Thanks for checking out this post that is going to take a deep dive into the Bridgeport and New Haven dance scene. Our opening section will be all about the best local dance schools and studios.
Some will offer lessons for kids, others will be for adults, and at others everyone is invited. You will probably be able to find classes for Samba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tango, The Waltz, K-Pop, or other styles and routines somewhere in your area and we will do our best to assist.
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Once the lessons have been covered in full we will move on to some of the best dance clubs and bars in Bridgeport and New Haven before pivoting to stores where you can buy shoes, clothes, and other supplies. Up next we will get into aerobic dance routine workouts like Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, Buti Yoga, or even Pole Dancing.
Then we will talk about music and dance festivals near you both here and around the region. There will even be a map towards the end so that you can figure out which of these are closest to your current location.
And if you are interested you can check out more of our posts on festivals, studios, shops, zumba, and more around the Northeast right there.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Bridgeport & New Haven
Whether you are trying to find lessons for kids or adults the best dance classes and studios in Bridgeport and New Haven are:
- Rising Starz Dance Studio at 1415 N Ave
- Latin Rhythm Dance Studio at 1418 Barnum Ave 2F
- Baila Conmigo at 1418 Barnum Ave
- Aim Studios at 85 Mill Plain Rd
- Tia Russell Dance Studio at 17 Hazel Terrace, New Haven
- New Haven Ballet at 70 Audubon St, New Haven
- Simply Dance Studio at 1768 Litchfield Turnpike, New Haven
- Dance Unlimited at 2600 State St, New Haven
Rising Starz is a dance studio in your area providing Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, African, Hip Hop, and Acrobatics for students aged 3 years old and above. Modern style Salsa and Bachata dance lessons for both children and adults are available at Latin Rhythm Dance Studio.
You can take Bachata, Cha Cha, Mambo, and Merengue dance classes at Baila Conmigo. Tia Russell Dance Studio has classes up and running for both kids and adults.
You can also sign your kids up for New Haven Ballet’s quality dance classes. Simply Dance Studio provides dance classes for adults.
Dance Clubs & Bars
These popular dance clubs and bars near you will keep you moving all night long:
- Norden Club at 4 Seabright Ave
- Evolution Sports Bar & Lounge at 1279 N Ave
- Blvd Karaoke at 1103 Main St
- Club Vandome at 102 Hamilton St, New Haven
- Bar Night Club at 254 Crown St, New Haven
Most dance clubs in your area will play house, techno, pop, and hip hop because they are some of the easiest to get down to.
Shoes, Clothes, & Supply Stores
When you need to buy dance shoes, clothes, or other supplies head to:
- Dancer’s Price at 1001 Main St
- Glitter & Grime at 1657 Post Rd
- Attitude Dance & Active Wear at 181 Westport Ave
- La Luna Dancewear at 33 Bullet Hill Rd
- The Dancer’s Boutique at 224 Main St, New Haven
- Dancers World at 2348 Whitney Ave, New Haven
- Dancers Outlet at 291 Main St, New Haven
You can expect each of the above local stores to sell shoes, clothes, and other apparel for dancing. But if you need anything specific take those links to make sure they have it before you head over.
Aerobic Dance Workouts
Get a sweat in at these aerobic dance workout studios:
- Powerhouse Gym Bridgeport at 99 Beardsley Ave
- Underground Fitness at 473 Hope St
- The J Fitness at 4200 Park Ave
- Work It Dance & Fitness at 19 N Main St
- Beyond Fitness at 55 Laura St, New Haven
- Mactivity Fitness Center at 285 Nicoll St, New Haven
- District Athletic Club at 470 James St #004, New Haven
You will be able to find your next Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, or Pole Dancing class at one of those spots. Both Underground Fitness and Powerhouse Gym have some of the best local Zumba classes.
The J Fitness provides HIIT while Work It Dance and Fitness offers Barre classes in Bridgeport.
Music & Dance Festivals In Your Area
We bet many of you would enjoy these local dance and music festivals:
- Apple Music Festival in June & July
- Milford Oyster Festival in August
Live music, rides, food trucks, and other food vendors as well as a fully stocked harvest pub are all featured at the Apple Music Festival.
Milford Oyster Festival in August is an annual cultural festival featuring a variety of musical performances by regional and international artists.
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Have Fun Dancing In Bridgeport & New Haven
That is all we have to share with you today, but check back in as we will update this post frequently. We hope that you learned at least a little something about your local dance classes, studios, music festivals, aerobic workouts, clubs, bars, and stores near you to buy all kinds of supplies.
If you think we got anything wrong or if you want to share your own tips and tricks feel free to use the comments. Have fun dancing in Bridgeport and New Haven!