Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio

Company dancers have separate tuition and registration rates. They may enroll in recreational classes for additional costs. Those auditioning for the first time should register for a preferred recreational class.

Hip Hop classes are part of the curriculum. All Hip Hop classes are automatically registered for the June Recital. Specific class times and durations are not detailed.

Dance classes for levels 1 through 5. Specific durations and tuition rates vary based on total class time per week for the individual and all siblings in a household.

Preschool classes can be combined with Toddler & Me for a total of 75 minutes per week, costing $105 per month. Specific class times and durations are not detailed.

The duration for Toddler & Me classes is 30 minutes per week, with a monthly tuition of $53. This class duration is often paired with Preschool classes for a total of 75 minutes per week, costing $105 per month.

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This is a ballet class for adults who have some dance experience and are interested in revisiting the beautiful art of ballet. Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. Classes begin at the barre where students perform movement sequences to develop strength, coordination, balance and proper alignment. These skills are reinforced through center and across the floor combinations. Classical technique and vocabulary are taught.

This class moves at a calm to uplifting pace to start the week with a happy and feel-good mind and body. Breathe, stretch, and move with more awareness and ease. Focus is on enhancing endurance, balance, strength and flexibility, while flowing from pose to pose. This is a great class for beginners and is accessible to students of all levels. Class offers various modifications and use of props. The room is comfortably warm.

Improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. This class encourages self-expression, body awareness, as well as building social skills. Developing Yogis will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing and energy releasing techniques.They will also learn self-respect and respect for others with the practice of fun and challenging poses, yoga games, breathing and basic anatomy.

This energy-releasing class encourages self-expression, body awareness and focus through Yoga practice and play. Young Yogis will have fun as they build strong and healthy bodies, social, sensory and motor skills.

Combines elements of various street dance styles, blending Old School, New School, Breakdancing, and even Jazz, performed to upbeat, current and popular music.

Acrobatics includes stretches and tumbling. It’s the “floor routine” in gymnastics! Students will learn acrobatic skills like somersaults, splits, backbends, etc, while building strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance, balance and confidence.No previous Acro experience required.

Contemporary dance combines elements of several genres including jazz, lyrical and ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements and have the opportunity to express themselves through improvisational movements. Students love this self expressive class!

Rhythm Works Integrative Dance is a specialized, but inclusive, dance and rhythm program designed for children Ages 7-11 with individual learning differences and special needs. The program uses evidence-based therapeutic practices to achieve developmental goals. To our students, it’s a fun and exciting activity that provides participation and socialization opportunities. Staff is certified to teach this amazing program. Therapist or parent can participate with student if needed. Maximum 6 students per class.

This FUN, EMPOWERING, ENERGIZING class for Ladies is all about having a good time! We are proud to have two certified Zumba teachers on our staff to run this class at CDDS. This class is open to all levels of Zumba Mamis :) Don't be discouraged if you "aren't a dancer". You can "step-touch" the whole time and come for the good energy and good time :)

Classes begin with bare feet or sneakers for a center warm up and stretching that lead to a full body strength and conditioning workout. With tap shoes on, tap progressions and center combinations explore rhythms and patterns while developing strength, coordination, balance, and recall. Classic technique and vocabulary are reviewed.

This is a tap class for adults who little to no dance experience and are interested in revisiting the rhythmical art of Tap. Classes begin at the barre where students perform movement sequences to develop strength, coordination, balance and proper alignment. These skills are reinforced through center and across the floor combinations. Classical technique and vocabulary are taught.

This is a jazz class for adults with some jazz experience. Classes begin in the center for warmup, strength, conditioning and stretch. Progressions, center work with classic jazz steps. Each class will finish with a combination that will be added on each week. Classical technique and vocabulary are taught.

Made popular by “dance crews” around the United States, hip hop is a fusion of various street style dancing. Blending Old School, New School, Floor Work, Breakdancing, and even Jazz Funk performed to upbeat, current and popular music that will be sure to get the whole crowds attention.

