Classes
NEW September 2018-June 2019 Dance Class Schedules
- Classes begin September 10, 2018 - June 21, 2019
- Placement is based on each student’s unique and individual capabilities determined by our graded curriculum. Age is used as a guideline. Generally, students spend 2-3 years in each level. Being in a level for more than 1 year does not mean a dancer is not progressing. Our curriculum intends for dancers to receive training in a level for multiple years as they develop and retain repetition of instruction.
- Each class is closed once it reaches maximum enrollment capacity to uphold the integrity of our dance education and to better serve your dancers. Teacher:Student ratio is important to us. If a class is full you can be added to a waitlist.
- A minimum of 6 students are needed in order for a class to take off. If we do not have 6, the class will be combined with comparable level and age group on another day or time.
- Make up classes are available in classes that are not full.
Mommy and Me (18 months-2 1/2 years)
A 30 minute parent/child Creative Movement Program designed to impart the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of our youngest dancers. Students will be exposed to a fun, constructive and nurturing classroom experience exposing them to classroom etiquette, musical awareness, as well as exploring self-awareness, creative expression and imagination. Rhythm, creative movement and the use of props are introduced. Any adult care giver is welcome...not just Mommy!
To uphold the integrity of our dance education, Mommy & Me classes require 1 adult per dancer. If you have multiple children, another adult must attend per child. Can be dad, auntie, uncle, grandma, etc.! No other adults or siblings allowed in dance room.
Warwick
Monday 9:30am
Saturday 8:45am
Saturday 9:30am FULL
Cranston
Tuesday 9:30am
Thursday 5:45pm
Saturday 8:45am
Smithfield
Wednesday 9:30am
Saturday 8:45am
A 30 minute parent/child Creative Movement Program designed to impart the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of our youngest dancers. Students will be exposed to a fun, constructive and nurturing classroom experience exposing them to classroom etiquette, musical awareness, as well as exploring self-awareness, creative expression and imagination. Rhythm, creative movement and the use of props are introduced. Any adult care giver is welcome...not just Mommy!
To uphold the integrity of our dance education, Mommy & Me classes require 1 adult per dancer. If you have multiple children, another adult must attend per child. Can be dad, auntie, uncle, grandma, etc.! No other adults or siblings allowed in dance room.
Warwick
Monday 9:30am
Saturday 8:45am
Saturday 9:30am FULL
Cranston
Tuesday 9:30am
Thursday 5:45pm
Saturday 8:45am
Smithfield
Wednesday 9:30am
Saturday 8:45am
Preschool (2 1/2-5 years old)
A 45 minute class designed to introduce and explore creative movement. 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 potty trained in order to enroll.
Warwick
Monday 10:00am
Monday 1:00pm
Monday 4:00pm
Wednesday 4:00pm
Saturday 9:30am FULL
Saturday 10:30am
Cranston
Tuesday 10:00am
Wednesday 4:00pm
Thursday 5:00pm
Saturday 9:30am
Saturday 10:30am
Saturday 11:15am
Smithfield
Tuesday 4:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am
Saturday 9:30am
A 45 minute class designed to introduce and explore creative movement. 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 potty trained in order to enroll.
Warwick
Monday 10:00am
Monday 1:00pm
Monday 4:00pm
Wednesday 4:00pm
Saturday 9:30am FULL
Saturday 10:30am
Cranston
Tuesday 10:00am
Wednesday 4:00pm
Thursday 5:00pm
Saturday 9:30am
Saturday 10:30am
Saturday 11:15am
Smithfield
Tuesday 4:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am
Saturday 9:30am
Primary (5-7 years old)
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 Pre-School Class.
Warwick
Monday 4:00pm
Wednesday 4:45pm
Saturday 9:30am
Saturday 11:30am
Cranston
Wednesday 4:45pm
Thursday 5:45pm
Saturday 9:30am FULL
Saturday 12:00pm
Smithfield
Wednesday 4:00pm
Saturday 10:30am
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 Pre-School Class.
Warwick
Monday 4:00pm
Wednesday 4:45pm
Saturday 9:30am
Saturday 11:30am
Cranston
Wednesday 4:45pm
Thursday 5:45pm
Saturday 9:30am FULL
Saturday 12:00pm
Smithfield
Wednesday 4:00pm
Saturday 10:30am
ACRO
Stretches, tumbling and acrobatic tricks, focusing on balance, endurance and flexibility. It’s the “floor routine” in gymnastics!
