2026 Summer Workshop Registration Open!
Registration for the 2026-2027 season will be open July 1st.
Important Information:
Register for classes by logging into the parent portal, or by selecting a particular class below.
Please register your dancer for classes within their age group. The number in the title of each class is simply a way to identify and organize the many classes offered in each style. Our instructors have carefully crafted this schedule with many factors in mind, and we will closely monitor rosters as dancers enroll to be sure every dancer finds their way to the class(es) that fit them best!
If your preferred class fills up, please be sure to register on the waitlist – we’ll do our best to accommodate every dancer who registers prior to the start of the season!
2026-2027 Class Schedule
Please see Important Dates for the 2026-2027 season calendar!
Registration Opens:
July 1st
Early Bird Discount Ends:
July 31st
First Day of Class:
September 14th
2026-2027 Classes:
Summer Dance Workshops
We hold summer workshops each summer filled with many styles of dance, crafts, and lots of creativity and fun!
Pre-Ballet Class
(Ages 3-5)
Our Pre-Ballet Class offers children a strong foundation in beginner ballet skills in a fun, imaginative and supportive environment. Incorporating games, songs and props, we encourage our preschool students to explore their creativity, develop an understanding of dance terminology and learn the basics of movement.
Ballet shoes are needed for this class.
Primary Classes:
Ballet / Tap, Jazz / Hip Hop
Building on the fundamental teachings of our Pre-Ballet class, our Primary Level 1 & 2 classes promote creativity and musicality in a more structured environment, building the young dancer’s confidence in class and encouraging a love for the art of dance and movement.
Our Ballet / Tap class introduces young dancers to early ballet skills, including proper technique, posture and ballet vocabulary, as well as fundamental tap skills, which help develop coordination, balance and an understanding of rhythm. Ballet shoes & Tap shoes are needed for this class.
Our Jazz/Hip Hop combo class introduces young dancers to fundamental jazz movement skills, technique and terminology, while exploring their creativity and connection to upbeat pop and hip hop music with basic hip hop skills. Jazz shoes are needed for this class.
Ballet / Pointe / Pointe Prep
Our ballet classes teach the fundamentals of classical ballet technique and ballet terminology, emphasizing posture, strength, flexibility and control, as well as poise and grace. Recognizing that ballet technique is the foundation for all other forms of dance, we encourage all of our students to participate in at least one ballet class. We are also pleased to offer a “Pointe Prep” Ballet class, designed for students who wish to advance their ballet technique in preparation for dancing en pointe (Students may advance to pointe work throughout the year at the discretion of their instructor, who will make individualized decisions based on an overall evaluation of each dancer’s physical development, core stability, flexibility, strength and a number of other factors to ensure each dancer’s safety and readiness for this advanced training).
Tap
Our tap classes are designed to teach rhythm and tap terminology, and promote balance, strength and coordination, in a fun and exciting environment. Tap students learn a variety of new steps, choreography, patterns and combinations, and explore the many tap styles, including Broadway, rhythmic and funk tap.
Jazz
Our jazz classes focus on a diverse range of jazz dance techniques and terminology, using a variety of popular music styles. Jazz students work to build strength and flexibility, while perfecting turns, leaps and jumps, and learning complex choreography. Jazz classes incorporate a variety of styles, including contemporary, funk, classical jazz and musical theatre.
Hip-Hop
A dynamic, high-energy class that teaches hip-hop movements and choreography to hip-hop, pop and other upbeat music. This exciting class encourages students to let loose and have fun while promoting creativity, confidence and coordination. No prior dance experience required.
Contemporary
Our Contemporary classes bring together elements of traditional modern, jazz and ballet dance styles, encouraging dancers to connect their minds and bodies through expressive and fluid dance movements.
Tuition & Fees for 2026-2027:
45- Minute Weekly Class (Sept. – May)
7 Tuition Installment Payments of $62
1st Installment Payment due upon enrollment; Subsequent installments due the 1st of October, November, January, February, March & April. No tuition installments due in December or May.
60- Minute Weekly Class (Sept. – May)
7 Tuition Installment Payments of $80
1st Installment Payment due upon enrollment; Subsequent installments due the 1st of October, November, January, February, March & April. No tuition installments due in December or May.
75- Minute Weekly Class (Sept. – May)
7 Tuition Installment Payments of $93
1st Installment Payment due upon enrollment; Subsequent installments due the 1st of October, November, January, February, March & April. No tuition installments due in December or May.
Annual Registration Fee of $35 per Family (Due Upon Enrollment)
Recital Costume/Tights Fee of $87 per Class (Due December 1, 2026)
Includes 1 Recital Costume/Tights, CT Sales Tax at 6.35% & Shipping/Handling
Recital Package of $85.00 per Family ($10.00 per additional sibling) (Due January 1, 2026)
Includes Recital Video, 2 Recital Tickets, and Dancer Trophies (additional tickets may be purchased in April for $25.00/ticket)
MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNTS* & SIBLING DISCOUNTS**
The more classes a dancer takes, the more you save! Our 4+ class discounts have increased for the 2026-2027 year!
2 Classes…Receive a 10% tuition discount!
3 Classes…Receive a 12% tuition discount!
4 Classes…Receive a 17% tuition discount!
5+ Classes…Receive a 20% tuition discount!