Improvisation is the most liberating form of movement. Dancers will leave all choreography and expectations at the door and practice moving freely through spontaneous choices. This practice is important in helping students create a healthier and more confident relationship with improvisation by introducing them to new concepts to keep in their toolbox like patterns, levels, and speed.

A hip hop class designed for ages 5-7. Class begins with a warmup, progressions, and students learn a combination with introductory hip hop moves that will build each week. Movement games and props are used each week. Music and lyrics appropriate for their age group. Most of all...this class is fun!!

Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.

A program to benefit both mom and baby exploring movement together. Expectant mothers will connect with their own bodies as they move to music stimulating their baby's developing sense of hearing. This is a light exercise class.

These mixed-level intensive classes build strength, flexibility, agility and confidence in Acro skills. Throughout the session, students will work on various skills based on level: Acro I - handstands, front/back walkover, cartwheels, etc., Acro II - aerial, handsprings, and more advanced acro skills. Students should expect a hard working class!

This mixed-level intensive class builds strength, flexibility, agility and confidence in Acro skills that benefit a dancer. Each week will focus on various skills that are utilized in dance. Dancers will practice transitions of acro skills and technique in to dance, such as: Backbends, Cartwheels, Handstands, Splits and more. Students should expect a hard working class!

Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.

Encourages self-expression, body awareness, and gives tools to feel calmer, happier, and more peaceful inside! Improves strength, flexibility, and coordination. Young yogis will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing and energy releasing techniques.They will also learn self-respect and respect for others with the practice of fun and challenging poses, yoga games, breathing and basic anatomy.

A structured dance party for the whole family! An adult must attend and participate with a child. Multiple siblings can attend with one adult. Register all attendees online as students in your account

Musical theatre is dancing that is rooted in the diverse history of Broadway musicals. Styles of dance will vary based on the show dancers are learning about each week; styles could include jazz and contemporary, but “musical theater” as a style will be the focus. Whichever style lends to the show! Students will dance to the music of Broadway's best musicals, even learning the history and original choreography for some shows!

This technique-focused class is designed to strengthen dancers’ execution of leaps and turns. Students will work on proper alignment, balance, and control while learning a variety of leap and turn combinations across the floor. Emphasis will be placed on clean technique, strength, flexibility, and performance quality. Ideal for dancers looking to refine their skills and build confidence in their movement.

A 45 minute class introducing basic acrobatic skills to our youngest dancers. This class will build strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and confidence. Dancers will stretch, learn acrobatic poses, tumble, climb through obstacle courses and get their wiggles out in a safe space with our certified instructors.

CDDS offers private and semi-private lessons for serious students ages 6+ seeking individualized technique training. Lessons available in Ballet, Pointe (if already en pointe), Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Strength & Conditioning.

Small groups of 2-4 students are encouraged. Lessons available in Ballet, Pointe (if already en pointe), Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Strength & Conditioning.

Private lessons are wonderful for dancers who love to dance and want to improve on their skills! They are ideal for students who are motivated to progress to the next class level, preparing for a Company Audition and current Company dancers who are working towards going en Pointe.

CDDS offers private and semi-private lessons for serious students ages 6+ seeking individualized technique training. Lessons available in Ballet, Pointe (if already en pointe), Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Strength & Conditioning.

CDDS offers private and semi-private lessons for serious students ages 6+ seeking individualized technique training. Lessons available in Ballet, Pointe (if already en pointe), Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Strength & Conditioning.

CDDS offers private and semi-private lessons for serious students ages 6+ seeking individualized technique training. Lessons available in Ballet, Pointe (if already en pointe), Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Strength & Conditioning.

CDDS offers private and semi-private lessons for serious students ages 6+ seeking individualized technique training. Lessons available in Ballet, Pointe (if already en pointe), Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Strength & Conditioning.

CDDS offers private and semi-private lessons for serious students ages 6+ seeking individualized technique training. Lessons available in Ballet, Pointe (if already en pointe), Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Strength & Conditioning.

