Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance School in Woodbury, CT
Woodbury Ballet has been dedicated to ballet education and performance excellence for 46 years. Founded in 1979 by Artistic Director Randyl Errica, we provide comprehensive dance training for ages 18 months to senior citizens, emphasizing technical mastery and artistic expression. Our academy nurtures both recreational learners and pre-professional students, offering unique opportunities to perform with our professional company. Through community collaborations and performances at venues like The Palace Theater, we strive to make ballet accessible while fostering confidence and cultural appreciation.Our faculty combines expertise with a supportive environment, ensuring students develop skills and passion for dance. With studios in Woodbury, Connecticut, we continue to enrich the Litchfield and Waterbury regions through education, performance, and artistic innovation.
Services
Ballet Classes
Adult Dance Classes
Summer Programs
Professional Performances
Performance Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 46 years of proven expertise in ballet education
- Our students perform with professional dancers in major productions
- We provide age-inclusive programs from toddlers to seniors
- Our faculty combines professional experience with compassionate teaching
- We maintain strong community partnerships for cultural enrichment
What people say
Gained confidence
Sense of community
Professional teachers
Performance opportunities
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet classes combine technical training with artistic development for students aged 18 months and older. Recreational classes focus on creative expression while pre-professional programs emphasize discipline and performance readiness. All levels benefit from expert instruction in a supportive environment that builds confidence and technical proficiency through structured curriculum.
Adult Dance Classes
Designed for adults and senior citizens, these classes promote physical fitness, artistic expression, and social connection through ballet. No prior experience is required, with modifications available to accommodate varying ability levels in a welcoming, non-competitive atmosphere.
Summer Programs
Our summer dance programs offer intensive training and creative exploration for all skill levels. Participants receive technical instruction, choreography workshops, and performance preparation in a fun, immersive environment that builds skills while fostering artistic growth and peer connections.
Professional Performances
The Woodbury Ballet Company presents full-length classical ballets and contemporary works at major Connecticut venues. These professional productions showcase artistic excellence while providing educational value through pre-show demonstrations and community engagement initiatives that enhance audience appreciation for dance.
Performance Workshops
These specialized workshops prepare students for stage performances through rehearsals, costume practice, and stagecraft instruction. Participants learn professional performance techniques, timing, and ensemble coordination while gaining confidence through practical experience in production environments.
People
Christine Harris
Artistic Director
Christine Harris leads Woodbury Ballet Academy's artistic vision, bringing decades of professional dance experience to our training programs. She oversees curriculum development and faculty mentorship while maintaining strong community partnerships that enhance our educational mission.
Randyl Errica
Founder
Randyl Errica established Woodbury Ballet in 1979 as a center for dance excellence. Her vision created the unique academy-company structure that continues to provide unparalleled performance opportunities while maintaining rigorous technical standards for both recreational and professional dance training.
Questions
What age groups do you offer classes for?
We provide dance instruction for ages 18 months through senior citizens, with specialized programs for toddlers, children, adults, and pre-professional students.
Can students perform in professional productions?
Yes, academy students can perform with our professional company in productions like The Nutcracker, gaining valuable stage experience alongside professionals.
How do I register for classes?
Registration details are available on our website under the 'Register for Classes' section, with options for both recreational and pre-professional programs.
Where are your studios located?
Our main facility is at 682 Main Street South E-1 in Woodbury, Connecticut, conveniently located near Good News Cafe and Ovens of France.
What performance venues do you use?
We perform at prestigious Connecticut venues including The Palace Theater in Waterbury, The Bushnell Center in Hartford, and The Warner Theatre in Torrington.
Reviews (5)
Ana Maria Manosalva Yunge
Jan 29, 2018
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This is the most wonderful ballet school . Not only the teachers are very professional, buth they make it fun so the kids want to come back every year. And you should see the dancers that graduate from this school!...absolutely ready and gotten to brilliant places. Randy's teachers are of incredible quality, worldly experience, hence the results. My doughter Sophie started at Woodbury ballet when she was 3 years old. I did not want a "playground" but a place for her to learn propper proffesional ballet, discipline, team work and fun ......I did ballet when i was young , so I knew what I wanted
Michelle Maselli
Oct 31, 2017
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We have danced with this company for three years and couldn't be more pleased with our daughter's instruction and experience. The teachers are passionate about their craft and truly care for the development and enrichment of each dancer. My daughter loves to dance and has flourished with the Woodbury Ballet crew.
Bob Hamilton
Oct 18, 2017
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My daughter had a wonderful experience with Woodbury ballet. The teachers show great love for their craft, but an even greater love for their students. Look no further if you want your child to learn ballet in a structured and caring environment with some of the most wonderful people I have ever met.
Danielle Way
Sep 22, 2017
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Both of my girls have been going here since they were 3. One is now in highschool the other middle school. I can't imagine a more friendly and welcoming environment. The teachers are wonderful and the training is excellent
Patrick McCormack
Jan 30, 2017
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It was ok but not really a place for three year olds. I was expecting more a free expression class and less of drills. I like the movement center for children much more.
