Dance Classes for Ages 3-6
Since 1994, beginners have been our specialty! At FVDM we have earned a reputation for our OUTSTANDING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS and are Connecticut’s first and only licensed Leap N Learn certified studio!
Beyond their degree, certifications and personal experience, our teachers have over 16 hours of specialized training and have taken several tests along the way to earn their Leap N Learn Certification. They are also observed and evaluated in an early childhood classroom, teaching children to ensure complete understanding and mastery of the Leap N Learn Curriculum. This outstanding program will enhance your dancer’s experience and will nurture the whole child.
WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT LEAP N LEARN?
Leap 'N Learn is specifically designed to teach students to dance at their current level of mental, physical, emotional, and cognitive development. It gives children a strong foundation in dance while keeping the movement at the child's level. This way the dancers are always having fun and mastering new skills, while using their imagination to build confidence along the way.
Capitalizing on the naturally occurring cognitive and neural development of children, this syllabus provides the tools and knowledge necessary for the creation of a successful learning environment. Through this program, students will acquire necessary motor, cognitive, and social skills beneficial for later life roles, including that of a growing dancer.
The program also helps children learn the basics of classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude. Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and the stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
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⭐️ Regular Season (Sept-June) - June Performance
⭐️ Fall Session (Sep-Dec) - Dec Performance
⭐️ Spring Session (Jan-June) - June Performance
⭐️ Summer Session (July/August) - No Performance
Regular Season Classes - 🌼 Spring On-Stage Performance 🌼
How the Regular Season Works
➡️ Season Dates
- Our Regular Season begins in September and concludes with our Spring Performance in early June
- Dance classes meet once per week
- Holiday breaks and studio closures are listed on our Studio Calendar
- Season wraps up with our Main Stage Performance in the spring.
➡️ Registration & Deposit
- A 10% tuition deposit and yearly, non-refundable registration fee of $40 are due at registration
➡️ Tuition
- Tuition for 45–50 minute classes is $1020 for the year
- Tuition is paid in monthly installments of $102
- Automatic payments are processed on the 1st of the month beginning September 1 and ending May 1
➡️ Dancewear & Shoes
- Required dance uniforms and shoes are available in our FVDM Boutique
- Inventory is limited, so we recommend getting sized and ordering as early as possible
- Shoe orders typically arrive within 7–10 days
➡️ Age Requirements
- Dancers must meet the minimum age requirement by December 31
🖍️ Color Coded Classes
Early Childhood classes are COLOR-CODED to make SPRING show planning easier! If your dancer takes more than one class, choose classes with the same color to ensure they perform in the same show. (Show times for each color will be determined in the spring).
💚 Classes Performing in the Green Show
💜 Classes Performing in the Purple Show
🩷 Classes Performing in the Pink Show
🧡 Classes Performing in the Orange Show
💚 Classes Performing in the Green Show
💜 Classes Performing in the Purple Show
🩷 Classes Performing in the Pink Show
🧡 Classes Performing in the Orange Show
💚 Classes Performing in the Green Show
💜 Classes Performing in the Purple Show
🩷 Classes Performing in the Pink Show
🧡 Classes Performing in the Orange Show
💚 Classes Performing in the Green Show
💜 Classes Performing in the Purple Show
🩷 Classes Performing in the Pink Show
🧡 Classes Performing in the Orange Show
Fall Session - ½ Year - ❄️ Winter On-Stage Performance ❄️
How the Fall Session Works
➡️ Session Dates
- Our Fall Session begins in September and concludes with our Winter Performance in December
- Dance classes meet once per week
- Holiday breaks and studio closures are listed on our Studio Calendar
➡️ Registration & Deposit
- A 10% tuition deposit and yearly, non-refundable membership fee of $40 are due at registration
➡️ Tuition
- Tuition for 45–50 minute classes is $510 for the session
- Tuition is paid in monthly installments of $102
- Automatic payments are processed on the 1st of the month beginning September 1 and ending November 1
➡️ Dancewear & Shoes
- Required dance uniforms and shoes are available in our FVDM Boutique
- Inventory is limited, so we recommend getting sized and ordering as early as possible
- Shoe orders typically arrive within 7–10 days
➡️ Age Requirements
- Dancers must meet the minimum age requirement by December 31