Dance
The Connecticut Performing Arts Center
has dance classes for students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced.
Tap Jazz Ballet
Hip-Hop Contemporary
Aerial COMPANY
Acro
Acrobatic Dance is the fusion of classic dance technique, & the precision and athleticism of acrobatics. Often defined by unique choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context.
Aerial
Aerial is a form of gravity-defying creative movement featuring fabric, lyra (hoop), trapeze, or other apparatus rigged overhead, as the performer’s dance partner, on which they demonstrates acrobatic movements and poses. We offer a variety of Aerial classes for youth and adults.
Ballet
Come enjoy the excitement and beauty of ballet! Our ballet classes focus on ballet terminology and technique through the execution of barre work, center, and across the floor exercises. Your child will have a clear understanding of body alignment, movement quality, carriage of upper body, and flexibility.
Contemporary
Contemporary (Lyrical) is a fusion of ballet and jazz, with expressive motions that tell a story. Students will learn lyrical technique along with how to express emotion through movement. 1 year of Ballet or concurrent enrollment required to take this class.
Hip Hop
Our Hip Hop classes teach rhythm, coordination, musicality and choreography without suggestive music or movements. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class. Our Hip Hop dancers develop focus, strength, and agility while having fun.
Jazz
Jazz combines many styles and techniques from Broadway, Street, and Contemporary dance to Ballet. Our jazz classes teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology and style with an emphasis on proper technique, alignment and movement quality.
Tap
Tap is a style of American theatrical dance, distinguished by percussive footwork and rhythms. Our tap classes stress the basics of tap while also teaching musicality and rhythm.
Poi Dance
Poi dance, originating from Māori culture, is a performance art where dancers swing weights (poi) on strings in rhythmic patterns. This is an open beginner level for all ages.
Inspire Company
Inspire Dance Company is a performance focused group for students ages 5 to 18 years old. The goal of Inspire Dance Company is to grow and motivate dancers to fully experience the art of dance in a deeper way. We perform in the styles of aerial, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. We have 3 groups – Mini, Jr, Elite and Aerial. LEARN MORE..