CDDS offers private and semi-private lessons for serious students ages 6+ seeking individualized technique training. Lessons available in Ballet, Pointe (if already en pointe), Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Strength & Conditioning.

CDDS offers private and semi-private lessons for serious students ages 6+ seeking individualized technique training. Lessons available in Ballet, Pointe (if already en pointe), Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Strength & Conditioning.

CDDS offers private and semi-private lessons for serious students ages 6+ seeking individualized technique training. Lessons available in Ballet, Pointe (if already en pointe), Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Strength & Conditioning.

Please have your dancer use the bathroom before leaving home. Arrive ready for class with Jazz shoes on inside easy on/off shoes. Slides/slippers/Crocs so the dancers can wear their Ballet shoes into the studio and the ballet shoes are protected! It is an easy on/off for the dancer when they get in the Studio. Dancers may bring a small water bottle with attached top.

Arrive ready for class with Hip Hop sneakers and a small sealable water bottle with attached top in a small dance bag. DO NOT wear Hip Hop sneakers outside. Shoes worn outside cannot be worn in the dance room. For Hip Hop Ages 7-11 and Hippity Hop Crew recital routines, dancers need solid black sneakers. (Hippity Hop Ages 5-7 do not perform in Recital)

Remove shoes in designated area. Bring a small sealable water bottle with attached top, nothing else. Full leotard and leggings required, no crop tops or just sports bra. (Not in Recital)

Arrive ready for class with Ballet/Contemporary shoes on inside easy on/off shoes. Slides/slippers/Crocs so the dancers can wear their Ballet shoes into the studio and the ballet shoes are protected! It is an easy on/off for the dancer when they get in the Studio. Bring tap shoes, jazz shoes, black leggings/athletic shorts, and a small sealable water bottle with attached top in a small dance bag.

Arrive ready for class with Ballet/Contemporary shoes on inside easy on/off shoes. Slides/slippers/Crocs so the dancers can wear their Ballet shoes into the studio and the ballet shoes are protected! It is an easy on/off for the dancer when they get in the Studio. Bring tap shoes, jazz shoes, black leggings/athletic shorts, and a small sealable water bottle with attached top in a small dance bag.

Arrive ready for class with Ballet/Contemporary shoes on inside easy on/off shoes. Slides/slippers/Crocs so the dancers can wear their Ballet shoes into the studio and the ballet shoes are protected! It is an easy on/off for the dancer when they get in the Studio. Bring tap shoes, jazz shoes, black leggings/athletic shorts, and a small sealable water bottle with attached top in a small dance bag.

Please have your dancer use the bathroom before leaving home. Arrive ready for class with Ballet shoes on inside easy on/off shoes. Slides/slippers/Crocs so the dancers can wear their Ballet shoes into the studio and the ballet shoes are protected! It is an easy on/off for the dancer when they get in the Studio. Bring tap shoes, jazz shoes, black leggings/athletic shorts, and a small sealable water bottle with attached top in a small dance bag.

Please have your dancer use the bathroom before leaving home. Arrive ready for class with Ballet shoes on inside easy on/off shoes. Slides/slippers/Crocs so the dancers can wear their Ballet shoes into the studio and the ballet shoes are protected! It is an easy on/off for the dancer when they get in the Studio. Bring tap shoes, jazz shoes, black leggings/athletic shorts, and a small sealable water bottle with attached top in a small dance bag.

Please have your dancer use the bathroom before leaving home. Arrive ready for class with Ballet shoes on inside easy on/off shoes. Slides/slippers/Crocs so the dancers can wear their Ballet shoes into the studio and the ballet shoes are protected! It is an easy on/off for the dancer when they get in the Studio. Primary/Acro bring tap shoes and a small sealable water bottle with attached top in a small dance bag. Make sure tights are convertible to be barefoot for Acro.

