Summer 2025

Name
Days
Location
EXPLORING CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE WITH CHRISTINA FAGUNDES TURNER
***UPDATED TO ONLY INCLUDE 6/10 & 6/17.
LEVEL IV AND V DANCERS WILL EXPLORE TECHNIQUE, POINTE, AND VARIATIONS IN THIS SPECIAL WORKSHOP
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Main Street Studios
July Ballet I/II Wednesday
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
July Dance for 2s & 3s Companion Th
For dancers who are 2 by 7/1/24 and one participating adult companion.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
June Ballet III Thursdays with Mary Beth
Ballet III with Ms. Hansohn for current Ballet III students
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Main Street Studios
June Dance for 2s & 3s Companion Thursdays with Amy Piantaggini
For dancers who were 2 or older by 9/1/24 and their caregiver
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Main Street Studios
June Dance for 3s, 4s, Pre-K, & K Thursdays with Amy Piantaggini
For dancers who were 3 or older by 9/1/24 and their caregiver
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Main Street Studios
July Pre-Ballet for 3s, 4s, Pre-K & K Th
For dancers who are entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026 and
For dancers who were 3 or older by 9/1/24
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
June Ballet I/II Thursdays with Amy Piantaggini
For dancers who were in Ballet I or II this past semester
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main Street Studios
June Strength & Flexibility Levels III-V Thursdays with Mary Beth
Strength & Conditioning for Current Levels III-V with Ms. Hansohn
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Main Street Studios
June Ballet IV/V Thursdays with Mary Beth
Ballet IV & V with Ms. Hansohn for current Ballet IV & V students
Thursday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Main Street Studios
June Pointe IV/V Thursdays with Mary Beth
Pointe IV & V with Ms. Hansohn for current Ballet IV & V students
Thursday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Main Street Studios
Level IV/V Camp Week 8/18
For dancers currently in Level IV, generally high school, or advanced younger dancers. This level includes pointe work.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Age 3-K Camp Week 7/28
For independent potty-trained children age 3 by start of camp and current Kindergarteners.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Age 3-K Camp Week 8/4
For independent potty-trained children age 3 by start of camp and current Kindergarteners.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Level I/II Camp Week 7/28
For dancers in our current I/II, generally grades 1-5, or older beginners.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Level I/II Camp Week 8/4
For dancers in our current I/II, generally grades 1-5, or older beginners.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Level III Camp Week 8/18
For dancers currently in Level III, generally middle school, older beginners, or advanced younger dancers.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Level III/IV Camp Week 7/21
For dancers currently in Level III, generally middle school, older beginners, or advanced younger dancers.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Dance for 2s & 3s Companion Sat
For dancers who are 2 by 7/1/24 and one participating adult companion.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Dance for 3s & 4s, Pre-K, & K Independent Sat
For dancers who are 3 at least by 7/1/24 who can dance independently.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio A
Main Street Studios

Fall 2025

Name
Days
Location
Monday Ballet VI
Level VI is generally for advanced Dancers in high school or those with a pre-professional focus aimed at dancing in college or seeking professional careers.
Monday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Monday Dance for 2s & 3s Compantion
Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion is for two year olds (must be 24 months by 9/1/25) and three year olds who are more comfortable with the presence of their grown up, and their participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can interact with, encourage, and assist their child in introductory dance movements both on the floor and through the dance studio space. The class structure includes a creative movement floor warm-up together, a brief barre familiarization, an introductory dance vocabulary lesson introduced through a playful creative movement freeze dance, a guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun. One adult companion is permitted, wearing comfortable attire and socks.
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Monday Dance for 3s & 4s Independent
Dance for 3’s & 4s Independent is for three year olds (must be 36 months by 9/1/25), and 4 year olds not yet in pre-K who will be in Kindergarten in Fall 2027, who are ready to separate and work independently without the support of an adult class companion present. The class structure follows the same elements of the Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion class, including the floor warm-up, barre familiarization, dance vocabulary lesson, guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Monday Ballet I Foundational
Level I Foundational is for students entering First Grade in fall 2025. This class bridges the gap between our young children’s pre-ballet offerings, introducing them to foundational material of our leveled offerings for older dancers.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Monday Broadway Babies (for K & 1st Grade)
Broadway Babies is for the movers and shakers! This introductory Creative Movement and Tap class is for Kindergarten and First Grade. This class includes a blend of creative movement, basic tap steps, and imaginative play. Tap shoes and ballet shoes are required as well as leotard and tights or comfortable attire.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Monday Pointe VI
Pointe VI is for advanced Dancers in Ballet VI taking a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Monday Ballet IV
Level IV is generally for dancers in grades 5-7 in Fall 2025, and older beginners.
Monday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Monday Modern V/VI
RCD boasts a strong Modern Dance program rooted in classical modern traditions. Amy Piantaggini (Graham-based Modern) and Janel Fitzgerald (Horton-based Modern) offer our Levels III-VI in divided semester offerings. Modern dance appeals to the creative, artistic soul in everyone because of its expressiveness and freedom of individuality. RCD’s Modern Dance classes (for students second grade and up) introduce students to elements of Graham-based technique including fundamental principles of contraction/release, spiral, and shift of weight. The students focus on movement from the inside out, encouraging use of breath, energy, and connection. Class begins with traditional floorwork exercised, progresses into standing work, moves to travelling phrases across the floor, and culminate in movement phrases that explore dynamic possibilities. Horton offers dancers an anatomical approach to include classic flat backs, lateral stretches, and develops overall strength and flexibility. A strong foundation in both traditional technique of Graham and Horton, students are prepared to use breath, opposition, and strength that carries over into other disciplines. Modern dance is strongly encouraged for dancers aspiring to a college dance program.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Monday Ballet III
Level III is generally for dancers in grades 4-6 in fall 2025, or older beginners. Level IV is for more advanced younger dancers.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Monday Modern III/IV
RCD boasts a strong Modern Dance program rooted in classical modern traditions. Amy Piantaggini (Graham-based Modern) and Janel Fitzgerald (Horton-based Modern) offer our Levels III-VI in divided semester offerings. Modern dance appeals to the creative, artistic soul in everyone because of its expressiveness and freedom of individuality. RCD’s Modern Dance classes (for students second grade and up) introduce students to elements of Graham-based technique including fundamental principles of contraction/release, spiral, and shift of weight. The students focus on movement from the inside out, encouraging use of breath, energy, and connection. Class begins with traditional floorwork exercised, progresses into standing work, moves to travelling phrases across the floor, and culminate in movement phrases that explore dynamic possibilities. Horton offers dancers an anatomical approach to include classic flat backs, lateral stretches, and develops overall strength and flexibility. A strong foundation in both traditional technique of Graham and Horton, students are prepared to use breath, opposition, and strength that carries over into other disciplines. Modern dance is strongly encouraged for dancers aspiring to a college dance program.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Monday Ballet V
Level V is generally for intermediate/advanced Dancers in high school in Fall 2025, or more advanced younger dancers.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Monday Tap Intermediate
Tap Dance is a timeless art that combines dance and percussion. Tap dancers in musicals, movies, television, commercials, and concerts inspire us with their infectious rhythms. Tap Dance classes (for students grade 2 and up) explore the two traditions of rhythm tap (hoofing) and Broadway tap. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality, concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers. Tap Intermediate is generally for middle schoolers, younger dancers with experience, or older dancers with less experience.
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Monday Pointe V Beginner
Pointe V Beginner is for intermediate/advanced Dancers in Ballet V taking a minimum of two ballet technique classes per week. This is the only pointe class new pointe dancers may take. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class. Experienced pointe dancers may add a Pointe V Beginner class. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pre-pointe class.
Monday
8:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Dance for 1s Companion
Dance for 1s with Companion is for one year olds (must be 12 months old by 9/1/25) and one participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can move with, hold, and assist their child in exploratory and stimulative play both on the floor and through the dance studio space through the use of incorporated props, songs, and imaginative play. Babies and adult wear comfortable clothing and no footwear is required besides socks. Only one adult participant, please.
Tuesday
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Tuesday AM Dance for 2s & 3s Compantion
Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion is for two year olds (must be 24 months by 9/1/25) and three year olds who are more comfortable with the presence of their grown up, and their participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can interact with, encourage, and assist their child in introductory dance movements both on the floor and through the dance studio space. The class structure includes a creative movement floor warm-up together, a brief barre familiarization, an introductory dance vocabulary lesson introduced through a playful creative movement freeze dance, a guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun. One adult companion is permitted, wearing comfortable attire and socks.
Tuesday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Ballet V
Level V is generally for intermediate/advanced Dancers in high school in Fall 2025, or more advanced younger dancers.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Tuesday PM Dance for 2s & 3s Compantion
Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion is for two year olds (must be 24 months by 9/1/25) and three year olds who are more comfortable with the presence of their grown up, and their participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can interact with, encourage, and assist their child in introductory dance movements both on the floor and through the dance studio space. The class structure includes a creative movement floor warm-up together, a brief barre familiarization, an introductory dance vocabulary lesson introduced through a playful creative movement freeze dance, a guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun. One adult companion is permitted, wearing comfortable attire and socks.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Dance for 3s & 4s Independent
Dance for 3’s & 4s Independent is for three year olds (must be 36 months by 9/1/25), and 4 year olds not yet in pre-K who will be in Kindergarten in Fall 2027, who are ready to separate and work independently without the support of an adult class companion present. The class structure follows the same elements of the Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion class, including the floor warm-up, barre familiarization, dance vocabulary lesson, guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Hip Hop Beginner
Hip Hop | Hip Hop is a stylized form of street dance that includes uprock, breaking, popping, locking, boogaloo and the robot. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by dance combinations that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality. This class includes extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop expressive dancers who are equally strong as performers. Beginner is generally for elementary school students in Grades 2-5, or older beginners.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Pre-Ballet for Pre-K
Pre-Ballet for Pre-K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026. This transition to more formal pre-ballet builds upon the class elements of the creative movement floor warm-up, adding a few formal barre exercises and build upon the vocabulary exercises and movement story. We begin to add center work including port de bras and simple footwork. Traveling steps are introduced. Dancers wear a pink skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Pointe V Beginner
Pointe V Beginner is for intermediate/advanced Dancers in Ballet V taking a minimum of two ballet technique classes per week. This is the only pointe class new pointe dancers may take. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class. Experienced pointe dancers may add a Pointe V Beginner class. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pre-pointe class.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Hip Hop Mini
Hip Hop Mini is for dancers in Kindergarten and First Grade. This is the perfect introduction to the fun of Hip Hop!

Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Ballet VI
Level VI is generally for advanced Dancers in high school or those with a pre-professional focus aimed at dancing in college or seeking professional careers.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Hip Hop Intermediate
Hip Hop | Hip Hop is a stylized form of street dance that includes uprock, breaking, popping, locking, boogaloo and the robot. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by dance combinations that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality. This class includes extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop expressive dancers who are equally strong as performers. Intermediate is generally for middle school students, or older beginners.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Pointe VI
Pointe VI is for advanced Dancers in Ballet VI taking a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Hip Hop Advanced
Hip Hop | Hip Hop is a stylized form of street dance that includes uprock, breaking, popping, locking, boogaloo and the robot. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by dance combinations that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality. This class includes extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop expressive dancers who are equally strong as performers. Intermediate is generally for high school students.
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Jazz V
Jazz Dance Program | Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Jazz Dance classes (which students can begin at second grade) explore contemporary and classic jazz dance, rooted in the vernacular (social dance) forms, that draws inspiration from a wide range of music including jazz, swing, blues, pop, soul and funk. As the official home of the internationally recognized Jazz Dance Technique & Syllabus by creator/author James Robey, Conservatory jazz classes begin with a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination, followed by progressions across the floor, and culminates in extended dance combinations. The movement explores a range of styles in both lyrical and percussive disciplines with a focus on jazz elements such as isolations, swing, and rhythm. The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical and passionate. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Ballet IV
Level IV is generally for dancers in grades 5-7 in Fall 2025, and older beginners.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Contemporary V
Contemporary Dance Program | Contemporary Dance, available to Level III and up, pushes boundaries of previously learned techniques and styles and will pull from a more “pedestrian”, human, and creature-like vocabulary. The intention is to break down patterns and habitual movement qualities and find newness and awareness of where the body naturally goes and how it naturally moves. This class will examine an array of styles from Modern-Contemporary to Contemp-Pop with an exploration of musicality, movement style, dynamic shifts, space, time, spinal mobility, movement initiation, physicality, floor work- identifying correct pathways for moving in and out of the floor with alignment to help injury prevention, flying through space, exploratory games, and partnering work. There will be strong association with the breath to keep calmer muscles when learning new and difficult information and to supplement the muscles when required to move with extreme physicality. There is a place in this class for every curious dancer who is interested in creativity for dnace making and dance understanding. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Jazz II
Jazz Dance Program | Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Jazz Dance classes (which students can begin at second grade) explore contemporary and classic jazz dance, rooted in the vernacular (social dance) forms, that draws inspiration from a wide range of music including jazz, swing, blues, pop, soul and funk. As the official home of the internationally recognized Jazz Dance Technique & Syllabus by creator/author James Robey, Conservatory jazz classes begin with a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination, followed by progressions across the floor, and culminates in extended dance combinations. The movement explores a range of styles in both lyrical and percussive disciplines with a focus on jazz elements such as isolations, swing, and rhythm. The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical and passionate. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Ballet II
Level II is generally for Dancers in grades 2-5 in Fall 2025, or older beginners.
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Jazz IV
Jazz Dance Program | Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Jazz Dance classes (which students can begin at second grade) explore contemporary and classic jazz dance, rooted in the vernacular (social dance) forms, that draws inspiration from a wide range of music including jazz, swing, blues, pop, soul and funk. As the official home of the internationally recognized Jazz Dance Technique & Syllabus by creator/author James Robey, Conservatory jazz classes begin with a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination, followed by progressions across the floor, and culminates in extended dance combinations. The movement explores a range of styles in both lyrical and percussive disciplines with a focus on jazz elements such as isolations, swing, and rhythm. The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical and passionate. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Jazz VI
Jazz Dance Program | Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Jazz Dance classes (which students can begin at second grade) explore contemporary and classic jazz dance, rooted in the vernacular (social dance) forms, that draws inspiration from a wide range of music including jazz, swing, blues, pop, soul and funk. As the official home of the internationally recognized Jazz Dance Technique & Syllabus by creator/author James Robey, Conservatory jazz classes begin with a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination, followed by progressions across the floor, and culminates in extended dance combinations. The movement explores a range of styles in both lyrical and percussive disciplines with a focus on jazz elements such as isolations, swing, and rhythm. The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical and passionate. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Contemporary VI
Contemporary Dance Program | Contemporary Dance, available to Level III and up, pushes boundaries of previously learned techniques and styles and will pull from a more “pedestrian”, human, and creature-like vocabulary. The intention is to break down patterns and habitual movement qualities and find newness and awareness of where the body naturally goes and how it naturally moves. This class will examine an array of styles from Modern-Contemporary to Contemp-Pop with an exploration of musicality, movement style, dynamic shifts, space, time, spinal mobility, movement initiation, physicality, floor work- identifying correct pathways for moving in and out of the floor with alignment to help injury prevention, flying through space, exploratory games, and partnering work. There will be strong association with the breath to keep calmer muscles when learning new and difficult information and to supplement the muscles when required to move with extreme physicality. There is a place in this class for every curious dancer who is interested in creativity for dnace making and dance understanding. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Jazz III
Jazz Dance Program | Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Jazz Dance classes (which students can begin at second grade) explore contemporary and classic jazz dance, rooted in the vernacular (social dance) forms, that draws inspiration from a wide range of music including jazz, swing, blues, pop, soul and funk. As the official home of the internationally recognized Jazz Dance Technique & Syllabus by creator/author James Robey, Conservatory jazz classes begin with a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination, followed by progressions across the floor, and culminates in extended dance combinations. The movement explores a range of styles in both lyrical and percussive disciplines with a focus on jazz elements such as isolations, swing, and rhythm. The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical and passionate. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Tap Beginner
Tap Dance Program | Tap Dance is a timeless art that combines dance and percussion. Tap dancers in musicals, movies, television, commercials, and concerts inspire us with their infectious rhythms. Tap Dance classes (for students grade 2 and up) explore the two traditions of rhythm tap (hoofing) and Broadway tap. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality, concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers. Our littlest tappers can attend Broadway Babies, our newest offering. (See Young Dancers Program). Tap Beginner is generally for second through fifth grade, or older beginners.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Contemporary III
