
The Dance Garden
Address
210 West Main Street
Ayer, Massachusetts 01432
Opening Hours
- Monday: 4:30 - 8:45 PM
- Tuesday: 4:45 - 7:45 PM
- Wednesday: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
- Thursday: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
- Friday: 5:00 - 7:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
- Sunday: Closed
About The Dance Garden
Nestled in Ayer, Massachusetts, The Dance Garden cultivates a vibrant community for aspiring dancers of all ages. This studio offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster technical skill and artistic expression, with a strong emphasis on foundational disciplines like Ballet and Jazz. Students can explore the dynamic energy of Hip Hop and the rhythmic intricacies of Tap, alongside the fluid storytelling of Contemporary dance. For those drawn to partnered movement, The Dance Garden provides instruction in Ballroom styles, allowing dancers to experience the elegance and connection of social dance. The studio is dedicated to nurturing talent, from the earliest stages of childhood exploration to the more refined techniques of advanced students, providing a welcoming and inspiring environment for all who wish to dance.
Programs from The Dance Garden
90 programs available
Classes
TDG Dance Team
Dancers will be asked to join the team if and when ready through invitation. Please look at the TDG Dance Team page for our criteria.
Pointe Class
Pointe is available to dancers who have teacher approval and meet a certain criteria. Dancer and parent will be notified if and when a dancer is ready to go on pointe. They must meet the proper criteria for physical readiness as well as displaying proper technique when dancing in ballet class. Please do not ask your instructor or your child's instructor to place them on pointe. If they have not told you that you or your child are ready, they simply are not ready yet.
Elementary Combo
Dancers do a little ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling in a funfilled one hour class that meets weekly over the course of the dance year and performs in our annual dance recital in June. This is a perfect way for young dancers to sample a few different dance styles to discover which styles they enjoy the most!
Kinderdance (Ballet/Tap/Tumble)
This class is for Kindergarden and Pre/K age dancers! Dancers sample a little ballet, tap and tumbling for a funfilled 45 minute class that meets weekly over the course of the dance year and performs in our annual dance recital in June. This is a great opportunity for young children to make new friends while learning dance basics.
Preschool (age 3-4)
This class is for Preschool age dancers! Dancers sample a little ballet, tap and tumbling for a funfilled 45 minute class that meets weekly over the course of the dance year and performs in our annual dance recital in June. This is a great opportunity for young children to make new friends!
Little Sprouts Creative Movement class (Parent/Tot)
This class is for our youngest dancers! We combine Creative Movement and Tumbling in a half hour session that meets weekly over the course of the dance year and performs in our annual dance recital in June. Most little ones dance with a parent or grandparent in this class. A typical dance year runs 10 months (September - June). This class will require a leotard, tights and ballet slippers for girls and t-shirts and sweatpants for boys. This is an appropriate class for all little dancers ages 3 and under who need to dance WITH a parent.
Solo/Duo Block
Preschool Ballet, Tap & Tumbling
3-4 years
Elementary Combo Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Tumbling
6-8 years
Mini Team
Invitation Only. For ages 6-8 years.
Jr Team & Intermediate Team
Invitation Only. Alternating weeks.
Jr Solo/Duo Block
Int Solo/Duo Block
Advanced Level Pointe
Advanced classes are for dancers grades 9-12 . Dancers pick and choose dance styles that they enjoy. Each style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. These classes are more advanced but we welcome all who want to learn!
Advanced Level Contemporary
Advanced classes are for dancers grades 9-12 . Dancers pick and choose dance styles that they enjoy. Each style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. These classes are more advanced but we welcome all who want to learn!
Advanced Level Tap
Advanced classes are for dancers grades 9-12 . Dancers pick and choose dance styles that they enjoy. Each style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. These classes are more advanced but we welcome all who want to learn!
Advanced Level Hip Hop
Advanced classes are for dancers grades 9-12 . Dancers pick and choose dance styles that they enjoy. Each style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. These classes are more advanced but we welcome all who want to learn!
Advanced Level Jazz
Advanced classes are for dancers grades 9-12 . Dancers pick and choose dance styles that they enjoy. Each style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. These classes are more advanced but we welcome all who want to learn!
Advanced Level Ballet
Advanced classes are for dancers grades 9-12 . Dancers pick and choose dance styles that they enjoy. Each style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. These classes are more advanced but we welcome all who want to learn!
