Registration is open for Darien Arts Center winter/spring dance classes, beginning Jan. 20, with a wide variety for all ages and skill levels. Don’t wait too long — classes fill quickly.
— an announcement from Darien Arts Center
Classes for ages 3 & up include Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Teen Lyrical, Adult Lyrical Jazz, Teen Contemporary, Modern, Broadway Dance, Pop-Pilates Tap and Pointe.
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Young Darien Arts Center dancers
Different Levels:
—In the introductory program for ages three to five, students explore rhythm, music, creative expression and basic coordination skills in addition to dance vocabulary and basic positions.
—For intermediate and advanced level students, the focus is on technique and creative exploration.
—Adult students enjoy opportunities to work at their own level.
The DAC Dance program has a long history of fostering cohesiveness as a “dance family.” Here’s what one student said:
- “Dancing at the DAC has played such a huge part in my growing up. The dancers and the teachers create a sense of community that really makes you feel like you belong while also pushing you to work hard through exercise, with teamwork and respect.”
— Eva L.
Students train in one of the finest dance spaces in Fairfield County and have the unique opportunity to participate in multiple performances throughout the year.
Junior and Senior dance companies perform in all DAC Dance productions and at other venues in and around Connecticut.
The DAC Weatherstone Studio is utilized for classes, but also converts to a full black box performance space, giving DAC students more performance opportunities than any other dance program in the area.
Winter/Spring Dance Programs
Winter/spring performance opportunities include:
Dancefest at the Palace Theatre (January) — DAC students take master classes and workshops with other students from across Fairfield County. This local convention culminates in a performance with all participating students on the iconic Stamford stage.
So We Think We Can Dance (January) — Members of the DAC Senior Company produce, direct and choreograph an exciting evening of dance performed by their peers.
Original Spring Ballet (April) — Students demonstrate their technique and storytelling abilities in original DAC ballets written and choreographed by Dance Director, Bonnie Gombos.
Junior Spring Concert (May) — The DAC’s littlest ballerinas take the stage in this production designed just for them. This recital demonstrates their newfound abilities and puts them front and center for being the stars that they are.
Senior Spring Concert (June) — Intermediate and advanced dancers give their final showcase of the season in this jam packed performance on the Darien High School stage.
Bi-Annual Summer at Disney World (June) is the next opportunity to perform at Disney World in Orlando Florida. Students in intermediate and advanced levels spread their joy throughout the Magic Kingdom.
- The Darien Arts Center is located at 2 Renshaw Road, with an entrance in the back of Town Hall. For more information, visit DarienArts.org. For questions, please call the DAC office at (203) 655-8683 or email DAC Dance Director Bonnie Gombos at bonnie@darienarts.org.