Contemporary Dance Program | Contemporary Dance, available to Level III and up, pushes boundaries of previously learned techniques and styles and will pull from a more “pedestrian”, human, and creature-like vocabulary. The intention is to break down patterns and habitual movement qualities and find newness and awareness of where the body naturally goes and how it naturally moves. This class will examine an array of styles from Modern-Contemporary to Contemp-Pop with an exploration of musicality, movement style, dynamic shifts, space, time, spinal mobility, movement initiation, physicality, floor work- identifying correct pathways for moving in and out of the floor with alignment to help injury prevention, flying through space, exploratory games, and partnering work. There will be strong association with the breath to keep calmer muscles when learning new and difficult information and to supplement the muscles when required to move with extreme physicality. There is a place in this class for every curious dancer who is interested in creativity for dnace making and dance understanding. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Musical Theater Teens
Musical Theater is for age 12 and up, and explores a Broadway style dance form incorporating traditions of jazz and theater. This is a great class for actors looking to gain dance experience, or for experienced dancers looking to diversify their training.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Tap Advanced
Tap Dance Program | Tap Dance is a timeless art that combines dance and percussion. Tap dancers in musicals, movies, television, commercials, and concerts inspire us with their infectious rhythms. Tap Dance classes (for students grade 2 and up) explore the two traditions of rhythm tap (hoofing) and Broadway tap. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality, concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers. Our littlest tappers can attend Broadway Babies, our newest offering. (See Young Dancers Program). Tap Advanced is generally for experienced high school tappers, or for younger more advanced dancers.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Thursday Ballet V
Level V is generally for intermediate/advanced Dancers in high school in Fall 2025, or more advanced younger dancers.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Thursday Dance for 3s & 4s Independent
Dance for 3’s & 4s Independent is for three year olds (must be 36 months by 9/1/25), and 4 year olds not yet in pre-K who will be in Kindergarten in Fall 2027, who are ready to separate and work independently without the support of an adult class companion present. The class structure follows the same elements of the Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion class, including the floor warm-up, barre familiarization, dance vocabulary lesson, guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Thursday
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Thursday Pre-Ballet for Pre-K
Pre-Ballet for Pre-K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026. This transition to more formal pre-ballet builds upon the class elements of the creative movement floor warm-up, adding a few formal barre exercises and build upon the vocabulary exercises and movement story. We begin to add center work including port de bras and simple footwork. Traveling steps are introduced. Dancers wear a pink skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Thursday Ballet II
Level II is generally for Dancers in grades 2-5 in Fall 2025, or older beginners.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Thursday Pointe V Experienced
Pointe V Experienced is for intermediate/advanced Dancers in Ballet IV taking a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Thursday Pre-Ballet for Kindergarten
Pre-Ballet for K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2025. As we continue to add elements of more pre-ballet to the floor warm-up and barre exercises, the class reflects the more formal structure dancers experience in their academic day. We add to the center work and traveling steps. Dancers wear a purple skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Thursday Ballet IV
Level IV is generally for dancers in grades 5-7 in Fall 2025, and older beginners.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Thursday Intro. to Modern & Contemporary Forms for Level II
RCD boasts a strong Modern Dance program rooted in classical modern traditions. Amy Piantaggini (Graham-based Modern) and Janel Fitzgerald (Horton-based Modern) offer our Levels III-VI in divided semester offerings. Dancers in Level II will have the opportunity to learn both modern and contemporary forms basics in a class introducing dancers to the different forms; pre-1970s (Modern) and post-1970s traditions (Contemporary forms). Modern dance appeals to the creative, artistic soul in everyone because of its expressiveness and freedom of individuality. RCD’s Modern Dance classes (for students second grade and up) introduce students to elements of Graham-based technique including fundamental principles of contraction/release, spiral, and shift of weight. The students focus on movement from the inside out, encouraging use of breath, energy, and connection. Class begins with traditional floorwork exercised, progresses into standing work, moves to travelling phrases across the floor, and culminate in movement phrases that explore dynamic possibilities. Horton offers dancers an anatomical approach to include classic flat backs, lateral stretches, and develops overall strength and flexibility. A strong foundation in both tradional technique of Graham and Horton, students are prepared to use breath, opposition, and strength that carries over into other disciplines. Modern dance is strongly encouraged for dancers aspiring to a college dance program.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Thursday Ballet III
Level III is generally for dancers in grades 4-6 in fall 2025, or older beginners. Level IV is for more advanced younger dancers.
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Thursday Ballet VI
Level VI is generally for advanced Dancers in high school or those with a pre-professional focus aimed at dancing in college or seeking professional careers.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Thursday Pointe VI
Pointe VI is for advanced Dancers in Ballet VI taking a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class.
Thursday
8:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Friday Dance for 1s Companion
Dance for 1s with Companion is for one year olds (must be 12 months old by 9/1/25) and one participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can move with, hold, and assist their child in exploratory and stimulative play both on the floor and through the dance studio space through the use of incorporated props, songs, and imaginative play. Babies and adult wear comfortable clothing and no footwear is required besides socks. Only one adult participant, please.
Friday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday AM Dance for 2s & 3s Compantion
Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion is for two year olds (must be 24 months by 9/1/25) and three year olds who are more comfortable with the presence of their grown up, and their participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can interact with, encourage, and assist their child in introductory dance movements both on the floor and through the dance studio space. The class structure includes a creative movement floor warm-up together, a brief barre familiarization, an introductory dance vocabulary lesson introduced through a playful creative movement freeze dance, a guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun. One adult companion is permitted, wearing comfortable attire and socks.
Friday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday PM Dance for 2s & 3s Compantion
Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion is for two year olds (must be 24 months by 9/1/25) and three year olds who are more comfortable with the presence of their grown up, and their participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can interact with, encourage, and assist their child in introductory dance movements both on the floor and through the dance studio space. The class structure includes a creative movement floor warm-up together, a brief barre familiarization, an introductory dance vocabulary lesson introduced through a playful creative movement freeze dance, a guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun. One adult companion is permitted, wearing comfortable attire and socks.
Friday
3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday Ballet V/VI
Level V is generally for intermediate/advanced Dancers in high school in Fall 2025, or more advanced younger dancers.
Level VI is generally for advanced Dancers in high school or those with a pre-professional focus aimed at dancing in college or seeking professional careers.
Friday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Friday IV Carnival of the Animals Workshop Level IV
Carnival of the Animals is our first ever full Spring Story Ballet at Ridgefield Playhouse with Dress Rehearsal and Show #1 on Saturday June 6 and (Sensory-Friendly) and Show #3 on Sunday June 7.