Please have your dancer use the bathroom before leaving home. Arrive ready for class with Ballet shoes on inside easy on/off shoes. Slides/slippers/Crocs so the dancers can wear their Ballet shoes into the studio and the ballet shoes are protected! It is an easy on/off for the dancer when they get in the Studio. Primary bring tap shoes only in a small dance bag. No water bottle.

Please have your dancer use the bathroom before leaving home. Arrive ready for class with Ballet shoes on inside easy on/off shoes. Slides/slippers/Crocs so the dancers can wear their Ballet shoes into the studio and the ballet shoes are protected! It is an easy on/off for the dancer when they get in the Studio. Bring tap shoes only in a small dance bag. Do not bring anything else in with you. No water bottles needed.

Toddler & Me classes require 1 adult per dancer. No other adults or siblings allowed in dance room. If you have multiple children, another adult must attend per child. Other siblings/children, may not be left unattended in the Studio. We understand childcare situations arise with other siblings, but cannot make any exceptions to these policies. Please notify the Studio if you are unable to attend and make up classes are available.

A fun, high-energy hip hop dance team with weekly hip hop/acro classes and performance opportunities led by Miss Rachel! Auditions take place in the month of September. If accepted, class runs through the June Recital.

Private lessons with Miss Rachel.

All private lessons with Miss Jenna will be held at the Warwick studio.

A 60 minute class exploring the very basics and fundamentals of Ballet, Tap, Tumbling and Creative Movement. This class builds confidence, strength, and coordination and is an extension of the Preschool Class. We recommend adding Acro Ages 3-5 or 6-11 in addition to this class.

A 30 minute fun-filled child and adult caregiver class designed to impart the physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of our youngest dancers while nurturing the bond between caregiver and child. This curriculum includes age appropriate exposure to developmental milestones, natural exploration and progression of motor development through, dance, sensory-motor activities and play.

A 45 minute class focusing on acrobatic skills like somersaults, splits, backbends, etc, while building strength and flexibility. This class will build strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and confidence.

A 45 minute class introducing basic acrobatic skills to our youngest dancers. This class will build strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and confidence. Students will stretch, learn acrobatic poses, tumble, climb through obstacle courses and get their wiggles out in a safe space with our certified instructors.

A 45 minute class designed to introduce and explore creative movement, Ballet and Tap. Emphasis is on developing gross motor skills, muscle control, balance and spatial awareness, as well as listening and leadership skills. Rhythmical patterns and props are used to create a fun, moving environment!

A 90 minute combo class of Primary dance and Acrobatics. Dance styles include Ballet, Tap and creative movement. Acrobatics includes stretches and tumbling, focusing on balance, endurance and flexibility. It’s the “floor routine” in gymnastics! Primary and Acro are also offered separately.

A 45 minute fun and upbeat class geared toward the the elementary school and middle school mind and body. This class inspires creativity and teaches the fundamentals of hip hop style dance. Students will develop coordination, strength, dance technique, rhythm, and body awareness in a caring, exciting, nurturing environment.

At age 7 a more formal and structured dance training begins! There is a graded curriculum of skills dancers must meet to progress to the next level. Each level is intended for 2-3 years. Age is a guideline. Level 1, ages 7-9, Ballet, Tap, Jazz 1hr45min, 105 minute class.

Offering adult dance classes in Tap, Jazz and Ballet! Some dance experience required. Mixed level classes.

Adult classes are offered weekly in our September 2025- June 2026 season in the below schedule.

At age 7 a more formal and structured dance training begins! There is a graded curriculum of skills dancers must meet to progress to the next level. Each level is intended for 2-3 years. Age is a guideline. Level 2, ages 9-11, Ballet, Tap, Jazz 2hr, 120 minute. class.

These 60 minute mixed-level intensive classes are for focused students who want to work hard! This class builds strength, flexibility, agility and confidence in Acro skills. Throughout the session, students will work on various skills based on level: Acro II - aerial, handsprings, and more advanced acro skills.

