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Studio E Dance & Acro
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in Colchester, Connecticut
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
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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
- Phone (860) 267-7756
- Website & schedule studioedanceandacro.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“I 100% encourage everyone to sign their children up for dance class here, as I hope to do with my own children one day!”
What families & students say
“We’ve been at Doreen’s for 10 years and have found the staff supportive of my two different tempered kids.”
“My girls have gained confidence along with learning multiple styles of dance.”
From the reviews
Amazing dance space! My child has grown exponentially as a dancer in the last few years and has made the best friendships. The staff is outstanding and the teachers are invested in their students! The building may be slightly outdated but what is taught inside those walls brings me pure joy!
A great place for learning to dance! My sister has been taking lessons there for around 2 years, and she’s way better than me! She’s made new friends, and her teachers are great too! 100% recommend for anyone who loves dancing!
We’ve been at Doreen’s for 10 years and have found the staff supportive of my two different tempered kids. My girls have gained confidence along with learning multiple styles of dance. They teachers are knowledgeable and patient.
I started dancing here when I was three years old and stayed until I graduated in 2011! DDC was always my second home, and I’ve even gone back to take classes as an adult! The thing that continues to amaze me everytime I go back is how the studio continues to grow, in both quality and character.
Your first ballet class at Studio E Dance & Acro
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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