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Connecticut Dance School

42 Halley Court, Fairfield, CT, 06825

About this gym

Connecticut Dance School, established in 1970 by Elizabeth Gaynor, operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to delivering top-tier dance instruction to the Connecticut community. The organization began with a single class of five-year-olds in Gaynor's home studio, eventually expanding through iterations as Southport Ballet School and Connecticut Ballet Theatre School before adopting its current name in 1994. The school serves students from age 2 through adulthood, drawing from communities throughout the state. Under the direction of Dona Wiley Kim and Chihwan Kim, CDS emphasizes classical ballet technique combined with age-appropriate development. The Academy Division employs the ABT National Training Curriculum, while the Pre-Professional Division prepares advanced students for college and professional opportunities. Beyond ballet, the school offers contemporary, musical theater, hip-hop, and adult classes, plus summer programs spanning multiple disciplines.

Classes offered

Adult Ballet 90mAdult Hip Hop 60mBallet 1 60mBallet 2 75mBallet 3 105mBallet 4 100mBallet 5 & 6 100mBallet 7-10 120mBoys Beginners Ballet 30mBoys Intermediate/Advanced Ballet 60mContemporary Advanced 60mContemporary Beginner 60mContemporary Intermediate 60mCreative 1 40mCreative 2 40mCreative for 2 Year Olds 30mDance 4 All Abilities 40mHip-Hop Advanced 60mHip-Hop Beginner 60mHip-Hop Intermediate 60mPre-Primary 1 60mPre-Primary 2 60mPre-Professional 180mPre-Professional Apprentice 180mPre-Professional Conditioning 30mPre-Professional Partnering 60mPrimary 60mTheater Jazz Dance 60m

Class schedule

Monday
  • Pre-Professional
    3:45 PM–6:45 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 2
    4:15 PM–5:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Pre-Primary 1
    5:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 5 & 6
    5:30 PM–7:45 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Theater Jazz Dance
    5:30 PM–6:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Contemporary Intermediate
    5:30 PM–6:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Adult Ballet
    6:30 PM–7:45 PM · Ms. Molly
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 7-10
    6:45 PM–8:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
Tuesday
  • Adult Ballet
    9:30 AM–11:00 AM · Ms. Giovanna
    Drop-in OK
  • Creative 1
    3:30 PM–4:10 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Creative 2
    3:30 PM–4:10 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 7-10
    3:45 PM–5:45 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Pre-Primary 1
    4:15 PM–5:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Pre-Primary 2
    5:15 PM–6:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Pre-Professional Apprentice
    5:15 PM–8:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Pre-Professional Partnering
    5:45 PM–6:45 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 3
    6:15 PM–7:45 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 7-10
    6:45 PM–8:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
Wednesday
  • Primary
    4:15 PM–5:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 2
    4:15 PM–5:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 4
    4:15 PM–6:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Pre-Primary 2
    5:15 PM–6:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 7-10
    5:30 PM–8:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 1
    6:15 PM–7:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 5 & 6
    6:15 PM–8:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
Thursday
  • Adult Ballet
    9:30 AM–11:00 AM · Ms. Jess
    Drop-in OK
  • Pre-Professional
    3:45 PM–6:45 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 3
    4:15 PM–5:45 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Pre-Professional Conditioning
    6:15 PM–6:45 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Adult Ballet
    6:30 PM–7:45 PM · Ms. Molly
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 4
    6:45 PM–8:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 5 & 6
    6:45 PM–8:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
Friday
  • Adult Ballet
    9:30 AM–11:00 AM · Ms. Giovanna
    Drop-in OK
  • Adult Ballet
    11:00 AM–12:30 PM · Ms. Giovanna
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 7-10
    3:45 PM–5:45 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Hip-Hop Advanced
    4:30 PM–5:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Contemporary Beginner
    4:30 PM–5:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Hip-Hop Beginner
    5:30 PM–6:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Hip-Hop Intermediate
    6:30 PM–7:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Contemporary Advanced
    6:30 PM–7:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Adult Hip Hop
    7:30 PM–8:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
Saturday
  • Creative for 2 Year Olds
    8:25 AM–8:55 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Creative 1
    9:00 AM–9:40 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 5 & 6
    9:00 AM–10:30 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Boys Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
    9:00 AM–10:00 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Dance 4 All Abilities
    9:00 AM–9:40 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Creative 1
    9:45 AM–10:25 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Creative 2
    9:45 AM–10:25 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Pre-Professional Conditioning
    10:00 AM–10:30 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Pre-Professional Partnering
    10:00 AM–10:30 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Pre-Primary 1
    10:30 AM–11:30 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Pre-Primary 2
    10:30 AM–11:30 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 4
    10:30 AM–12:10 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 7-10
    10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Creative 2
    11:30 AM–12:10 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Primary
    11:30 AM–12:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 3
    12:00 PM–1:45 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Boys Beginners Ballet
    12:00 PM–12:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Creative 1
    12:15 PM–1:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Creative 2
    12:15 PM–1:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet 1
    12:30 PM–1:30 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Dance 4 All Abilities
    1:30 PM–2:30 PM
    Drop-in OK

Membership & pricing

Adult Class Card (15 Classes)

Popular
$300 for 15 classes

Class card valid for Adult Ballet or Adult Hip Hop, expires 6 months after purchase.

Adult Drop-In

$25/class

Single drop-in class for Adult Ballet or Adult Hip Hop.

Hours

Monday 13:00–18:00
Tuesday 13:00–18:00
Wednesday 13:00–18:00
Thursday 13:00–18:00
Friday 13:00–18:00
Saturday 09:00–12:30
SundayClosed

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