RCD’S first full Spring story ballet experience includes a Fall semester of technique class and introductory material, a Spring semester of rehearsal, and 3 performances at the Playhouse with live music!

Level IV: Friday 3:30-5
Levels V & VI: Friday 5-6:30
Saturday June 6, 2026: Dress Rehearsal & Show #1
Sunday June &: Sensory-Friendly Show #2 & Show #3

Participation fee is $495/semester. Full year enrollment required.
This workshop experience does not count towards minimum class counts for pointe or Civic eligibility. In Fall, everyone attends the full class time slot. In Spring, just as in Nutcracker, rehearsal times will vary week to week within the alloted time slot. Not every week will be required for all roles. A schedule will be set after casting.
Friday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Friday Dance for 3s & 4s Independent
Dance for 3’s & 4s Independent is for three year olds (must be 36 months by 9/1/25), and 4 year olds not yet in pre-K who will be in Kindergarten in Fall 2027, who are ready to separate and work independently without the support of an adult class companion present. The class structure follows the same elements of the Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion class, including the floor warm-up, barre familiarization, dance vocabulary lesson, guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Friday
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday Pre-Ballet for Pre-K
Pre-Ballet for Pre-K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026. This transition to more formal pre-ballet builds upon the class elements of the creative movement floor warm-up, adding a few formal barre exercises and build upon the vocabulary exercises and movement story. We begin to add center work including port de bras and simple footwork. Traveling steps are introduced. Dancers wear a pink skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday Ballet IV
Level IV is generally for dancers in grades 5-7 in Fall 2025, and older beginners.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Friday Pre-Ballet for Kindergarten
Pre-Ballet for K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2025. As we continue to add elements of more pre-ballet to the floor warm-up and barre exercises, the class reflects the more formal structure dancers experience in their academic day. We add to the center work and traveling steps. Dancers wear a purple skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Friday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday V/VI Carnival of the Animals Workshop Levels V/VI
Carnival of the Animals is our first ever full Spring Story Ballet at Ridgefield Playhouse with Dress Rehearsal and Show #1 on Saturday June 6 and (Sensory-Friendly) and Show #3 on Sunday June 7.

RCD’S first full Spring story ballet experience includes a Fall semester of technique class and introductory material, a Spring semester of rehearsal, and 3 performances at the Playhouse with live music!

Level IV: Friday 3:30-5
Levels V & VI: Friday 5-6:30
Saturday June 6, 2026: Dress Rehearsal & Show #1
Sunday June &: Sensory-Friendly Show #2 & Show #3

Participation fee is $495/semester. Full year enrollment required.
This workshop experience does not count towards minimum class counts for pointe or Civic eligibility. In Fall, everyone attends the full class time slot. In Spring, just as in Nutcracker, rehearsal times will vary week to week within the alloted time slot. Not every week will be required for all roles. A schedule will be set after casting.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Friday Ballet I Foundational
Level I Foundational is for students entering First Grade in fall 2025. This class bridges the gap between our young children’s pre-ballet offerings, introducing them to foundational material of our leveled offerings for older dancers.
Friday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday Ballet III
Level III is generally for dancers in grades 4-6 in fall 2025, or older beginners. Level IV is for more advanced younger dancers.
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Saturday Dance for 2s & 3s Compantion
Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion is for two year olds (must be 24 months by 9/1/25) and three year olds who are more comfortable with the presence of their grown up, and their participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can interact with, encourage, and assist their child in introductory dance movements both on the floor and through the dance studio space. The class structure includes a creative movement floor warm-up together, a brief barre familiarization, an introductory dance vocabulary lesson introduced through a playful creative movement freeze dance, a guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun. One adult companion is permitted, wearing comfortable attire and socks.
Saturday
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Saturday Ballet II
Level II is generally for Dancers in grades 2-5 in Fall 2025, or older beginners.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Saturday Ballet VI
Level VI is generally for advanced Dancers in high school or those with a pre-professional focus aimed at dancing in college or seeking professional careers.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Saturday Dance for 3s & 4s Independent
Dance for 3’s & 4s Independent is for three year olds (must be 36 months by 9/1/25), and 4 year olds not yet in pre-K who will be in Kindergarten in Fall 2027, who are ready to separate and work independently without the support of an adult class companion present. The class structure follows the same elements of the Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion class, including the floor warm-up, barre familiarization, dance vocabulary lesson, guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Saturday Pre-Ballet for Pre-K
Pre-Ballet for Pre-K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026. This transition to more formal pre-ballet builds upon the class elements of the creative movement floor warm-up, adding a few formal barre exercises and build upon the vocabulary exercises and movement story. We begin to add center work including port de bras and simple footwork. Traveling steps are introduced. Dancers wear a pink skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Saturday Ballet III
Level III is generally for dancers in grades 4-6 in fall 2025, or older beginners. Level IV is for more advanced younger dancers.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Saturday Pre-Ballet for Kindergarten
Pre-Ballet for K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2025. As we continue to add elements of more pre-ballet to the floor warm-up and barre exercises, the class reflects the more formal structure dancers experience in their academic day. We add to the center work and traveling steps. Dancers wear a purple skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Saturday Pointe VI
Pointe VI is for advanced Dancers in Ballet VI taking a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class.
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Saturday Ballet I Foundational
Level I Foundational is for students entering First Grade in fall 2025. This class bridges the gap between our young children’s pre-ballet offerings, introducing them to foundational material of our leveled offerings for older dancers.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Saturday Ballet IV
Level IV is generally for dancers in grades 5-7 in Fall 2025, and older beginners.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Saturday Conditioning for IV/V/VI
Conditioning is a stregth and flexibility class for dancers in V and VI. It is required for Ridgefield Civic Ballet members.
Saturday
11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Saturday Ballet V
Level V is generally for intermediate/advanced Dancers in high school in Fall 2025, or more advanced younger dancers.
Saturday
11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Saturday Pre-Pointe for Level IV
Pre-Pointe is for Dancers in Level IV or V wishing to prepare for eventual pointe work through strengthening and conditioning. Progressional to pointe work is by evaluation and recommendation only. Dancers should be taking a bare minimum of two ballet technique classes per week. Participation in pre-pointe is not a guarantee for advancement to pointe or Level V in the following year.
Saturday
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Saturday Pointe V Beginner
Pointe V Beginner is for intermediate/advanced Dancers in Ballet V taking a minimum of two ballet technique classes per week. This is the only pointe class new pointe dancers may take. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class. Experienced pointe dancers may add a Pointe V Beginner class. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pre-pointe class.
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Saturday Pointe V Experienced
Pointe V Experienced is for intermediate/advanced Dancers in Ballet IV taking a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class.
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios

