Our Classes

Please note:

• Age used as a guideline for placement as of September 1. Dancers evaluated individually based on graded curriculum. Each level is intended to be taken for 2-3 years with repetition of curriculum a beneficial part of dance education and development.
• If your preferred class is full, sign up on the waitlist and also sign up for an available class so your dancer can start right away!
• Pending classes need more students to confirm. Some are noted in the class listing if they will run for September in hopes to continue.
• Our schedule has many offerings for siblings to attend at similar times/days to help ensure they are in the same Recitals.
• A Note About Recitals:
  Students and siblings taking multiple classes may be cast in multiple Recitals. To help streamline your schedule, we recommend enrolling in classes held on the same day and at the same location. While we do our best to coordinate classes and recitals for families, we cannot guarantee all classes will perform in the same show, especially if attending different studio locations.

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!
Students must be 100% potty trained in order to enroll. 

Class offerings in 2025-2026 season:

• Wednesday 4:30-5:15pm Warwick PENDING
• Monday 5:15-6pm Warwick FULL
• Tuesday 11-11:45am Warwick PENDING
• Tuesday 4:15-5pm Smithfield PENDING
• Wednesday 4:15-5pm Cranston
• Thursday 5-5:45pm Smithfield
• Thursday 5:15-6pm Cranston FULL
• Saturday 9-9:45am Warwick FULL
• Saturday 10:30-11:15am Warwick
• Saturday 9:45-10:30am Smithfield PENDING
• Saturday 9:45-10:30am Cranston FULL
  

*Most popular class!
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.
Students must be 5 years old by September and in Kindergarten.

Class offerings in 2025-2026 season:

• Monday 4:45-6:15pm Warwick FULL
• Monday 5-6:30pm Cranston
• Saturday 10:30am-12pm Cranston
• Saturday 10:30am-12pm Warwick
• Saturday 10:30am-12pm Smithfield PENDING

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
Level 2, ages 9-11, Ballet, Tap, Jazz   2hr, 120 minute. class
Level 3, ages 11-13, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary   2hr, 120 minute class 
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 

BALLET
Ballet is the base of all dancing and is used throughout every other style of dance. The Vaganova Method is implemented in this stage of a young dancer’s development. Now, children are physically and emotionally capable of studying in a more structured way. Dancers now  begin each class at the barre, going through a series of exercises and warm up techniques to get the body ready for center, progressions, and combinations throughout the class. Technique and terminology are broadened at these levels.

Pointe is the dream for dancers! To safely start pointe, Dancers should be at least 11 years old and have studied ballet for at least 3 years for 3-5 hours per week. Their feet must also be structurally ready for demands of pointe work. Only select Company dancers go en pointe.

JAZZ
An American art form of dance emphasizing Jazz technique and style, while introducing Theatre Dance, Contemporary, Funk, African, and many more. Jazz dance class is a blend of old and new whether it be music or simply the style of dancing. Jazz has evolved throughout the years and we always update curriculum to keep fresh for our dancers! Classes consist of center warmup, floor stretches, isolations, progressions and combinations. Strength and conditioning elements are structured throughout class, ie. work on centering core for pirouettes, strengthening legs for jumps.

TAP
Feet are our instruments! An American art form of dance taught in the true tradition. Focus and emphasis on musicality and syncopation. Rhythms and coordination are a focus, progressively advancing each year. Tap terminology is highlighted. Our curriculum encompasses many styles of Tap.

CONTEMPORARY
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. This form of expressive dancing emphasizes on connection of body and mind through dance, often music driven. We encourage dancers to connect with their inner self to properly emote what the music is telling them.

Class offerings in 2025-2026 season:
 Level 1

• Monday 6-7:45pm Warwick
• Tuesday 5:15-7pm Smithfield FULL
• Tuesday 6-7:45pm Cranston
• Wednesday 5:15-7pm Cranston FULL
• Thursday 6-7:45pm Smithfield
• Saturday 11:15am-1pm Warwick
• Saturday 12-1:45pm Cranston
• Saturday 12-1:45pm Smithfield PENDING

Level 2:

• Tuesday 5-7pm Smithfield FULL
• Tuesday 4-6pm Cranston PENDING
• Wednesday 5-7pm Cranston FULL
• Saturday 1:00-3:00pm Warwick
• Saturday 1:45-3:45pm Smithfield PENDING

Level 3:

• Thursdays 5:45-7:45pm Smithfield
• Saturday 1:45-3:45pm Cranston

Level 4/5: Wednesdays 5-7:15pm  Warwick

Stretches, tumbling and acrobatic tricks, focusing on balance, endurance and flexibility. It’s the “floor routine” in gymnastics!

