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Nationally-recognized dance studio featuring ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical and modern from preschool to pro.
Combination Classes:
Terrific Twos - age 2 by September 1.
Creative Movement - age 3 by September 1.
Introduction to dance with basic rhythms, movement and song. Students learn to follow teachers’ instructions while interacting in a social situation with their peers.
Pre-K - age 4 by September 1.
K-Dance - age 5 by September 1.
Pre-ballet and introduction to basic Tap. Children begin Ballet barre, Ballet positions and body awareness. With Tap, they develop rhythm and musicality.
Danceworks (ages 6 to 8) A more structured combination class as above with more emphasis on correct discipline at the Ballet barre, Ballet positions, body alignment and center floor work. With Tap dance, they continue to develop rhythm and musicality and they are also introduced to the fun of Jazz dance.
Tap/Jazz (ages 7 to 9). Continued development in Tap dance with more emphasis on upper body technique, flexibility of the feet and clarity of sounds. Introduction to Jazz dance with basic warm up, isolations and moves across the floor. Center combinations are taught to age appropriate music and show tunes.
Tap/Jazz (ages 7 to 9). Continued development in Tap dance with more emphasis on upper body technique, flexibility of the feet and clarity of sounds. Introduction to Jazz dance with basic warm up, isolations and moves across the floor. Center combinations are taught to age appropriate music and show tunes.
Classical Ballet (prerequisite Ballet Basics). A continuation in a structured class with emphasis on technique at the barre, center floor and across the floor.
Pointe (for students ages 11 and up, with a minimum of 3 years experience of 1 hour Ballet classes). Must be a discipline dancer with strong technique, placement and body alignment to succeed in dancing in Pointe shoes without the risk of injury.
Jazz Dance. (Prerequisites Tap/Jazz or 1 hour Ballet class). Jazz is a stylized theatrical form of dance that incorporates other dance forms, especially Ballet for its technique. It is influenced by the musical styles of several decades. Classes include basic warm up, isolations, and moves across the floor, leaps, turns and center combinations.
Tap Dance. A form of dance where rhythmic sounds are created by the feet. Ballet and Jazz classes are suggested along with the study of Tap to create the total dancer.
Modern. A dance form requiring correct posture and placement of the body with its own technique. It encourages fluidity of movement and a wider freedom of expression.
 
Proudly celebrating 50 years as a dance educator and true inspiration to countless young women and men, Charlotte Klein continues to provide consistent excellence in dance education that has become her signature - a well deserved reputation of merit unanimously celebrated throughout the national dance community.
 
The Charlotte Klein Dance Centers, located in Central Massachusetts, is a well established name in the field of dance locally in New England and nationally. Under the direction of esteemed dance educator Charlotte Klein, the studio offers a complete program of dance education from preschool to professional in spacious, well-equipped studios at 1122 Pleasant Street in Worcester and at Westmeadow Plaza in Westboro. The Dance Centers offer beginning to advanced level dance training in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Modern.
 
In 1952, Charlotte Klein began teaching dance to 15 youngsters in the basement of her parents home. By the end of the first year, she had over 60 students and the decision was made to officially open the Charlotte Klein Dance Studio. Charlotte's husband Ben would ultimately leave his chosen career to become Charlotte's business partner at the studio. Now in her 50th year of teaching, Charlotte shares her passion for dance to over 700 students. Charlotte and Ben are most proud of the fact that they have brought dance to generations of families.
 
Charlotte Klein's guiding theme in her dance program is that there is a place for every student in her studio, regardless of ability level. Ms. Klein has always made it a point to focus on students as individuals and to tailor dance programs to meet their individual needs. "We place students in classes based not only on skill, but on interest level as well. We prepare them for success no matter what their ultimate goals may be," says Ms. Klein.
 
It is this personal attention to each dancer that has been her trademark and has established the Charlotte Klein Dance Centers as a place for quality dance education in a caring, supportive environment.
 
Throughout the dance year opportunities are provided to expand one's dance knowledge through Master Classes, dance conventions and Regional and National Competitions. In addition, the Charlotte Klein Dance Centers has a 2 week Ballet Intensive Program in June and a 3-week program of dance, theater and voice in July and August.. There is a year-ending recital program in June and a Fall, Spring and Summer Dance Showcase, all of which provide students with the chance to perform on stage.
 
For those students who wish to move towards a career in dance, the advanced level IV classes provide intensive training with stimulation from other students at the same level. Another dimension of training that is available to selected advanced students is participation in the Charlotte Klein Dance Company.
 
The Dance Company is highly regarded in the New England Region and has received numerous recognitions for its high level performances. At the Jazz Dance World Congress of 1996 held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the CKDC Dance Company competed against international dance troupes and was recognized for its performance of "The Red Shoes", choreographed by Laura Klein-Weiner. Also, at the 2001 Dance Masters of American National Convention in New York City, the CKDC Dance Company was selected to perform at their Grand national Finals Competition and were the High Score Winner in the Large Group Category for the entire competition.
 
In addition to the Dance Company, a Ballet Company was founded in the fall of 2000 as a vehicle for those students who have a passion for Ballet and wish to excel in this discipline of dance. In its premiere performance at a recent competition, the CKDC Ballet Company received a First Place Award with a special Judge's Award for Technical Excellence...
 
... The Charlotte Klein Dance Center Ballet Company was also selected to perform in the Grand National Finals Competition for Dance Masters of America. Ms. Klein's students have held many regional and national titles including Miss Dance, Junior Miss Dance, Mr. Dance, Teen Mr. Dance and Master Dance of America. Her former students have performed on Broadway, in U.S. and European Tours, on cruise ships, in film, television, Toyko Disney, Disney World, Hershey Park, Fiesta Texas, Busch Gardens, and Opryland.
 
In a ceremony marking her 45th teaching anniversary of commitment to her students and the dance community, Charlotte Klein was awarded an official proclamation from the State of Massachusetts. In his speech following the presentation, Representative Jim McGovern stated, "Some people refer to Charlotte as an institution but I choose to call her a treasure".