Enchanted Dance Academy

Enchanted Dance Academy is a dance school in Winchester with classes for all ages and styles ranging from hip hop to ballet. Classes are grouped by age and school grade, with social, emotional and physical development taken into account when placing students. The youngest dancers start with creative movement, strength building and a basic introduction to ballet and tap, getting acclimated to the class and studio environment.

The academy builds its program on a progressive learning model with age ranges set wide enough to mix experience levels. Younger students in a class learn by observing and following older peers, while older dancers naturally step into leadership roles and build confidence. Dancers who re-enroll typically repeat their age level once, which gives them the repetition needed to develop technique. The school describes itself as a place where everyone is welcome.

What to Know

• Pre-K classes start at age two and a half.
• Age levels are set by a dancer’s age as of October 1 each season.
• A Pre-K class for four-year-olds prepares dancers to move up to the Mini 1 level the following season.
• A downloadable handbook covers policies, attendance, dress code, billing and the recital.