Adv TEAM Hip Hop
Invitation Only. Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Adv Contemporary
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Adv TEAM Jazz
Invitation Only. Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Adv Tap
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Adv Ballet
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Pointe
Invitation Only based on specific criteria. Miss Lindsey will reach out to you if you are ready for those classes. Pointe is based on physical readiness. When your dancer is ready, we will be sure to get them started. Parents are not to make this decision for their children.
Adv Hip Hop
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Adv Jazz
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Adv TEAM Contemporary
Invitation Only. Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Kinderdance Ballet, Tap & Tumbling
age 4.5-6 years
Elementary Combo Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Tumbling
age 6-8 years
TEAM Musical Theater
Invitation Only. Every other week.
Solo Block
Little Sprouts Creative Movement & Tumbling
age 18 months-3 years
Preschool Combo Ballet, Tap & Tumbling
age 3-4 years
Junior Level Hip Hop
These classes are for grades 3-6. At this age dancers start picking and choosing styles that they would like to study a little more. Each dance style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes so don't be shy! Junior Level dancers may take.
Junior Level Acrobatics
These classes are for grades 3-6. At this age dancers start picking and choosing styles that they would like to study a little more. Each dance style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes so don't be shy! Junior Level dancers may take.
Junior Level Tap
These classes are for grades 3-6. At this age dancers start picking and choosing styles that they would like to study a little more. Each dance style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes so don't be shy! Junior Level dancers may take.
Junior Level Jazz
These classes are for grades 3-6. At this age dancers start picking and choosing styles that they would like to study a little more. Each dance style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes so don't be shy! Junior Level dancers may take.
Junior Level Ballet
These classes are for grades 3-6. At this age dancers start picking and choosing styles that they would like to study a little more. Each dance style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes so don't be shy! Junior Level dancers may take.
Preschool Combo Ballet, Tap & Tumbling
age 3-4 yrs
Hip Hop & Tumble
ages 4-7
Hip Hop & Tumble
Dancers do 20 minutes of hip hop each week and 10 minutes of tumbling. This class meets a half hour each week and will perform a dance routine in the dance recital in June. This class is perfect from the young dancer who isn't interested in ballet and tap and has a lot of energy to invest into their movement.
Jr Tap
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Jr Ballet
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Jr Jazz
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Jr Hip Hop
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Jr Acrobatics
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Little Sprouts Creative Movement & Tumbling
18 months- 3 years
Advanced Level Modern
Advanced classes are for dancers grades 9-12 . Dancers pick and choose dance styles that they enjoy. Each style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. These classes are more advanced but we welcome all who want to learn!
Intermediate Level Modern
These classes are for dancers in grades 6-9 . Dancers are starting to take their dance experience more seriously at this level. At this age dancers pick and choose styles that they enjoy. Each dance style will perform a dance routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes.
Home school Dance - ages 3-5
This program will be a great addition to your home school curriculum! Dancing is artistic and physical. We are offering Ballet, Jazz & Tumbling in a one hour / once a week class. Recital will be optional. Miss Lindsey has been a home school mom herself for the past 4 years!
Homeschool Ballet, Tap & Tumbling
age 3-5
Homeschool Ballet, Jazz & Tumbling
ages 6+
Home school Dance - ages 6-10
This program will be a great addition to your home school curriculum! Dancing is artistic and physical. We are offering Ballet, Jazz & Tumbling in a one hour / once a week class. Recital will be optional. Miss Lindsey has been a home school mom herself for the past 4 years!
Kinderdance Ballet, Tap & Tumbling
ages 4.5-6
Chance to Dance!
We are excited to offer an opportunity for neurodiverse students to dance and build a community! All of our classes are open to students of all ability but this class will be specialized and offer opportunities for confidence building, socialization and dance basics for students with special needs. We will use a lot of routines, repetition and meet them where their needs and abilities are to help them grow. Lead instructor, Kelsey Bachta has experince working with special education students and is excited to provide all dancers with a Chance to Dance!
Chance to Dance Jazz & Tumbling
ages 5-10
Various styles- Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, learn how to assist, Choreography, Improv, Prepare for Fall dance
Various styles- Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, learn how to assist, Choreography, Improv, Prepare for Fall dance
Adult Jazz & Tap
ages 18+
Adult Jazz & Tap Class
Jazz for ages 18-99!
Modern
ages 11+
Team Technique
Adv TEAM Lyrical
Invitation Only. Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Home school Dance - ages 11+
This program will be a great addition to your home school curriculum! Dancing is artistic and physical. We are offering Ballet, Jazz & Tumbling in a one hour / once a week class. Recital will be optional. Miss Lindsey has been a home school mom herself for the past 4 years!