Spring 2026

Name
Days
Location
Monday Ballet VI
Level VI is generally for advanced Dancers in high school or those with a pre-professional focus aimed at dancing in college or seeking professional careers.
Monday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Monday Dance for 2s & 3s Compantion
Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion is for two year olds (must be 24 months by 9/1/25) and three year olds who are more comfortable with the presence of their grown up, and their participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can interact with, encourage, and assist their child in introductory dance movements both on the floor and through the dance studio space. The class structure includes a creative movement floor warm-up together, a brief barre familiarization, an introductory dance vocabulary lesson introduced through a playful creative movement freeze dance, a guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun. One adult companion is permitted, wearing comfortable attire and socks.
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Monday Dance for 3s & 4s Independent
Dance for 3’s & 4s Independent is for three year olds (must be 36 months by 9/1/25), and 4 year olds not yet in pre-K who will be in Kindergarten in Fall 2027, who are ready to separate and work independently without the support of an adult class companion present. The class structure follows the same elements of the Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion class, including the floor warm-up, barre familiarization, dance vocabulary lesson, guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Monday Ballet I Foundational
Level I Foundational is for students entering First Grade in fall 2025. This class bridges the gap between our young children’s pre-ballet offerings, introducing them to foundational material of our leveled offerings for older dancers.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Monday Broadway Babies (for K & 1st Grade)
Broadway Babies is for the movers and shakers! This introductory Creative Movement and Tap class is for Kindergarten and First Grade. This class includes a blend of creative movement, basic tap steps, and imaginative play. Tap shoes and ballet shoes are required as well as leotard and tights or comfortable attire.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Monday Pointe VI
Pointe VI is for advanced Dancers in Ballet VI taking a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Monday Ballet IV
Level IV is generally for dancers in grades 5-7 in Fall 2025, and older beginners.
Monday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Monday Modern V/VI
RCD boasts a strong Modern Dance program rooted in classical modern traditions. Amy Piantaggini (Graham-based Modern) and Janel Fitzgerald (Horton-based Modern) offer our Levels III-VI in divided semester offerings. Modern dance appeals to the creative, artistic soul in everyone because of its expressiveness and freedom of individuality. RCD’s Modern Dance classes (for students second grade and up) introduce students to elements of Graham-based technique including fundamental principles of contraction/release, spiral, and shift of weight. The students focus on movement from the inside out, encouraging use of breath, energy, and connection. Class begins with traditional floorwork exercised, progresses into standing work, moves to travelling phrases across the floor, and culminate in movement phrases that explore dynamic possibilities. Horton offers dancers an anatomical approach to include classic flat backs, lateral stretches, and develops overall strength and flexibility. A strong foundation in both traditional technique of Graham and Horton, students are prepared to use breath, opposition, and strength that carries over into other disciplines. Modern dance is strongly encouraged for dancers aspiring to a college dance program.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Monday Ballet III
Level III is generally for dancers in grades 4-6 in fall 2025, or older beginners. Level IV is for more advanced younger dancers.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Monday Modern III/IV
RCD boasts a strong Modern Dance program rooted in classical modern traditions. Amy Piantaggini (Graham-based Modern) and Janel Fitzgerald (Horton-based Modern) offer our Levels III-VI in divided semester offerings. Modern dance appeals to the creative, artistic soul in everyone because of its expressiveness and freedom of individuality. RCD’s Modern Dance classes (for students second grade and up) introduce students to elements of Graham-based technique including fundamental principles of contraction/release, spiral, and shift of weight. The students focus on movement from the inside out, encouraging use of breath, energy, and connection. Class begins with traditional floorwork exercised, progresses into standing work, moves to travelling phrases across the floor, and culminate in movement phrases that explore dynamic possibilities. Horton offers dancers an anatomical approach to include classic flat backs, lateral stretches, and develops overall strength and flexibility. A strong foundation in both traditional technique of Graham and Horton, students are prepared to use breath, opposition, and strength that carries over into other disciplines. Modern dance is strongly encouraged for dancers aspiring to a college dance program.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Monday Ballet V
Level V is generally for intermediate/advanced Dancers in high school in Fall 2025, or more advanced younger dancers.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Monday Tap Intermediate
Tap Dance is a timeless art that combines dance and percussion. Tap dancers in musicals, movies, television, commercials, and concerts inspire us with their infectious rhythms. Tap Dance classes (for students grade 2 and up) explore the two traditions of rhythm tap (hoofing) and Broadway tap. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality, concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers. Tap Intermediate is generally for middle schoolers, younger dancers with experience, or older dancers with less experience.
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Monday Pointe V Beginner
Pointe V Beginner is for intermediate/advanced Dancers in Ballet V taking a minimum of two ballet technique classes per week. This is the only pointe class new pointe dancers may take. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class. Experienced pointe dancers may add a Pointe V Beginner class. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pre-pointe class.
Monday
8:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Dance for 1s Companion
Dance for 1s with Companion is for one year olds (must be 12 months old by 9/1/25) and one participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can move with, hold, and assist their child in exploratory and stimulative play both on the floor and through the dance studio space through the use of incorporated props, songs, and imaginative play. Babies and adult wear comfortable clothing and no footwear is required besides socks. Only one adult participant, please.
Tuesday
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Tuesday AM Dance for 2s & 3s Compantion
Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion is for two year olds (must be 24 months by 9/1/25) and three year olds who are more comfortable with the presence of their grown up, and their participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can interact with, encourage, and assist their child in introductory dance movements both on the floor and through the dance studio space. The class structure includes a creative movement floor warm-up together, a brief barre familiarization, an introductory dance vocabulary lesson introduced through a playful creative movement freeze dance, a guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun. One adult companion is permitted, wearing comfortable attire and socks.
Tuesday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Ballet V
Level V is generally for intermediate/advanced Dancers in high school in Fall 2025, or more advanced younger dancers.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Tuesday PM Dance for 2s & 3s Compantion
Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion is for two year olds (must be 24 months by 9/1/25) and three year olds who are more comfortable with the presence of their grown up, and their participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can interact with, encourage, and assist their child in introductory dance movements both on the floor and through the dance studio space. The class structure includes a creative movement floor warm-up together, a brief barre familiarization, an introductory dance vocabulary lesson introduced through a playful creative movement freeze dance, a guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun. One adult companion is permitted, wearing comfortable attire and socks.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Dance for 3s & 4s Independent
Dance for 3’s & 4s Independent is for three year olds (must be 36 months by 9/1/25), and 4 year olds not yet in pre-K who will be in Kindergarten in Fall 2027, who are ready to separate and work independently without the support of an adult class companion present. The class structure follows the same elements of the Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion class, including the floor warm-up, barre familiarization, dance vocabulary lesson, guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Hip Hop Beginner
Hip Hop | Hip Hop is a stylized form of street dance that includes uprock, breaking, popping, locking, boogaloo and the robot. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by dance combinations that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality. This class includes extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop expressive dancers who are equally strong as performers. Beginner is generally for elementary school students in Grades 2-5, or older beginners.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Pre-Ballet for Pre-K
Pre-Ballet for Pre-K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026. This transition to more formal pre-ballet builds upon the class elements of the creative movement floor warm-up, adding a few formal barre exercises and build upon the vocabulary exercises and movement story. We begin to add center work including port de bras and simple footwork. Traveling steps are introduced. Dancers wear a pink skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Pointe V Beginner
Pointe V Beginner is for intermediate/advanced Dancers in Ballet V taking a minimum of two ballet technique classes per week. This is the only pointe class new pointe dancers may take. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class. Experienced pointe dancers may add a Pointe V Beginner class. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pre-pointe class.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Hip Hop Mini
Hip Hop Mini is for dancers in Kindergarten and First Grade. This is the perfect introduction to the fun of Hip Hop!

Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Ballet VI
Level VI is generally for advanced Dancers in high school or those with a pre-professional focus aimed at dancing in college or seeking professional careers.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Hip Hop Intermediate
Hip Hop | Hip Hop is a stylized form of street dance that includes uprock, breaking, popping, locking, boogaloo and the robot. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by dance combinations that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality. This class includes extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop expressive dancers who are equally strong as performers. Intermediate is generally for middle school students, or older beginners.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Pointe VI
Pointe VI is for advanced Dancers in Ballet VI taking a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Tuesday Hip Hop Advanced
Hip Hop | Hip Hop is a stylized form of street dance that includes uprock, breaking, popping, locking, boogaloo and the robot. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by dance combinations that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality. This class includes extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop expressive dancers who are equally strong as performers. Intermediate is generally for high school students.
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Jazz V
Jazz Dance Program | Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Jazz Dance classes (which students can begin at second grade) explore contemporary and classic jazz dance, rooted in the vernacular (social dance) forms, that draws inspiration from a wide range of music including jazz, swing, blues, pop, soul and funk. As the official home of the internationally recognized Jazz Dance Technique & Syllabus by creator/author James Robey, Conservatory jazz classes begin with a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination, followed by progressions across the floor, and culminates in extended dance combinations. The movement explores a range of styles in both lyrical and percussive disciplines with a focus on jazz elements such as isolations, swing, and rhythm. The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical and passionate. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Ballet IV
Level IV is generally for dancers in grades 5-7 in Fall 2025, and older beginners.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Contemporary V
Contemporary Dance Program | Contemporary Dance, available to Level III and up, pushes boundaries of previously learned techniques and styles and will pull from a more “pedestrian”, human, and creature-like vocabulary. The intention is to break down patterns and habitual movement qualities and find newness and awareness of where the body naturally goes and how it naturally moves. This class will examine an array of styles from Modern-Contemporary to Contemp-Pop with an exploration of musicality, movement style, dynamic shifts, space, time, spinal mobility, movement initiation, physicality, floor work- identifying correct pathways for moving in and out of the floor with alignment to help injury prevention, flying through space, exploratory games, and partnering work. There will be strong association with the breath to keep calmer muscles when learning new and difficult information and to supplement the muscles when required to move with extreme physicality. There is a place in this class for every curious dancer who is interested in creativity for dnace making and dance understanding. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Jazz II
Jazz Dance Program | Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Jazz Dance classes (which students can begin at second grade) explore contemporary and classic jazz dance, rooted in the vernacular (social dance) forms, that draws inspiration from a wide range of music including jazz, swing, blues, pop, soul and funk. As the official home of the internationally recognized Jazz Dance Technique & Syllabus by creator/author James Robey, Conservatory jazz classes begin with a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination, followed by progressions across the floor, and culminates in extended dance combinations. The movement explores a range of styles in both lyrical and percussive disciplines with a focus on jazz elements such as isolations, swing, and rhythm. The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical and passionate. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Ballet II
Level II is generally for Dancers in grades 2-5 in Fall 2025, or older beginners.
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Jazz IV
Jazz Dance Program | Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Jazz Dance classes (which students can begin at second grade) explore contemporary and classic jazz dance, rooted in the vernacular (social dance) forms, that draws inspiration from a wide range of music including jazz, swing, blues, pop, soul and funk. As the official home of the internationally recognized Jazz Dance Technique & Syllabus by creator/author James Robey, Conservatory jazz classes begin with a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination, followed by progressions across the floor, and culminates in extended dance combinations. The movement explores a range of styles in both lyrical and percussive disciplines with a focus on jazz elements such as isolations, swing, and rhythm. The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical and passionate. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Jazz VI
Jazz Dance Program | Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Jazz Dance classes (which students can begin at second grade) explore contemporary and classic jazz dance, rooted in the vernacular (social dance) forms, that draws inspiration from a wide range of music including jazz, swing, blues, pop, soul and funk. As the official home of the internationally recognized Jazz Dance Technique & Syllabus by creator/author James Robey, Conservatory jazz classes begin with a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination, followed by progressions across the floor, and culminates in extended dance combinations. The movement explores a range of styles in both lyrical and percussive disciplines with a focus on jazz elements such as isolations, swing, and rhythm. The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical and passionate. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Contemporary VI
Contemporary Dance Program | Contemporary Dance, available to Level III and up, pushes boundaries of previously learned techniques and styles and will pull from a more “pedestrian”, human, and creature-like vocabulary. The intention is to break down patterns and habitual movement qualities and find newness and awareness of where the body naturally goes and how it naturally moves. This class will examine an array of styles from Modern-Contemporary to Contemp-Pop with an exploration of musicality, movement style, dynamic shifts, space, time, spinal mobility, movement initiation, physicality, floor work- identifying correct pathways for moving in and out of the floor with alignment to help injury prevention, flying through space, exploratory games, and partnering work. There will be strong association with the breath to keep calmer muscles when learning new and difficult information and to supplement the muscles when required to move with extreme physicality. There is a place in this class for every curious dancer who is interested in creativity for dnace making and dance understanding. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Jazz III
Jazz Dance Program | Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Jazz Dance classes (which students can begin at second grade) explore contemporary and classic jazz dance, rooted in the vernacular (social dance) forms, that draws inspiration from a wide range of music including jazz, swing, blues, pop, soul and funk. As the official home of the internationally recognized Jazz Dance Technique & Syllabus by creator/author James Robey, Conservatory jazz classes begin with a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination, followed by progressions across the floor, and culminates in extended dance combinations. The movement explores a range of styles in both lyrical and percussive disciplines with a focus on jazz elements such as isolations, swing, and rhythm. The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical and passionate. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Tap Beginner
Tap Dance Program | Tap Dance is a timeless art that combines dance and percussion. Tap dancers in musicals, movies, television, commercials, and concerts inspire us with their infectious rhythms. Tap Dance classes (for students grade 2 and up) explore the two traditions of rhythm tap (hoofing) and Broadway tap. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality, concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers. Our littlest tappers can attend Broadway Babies, our newest offering. (See Young Dancers Program). Tap Beginner is generally for second through fifth grade, or older beginners.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Contemporary III
