The Performing Arts Connection
Where everyone gets to be in the limelight!
Office Hours: M-T-TH 1:00-8:00pm; W 12-8pm; F 9:30-12:30pm.
(978) 443-2400
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Little Limelight
Discovering Dance & Drama for Ages 0-7
We are proud to offer a unique program designed specifically for children ages 7 and under. Students are introduced to dance and theatrical concepts through a lively and unhurried curriculum with caring adult instructors. Our goal is to nurture your child's creativity and confidence while encouraging a love and appreciation for the arts. "Little Limelight" allows our youngest students to experience the joy of movement, theater and dance in a relaxed, warm, and caring setting! Our program is the perfect first step in your child’s performing arts education! From babies to toddlers to pre-school and kindergarten and first grade, we have a class for you!
What Makes Our Program Special?
Recitals and Performances Just for Little Ones 7 and Under
No Costume Fees!
Spacious and inviting waiting and play areas for parents and siblings
Always caring adult instructors
Summer 2024
Summer Dance Mini-Camps for ages 3-7!
July 8-12: Mermaids & Unicorns
July 15-19: Bluey
August 12-16: Wild About Dance
Monday-Friday
9:00am-11:30am
Ages 3.5-5 and 5-7
Registration starts in January!
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COMING SOON: MORE INFORMATION FOR 2024-2025!
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2023-2024 MORE INFORMATION
JANUARY-MAY 2024 STUDIO CLOSED CALENDAR
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Sun–Sun, December 17–January 7 – STUDIO CLOSED. WINTER BREAK 1 (3 weeks).
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Mon, January 15 – STUDIO CLOSED. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY.
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Sun–Sun, February 18-25 – STUDIO CLOSED. WINTER BREAK 2.
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Mon-Thurs, March 25-28 – STUDIO CLOSED. INTERSESSIONAL BREAK.
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Fri-Sun, March 29-31 – STUDIO CLOSED. GOOD FRIDAY/EASTER WEEKEND.
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Sun–Sun, April 14–21 – STUDIO CLOSED. SPRING BREAK.
2023-2024 OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS
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Recital costumes are rented to students at no charge. Lost or damaged costumes will incur a fee.
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After tuition, additional fees include Recital tickets and dress code attire.
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Registration deadlines: Feb. 12 (Winter/Spring).
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Recital times are published in the Little Limelight Handbook emailed prior to the first class and specific show assignments are emailed approximately one month after classes begin. Efforts are made to keep siblings together. We encourage, but do not require, participation in Recital.
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Ages are as of 9/1/2023
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ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-BINDING** UNTIL THE SECOND CLASS (**less a $15 processing fee per dropped class)
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Boppin' Babies™: Classes are age appropriate, fun, creative and nurturing…and are a fantastic start to a little one's dance journey! The program is not only developmentally beneficial for young toddlers, but it also creates a community for the parents so they are able to get connected and feel involved in their little one’s activities! (Non-recital class; parents welcome to participate at their own comfort level).
Tumbling: Basic tumbling includes backbends, cartwheels, handstands/headstands, rolls, walkovers, handsprings, aerial tricks and more. Best taken in tandem with a TPAC dance class.
Ballet/Hip-Hop K-1: These fun combo classes introduce students to the steps and grace of ballet, the jazzy world of leaps and turns, and/or hip-hop skills. Foundational skills in a FUN environment! Accelerated classes are available for grades K-1 who have completed multiple sessions in our Twirl, Leap & Tumble program!
Musical Theater: Sing, dance, and act in this unique class for rising stars. Learn choreography to favorite Broadway songs, build confidence while singing in front of others, and let your imagination run free with foundational drama games and stories!
Tippy Toes (ages 2-3 years): This introductory class nurtures a love of dance with props, games, and music in an unhurried environment. (Non-recital class; parents welcome to participate at their own comfort level).
Twirl, Leap & Tumble: Our special blend of ballet, jazz and tumbling is one of our most popular classes! Our age-appropriate curriculum includes all the classic steps and we incorporate props, games, and creative movement for the quintessential dance class experience!
REFUND POLICIES FOR LITTLE LIMELIGHT THROUGH MAY 2024
FROZEN FAIRYTALES
February Vacation 2024
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
February 20-22, 2024
9:00am-11:30am
Age 3.5*-7
(Age 3 by September 1 latest)
Journey to Arendelle and beyond in our fun half-day February vacation workshop! We'll dance, sing, have fun with crafts, and go on a magical adventure. Let your imagination run wild as you pretend to be your favorite characters from the hit movies. Dazzle with your ice powers as Elsa, climb snowy mountains as Kristoff, ride through the wilderness as Sven, discover the Enchanted Forest as Anna, and more! A short presentation at the end is the "icing" on the cake!
$165 per student