*Multi-Class Discount is based on number of classes per student, not per family
**Sibling Discount (5%) applies to sibling(s) with lower total tuition
Dance Company Fees are separate from class tuition. Click the link below to be redirected to the Dance Company Fee page.
Dance Company Fees
Studio Policies & Information (Updated June 11, 2026)
- Dance classes meet weekly from September to May, starting Monday, September 14, 2026, and ending with our annual spring dance recital (usually first weekend in May).
- Tuition for our 2026/2027 season is divided into seven (7) equal installment payments. The 1st installment is due upon enrollment to hold your dancer’s spot in class(es). Subsequent installment payments are due on the 1st of October, November, January, February, March & April. There are no tuition installment payments due in December or May. Installment amounts are calculated based on an annual tuition fee per class for the full season (Sept. – May), divided into 7 equal payments, rather than the number of classes in a particular month or installment period. Tuition payments are non-refundable, except in limited circumstances, at the sole discretion of the Director.
- Recital Costume fees ($87 per class) are due December 1, 2026, and are non-refundable, except in limited circumstances, at the sole discretion of the Director. Late Costume payments may result in late costume orders, which cannot be guaranteed to arrive in time for recital.
- An Annual Registration Fee of $35 per family is due upon enrollment for our 2026/2027 season, and is non-refundable, except in limited circumstances, at the sole discretion of the Director.
- Billing statements are sent by email to the billing email address on file in your parent portal account. Please be sure to include an up-to-date and accurate billing email address in your Jackrabbit Parent Portal account, and check spam/junk folders for any emails from Jackrabbit or TheOldLymeDanceCenter@gmail.com that my have ended up there.
- All Dance Center communications regarding classes, schedule changes, recital, inclement weather closings and more, are sent by email. Please be sure to include an up-to-date and accurate contact email address in your Jackrabbit Parent Portal account, and check spam/junk folders for any emails from Jackrabbit or TheOldLymeDanceCenter@gmail.com that my have ended up there.
- Please visit the Parent Portal to log into your parent portal account, register for classes, update contact information, view class schedules, make payments by credit card (Visa/Mastercard only), and more.
- The Dance Center accepts payments by cash, check or credit card (Visa/Mastercard only). For cash or check payments, please use the drop box in the studio lobby. A $30 fee will be charged for checks returned for insufficient funds. For credit card payments, please log into the Parent Portal.
- A parent/guardian must agree to and sign all required waivers, releases of liability and assumption of risk documents (available in our parent portal) prior to each dancer’s first class.
- We reserve the right to suspend any dancer from class, the recital and other activities at or sponsored by Old Lyme Dance Center if payments are not received within thirty (30) days after the due date. Past due balances are subject to a $15 late fee for each fee not paid within thirty (30) days after the due date. Accounts with past due balances from a prior season will be locked out from registration until all balances and late fees are paid in full. It may take 24-48 hours following payment in full to unlock an account.
- Classes with low enrollment may be cancelled, combined or rescheduled at the sole discretion of the Director. In that event, an alternate class will be offered, or a tuition refund will be given.
- Our annual spring dance recital is a celebration of our dancers’ accomplishments throughout the season. Participation in the recital is optional, but we strongly encourage all dancers to take part in this fun and exciting event! Each dancer will perform with their classmates in a tasteful, age-appropriate costume, purchased from a variety of dance costume retailers. Due to supply chain issues in recent years, costumes are ordered 5-6 months prior to the show. Please notify the Director in writing no later than November 1, 2026, if your dancer(s) will not be participating in the recital. Recital tickets will be available for purchase in April 2027.
- If your dancer misses class due to illness or a schedule conflict, please contact the Director to arrange for a make-up class. Tuition payments are not refunded for missed classes, except in limited circumstances, at the sole discretion of the Director.
- If your dancer must withdraw from a class during the season, please notify the Director in writing as soon as possible. Tuition payments are not refunded for early withdrawal, except in limited circumstances, at the sole discretion of the Director.
- Young dancers (and siblings) in The Dance Center lobby before and after class must be supervised by a parent or caretaker. Please be considerate of others in the lobby, particularly during busy class transition times. Please do not allow children to climb in and on furniture, or knock on class viewing windows. Please make arrangements to pick your dancers up in a timely manner at the end of each class so that our busy instructors can begin their next class on time!
Dress Code
Dancers are encouraged to wear appropriate dance attire and footwear, and to secure long hair in a ponytail or bun, for all classes. We do not require a particular dress code or specific color or style of dance shoe. Dancers should wear lightweight, comfortable clothing that allows for movement and floor work. Please refrain from wearing jeans, denim, khakis, street shoes, overly baggy clothing and jewelry in class and on the dance floors.
our reviews say it all…
Thank you [to] The Dance Center of Old Lyme for bringing such light to our Scarlett’s life! You gave your dancers and their families such a gift and we are so grateful!
- Erin S. 
Thank you to The Dance Center of Old Lyme and Bethany for her incredible talent, dedication to these dancers and fostering the love of dance within our community!
- Nicole B.
Fantastic! My kids love dancing with Bethany and learn a lot.
- Tamara S.
A wonderful, nurturing environment where every student is encouraged and respected. The teachers are top notch.and help their students to challenge themselves to the next level. A very welcoming studio!
- Catherine W.