Connecticut Dance School

Connecticut Dance School Connecticut Dance School. Passion for ballet. Dedication to our craft. Commitment to excellence in

At Connecticut Dance School, we believe in the transformative power of dance. We teach that dance can add infinite depth and artistry to the lives of young people, opening them to a new world of creative expression. CDS offers a nurturing, disciplined environment where students and their parents fall in love with dance for life. Connecticut Dance School is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Elizabeth Gaynor, who served as the School’s first director and principal teacher, continues today as the School’s President and Chairman of its Board of Directors. CDS’s nearly 300 students, ranging in age from 3 through adult, hail from many communities throughout the state. Alan Woodard, artistic director of the school since June 1993, heads a distinguished and dedicated faculty of dance professionals.

05/18/2026

Congratulations to our young 2-4 yr old dancers who performed in the Creative Showcases this past weekend! Special thanks to Ms. Avery and Ms. Molly, who put so much care and effort into their young dancers. Thank you to as well to our student assistants, who helped out for the shows and also in classes throughout the school year.

05/15/2026

Partnering is an essential part of a serious ballet dancer’s training- developing trust, communication, timing, and strength. Dancers learn how to adapt to the unique needs of each individual partner, understanding where a dancer feels most supported, how to place her securely and confidently on her leg, and how to work together as one cohesive unit.

Here, our advanced male dancer rehearses Études with multiple dancers, demonstrating the versatility, focus, and adaptability that strong partnering skills require.

05/14/2026

Our Beginner Contemporary class is hard at work rehearsing for the June Concert on June 7! ✨ We love watching these dancers grow in confidence as they prepare to take the stage and share all they’ve been learning this season.

Yesterday, we had the joy of visiting the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club in Bridgeport as part of our mission to bring ballet...
05/13/2026

Yesterday, we had the joy of visiting the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club in Bridgeport as part of our mission to bring ballet into the community through outreach performances. Our Pre-Professional Division students performed an excerpt from Giselle, and for many of the children, it was their very first time experiencing ballet. ✨

After the performance, students had the opportunity to meet the dancers, and some even showed us their own dance moves! We always love visiting Wakeman and sharing the beauty and storytelling of ballet with new audiences. 💛

05/12/2026

When the dads show up for partnering class! 👏✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Parent Observation Week last week. We love celebrating your dancers’ progress with all of you and sharing the joy, hard work, and growth happening in the studio this past year. These moments of support and encouragement mean so much to our students. 💛

05/11/2026

Behind the scenes of our video shoot last weekend with . Can't wait to see the final results!

05/07/2026

Great dance teachers do more than teach steps — they inspire confidence, spark joy, and help young dancers believe in themselves. We are so grateful for all of our faculty, who encourage, uplift, and inspire their students at every age, helping each dancer grow not only in technique, but in confidence and love for the art form. ✨

05/06/2026

So grateful for an inspiring masterclass with Harriet Clark of the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School and ABT National Training Curriculum! Thank you for uplifting our students and guiding each dancer with such care, precision, and radiant positivity.

For our young dancers, ballet begins with a spark of joy! Nurtured in every class, that joy grows into a lasting love of...
05/04/2026

For our young dancers, ballet begins with a spark of joy! Nurtured in every class, that joy grows into a lasting love of dance and movement.

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42 Halley
Fairfield, CT
06825

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Monday 2pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday 2pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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