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New England Academy of Dance
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in New Canaan, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 203-972-3265
- Website & schedule neadance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Dance is my daughter's passion and NEAD has been a nurturing and supportive school for her to pursue ballet.”
“Its a serious dance school with recognition that children and teens need balance.”
“The Artistic Directors have watched her grow from a baby ballerina into a beautiful Pre-Professional Company member.”
How they train
What families & students say
“Ted, Ginna, Frances and Kristen do a first rate job training ballet dancers, all the way up to the professional level, in a personal and kind manner.”
“NEAD’s dancers are accepted every summer at the country’s best summer programs and there are numerous performance and enrichment opportunities all year long at NEAD.”
“Lecture, demonstrations also for Enrichment & Company members.”
“Ted, Ginna, Frances and Kristen do a first rate job training ballet dancers, all the way up to the professional level, in a personal and kind manner.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been dancing at NEAD for 11 years. She has been part of the NEAD Company for 4 years. The Artistic Directors have watched her grow from a baby ballerina into a beautiful Pre-Professional Company member.
New England Academy of Dance 3 plus studios, Marley flooring Building, Safe- beautiful waiting area, changing room, shower Clean, well lighted Studios Technique: ABT Vaganova/Cecchetti/ combination Lyrical also offered, my daughters have not taken but students enjoy it.
NEAD does an outstanding job teaching dancers ages 2-18 in classical ballet. Miss Mary-Lynn’s enthusiasm is contagious and she starts many a young dancer on a lifelong love of the arts.
Dance is my daughter's passion and NEAD has been a nurturing and supportive school for her to pursue ballet. The directors inspire a love of dance, encourage a collaborative environment for the girls, and foster the importance of community service.
Your first ballet class at New England Academy of Dance
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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