Acro, Ages 5-9 The focus is on acrobatic skills like somersaults, splits, backbends, etc, while building strength and flexibility. 45 minute class
Placement for this class is by age, no previous skills required. No recital dance for this class.
Warwick
Monday 5:00pm
Wednesday 4:00pm
Saturday 10:30am
Saturday 12:30pm
Cranston
Wednesday 5:45pm
Thursday 5:00pm
Saturday 10:30am
Saturday 1:00pm
Smithfield
Wednesday 5:00pm
Saturday 11:30am
Acro Strength and Training, Ages 7-11 The focus is on building strength and flexibility. 45 minute class
Placement for this class is by age, no previous skills required. No recital dance for this class.
Cranston
Tuesday 6:30pm
Acro Beginner Prerequisite: Standing backbend, cartwheel (without spotting). 1 hour class
Warwick
Saturday 1:15pm
Acro Intermediate Prerequisite: Front/back walkover (without spotting), teacher recommendation. 1 hour class
Warwick
Saturday 2:15pm
Acro Advanced Prerequisite: Ariel, back handspring (without spotting), teacher recommendation. 1 hour class
Warwick
Saturday 3:15pm
Stretches, tumbling and acrobatic tricks, focusing on balance, endurance and flexibility. It’s the “floor routine” in gymnastics!
Acro, Ages 5-9 The focus is on acrobatic skills like somersaults, splits, backbends, etc, while building strength and flexibility. 45 minute class
Placement for this class is by age, no previous skills required. No recital dance for this class.
Warwick
Monday 5:00pm
Wednesday 4:00pm
Saturday 10:30am
Saturday 12:30pm
Cranston
Wednesday 5:45pm
Thursday 5:00pm
Saturday 10:30am
Saturday 1:00pm
Smithfield
Wednesday 5:00pm
Saturday 11:30am
Acro Strength and Training, Ages 7-11 The focus is on building strength and flexibility. 45 minute class
Placement for this class is by age, no previous skills required. No recital dance for this class.
Cranston
Tuesday 6:30pm
Acro Beginner Prerequisite: Standing backbend, cartwheel (without spotting). 1 hour class
Warwick
Saturday 1:15pm
Acro Intermediate Prerequisite: Front/back walkover (without spotting), teacher recommendation. 1 hour class
Warwick
Saturday 2:15pm
Acro Advanced Prerequisite: Ariel, back handspring (without spotting), teacher recommendation. 1 hour class
Warwick
Saturday 3:15pm
HIP HOP
Combines elements of various street dance styles, blending Old School, New School, Breakdancing, and even Jazz, performed to upbeat, current and popular music. 45 minute class
Hip Hop, Ages 7-11
Warwick
Monday 5:45pm
Saturday 3:15pm
Cranston
Tuesday 4:00pm
Smithfield
Tuesday 6:30pm
Hip Hop, Ages 12 +
Warwick
Saturday 2:15pm
Combines elements of various street dance styles, blending Old School, New School, Breakdancing, and even Jazz, performed to upbeat, current and popular music. 45 minute class
Hip Hop, Ages 7-11
Warwick
Monday 5:45pm
Saturday 3:15pm
Cranston
Tuesday 4:00pm
Smithfield
Tuesday 6:30pm
Hip Hop, Ages 12 +
Warwick
Saturday 2:15pm
LEVEL CLASSES At age 7 a more formal and structured dance training begins!
Level 1, ages 7-9
Level 2, ages 9-11
Level 3, ages 12-14
Level 4, ages 15-17
*Age used as a guideline. Dancers evaluated individually based on graded curriculum.
Level 1, ages 7-9
Level 2, ages 9-11
Level 3, ages 12-14
Level 4, ages 15-17
*Age used as a guideline. Dancers evaluated individually based on graded curriculum.
