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New Steps Dance & Fitness Center

5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Ballet school in Glastonbury, Connecticut

Ballet school Kids & teens

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The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at New Steps Dance & Fitness Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 34 mentions

“One of her “helpers” Mallory also took notice of my daughter’s shyness and has gone the extra mile to help her feel more confident and not so clinged to me in the corner.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 41 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“The teachers are amazing at guiding you through the dances and any other uncomfortable situations without any trouble.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Miss Janelle is an excellent owner, she is welcoming, attentive and communicates well with the parents on the schedule etc.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 6 mentions

“New Steps has fostered how much my children love dance and they have created lasting friendships, learned perseverance, and their self confidence has grown.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 15 mentions

“New Steps has fostered how much my children love dance and they have created lasting friendships, learned perseverance, and their self confidence has grown.”

clean, beautiful studio 3 mentions

“I love that the studio space is clean and cared for and that the whole company is communicative.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 8 mentions

“Miss Janelle is an excellent owner, she is welcoming, attentive and communicates well with the parents on the schedule etc.”

From the reviews

My daughter started at New Steps in September and we have had nothing but an incredible experience. The studio is welcoming and comfortable. The staff is experienced and excellent with the dancers. My daughter is so happy there and looks forward to going every week.

★★★★★ — Karen, Apr 2024

New Steps is a wonderful dance studio for girls and boys of all ages. Miss Janelle, Miss Sydney and staff do an amazing job encouraging, instructing and fostering a love for dance. Class vibe is always warm, supportive and inclusive. The studio is steeped in family and community.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Jan 2021

My two daughters having been dancing at New Steps for over five years. The environment and culture of the studio is a supportive, fun and loving environment for any child who wants to pursue dance. Janelle and all the teachers at New Steps make dancing so exciting and enjoyable for my girls.

★★★★★ — Alison, Apr 2026

We love New steps Dance & Fitness Center. Our two daughters are in a class together and they have so much fun. The teachers are kind, caring and patient with them. Miss Janelle, the owner, is awesome and runs an EXCELLENT program.

★★★★★ — Mary, Apr 2024

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Your first ballet class at New Steps Dance & Fitness Center

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 New Steps Dance & Fitness Center

31 Concord St, Glastonbury, CT06033

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