Contemporary Dance Program | Contemporary Dance, available to Level III and up, pushes boundaries of previously learned techniques and styles and will pull from a more “pedestrian”, human, and creature-like vocabulary. The intention is to break down patterns and habitual movement qualities and find newness and awareness of where the body naturally goes and how it naturally moves. This class will examine an array of styles from Modern-Contemporary to Contemp-Pop with an exploration of musicality, movement style, dynamic shifts, space, time, spinal mobility, movement initiation, physicality, floor work- identifying correct pathways for moving in and out of the floor with alignment to help injury prevention, flying through space, exploratory games, and partnering work. There will be strong association with the breath to keep calmer muscles when learning new and difficult information and to supplement the muscles when required to move with extreme physicality. There is a place in this class for every curious dancer who is interested in creativity for dnace making and dance understanding. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Musical Theater Teens
Musical Theater is for age 12 and up, and explores a Broadway style dance form incorporating traditions of jazz and theater. This is a great class for actors looking to gain dance experience, or for experienced dancers looking to diversify their training.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Wednesday Tap Advanced
Tap Dance Program | Tap Dance is a timeless art that combines dance and percussion. Tap dancers in musicals, movies, television, commercials, and concerts inspire us with their infectious rhythms. Tap Dance classes (for students grade 2 and up) explore the two traditions of rhythm tap (hoofing) and Broadway tap. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality, concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers. Our littlest tappers can attend Broadway Babies, our newest offering. (See Young Dancers Program). Tap Advanced is generally for experienced high school tappers, or for younger more advanced dancers.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Friday Ballet V/VI
Level V is generally for intermediate/advanced Dancers in high school in Fall 2025, or more advanced younger dancers.
Level VI is generally for advanced Dancers in high school or those with a pre-professional focus aimed at dancing in college or seeking professional careers.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Thursday Ballet V
Level V is generally for intermediate/advanced Dancers in high school in Fall 2025, or more advanced younger dancers.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Thursday Dance for 3s & 4s Independent
Dance for 3’s & 4s Independent is for three year olds (must be 36 months by 9/1/25), and 4 year olds not yet in pre-K who will be in Kindergarten in Fall 2027, who are ready to separate and work independently without the support of an adult class companion present. The class structure follows the same elements of the Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion class, including the floor warm-up, barre familiarization, dance vocabulary lesson, guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Thursday
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Thursday Pre-Ballet for Pre-K
Pre-Ballet for Pre-K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026. This transition to more formal pre-ballet builds upon the class elements of the creative movement floor warm-up, adding a few formal barre exercises and build upon the vocabulary exercises and movement story. We begin to add center work including port de bras and simple footwork. Traveling steps are introduced. Dancers wear a pink skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Thursday Ballet II
Level II is generally for Dancers in grades 2-5 in Fall 2025, or older beginners.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Thursday Pointe V Experienced
Pointe V Experienced is for intermediate/advanced Dancers in Ballet IV taking a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Thursday Pre-Ballet for Kindergarten
Pre-Ballet for K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2025. As we continue to add elements of more pre-ballet to the floor warm-up and barre exercises, the class reflects the more formal structure dancers experience in their academic day. We add to the center work and traveling steps. Dancers wear a purple skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Thursday Ballet IV
Level IV is generally for dancers in grades 5-7 in Fall 2025, and older beginners.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Thursday Intro. to Modern & Contemporary Forms
RCD boasts a strong Modern Dance program rooted in classical modern traditions. Amy Piantaggini (Graham-based Modern) and Janel Fitzgerald (Horton-based Modern) offer our Levels III-VI in divided semester offerings. Dancers in Level II will have the opportunity to learn both modern and contemporary forms basics in a class introducing dancers to the different forms; pre-1970s (Modern) and post-1970s traditions (Contemporary forms). Modern dance appeals to the creative, artistic soul in everyone because of its expressiveness and freedom of individuality. RCD’s Modern Dance classes (for students second grade and up) introduce students to elements of Graham-based technique including fundamental principles of contraction/release, spiral, and shift of weight. The students focus on movement from the inside out, encouraging use of breath, energy, and connection. Class begins with traditional floorwork exercised, progresses into standing work, moves to travelling phrases across the floor, and culminate in movement phrases that explore dynamic possibilities. Horton offers dancers an anatomical approach to include classic flat backs, lateral stretches, and develops overall strength and flexibility. A strong foundation in both tradional technique of Graham and Horton, students are prepared to use breath, opposition, and strength that carries over into other disciplines. Modern dance is strongly encouraged for dancers aspiring to a college dance program.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Thursday Ballet III
Level III is generally for dancers in grades 4-6 in fall 2025, or older beginners. Level IV is for more advanced younger dancers.
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Thursday Ballet VI
Level VI is generally for advanced Dancers in high school or those with a pre-professional focus aimed at dancing in college or seeking professional careers.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Thursday Pointe VI
Pointe VI is for advanced Dancers in Ballet VI taking a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class.
Thursday
8:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Friday Dance for 1s Companion
Dance for 1s with Companion is for one year olds (must be 12 months old by 9/1/25) and one participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can move with, hold, and assist their child in exploratory and stimulative play both on the floor and through the dance studio space through the use of incorporated props, songs, and imaginative play. Babies and adult wear comfortable clothing and no footwear is required besides socks. Only one adult participant, please.
Friday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday Dance for 2s & 3s Compantion
Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion is for two year olds (must be 24 months by 9/1/25) and three year olds who are more comfortable with the presence of their grown up, and their participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can interact with, encourage, and assist their child in introductory dance movements both on the floor and through the dance studio space. The class structure includes a creative movement floor warm-up together, a brief barre familiarization, an introductory dance vocabulary lesson introduced through a playful creative movement freeze dance, a guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun. One adult companion is permitted, wearing comfortable attire and socks.
Friday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday PM Dance for 2s & 3s Compantion
Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion is for two year olds (must be 24 months by 9/1/25) and three year olds who are more comfortable with the presence of their grown up, and their participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can interact with, encourage, and assist their child in introductory dance movements both on the floor and through the dance studio space. The class structure includes a creative movement floor warm-up together, a brief barre familiarization, an introductory dance vocabulary lesson introduced through a playful creative movement freeze dance, a guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun. One adult companion is permitted, wearing comfortable attire and socks.
Friday
3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday IV Carnival of the Animals Workshop Level IV
Carnival of the Animals is our first ever full Spring Story Ballet at Ridgefield Playhouse with Dress Rehearsal and Show #1 on Saturday June 6 and (Sensory-Friendly) and Show #3 on Sunday June 7.