Homeschool Ballet & Jazz
age 11+
Advanced Level Musical Theater
Advanced classes are for dancers grades 9-12 . Dancers pick and choose dance styles that they enjoy. Each style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. These classes are more advanced but we welcome all who want to learn!
Advanced Level Acro
Advanced classes are for dancers grades 9-12 . Dancers pick and choose dance styles that they enjoy. Each style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. These classes are more advanced but we welcome all who want to learn!
Intermediate Level Musical Theater
These classes are for dancers in grades 6-9 . Dancers are starting to take their dance experience more seriously at this level. At this age dancers pick and choose styles that they enjoy. Each dance style will perform a dance routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes.
Intermediate Level Contemporary
These classes are for dancers in grades 6-9 . Dancers are starting to take their dance experience more seriously at this level. At this age dancers pick and choose styles that they enjoy. Each dance style will perform a dance routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes.
Intermediate Level Hip Hop
These classes are for dancers in grades 6-9 . Dancers are starting to take their dance experience more seriously at this level. At this age dancers pick and choose styles that they enjoy. Each dance style will perform a dance routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes.
Intermediate Level Acrobatics
These classes are for dancers in grades 6-9 . Dancers are starting to take their dance experience more seriously at this level. At this age dancers pick and choose styles that they enjoy. Each dance style will perform a dance routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes.
Intermediate Level Tap
These classes are for dancers in grades 6-9 . Dancers are starting to take their dance experience more seriously at this level. At this age dancers pick and choose styles that they enjoy. Each dance style will perform a dance routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes.
Intermediate Level Jazz
These classes are for dancers in grades 6-9 . Dancers are starting to take their dance experience more seriously at this level. At this age dancers pick and choose styles that they enjoy. Each dance style will perform a dance routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes.
Intermediate Level Ballet
These classes are for dancers in grades 6-9 . Dancers are starting to take their dance experience more seriously at this level. At this age dancers pick and choose styles that they enjoy. Each dance style will perform a dance routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes.
Junior Level Musical Theater
These classes are for grades 3-6. At this age dancers start picking and choosing styles that they would like to study a little more. Each dance style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes so don't be shy! Junior Level dancers may take.
Intermediate TEAM Contemporary
Invitation Only. Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Intermedite Hip Hop
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Intermediate Contemporary
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Intermediate Tap
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Intermediate Ballet
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Intermediate Jazz
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Musical Theater
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Acrobatics
Class recommendations are age based unless Miss Lindsey recommends a dancer dance with another level.
Workshops
Christmas In July Workshop!
Christmas In July Workshop! Dancing, Tumbling, Crafts, Games & more! Dancers bring a bagged lunch.
Pink goes good with Green Workshop!
Pink goes good with Green Workshop! Dancing, Tumbling, Crafts, Games & more! Dancers bring a bagged lunch.
Ice Princess Workshop!
Ice Princess Workshop! Dancing, Tumbling, Make a Craft, Games and more!
Pirates & Mermaids Workshop!
Pirates & Mermaids Workshop! Dancing, Tumbling, Make a Craft, Games and more!
Theater Time Workshop!
Theater Time Workshop! Dancing, Tumbling, Crafts, Games & more! Dancers bring a bagged lunch.
Teddy Bear Picnic Workshop!
Teddy Bear Picnic Workshop! Dancing, Tumbling, Make a Craft, Games and more!
Camps
Camp TDG!
Camp TDG! Dancing, Tumbling, Crafts, Games & more! Dancers bring a bagged lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact The Dance Garden?
Call The Dance Garden at (774) 415-6662 or visit http://www.thedancegarden.net/.
Does The Dance Garden offer morning classes?
Yes, The Dance Garden has morning availability. Monday: 4:30 - 8:45 PM, Tuesday: 4:45 - 7:45 PM, Wednesday: 4:30 - 7:30 PM, Thursday: 4:30 - 7:30 PM, Friday: 5:00 - 7:30 PM, Saturday: 9:30 - 11:30 AM.
What city is The Dance Garden in?
The Dance Garden is in Ayer, Massachusetts.
What are The Dance Garden's hours?
The Dance Garden is open Monday: 4:30 - 8:45 PM, Tuesday: 4:45 - 7:45 PM, Wednesday: 4:30 - 7:30 PM, Thursday: 4:30 - 7:30 PM, Friday: 5:00 - 7:30 PM, Saturday: 9:30 - 11:30 AM.
How much do classes cost at The Dance Garden?
Classes at The Dance Garden range from $25 to $55.
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