Developing Confidence, Rhythm, & Technique for Ages 5–11 in
A Positive, High-Energy Studio Community for Growing Dancers
Are you searching for premier children's dance classes near East Haven? The Elementary Division at The Dance Connection offers exceptional technical training designed specifically for primary school students. Whether your child is a brand-new beginner or an experienced intermediate dancer, our classes foster artistic expression, coordination, and a true passion for movement. Serving families throughout East Haven, North Haven, Hamden, and Guilford, our youth dance lessons balance professional instruction with a warm, supportive atmosphere where every child can shine.
Classic Combo Ballet/Tap/Jazz Ages
Youth Recreational Options
Classic Combo (Ballet/Tap/Jazz)
AGES 5-8
Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm
Wednesdays 5pm-6pm
Saturdays 12pm-1pm
AGES 9-11
Tuesdays 6:30pm-8pm
Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am (Boys Tap)**Open Age
Saturdays 11:30am-12:30pm (Ballet Basics)
Saturdays 1:30pm-2:30pm (Ballet & Lyrical)
Saturdays 2:30pm-3:30pm (Jazz & Tap)
The perfect foundation! Dancers learn grace, flexibility, and core classical ballet positions, paired with the upbeat rhythms and high-energy combinations of jazz, & build incredible musicality & timing, focusing on crisp footwork during Tap .
Lyrical/Contemporary
AGES 8-11
Wednesdays 6pm-7pm
Saturdays 1:30pm-2:30pm(Ballet & Lyrical)
Pulling on the foundations of Ballet and Modern, this class focuses on fluidity, strength and balance, while emoting the feelings of the music.
Hip Hop
AGES 5-8
Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm
Saturdays 9:30am-10:30am
AGES 9-12
Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm(Commercial Jazz Hip Hop)
Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am
Our high-energy hip hop classes introduce popular commercial styles and age-appropriate street dance focusing on Grooves, Popping, Musicality & Expression.
Acrobatic /Tumbling
ELITE ACRO
Saturdays 11:30pm-12:30pm
INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ACRO
Fridays 4pm-5pm
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ACRO
Fridays 5pm-6pm
Saturdays 3pm-4pm
Safe, progression-based training focused on core strength, flexibility, and floor tumbling skills like cartwheels, bridges, and walkovers, building up to advanced tumbling.
Stretch & Strength
OPEN AGE BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE
Saturdays 1pm-3pm (Stretch & Strength followed by Jump & Turn)
A perfect addition to our core classes, dancers will focus on alignment and core stability, balancing strength & flexibility while improving spotting, power and execution of turns and leaps .
Why Parents Love Our Youth Recreational Division
⭐Exceptional Technique
⭐ Lifelong Friendships
⭐ Lifelong Friendships
Exceptional Technique From foundational ballet steps to sharp hip hop rhythms, our certified teachers prioritize safe, proper training habits.
⭐ Lifelong Friendships
⭐ Lifelong Friendships
⭐ Lifelong Friendships
Our classes are built on teamwork and mutual support. Your child will build core social skills and lasting bonds.
⭐ The TDCEH Motto
⭐ Lifelong Friendships
⭐ The TDCEH Motto
We proudly live by our code: all ages, all levels, and all are welcome to dance. Your child will always feel valued here.
Give them "The Dance Experience of a Lifetime!"
Spark Their Passion for Dance Today!
Join the TDCEH family and watch your child grow in confidence and skill. Spaces in our popular evening and weekend youth classes fill up quickly!