The Ridgefield School of Dance

The Ridgefield School of Dance Offering the finest in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary Dance, The Ridgefield School of Dance also has adult classes in Ballet, and Nia.

http://www.theridgefieldschoolofdance.com/ With its humble beginnings in the basement of the Jesse Lee Church, The Ridgefield School of Dance has become a leader in teaching classical ballet to dancers from Fairfield and Westchester (NY) counties since its founding in1997. Nancy Baldwin Andrews, a veteran dancer, choreographer, and director of several college dance departments, founded the school

bringing her love of dance and teaching to children ages 3 years and up. After a few short years, the school outgrew its Jesse Lee home and moved to a studio at what is now the Cellar Door Steakhouse. With continued success and growth, the Ridgefield School of Dance moved to its current 66 Grove Street studios in the spring of 2005. Nancy, a creative and dedicated teacher, asked Alison Brown to join her in February 2005 to help bring the school’s business practices into the digital age. As the school’s first business manager, Alison brought her experience as an executive producer (Blue Sky Studios) to help support Nancy’s passion. With a shared goal, Nancy and Alison worked to nurture and challenge dancers with a desire to excel in classical ballet and other dance disciplines. On July 1, 2014, Alison became the owner and executive director of the The Ridgefield School of Dance. Jessica Boelts, a teacher and the school’s assistant ballet mistress, joined as artistic director and now stages and contributes original choreography to an expanding repertoire of ballets that the school performs each year. Having dedicated 17 years to her “girls,” Nancy knew that the school's tradition of excellence would continue under the direction of Alison and Jessica. With a wide respect for its challenging standards and nurturing environment, the studio continues to grow, preparing dancers for prestigious university programs including Ohio State Dance Department, NYU Tisch School of the Arts and the Conservatory of Dance - Purchase College. Now in its twenty-fifth year, and with the support of a dedicated staff of former and professional dancers, The Ridgefield School of Dance is known not just for its excellence, but for guiding dancers from their very first steps in dance to selective summer intensive , college and professional programs.

Congratulations to all our dancers on a wonderful performance last weekend! Photos by
06/11/2026

Congratulations to all our dancers on a wonderful performance last weekend!

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A sneak peak from our spring performance of Les Sylphides! 📷
06/07/2026

A sneak peak from our spring performance of Les Sylphides!

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We are just over one week away from our spring performance! Please join us for Les Sylphides, Peter and the Wolf, Firebi...
05/29/2026

We are just over one week away from our spring performance! Please join us for Les Sylphides, Peter and the Wolf, Firebird, and Heart on Fire, a presentation by the Jazz Department

June 6, 6:30pm
June 7, 1:00pm
Ridgefield High School

Tickets available at https://www.theridgefieldschoolofdance.com/spring-2026

⏰Set your alarms!⏰ 🎟️ TICKETSTickets to our Spring 2026 performances go on sale THIS SUNDAY 4/26 at 12:30 PM! 🗓️ PERFORM...
04/22/2026

⏰Set your alarms!⏰

🎟️ TICKETS
Tickets to our Spring 2026 performances go on sale THIS SUNDAY 4/26 at 12:30 PM!

🗓️ PERFORMANCE DATES
Saturday, June 6th at 6:30 PM
Sunday, June 7th at 1:00 PM

6/6 includes dancers from Ballet 2 through PreProfessional Division.
6/7 includes dancers from PreBallet through PreProfessional Division.

✨Don't miss on not one, not two, but THREE ballets; "Peter and the Wolf", "Firebird", and "Les Sylphides". Also, our Jazz department will be presenting "Heart on Fire", a collection of pieces including Lyrical, Modern, Fusion, Musical Theatre, Tap, and Jazz.

For more information visit: https://www.theridgefieldschoolofdance.com/spring-2026

DRT Performance Tix is the best way to sell and manage the tickets for your studio's performance. Interactive seating charts ensure an easy experience for your parents and friends.

04/01/2026

APRIL FOOLS! 😂

12/11/2025

✨🫖 Come join our PreProfessional dancers at The Ridgefield School of Dance as they host a Nutcracker Tea for a good cause! Proceeds will be donated to 'Dance Hope Cure' as well as support our Ridgefield School of Dance community. This event is open to the public. Included at this event:

📷 Opportunity to take pictures in the sleigh and dancers in costume
📚 Story-telling
✨ Performances from our PreProfessional dancers
🩰 Pointe shoe signing
🍪 Tea & Snacks

Sunday, December 14th
Ages 3-6 (Cost: $20 per child and includes 1 parent) 12PM-1PM
Ages 7-10 (Cost: $30 per child and includes 1 parent) 1:15PM-2:15PM

Purchase/Sign-Up Here:
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For questions, please contact [email protected] or text 203-894-5957

✨ Today’s the day! ✨ Experience the timeless magic of ‘The Nutcracker’, followed by our Jazz Department Showcase with co...
11/23/2025

✨ Today’s the day! ✨ Experience the timeless magic of ‘The Nutcracker’, followed by our Jazz Department Showcase with contemporary, jazz, and musical theatre works in ‘Trust Fall’.

1:00 PM Today, Sunday, November 23rd
The Ridgefield High School

🎟️ TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR or on our website: https://www.theridgefieldschoolofdance.com/nutcracker-2025

✨ Today’s the day! ✨ Experience the timeless magic of ‘The Nutcracker’, followed by our Jazz Department Showcase with co...
11/23/2025

✨ Today’s the day! ✨ Experience the timeless magic of ‘The Nutcracker’, followed by our Jazz Department Showcase with contemporary, jazz, and musical theatre works in ‘Trust Fall’.

1:00 PM Today, Sunday, November 23rd
The Ridgefield High School

🎟️ Tickets Available at the door or on our website: https://www.theridgefieldschoolofdance.com/nutcracker-2025

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! https://www.theridgefieldschoolofdance.com/nutcracker-2025✨ Join us November 23rd as we kick...
10/28/2025

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! https://www.theridgefieldschoolofdance.com/nutcracker-2025

✨ Join us November 23rd as we kick off the holidays with a feast for the senses! The Ridgefield School of Dance presents its fabulous Nutcracker, an event the entire family will love. Over 100 dancers perform in this traditional holiday classic to the music of Tchaikovsky. The event includes the youngest of ballerinas through the seasoned Pre-Professional division and is nothing short of a joyful afternoon of holiday fun.

Choreography includes variations of well-loved classical pieces to innovative and clever choreography from artistic director Jessica Boelts. From Bon Bons to Dew Drop, Sugar Plum, Spanish, Chinese, Arabian, and Russian dances and with the a very sassy Rat Queen. Following The Nutcracker, the Jazz Department dazzles with “Trust Fall” a presentation of original and holiday-themed dances.

Our very own Miss Rebecca 😍 See her, the rest of the Thomas Ortiz Company, and more performing in Wilton, Darien, Westpo...
07/16/2025

Our very own Miss Rebecca 😍 See her, the rest of the Thomas Ortiz Company, and more performing in Wilton, Darien, Westport, and New Canaan 🩰

On Wednesday evening, dancers wearing colorful costumers gracefully moved along with the music at Ballard Park in Ridgefield.

Address

66 Grove St
Ridgefield, CT
06877

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 8:45pm
Thursday 10:30am - 9pm
Friday 9:30am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12038945957

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