We have class  based on age that focus on the foundation of acrobatics and building strength and flexibility. As well as classes with skill prerequisites for the more serious acrobatics students looking to progress at a faster pace.

NO RECITAL ROUTINES FOR ACRO
Select students are invited for a Recital routine from Acro 3.

Acro, Ages 3-5
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.
Placement for this class is by age, no previous skills required. Must be 100% potty trained. No recital dance for this class.

Class offerings in 2025-2026 season:
Wednesday 4:15-5pm Warwick PENDING
Saturday 10:30-11:15am Warwick FULL

Acro, Ages 6-11
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.
Placement for this class is by age, no previous skills required. No recital dance for this class.

Class offerings in 2025-2026 season:
Monday 4:15-5pm Smithfield
Monday 6:30-7:15pm Cranston
Monday 7-7:45pm Warwick PENDING

Acro Level I, 2, 3
Ages 7+ years old with 1 year minimum Acro experience, see pre requisites. Placement for these classes is by skill.
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., Acro II - aerial, handsprings, and more advanced acro skills.
Class offerings in 2025-2026 season:

• Acro Level 1 Saturdays 12:15-1:15pm Warwick
  • Prerequisite for Acro 1 -  Standing backbend without a spot
• Acro Level 2 Saturdays 1:15-2:15pm Warwick
  • Prerequisite for Acro 2 - Front/Back walkover without a spot
• Acro Level 3 Saturdays 2:15-3:15pm Warwick FULL
  • Prerequisite for Acro 3 - Aerial or Handspring
  • Select students are invited for a Recital routine

Hippity Hop Ages 5-7:  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. Movement games and props are incorporated.

Class offerings in 2025-2026 season:
Wednesday 4:15-5pm Cranston
Thursday 5-5:45pm Smithfield PENDING

Hip Hop Ages 7-12: 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. Class includes warmup, across the floor exercises, and combinations with introductory hip hop moves that will build each week. Movement games and props are used. Music and lyrics are appropriate for each age group.

Class offerings in 2025-2026 season:
Monday 6:15-7pm Warwick
Tuesday 7-7:45pm Smithfield
Wednesday 7-7:45pm Cranston

Hip Hop Ages 12-18: 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. Music and lyrics are appropriate for each age group.

Class offerings in 2025-2026 season:
Wednesday 7:15-8pm Warwick

Hippity Hop Crew Ages 6-11: CLICK HERE for full details
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.

The Carolyn Dutra Companies consist of young dancers ages 7-17 who show promise and potential in dance. Dance is priority for these dancers and their main activity. There is much commitment and expectations required by Company dancers and families.
Students must audition for a position in the Company during the Summer program. Auditioning students are recommended by their teachers, indicate that they are interested in becoming a Company member to their teachers, or are hand-picked by Miss Carolyn.
Company classes meet at least twice a week at any of the three Studio locations. There are various mandatory rehearsals, events, and performances in addition to good attendance in classes.
Company Dancers have many opportunities to perform throughout RI and the United States!  Recent performance venues:  Disney,  Carnival  & Royal Caribbean Cruises (international!), Hershey Park, Carnegie Hall, The Dunkin Donuts Center for the Providence College Mens Basketball Halftime, as well as local community events, and more!!
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Adult classes are offered weekly in our  September 2025- June 2026 season in the below schedule
Tap: Monday 7:30-8:15pm Cranston
Jazz: Tuesday 7-7:45pm Smithfield PENDING
Ballet: Wednesday 7-7:45pm Cranston


Other sessions may run throughout the season and Summer.
Classes may be offered in : Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Yoga, POUND Fitness, Zumba and more!
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