Nicknamed "The Spiritual Hub of Collinsville" by founder and current yoga teacher Beverly Kent, the Yoga Center of Collinsville was the first yoga center in the Farmington Valley in 1997.
Classes range from beginner to advanced, with other options such as mixed level yoga, meditation sessions, belly dancing, yogalates, and yoga for kids/families. Kent estimates that approximately 40 former students have passed on their knowledge by becoming instructors.
In addition to yoga classes, the Center has been actively involved in many town functions, such as hosting a puppet show for Christmas in Collinsville. Kent and the rest of the staff also support local and nationwide causes, including a fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina relief.
Located in Sofia's Plaza in East Windsor, Dance Kraze Dance Studio offers classes in ballet and pointe, acro/gymnastics, break dancing, jazz, hip hop, tap and contemporary/lyrical. Pre-dance tot programs for ages 2 and 3 years as well as special needs programs are offered.
It offers both recreational classes as well as competitive classes for students looking to participate in dance competitions. It offers a family-oriented atmosphere that strives to help students build confidence and self-esteem while developing a strong artistic foundation.
DKDS features a young and energetic staff that has trained with various well-renowned artists to include Broadway Dance Centers and The Pulse and have studied with staff from "So You think You Can Dance."
Since 1991, Dance Adventure has been providing its young students with dance lessons in the areas of ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop. Classes are offered in age specific groups to ensure that each student receives the proper training. Dance Adventure also offers camps, summer programs, birthday parties and more.
Summit Studios is a performing arts center that shapes the lives of creative youth, offering a multitude of services such as music lessons, vocal training and dance instruction. To help Manchester artists reach their prestigious goals, Summit Studios sells and rents instruments along with sheet music.
Owner Jen Turey, a former Radio City Music Hall Rockette, operates this busy dance studio with a staff of 15 instructors. The three studios provide space for more than 50 weekly classes, ranging from preschoolers to adults. Classes include all levels, as well as recreational and intensive teams that compete regionally.
By opening Rhythm-N-Sync in 1994, Tammy Legendre began to live her dream. At the studio, she encourages love of dance while providing a well-rounded education. Students have fun with acro, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip hop, all led by a team of nine instructors that makes dancing a great experience. Classes take place every day and pricing is competitive.
D'Valda & Sirico's Dance and Music Centre offers a variety of classes, lessons, summer programs and also hosts birthday parties. Dance classes offered include creative ballet, pre-primary ballet, jazz, lyrical, ballet, hip hop, moderns, Afro jazz, tap and musical theatre. Classes are available for kids and teens of all ages and ability levels.
This dance studio is devoted to the expression of creative movement such as ballet, jazz, tap and pointe. The instructors teach in a positve, free, respectful environment and focus on form, rhythm, self-confidence and fun. All classes are held from one to four times a week. Recitals are performed at the end of each session.
Connecticut Dance School is a nonprofit dance school founded in 1970 by Elizabeth Gaynor. The school specializes in rigorous ballet training for ages 3 to adult but also offers recreational classes in ballet, jazz and modern dance. The school is directed by Alan Woodard who danced with the English National Ballet and National Chilean Ballet. In the summer, Connecticut Dance School offers a greater variety of classes, such as flamenco, mime, theater dance, choreography, partnering, modern, crafts, Pilates and yoga. The school is fully equiped with four large dance studios, dressing rooms, a lounge area, costume rooms and a dancewear store.
