190 Main St, East Haven, CT, USA
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 provides exceptional dance instruction for kids, tailored specifically for primary school students. Whether your child is a brand-new beginner or an experienced intermediate dancer, our youth recreational dance classes encourage artistic expression, coordination, and a true passion for movement. Serving families throughout East Haven, North Haven, Hamden, and Guilford, our 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)
These children's dance classes provide the perfect foundation for young dancers! Through our engaging dance instruction for kids, they will learn grace, flexibility, and essential classical ballet positions. Paired with the upbeat rhythms and high-energy combinations of jazz, students will build incredible musicality and timing, with a strong focus on crisp footwork during Tap, all while enjoying youth recreational dance in a fun environment.
Lyrical/Contemporary
AGES 8-11
Wednesdays 6pm-7pm
Saturdays 1:30pm-2:30pm (Ballet & Lyrical)
Our children's dance classes, designed for ages 8-11, draw on the foundations of Ballet and Modern styles. This engaging dance instruction for kids emphasizes fluidity, strength, and balance, while allowing students to express the emotions conveyed by the music, making it a perfect choice for those exploring youth recreational dance.
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 children's dance classes focus on popular commercial styles and age-appropriate street dance, providing engaging dance instruction for kids. Sessions emphasize Grooves, Popping, Musicality & Expression, making them the perfect choice for youth recreational dance.
Acrobatic /Tumbling
ELITE ACRO
Saturdays 11:30pm-12:30pm
INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ACRO
Fridays 4pm-5pm
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ACRO
Fridays 5pm-6pm
Saturdays 12:30pm-1:30pm
Saturdays 2:30pm-3:30pm
Our children's dance classes emphasize safe, progression-based training that develops core strength, flexibility, and essential floor tumbling skills such as cartwheels, bridges, and walkovers, which ultimately build up to advanced tumbling. Join us for engaging dance instruction for kids that focuses on fostering a love for movement and enhancing their confidence in youth recreational dance.
Stretch & Strength
OPEN AGE BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE
Saturdays 1pm-3pm (Stretch & Strength followed by Jump & Turn)
A perfect addition to our core classes, these children’s dance classes focus on alignment and core stability, balancing strength and flexibility while enhancing students’ spotting, power, and execution of turns and leaps. This dance instruction for kids is designed to improve their skills in a fun and engaging environment, making it an ideal choice for youth recreational dance.
Boys Dance Classes
Hip Hop
Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm
Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm Boys Dance Crew (Experienced/Invite Only)
Tap Dance
Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am Boys Tap
TDCEH offers specialized children's dance classes designed specifically with the male dancer in mind. These classes serve as an excellent introduction to dance instruction for kids, focusing on strength, agility, and coordination in a fun and engaging way tailored for young males. They also provide a fantastic option for cross-training in sports during the off-season. As our youth recreational dance program grows, more classes will become available. Boys are always welcomed in our traditional classes, where careful attention is given to ensure the material is masculine, athletic, and enjoyable. "Trust us, this is not your sister’s dance class!"
Why Parents Love Our Youth Recreational Division
⭐Exceptional Technique
⭐ Lifelong Friendships
⭐ Lifelong Friendships
Exceptional Technique In our children's dance classes, we focus on everything from foundational ballet steps to sharp hip hop rhythms. Our certified teachers prioritize safe, proper training habits while providing top-notch dance instruction for kids, ensuring a well-rounded experience in youth recreational dance.
⭐ Lifelong Friendships
⭐ Lifelong Friendships
⭐ Lifelong Friendships
Our children's dance classes are built on teamwork and mutual support. Your child will benefit from dance instruction for kids that fosters core social skills and helps in forming 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. In our children's dance classes, your child will always feel valued as they engage in enriching dance instruction for kids and enjoy youth recreational dance.
Give them "The Dance Experience of a Lifetime!"
Spark Their Passion for Dance Today!
Join the TDCEH family and watch your child thrive in our children's dance classes, enhancing their confidence and skill through engaging dance instruction for kids. Our popular evening and weekend youth recreational dance classes fill up quickly, so don't miss out!