CT. I am so proud of her and can’t wait to watch Eleve grow!
Ms. Kristen led an exceptional ballet program for my preschool students, ages 1-5. She made the class playful and engaging, while also teaching technique and new vocabulary. We can't wait for her studio to open so we can attend more classes with her!
Your first ballet class at Elevé 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.
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