Dance Theater of New England

About Us

Our mission at the Dance Theater of New England is to provide sound technical training for the recreational or pre-professional dancer, and the aspiring, performing artist, in a warm and friendly environment. Every child deserves and receives our attention and technical expertise.

At Dance Theater of New England, our approach to dance and the theater arts makes us different. Simply put, we educate the whole child. DTNE’s classes not only meet the Massachusetts state standards for arts education, but national standards as well! Each level of study is planned with the development needs of each age group in view. Every concept and movement is carefully explained and correctly demonstrated by our qualified staff, so that you child will understand the historical relevance of what he/she is doing and how to do it. A Dance Theater of New England education will serve your performing artist well, wherever he/she may find him or herself. Your child will never feel out of place or be out of step! In this world or change, they will learn to love an art form that spans cultural boundaries and has endured the test of time.

Performing Arts training Dance Theater of New England will educate your child for a lifetime. Recent studies show conclusively that a performing arts education, i.e. dance, music and theater, will expand the cognitive growth and development of young learners. In older children and teens, its builds self-esteem, body awareness and crucial problem solving skills. A dance education in particular also augments the ability to grasp complex and abstract concepts. It builds self-discipline, confidence, and poise. While in class, children learn to work together in the spirit of good sportsmanship. A performing arts education also builds an educated consumer while opening a world of wonder, where anything is possible.