RCD’S first full Spring story ballet experience includes a Fall semester of technique class and introductory material, a Spring semester of rehearsal, and 3 performances at the Playhouse with live music!

Level IV: Friday 3:30-5
Levels V & VI: Friday 5-6:30
Saturday June 6, 2026: Dress Rehearsal & Show #1
Sunday June &: Sensory-Friendly Show #2 & Show #3

Participation fee is $495/semester. Full year enrollment required.
This workshop experience does not count towards minimum class counts for pointe or Civic eligibility. In Fall, everyone attends the full class time slot. In Spring, just as in Nutcracker, rehearsal times will vary week to week within the alloted time slot. Not every week will be required for all roles. A schedule will be set after casting.
Friday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Friday Dance for 3s & 4s Independent
Dance for 3’s & 4s Independent is for three year olds (must be 36 months by 9/1/25), and 4 year olds not yet in pre-K who will be in Kindergarten in Fall 2027, who are ready to separate and work independently without the support of an adult class companion present. The class structure follows the same elements of the Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion class, including the floor warm-up, barre familiarization, dance vocabulary lesson, guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Friday
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday Pre-Ballet for Pre-K
Pre-Ballet for Pre-K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026. This transition to more formal pre-ballet builds upon the class elements of the creative movement floor warm-up, adding a few formal barre exercises and build upon the vocabulary exercises and movement story. We begin to add center work including port de bras and simple footwork. Traveling steps are introduced. Dancers wear a pink skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday Ballet IV
Level IV is generally for dancers in grades 5-7 in Fall 2025, and older beginners.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Friday Pre-Ballet for Kindergarten
Pre-Ballet for K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2025. As we continue to add elements of more pre-ballet to the floor warm-up and barre exercises, the class reflects the more formal structure dancers experience in their academic day. We add to the center work and traveling steps. Dancers wear a purple skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Friday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday V/VI Carnival of the Animals Workshop Levels V/VI
Carnival of the Animals is our first ever full Spring Story Ballet at Ridgefield Playhouse with Dress Rehearsal and Show #1 on Saturday June 6 and (Sensory-Friendly) and Show #3 on Sunday June 7.

RCD’S first full Spring story ballet experience includes a Fall semester of technique class and introductory material, a Spring semester of rehearsal, and 3 performances at the Playhouse with live music!

Level IV: Friday 3:30-5
Levels V & VI: Friday 5-6:30
Saturday June 6, 2026: Dress Rehearsal & Show #1
Sunday June &: Sensory-Friendly Show #2 & Show #3

Participation fee is $495/semester. Full year enrollment required.
This workshop experience does not count towards minimum class counts for pointe or Civic eligibility. In Fall, everyone attends the full class time slot. In Spring, just as in Nutcracker, rehearsal times will vary week to week within the alloted time slot. Not every week will be required for all roles. A schedule will be set after casting.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Friday Ballet I Foundational
Level I Foundational is for students entering First Grade in fall 2025. This class bridges the gap between our young children’s pre-ballet offerings, introducing them to foundational material of our leveled offerings for older dancers.
Friday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Friday Ballet III
Level III is generally for dancers in grades 4-6 in fall 2025, or older beginners. Level IV is for more advanced younger dancers.
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Saturday Dance for 2s & 3s Compantion
Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion is for two year olds (must be 24 months by 9/1/25) and three year olds who are more comfortable with the presence of their grown up, and their participating adult companion. This class requires full participation from the parent or caregiver who can interact with, encourage, and assist their child in introductory dance movements both on the floor and through the dance studio space. The class structure includes a creative movement floor warm-up together, a brief barre familiarization, an introductory dance vocabulary lesson introduced through a playful creative movement freeze dance, a guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun. One adult companion is permitted, wearing comfortable attire and socks.
Saturday
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Saturday Ballet II
Level II is generally for Dancers in grades 2-5 in Fall 2025, or older beginners.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Saturday Ballet VI
Level VI is generally for advanced Dancers in high school or those with a pre-professional focus aimed at dancing in college or seeking professional careers.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Saturday Dance for 3s & 4s Independent
Dance for 3’s & 4s Independent is for three year olds (must be 36 months by 9/1/25), and 4 year olds not yet in pre-K who will be in Kindergarten in Fall 2027, who are ready to separate and work independently without the support of an adult class companion present. The class structure follows the same elements of the Dance for 2s and 3s with Companion class, including the floor warm-up, barre familiarization, dance vocabulary lesson, guided movement story, and more. Dancers wear a white skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Saturday Pre-Ballet for Pre-K
Pre-Ballet for Pre-K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026. This transition to more formal pre-ballet builds upon the class elements of the creative movement floor warm-up, adding a few formal barre exercises and build upon the vocabulary exercises and movement story. We begin to add center work including port de bras and simple footwork. Traveling steps are introduced. Dancers wear a pink skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Saturday Ballet III
Level III is generally for dancers in grades 4-6 in fall 2025, or older beginners. Level IV is for more advanced younger dancers.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Saturday Pre-Ballet for Kindergarten
Pre-Ballet for K is for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2025. As we continue to add elements of more pre-ballet to the floor warm-up and barre exercises, the class reflects the more formal structure dancers experience in their academic day. We add to the center work and traveling steps. Dancers wear a purple skirted leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink tights. Hair is secured in a ponytail or bun.
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Saturday Pointe VI
Pointe VI is for advanced Dancers in Ballet VI taking a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class.
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Saturday Ballet I Foundational
Level I Foundational is for students entering First Grade in fall 2025. This class bridges the gap between our young children’s pre-ballet offerings, introducing them to foundational material of our leveled offerings for older dancers.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio C
Main Street Studios
Saturday Ballet IV
Level IV is generally for dancers in grades 5-7 in Fall 2025, and older beginners.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Saturday Conditioning for V/VI
Conditioning is a stregth and flexibility class for dancers in V and VI. It is required for Ridgefield Civic Ballet members.
Saturday
11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Saturday Ballet V
Level V is generally for intermediate/advanced Dancers in high school in Fall 2025, or more advanced younger dancers.
Saturday
11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios
Saturday Pre-Pointe for Level IV
Pre-Pointe is for Dancers in Level IV or V wishing to prepare for eventual pointe work through strengthening and conditioning. Progressional to pointe work is by evaluation and recommendation only. Dancers should be taking a bare minimum of two ballet technique classes per week. Participation in pre-pointe is not a guarantee for advancement to pointe or Level V in the following year.
Saturday
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Saturday Pointe V Beginner
Pointe V Beginner is for intermediate/advanced Dancers in Ballet V taking a minimum of two ballet technique classes per week. This is the only pointe class new pointe dancers may take. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class. Experienced pointe dancers may add a Pointe V Beginner class. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pre-pointe class.
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio B
Main Street Studios
Saturday Pointe V Experienced
Pointe V Experienced is for intermediate/advanced Dancers in Ballet IV taking a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week. A ballet technique class always must be taken on the same day immediately prior to the pointe class.
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio A
Main Street Studios