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Hartt Community Division Dance Department

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hartford, Connecticut

Ballet school Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 8–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (860) 768-6000
  • Website & schedule hartford.edu — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 8 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–6 PM
Thursday 8 AM–6 PM
Friday 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 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 Hartt Community Division Dance Department, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

From the reviews

This exceptional performing arts educational facility is informed at every turn and by every participant by an unshakable dedication to excellence. Bravo! Brava!

★★★★★ — Centre, Oct 2024

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Your first ballet class at Hartt Community Division Dance Department

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 Hartt Community Division Dance Department

35 Westbourne Pkwy, Hartford, CT06112

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