BALLET
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. Technique and terminology are broadened at these levels. 45 minute class
Ballet 1
Warwick
Wednesday 4:45pm
Saturday 10:15am
Cranston
Tuesday 4:45pm
Saturday 11:15am
Smithfield
Tuesday 4:45pm
Saturday 12:15pm
Ballet 2
Warwick
Wednesday 4:15pm
Saturday 12:30pm
Cranston
Tuesday 4:45pm
Smithfield
Thursday 4:00pm
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. Technique and terminology are broadened at these levels. 45 minute class
Ballet 1
Warwick
Wednesday 4:45pm
Saturday 10:15am
Cranston
Tuesday 4:45pm
Saturday 11:15am
Smithfield
Tuesday 4:45pm
Saturday 12:15pm
Ballet 2
Warwick
Wednesday 4:15pm
Saturday 12:30pm
Cranston
Tuesday 4:45pm
Smithfield
Thursday 4:00pm
JAZZ
Also an American art form stressing technique and style, while introducing Theatre Dance, Contemporary, Funky, African, and many more. Classes consist of center warmup, floor stretches, isolations, progressions and combinations.
TAP
An American art form taught in the true tradition. Rhythms and coordination are stressed, progressively advancing each year. Tap terminology is highlighted.
Jazz/Tap 1 60 minute combo class
Warwick
Wednesday 5:30pm
Saturday 11:00am
Cranston
Tuesday 5:30pm
Saturday 12:00pm
Smithfield
Tuesday 5:30pm
Saturday 1:00pm
Jazz/Tap 2 60 minute combo class
Warwick
Wednesday 5:00pm
Saturday 1:15pm
Cranston
Tuesday 5:30pm
Smithfield
Thursday 4:45pm
Jazz 3 45 minute class
Warwick
Wednesday 7:30pm
Smithfield
Thursday 6:30pm
Jazz 3/4 45 minute class
Cranston
Thursday 7:00pm
Jazz 4 45 minute class
Warwick
Wednesday 7:30pm
Smithfield
Wednesday 6:30pm
Tap 3 45 minute class
Warwick
Wednesday 6:00pm
Smithfield
Thursday 7:15pm
Tap 4 45 minute class
Warwick
Wednesday 6:00pm
Smithfield
Wednesday 7:15pm
Tap 3/4 45 minute class
Cranston
Thursday 6:15pm
Also an American art form stressing technique and style, while introducing Theatre Dance, Contemporary, Funky, African, and many more. Classes consist of center warmup, floor stretches, isolations, progressions and combinations.
TAP
An American art form taught in the true tradition. Rhythms and coordination are stressed, progressively advancing each year. Tap terminology is highlighted.
Jazz/Tap 1 60 minute combo class
Warwick
Wednesday 5:30pm
Saturday 11:00am
Cranston
Tuesday 5:30pm
Saturday 12:00pm
Smithfield
Tuesday 5:30pm
Saturday 1:00pm
Jazz/Tap 2 60 minute combo class
Warwick
Wednesday 5:00pm
Saturday 1:15pm
Cranston
Tuesday 5:30pm
Smithfield
Thursday 4:45pm
Jazz 3 45 minute class
Warwick
Wednesday 7:30pm
Smithfield
Thursday 6:30pm
Jazz 3/4 45 minute class
Cranston
Thursday 7:00pm
Jazz 4 45 minute class
Warwick
Wednesday 7:30pm
Smithfield
Wednesday 6:30pm
Tap 3 45 minute class
Warwick
Wednesday 6:00pm
Smithfield
Thursday 7:15pm
Tap 4 45 minute class
Warwick
Wednesday 6:00pm
Smithfield
Wednesday 7:15pm
Tap 3/4 45 minute class
Cranston
Thursday 6:15pm
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. It's a style of dance often seen on "So You Think You Can Dance"! 45 minute class
Contemporary 3
Warwick
Wednesday 6:45pm
Smithfield
Thursday 5:45pm
Contemporary 4
Warwick
Wednesday 6:45pm
Smithfield
Wednesday 5:45pm
Contemporary 3/4
Cranston
Thursday 7:45pm
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. It's a style of dance often seen on "So You Think You Can Dance"! 45 minute class
Contemporary 3
Warwick
Wednesday 6:45pm
Smithfield
Thursday 5:45pm
Contemporary 4
Warwick
Wednesday 6:45pm
Smithfield
Wednesday 5:45pm
Contemporary 3/4
Cranston
Thursday 7:45pm
YOGA
Runs in 6-week Sessions: Summer Session July 11-August 15
Kids Yoga, Ages 3-4: This fun and imaginative class combines simple yoga poses with engaging songs, puppets, stories and activities that exercise social, sensory and motor skills while increasing flexibility. Class is 45 minutes.
