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Rockwell Dance Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Ballet school in Trumbull, Connecticut

Free trial Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (203) 502-8315
  • Website & schedule rockwelldancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 10 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–4 PM
Thursday 10 AM–4 PM
Friday 10 AM–3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Rockwell Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 16 mentions

“Also I didn't like that the bathroom was adjacent to where parents and visitors sit waiting or watching their kids dance.”

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🕺 Boys' Ballet

“The recitals are well done, but what makes Rockwell stand out is how their community embraces and celebrates male dancers.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 37 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“Coming in as competitive dancer, Rockwell transformed my quality of dance, providing me with better technique, then further- opening my eyes to a new way of thinking about the art.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“RDC is a warm and welcoming place we call our second home; a place where our girls created many beautiful memories and friendships that we hope will last a lifetime.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 19 mentions

“Nikole provides all of this, and more, all within a family-like atmosphere that allows each individual dancer to be challenged and grow in their own unique ability.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“The recitals are well done, but what makes Rockwell stand out is how their community embraces and celebrates male dancers.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“We are forever in love with Rockwell Dance Company and the amazing owner, management and teachers.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

From the reviews

I went to an adult class that a friend was teaching. My first time here..my first time in a dance studio ever, in fact. So I wanted to give 3 stars, but realizedaybe some of the stuff I wasn't happy about is normalcy for these establishments.

★★★★☆ — Shannon, Nov 2025

My daughter first me Nikole 8 years ago, hard to believe. She was only 5. Nikole has been a constant in Samantha's life for 8 years. Seeing who my daughter was and who she had yet to become. Nikole is so loved by the dancers and family because she gives her heart and soul to each of student.

★★★★★ — Christine, Sep 2017

Nikole Lachioma and the entire faculty at RDC truly make this studio unlike any other. I started dancing with Nikole when I was just 5 years old, and continued training with her for 12 more years after that.

★★★★★ — Shelby, Sep 2017

Inviting.....warm....welcoming.....creative...these are just a couple of words that come to mind when you walk in Rockwell Dance Center. Every dancer regardless of experience immediately becomes family. As a parent looking into a studio, I can never tell who the new student is because everyone is inclusive.

★★★★★ — Tara, Sep 2017

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Your first ballet class at Rockwell Dance 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 Rockwell Dance Center

18 Lindeman Dr, Trumbull, CT06611

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