37 seasons of nurturing dancers — and the people they become.
From our tiniest dancers to our most serious, career-driven students, the love of the art and the development of young adults is our focus.
More than steps.
At Connecticut Dance, we aim to instill an appreciation of the art of dance within each of our dancers. We believe our students develop strong character, increased self-confidence, and a heightened knowledge and respect for the arts, each other, and themselves.
The discipline of dance training offers tremendous physical and mental benefits — strength, flexibility, coordination and focus. And because we're proudly non-competitive, students learn to dance in a supportive environment where friendships last a lifetime.
Nurturing
A warm, family-oriented studio where every dancer is known and encouraged.
Professional
Proper technique and a structured syllabus that prepares dancers for the next level.
From Crescent Village to Clock Tower Square.
Andrea Stratford opened Connecticut Dance in 1989 in Crescent Village on Main Street in Monroe. Within four years the studio had outgrown its single room, so it moved to its current home at Clock Tower Square — and later expanded to three studios.
Today, conveniently located at the intersection of Routes 25 and 59 just over the Newtown line, we welcome dancers from Monroe, Easton, Trumbull, Newtown, Bethel, Fairfield, Oxford, Stratford and Shelton.
Meet our director.
Andrea Stratford
Executive & Artistic Director
Andrea has directed Connecticut Dance since its founding in 1989. A highly trained, experienced professional dancer, she is dedicated to teaching proper dance technique as well as the pure enjoyment of the art.
Her lifelong love of dance began early — she taught through high school and continued instructing while studying as a dance major at SUNY Buffalo. She then spent five years touring the United States and the Caribbean with a professional production company, becoming dance captain and co-choreographer and appearing on national television.
In 1988 she returned to her first love: teaching. Andrea stays current with frequent trips to New York City for her own training, and has choreographed for many local theatre productions.
A faculty that feels like family.
All of our instructors are highly trained, experienced and nurturing. Our positive, non-competitive approach to teaching is the basis of our success.
Dance that makes a difference.
We believe in giving back to our community. Our dancers host and take part in fundraisers throughout the year — from in-house dance-a-thons (one raised over $3,000 for a friend in need) to Relay for Life, the Breast Cancer Walk and performances at local nursing homes.
Each year we also organize a trip to New York City to see a Broadway show — complete with a master class taught by dancers from the cast.
Community & events
Come see the studio for yourself.
Stop by Clock Tower Square or give us a call — we'd love to meet your dancer.