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Sunshine Dance Center, LLC

4.4 ★★★★☆ 7 Google reviews · Ballet school in Waterbury, Connecticut

Free trial Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

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
  • 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 +1 203-755-0511
  • Website & schedule sunshinedancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4 am–8 pm
Tuesday 4 am–7:15 pm
Wednesday 4:30 am–6:45 pm
Thursday 4 am–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–12:45 pm
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 Sunshine Dance Center, LLC, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“My children have grown leaps and bounds thanks to the incredible dance and acro instruction at Sunshine.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Their classes, private lessons, and summer camp fees are the best deals in all of Connecticut!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 7 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 5 mentions

“I'm writing this review to share a personal success story that will live on in my family for a lifetime—it's all about Sunshine Dance Center and the reason I'm writing this review.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“Countless other recitals have been attended, and nothing compares to the talent and growth on stage at Sunshine's annual recitals and their Christmas shows at the Warner Theater.”

From the reviews

My daughter did a trial class here. Everyone was so inviting- from the staff to even some of the other moms. Great school, great structure. 5 stars.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Feb 2024

I'm writing this review to share a personal success story that will live on in my family for a lifetime—it's all about Sunshine Dance Center and the reason I'm writing this review. As the saying goes, "the proof is in the pudding," , well, the pudding is at Sunshine Dance Center!

★★★★★ — Lu, Aug 2025

Been there for some months and it has been the best and there are really nice staff and it has been the best few months there With everyone

★★★★★ — Ariyana, Jun 2025

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Your first ballet class at Sunshine Dance Center, LLC

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 Sunshine Dance Center, LLC

451 Meriden Rd Ste 5 and 6, Waterbury, CT06705

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