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Miss Chantel's Star Dance Academy

5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Ballet school in Meriden, Connecticut

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–12 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • 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 +1 203-843-0461
  • Website & schedule star-dance-academy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday 3–7 pm

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 Miss Chantel's Star Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 19 mentions

“My daughter has danced various styles with Miss Chantel for several years including hip hop, tap, contemporary, ballet, and musical theater.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 45 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“The dance instructors are just amazing, their liveliness, enthusiasm and love of dance is obvious and a tribute to the academy.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The “big kids” always interact so positively with the “little kids”, which helps solidly the warm and welcoming spirit of the studio.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“The time that I was able to spend with my son was super special and I loved every second of it.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“Through this whole pandemic she has been supportive of her students, the parents and everything we're all dealing with.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“She also seized the opportunity to develop leadership skills through teacher assistant positions that were valuable assets on her college applications.”

clean, beautiful studio 8 mentions

“The studio is very clean and Chantel has done everything she can to keep the kids dancing this past year.”

From the reviews

Miss Chantel and her staff do an incredible job of making every single dancer and parent feel welcome. She offers a wide variety of styles so anyone is able to find the class that best suits them.

★★★★★ — Mike, Feb 2021

We are so happy going to Miss Chantel’s dance studio. Chantel and her team of dance teachers are amazing and patient. My daughter has learned so much and has made so many friends over the years. I love the work out classes. The studio is wide open and clean. Highly recommended!

★★★★★ — Marie, Feb 2021

My daughter has been dancing with Miss Chantel for the past several years and loves every minute of it. Signing her up as been the best decision we have ever made. I have never seen her more passionate, committed, and dedicated and I have Chantel and her amazing staff to thank for that.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Feb 2021

I take the Barre class at Miss Chantel's Star Dance Academy and I LOVE it! Words cannot express how much fun and how great of a workout that class is. I look forward to going each week. The studio is beautiful and very clean and well kept.

★★★★★ — Samanthalyn, Feb 2021

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Your first ballet class at Miss Chantel's Star Dance 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.

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 Miss Chantel's Star Dance Academy

200 Research Pkwy, Meriden, CT06450

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