Spring is here and so is Westport’s Academy of Dance 5th annual production of Alice! Original choreography by Courtney Polous, Alice - a fun and funky take on the children’s classic Alice in Wonderland.  The program highlights jazz, tap and modern styles of dance. All performances will be held at Bedford Middle School Sunday May 20th at 1:00pm and 5:00pm.

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Watch the video trailer by clicking above!

Enjoy this full-length video of our 36th annual production of The Nutcracker. The Academy’s cherished holiday tradition performed at Staples High School in December, 2017.

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Enjoy these video clips from last year’s performance!

Dancers, teachers, parent volunteers all getting ready for the coming weekend!

Check out this video from in-studio rehearsal!

What a pleasure it was to be a apart of the kids fun zone at CraftWestport last weekend! The Academy was thrilled to be a sponsor for such a wonderful community event. Thank you to our Jr. & Sr. Company dancers who performed two terrific dances choreographed by Academy teacher Caitlin Roberts. Everyone did such a wonderful job!

Please enjoy this special 360 video of last weekend’s performance.

Enjoy this video showing the full 2017 production of Alice

Enjoy this video commentary from Academy students and parents as we all look forward to our upcoming 2017-2018 season!

The Academy’s cherished holiday tradition… performed at Staples High School in December, 2016.
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Photography by Kerry Long

Wishing a very special congratulations to Courtney Poulos and the WAD dancers for their acceptance into the MORE Than Words exhibition.

Be sure to stop by the Westport Arts Center to view all the wonderful works that center around such an important topic facing our kids and adults alike. The exhibit is open until January 7th, 2017.

Please check out this quick montage of this year’s Alice performance!

Original choreography from our own Courtney Poulos. The show highlights jazz, tap and modern styles of dance, and features music crossing many genres.

We are excited to support “DANCEIMMERSIVE” – an ongoing immersive 360 dance video series that puts the viewer directly in the choreography – featuring the world’s most notable dancers in the most iconic locations and landscapes. Choreographed by our own David Fernandez – featuring Alexa Maxwell and Laine Habony (Members, NYC Ballet). Produced, shot,  and stitched by visual mercenary group, and noticed by Dance Informa Magazine as seen here.

Reflecting on 40 years, we didn’t know what to expect when students were asked their thoughts about dance and their experiences at The Academy. What we found brought smiles, tears and such a deep sense of gratitude. This video is dedicated to all the students, parents, teachers, and members of our dance community – those that create these moments, making each and every day memorable.

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A very special thanks to all that participated in the video shoot. Please stay tuned for more video releases!

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What a show… a further refined Academy performance with original choreography from our own Courtney Poulos.  The show highlights jazz, tap and modern styles of dance, and features music crossing many genres.

Scenes from our 2014 Spring Recital performance – Photography by Kerry Long.

Scenes from our 2014 Alice performance – Photography by Kerry Long.

Scenes from our 2014 Winter Showcase – Photography by Kerry Long.

Scenes from our 2013 Nutcracker performance – Photography by Kerry Long.

A collection of clips from this year’s winter workshop and showcase performance at FTC StageOne – set to the music of Arcade Fire.  Full performance video in the making… Please contact us if you would like to order the complete show on DVD.

Usually supporting from the wings, this year three academy teachers stepped onstage and into the background to help highlight one of our graduates, who has the unique the ability to embody each choreographer’s individual style, as well as cultivate her own.

Scenes from our 2013 Spring Recital performance – Photography by Kerry Long.

Scenes from our 2012 Nutcracker performance – Photography by Kerry Long.

What an exciting show! Watch our Academy dancers at Toquet Hall after only a few short weeks of preparation and rehearsal for this new performance workshop with original choreography from our own Courtney Poulos.

Scenes from our 2012 Spring Recital performance – Photography by Kerry Long.

Scenes from our 2011 Nutcracker performance – Photography by Kerry Long.

It’s hard to believe the Academy will be performing it’s 30th Anniversary production of the Nutcracker this year.  What hits me even more, is Read the rest of this entry »

We’re excited to announce that The Dance on Camera Festival, co-produced by Dance Films Association (DFA) and The Film Society of Lincoln Center, has accepted our work as part of the 40th annual internationally touring Dance on Camera Festival and will be screened at The Walter Reade Theater in January of the coming year!

The piece was choreographed by our own David Fernandez and features the Academy dancers Read the rest of this entry »