Private Lessons

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.
  • 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.
  • Small groups of 2-4 students are encouraged.
  • Email requests (see below). Lessons are booked from earliest time spot first. Spots available until reserved with payment.

Private Lessons How To : Arrive on time. Arrive wearing CDDS dress code. Bring all dance shoes. Only students and staff permitted in Studio.
See cancellation policy below.

Submit a Request:

Email Request
Email info@carolyndutradancestudio.com with the following:
  • Name and current level of student(s).
  • Requested lesson day/time/location:
  • Duration of lesson (45, 60 minute)
  • Frequency of lesson (ie. one time, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.)
  • Style and goals student(s) wants to work on:
You will receive a reply with availability based on your request. We will do our best to meet your first preferences :) Faculty, schedule and location will be arranged individually based on availability.

Availability:

Staff Bios
Updated 7/1/26
  • Book 45 or 60 minutes. 
  • Private or small group of same level.
  • Booking earliest block first unless noted otherwise
  • SUMMER SCHEDULING: TEACHER MUST BE BOOKED FOR 2 LESSONS MINIMUM/DAY FOR LESSONS TO BE HELD IF COMING IN JUST FOR PRIVATE LESSONS. WE WILL NOTIFY YOU IN ADVANCE IF CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE.

Miss Jenna
July 
Wednesday July 8 - 4-5pm (Warwick )
Thursday July 9 - 3-4:30pm (Warwick )

August TBD

Miss Rachel
July Booking earliest block first.
Wednesday July 8, 3:00-4:00pm (Warwick)
Thursday July 16, 2:00-4:00pm (Warwick)
Thursday July 29, 6:45-7:45pm (Cranston)

August
Thursdays August 5,12,19 6:45-7:45pm (Cranston)

Miss Sadie Mitchell 
July
Thursday July 9, 2-6pm  (Warwick) Does not need to book earliest time block first.
Tuesday July 14, 5-7:30pm (Warwick)
Thursday  July 16, 5-7:30pm (Warwick)

August
Thursday, August 6, 2-6pm (Smithfield)
Friday, August 7, 2-6 pm (Smithfield)
Thursday, August 13,  5-7:30 (Warwick)  Does not need to book earliest time block first.
Friday, August 14, 5-7:30 (Warwick) Does not need to book earliest time block first.

Miss Joelle (Available for '25-'26 Pee Wee/Rhythmette/Junior/Senior Company
Tuesday July 28 5:30-6:30pm, 6:30-7:30pm (Smithfield)
Tuesday August 11 5:30-6:30pm, 6:30-7:30pm  (Smithfield)

Miss Chryssa
TBD

Rates & Payment

Private Lesson - 1 Student
45 minutes - $45
60 minutes - $55

Semi-Private Lesson - 2-4 Students
Siblings taking private lessons together receive a 10% discount.
45 minutes - $35/student
60 minutes - $45/student

Payments: 
  • Payment due upon confirmation of lesson. Primary credit card on file will be charged.
  • Monthly payments in full is preferred for ongoing lessons. 
  • No refunds.

Cancellation Policy:
  • Notify Studio via email and phone immediately if you need to cancel. 
  • No credit  available if late cancel within 48 hours of lesson.
  • Payment available as credit to account for future use if cancel at least 48 hours in advance. 
  • No refunds.
  • If an instructor is unavailable, a substitute may be provided and the lesson will still take place. If we are unable to provide a substitute, the lesson will be rescheduled at no additional cost.