Kids Yoga, Ages 5-6: 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. Class is 45 minutes.
Kids Yoga, Ages 7-10: Improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. Developing Yogis will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing and energy releasing techniques. This class encourages self-expression as well as building social skills. They will also learn self-respect and respect for others with the practice of fun and challenging poses, partner and group poses, yoga games, breathing and basic anatomy. Class is 1 hour.
Yoga for Dancers, Ages 11-17: Yoga connects the mind and body and can teach dancers how to listen to and respect their bodies and physical needs. In this class, students move through sequences of Yoga postures designed specifically for dancers. Classes focus on gaining strength, flexibility, coordination and balance, breath control, calming the mind and positive body awareness.
Yoga for Women: This class is a safe and comfortable space for women of all ages to move and breath in their bodies. Class flows at a calm to uplifting pace through standing and floor sequences and gentle restorative poses. Build stability, strength, focus and relaxation through a practice of slowing down and being present by using steady breath, holding foundational postures and mindful movement. 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.
What to Wear: Capri or full length athletic leggings/pants, full length athletic top, bare foot, hair pulled back.
Runs in 6-week Sessions: Summer Session July 11-August 15
Kids Yoga, Ages 3-4: This fun and imaginative class combines simple yoga poses with engaging songs, puppets, stories and activities that exercise social, sensory and motor skills while increasing flexibility. Class is 45 minutes.
Kids Yoga, Ages 5-6: 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. Class is 45 minutes.
Kids Yoga, Ages 7-10: Improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. Developing Yogis will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing and energy releasing techniques. This class encourages self-expression as well as building social skills. They will also learn self-respect and respect for others with the practice of fun and challenging poses, partner and group poses, yoga games, breathing and basic anatomy. Class is 1 hour.
Yoga for Dancers, Ages 11-17: Yoga connects the mind and body and can teach dancers how to listen to and respect their bodies and physical needs. In this class, students move through sequences of Yoga postures designed specifically for dancers. Classes focus on gaining strength, flexibility, coordination and balance, breath control, calming the mind and positive body awareness.
Yoga for Women: This class is a safe and comfortable space for women of all ages to move and breath in their bodies. Class flows at a calm to uplifting pace through standing and floor sequences and gentle restorative poses. Build stability, strength, focus and relaxation through a practice of slowing down and being present by using steady breath, holding foundational postures and mindful movement. 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.
What to Wear: Capri or full length athletic leggings/pants, full length athletic top, bare foot, hair pulled back.
Dance Companies
The Carolyn Dutra Companies consist of young dancers who show promise and potential in dance. They 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 the Warwick Studio. Dancers have many opportunities to perform throughout RI and the United States! Our Company dancers just returned from performing in Disney Springs! Company Dancers have also performed on Carnival Cruises, Hershey Park, Carnegie Hall, The Dunkin Donuts Center for the Providence College Mens Basketball Halftime and more!!
Pee Wee Company: ages 8-11
Rhythmettes: ages 11-14
Junior Company: ages 13 & up
Senior Company: ages 13 & up
*age is used as a guideline and may change from year to year
The Carolyn Dutra Companies consist of young dancers who show promise and potential in dance. They 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 the Warwick Studio. Dancers have many opportunities to perform throughout RI and the United States! Our Company dancers just returned from performing in Disney Springs! Company Dancers have also performed on Carnival Cruises, Hershey Park, Carnegie Hall, The Dunkin Donuts Center for the Providence College Mens Basketball Halftime and more!!
Pee Wee Company: ages 8-11
Rhythmettes: ages 11-14
Junior Company: ages 13 & up
Senior Company: ages 13 & up
*age is used as a guideline and may change from year to year
Adult Classes
We offer an array of adult classes throughout the year that run in weekly sessions and pop-up classes. Classes are for dancers beginner-intermediate, unless specified. Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio Alumni and college students receive 10% off Adult Classes. There is NO REGISTRATION FEE for any Adult Class!
We offer an array of adult classes throughout the year that run in weekly sessions and pop-up classes. Classes are for dancers beginner-intermediate, unless specified. Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio Alumni and college students receive 10% off Adult Classes. There is NO REGISTRATION FEE for any Adult Class!