Broadway Dance - Dance studio in East Haven, Connecticut
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Broadway Dance

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597 Main Street

East Haven, Connecticut 06512

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
11 programs

About Broadway Dance

Broadway Dance, located in East Haven, Connecticut, is a vibrant studio dedicated to fostering a lifelong passion for the performing arts in dancers of all ages, from 18 months to adults. Under the ownership and direction of seasoned dance instructor and choreographer Gina Helland, the studio offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum designed to inspire and nurture talent. Our talented BWD Teaching Team includes lead instructor and choreographer Genamarie Rivera and T'asia Newton. Students can explore a wide array of dance styles, including foundational techniques in Ballet, the energetic rhythms of Hip Hop and Jazz, and the expressive storytelling of Musical Theater and Contemporary dance. For those with a passion for rhythm and movement, Tap and Ballroom classes provide exciting opportunities to learn intricate steps and partner work. The studio also incorporates physical conditioning and grace with Acrobatics classes and high-energy fitness through Zumba. Specialized programs like "Tumbling Tots" introduce fundamental tumbling skills for our youngest dancers, developing motor skills and rhythm, while "Jazz/Hip Hop & Acro" builds coordination and confidence in older students. The "Intermediate Musical Theatre Class" offers a dynamic blend of singing, acting, and dancing. Broadway Dance encourages community engagement with an annual dance showcase, providing a platform for students to display their progress and talent. We are committed to providing quality instruction in a supportive and encouraging environment, making Broadway Dance a cornerstone of artistic expression and a premier destination for dance training in the East Haven area.

Programs from Broadway Dance

11 programs available

Classes

FREE Summer Classes

ACROBATICS

Acro (acrobatics/tumbling) is centered on fundamental acrobatic technique to increase flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, timing, body awareness, self-discipline, and confidence. Classes focus on proper hand placement and body alignment with emphasis on the muscles and flexibility required to perform proper technique. Students will learn skills including a baby bridge, forward pike roll, pre-cartwheel, somersault, straddle & tuck jumps, and more.

TUMBLING TOTS

This class offers young children an introduction to the fundamentals of tumbling that will provide the building blocks necessary for their potential development in dance and overall fitness. By learning the benefits of flexibility, balance, strength, and body control inherent in all aspects of tumbling, your child will be better equipped to safely enjoy and excel in all of his or her future athletic endeavors.

HIP HOP

Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.

JAZZ/MUSICAL THEATRE

Students will focus on the fundamentals of jazz technique along with building strength, flexibility, and performance skills. After a warm up and across the floor exercises students will learn a combination from the Musical Theatre repertoire and work on implementing technique and storytelling into each new combination.

TAP

Tap is a dance form that teaches rhythm and musicality through the use of fine motor skills, coordination, and balance. Our classes aim to provide our dancers with ability to learn combinations of classical tap steps from the dance style's rich history as well as allowing the dancer to develop an understanding of timing and the aesthetics of sound and how they are used in modern tap dancing. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement.

CONTEMPORARY

A fusion of ballet, jazz, and modern dance, and usually contains an emotional journey or story. There is a lot of creative freedom when it comes to contemporary dance.

BALLET

Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. With proper ballet technique other dance forms are more easily learned. Ballet is difficult and requires time, energy and commitment to the art form. Dancers should be able to perform plies, tendu, degage and rond de jambe at the barre. Center work includes age appropriate stretches, basic positions of the legs and arms, balance, hopping, skipping, jumping, and galloping. Students will learn ballet fundamentals and terminology while developing strength, confidence, balance, and flexibility.

Tumbling Tots

This introductory class focuses on getting the students comfortable with the dance class atmosphere, teaching them motor skills, coordination, rhythm, and working with others.

AUGUST 5TH 6TH &7TH
Jazz/Hip Hip & Acro

This class is geared towards beginner and intermediate students; teaching them rhythm, coordination, self confidence and team work.

AUGUST 5TH 6TH &7TH
Intermediate Musical Theatre Class

6 and up all ages great for anyone who loves sing, act. and dance and wants to combine all their passions for a show stopping performance!

AUGUST 5TH 6TH &7TH

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Broadway Dance?

Call Broadway Dance at (203) 466-3676 or visit http://www.broadwaydanceeh.com/.

Does Broadway Dance have a website?

Yes, you can find Broadway Dance online at http://www.broadwaydanceeh.com/.

What city is Broadway Dance in?

Broadway Dance is in East Haven, Connecticut.

What days is Broadway Dance open?

Broadway Dance is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

What is Broadway Dance's phone number?

Reach Broadway Dance directly at (203) 466-3676.