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River Valley Dance School
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Deep River, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for age 3 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rivervalleydanceproject.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:45–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:45–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:45–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:45–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Linalynn has been teaching the children at Montessori Circle of Friends for a number of years now.”
What families & students say
“Whether you're a beginner to dance, coming back after awhile, or just wanting a place to release and express, this is the studio for you!”
“The children love when it’s a Yoga and Movement day!”
“She builds confidence by praise and listening to student opinions about choreography while teaching them modern and ballet.”
“She makes sure all students are performing moves correctly and makes adjustments for those who have problems!”
“Linalynn is a master of intentional, ultra-professional dance and choreography.”
From the reviews
I have had the wonderful chance to see the River Valley Dance Project perform several times. Linalynn is a master of intentional, ultra-professional dance and choreography. One of her original shows in Deep River, displaying the talent of all ages, was the most memorable dance performance that I have been to.
Whether you're a beginner to dance, coming back after awhile, or just wanting a place to release and express, this is the studio for you! I started taking yoga here two years ago and now it's a staple in my week, the way I come back home to myself when I've extended too far.
A wonderful studio! I’ve been taking adult modern dance since June 2023 and the classes are so fun and constructive. Studio owner / instructor Linalynn integrates different styles with traditional movements, and every class brings something new and exciting to try, plus there’s a variety of classes depending on your…
River Valley Dance Project is a unique dance studio. First of all, it's affordable. Second, they don't lock you into having to pay all year the way some studios do. You pay for what you want. Third, they offer so many different kinds of dance including the ultra fun Capoeira, and they have Yoga too.
Adult ballet at River Valley Dance School
River Valley Dance School runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at River Valley Dance School
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.
