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Join us for Season 41!
Fall Classes are happening now at TDE!
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Welcome to The Dance Extension!
Children's dance classes at The Dance Extension in Southeastern Connecticut
Children's dance classes at The Dance Extension in Southeastern Connecticut
Children's hip hop classes at The Dance Extension in Southeastern Connecticut
Children's dance classes at The Dance Extension in Southeastern Connecticut
Young Movers
(K-1)
Simply click a class for details!
Ages 5-6 (K-1)| Academic Year Class
Your child will sparkle and shine in this exciting, creative class! Watch your child's confidence grow and his/her circle of friends expand as we explore ballet basics, the rhythms and musicality of tap and the exciting moves of jazz dance! An excellent class to get your tiny star moving and grooving! No previous dance experience is necessary!
Attire
Girls: Pink ruffled leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and tan tap shoes.
Boys: White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Black Ballet Shoes, Black Tap Shoes
Academic Year Class
Now through May 31, 2020
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Saturdays 9:15-10:15 am
New London Studio
2 Spots Left!
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Thursdays 5-6 pm
New London Studio
Full - Join the Wait List!
TDE Parents Share: "A million thanks for a wonderful introduction to ballet and tap dance! We are so lucky to have your patient, fun and expert instruction weekly. Thanks a million!"
- The Folmer Family
Mini Hip Hop
Ages 5-6 (K-1)| Academic Year Class
Watch as your child explores the funkier side of dance. Hip Hop is all about developing self-expression and individual style, and this class will have your child jumping with excitement each week! Our hip hop curriculum motivates students to move in new ways and incorporates age-appropriate music that will inspire your child's natural ability.
Academic Year Class
Now through May 31, 2020
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Thursdays 6:00 - 6:45 pm | New London Studio
Full - Join the Wait List!
Attire
Recommended Dance Wear
Girls: Marine Blue Leotard, Black Jazz Shorts, Tan Tights and Black Sparkle Sneakers or Clean Sneakers.
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Black Biketard, Tan Tights and Black Sparkle Sneakers or Clean Sneakers.
Boys: White t-shirt, black sweatpants or shorts, clean sneakers.
TDE Parents Share: "Not only are you great dance teachers, but we feel you teach much more than that; including manners, morals, and how to be a good person, which are invaluable in today's society. We think it is wonderful that you have the Community Dance Ensemble through which you teach your students to give back to the community and others." - Nathan & Michelle Booth
Attire
Recommended Dance Wear
Girls: Marine Blue Leotard, Black Jazz Shorts, Tan Footless Tights with bare feet
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Black Biketard, Tan Footless Tights with barefeet
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Boys: White t-shirt, black sweatpants or shorts, bare feet
Ages 5-7 (K-1)| Academic Year Class
Acrobatic Arts is coming to TDE in September!
We're exited to introduce students to the Acrobatic Arts Program. It's a fun way to explore both dance and acrobatics at the foundation level. The class focuses on learning the acro positions, locomotor skills (galloping, leaping, jumping, hopping, etc), flexibility, balance, movement concepts, cooperation and social skills coupled with music, dance, imagination and fun.
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What is the difference between
Acrobatic Arts and Gymnastics?
Academic Year Class
(Now through May 23, 2020)
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Level 1 | Ages 5-7
Saturdays 11-11:45 am | New London Studio
2 Spots Left!
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Academic Year Tuition
A TDE Parent Shares: "Amélie truly loves dance class and loves all of her teachers. Thank you for teaching her the beautiful art and discipline of dance and for filling her with such joy, pride and accomplishment each week. The Dance Extension is clearly a very special place, and we are honored to be a part of it." - Alexa Kydd, TDE Parent
RATES & INSTALLMENT PLANS
The Academic Year begins in September and ends in May and is comprised of 32 weeks. Tuition for the Academic Year is payable via one of our three simple Installment Plans outlined below. Note: Plans may not be changed mid-season. Installment plans are based on a yearly fee for the 32 week season rather than the number of classes in any given month.
The 1st Tuition Installment & the Annual Member Fee is due at the time of registration.
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Annual Membership (Non-Refundable)
$25 Individual / $40 Family (Immediate)
INSTALLMENT PLAN INFO
EASY PAY
EASY PAY
9 Equal Installments
paid via automatic charge to a debit/credit card. The 1st installment is due at enrollment, and the remaining installments are due on the 1st business day of each month, Oct. - May.
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Easy Pay installments are calculated by dividing the Yearly Tuition by nine so that every installment is the same regardless of the number of classes in the month.
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The Annual Membership is paid with the first installment.
SEMESTER
SEMESTER
2 Equal Installments
paid via cash, check or debit/credit card. The first installment is due at the time of registration and the second on January 15th.
SAVE 3% if first installment is paid in full on or before July 15th.
The Annual Membership is paid with the first installment.
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1st Semester
Sept. 9th, 2019 - Jan. 18th, 2020
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2nd Semester
Jan. 20th - May 31st, 2020
YEARLY
YEARLY
1 Installment
paid at the time of registration by cash, check or debit/credit card.
SAVE 3% if first installment is paid in full on or before July 15th.
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The Annual Membership is paid at the time of enrollment.
Tuition is non-refundable and will not be refunded or prorated for unattended or canceled classes. In the case of prolonged illness/injury (verified by a physician), a tuition credit less a processing fee is at the Director's discretion.