At age 7 a more formal and structured dance training begins! There is a graded curriculum of skills dancers must meet to progress to the next level. Each level is intended for 2-3 years. Age is a guideline. Level 3, ages 11-13, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary 2hr, 120 minute class.

These 60 minute mixed-level intensive classes are for focused students who want to work hard! This class builds strength, flexibility, agility and confidence in Acro skills. Throughout the session, students will work on various skills based on level: Acro I - handstands, front/back walkover, cartwheels, etc.

These 60 minute mixed-level intensive classes are for focused students who want to work hard! This class builds strength, flexibility, agility and confidence in Acro skills. Throughout the session, students will work on various skills based on level: Acro III - aerial, handsprings, and more advanced acro skills.

A 45 minute fun and upbeat class designed for ages 5-7 that introduces basic music listening skills, body movement and the fundamentals of Hip Hop style dance. Students will develop coordination, strength, rhythm, and body awareness in a caring, exciting, nurturing environment. Class includes warmup, across the floor exercises, and combinations with introductory hip hop moves that will build each week.

Offering adult dance classes in Tap, Jazz and Ballet! Some dance experience required. Mixed level classes.

Adult classes are offered weekly in our September 2025- June 2026 season in the below schedule.

Private lessons with Miss Ashley Picard.

At age 7 a more formal and structured dance training begins! There is a graded curriculum of skills dancers must meet to progress to the next level. Each level is intended for 2-3 years. Age is a guideline. Level 4, ages 13-15, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary 2hr 15min, 135 minute class. Level 5, ages 16-18, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary 2hr 15min, 135 minute class.

A 45 minute high-energy class for teens inspiring creativity and teaching the fundamentals of hip hop style dance. Students will develop coordination, strength, dance technique, rhythm, and body awareness in supportive environment. Class includes warmup, across the floor exercises, and combinations with introductory hip hop moves that will build each week.

Offering adult dance classes in Tap, Jazz and Ballet! Some dance experience required. Mixed level classes.

Adult classes are offered weekly in our September 2025- June 2026 season in the below schedule.

This mixed-level intensive class is for focused students who want to work hard! This class builds strength, flexibility, agility and confidence in Acro skills that benefit a dancer. Each month classes will focus on building up to a different peak skill. Students will practice transitions of acro skills and technique into dance, such as: balance poses, backbend, cartwheel, handstand and more!

Miss Carolyn Dutra is a former professional model having done numerous commercials, print ads and runway, and a former Miss East Providence. She has been a judge for various pageants including the Miss Rhode Island Pageant. Miss Carolyn created the "Modeling & Manners" workshop for youth to learn the intricacies on how to become polished young individuals and gain confidence. Modeling & Manners students are top finalists in pageants, print models in catalogs and featured in national commercials!

Assumption College Dance Team Clinic - Registration through this link Date: Sunday January 11, 2026, 12-5pm Location: Plourde Recreation Center Cost: $60/dancer ForJunior & Senior Companies - Let us know if you're attending! Studio staff will not be in attendance.

Titans Dance Convention - Registration CLOSED. Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 Time TBD (Possibly 7am-3:15/4pm) Location: Boston Marriott Newton - Newton, MA Invited : Rhythmette, Junior and Senior Companies Cost: $175 due upon registration (Includes studio fee and credit processing fees) REGISTER Registration deadline: December 1 Payment due: December 4 INFO Studio staff will be on site all day for student support. - Registration Deadline: As of 11/4/25 the event is almost sold out. We will keep registration open through December 4th or when the event sells out, whichever comes first. We cannot guarantee availability and will close registration when we are notified it is sold out. - INFO - Studio staff will be on site all day for student support. - What to wear and more coming soon.

NoXBoundaries - Registration through this link Dates: December 27-29, 2025, 9am-3pm Location:The Gold School Cost: $350 (All 3 days), $140 (Single Day) For Rhythmettes, Junior & Senior Companies - Let us know if you're attending! Studio staff will not be in attendance. Event info: - Staff bios - Schedule TBA