Discover the joy of dance in a fun, supportive, and family-friendly environment! Longmeadow Dance School, proudly offered through Longmeadow Parks and Recreation, provides quality dance instruction for ages 3 and up. April Bergeron, Dance Program Director, has been instructing dancers at Longmeadow Dance School for over 19 years. Bringing a strong background in education, program leadership, and dance instruction, April's lessons foster confidence and creativity. We offer a wide variety of classes, including dance and movement, ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater, and pointe. Dancers enjoy multiple performance opportunities throughout the year for families at Community House, culminating in our beloved end-of-year recital at Longmeadow High School. Whether your child is dancing for the first time or continuing their training, we welcome all families to join us!
What to Wear to Dance ClassHelpful Information735 Longmeadow St. Community House Dance Studio &
231 Maple Rd. Greenwood Children’s Center Dance Studio
Open House & Dance Shoe Sizing Days at Longmeadow Community House Dance Studio, Saturdays from 10am-12pm:
- Aug. 16th
- Aug. 23rd
- Sept. 6th
*Dancers please join us on one of these Open House dates to try on, get sized & order your required dance shoes or meet the teachers!
Full Dance Year Classes begin Monday Sept. 8th
Petite Dance Year Classes begin Monday Oct. 27th
Full Dance Year Session Class Rates Sept. 8th- May 7th BEST VALUE!
- 30-minute class: $390/year
- 45-minute class: $490/year
- 60-minute class: $575/year
- 70-minute class: $680/year
- 90-minute class: $790/year
- Solo Classes: $330
- Duet Classes: $305
- Triplet Classes: $280
- Quartet/Small Group Classes: $260
Petite Dance Year Session Class Rates Oct. 27th - May 7th
- 30-minute class: $330/year
- 45-minute class: $445/year
- 60-minute class: $490/year
- 70-minute class: $620/year
- 90-minute class: $750/year
$ Please note $: Recital Tickets, Recital Recording & Costumes Fees are not included in the class rate. Recital Tickets will be available for purchase in the spring. Recital Recording Production Fee: $45.00 per family. Payable to instructor April Bergeron by 2/1/26. All families receive a link to download the professionally recorded and edited Recital.
To help reduce fees, cash or check (payable to LPRD) is recommended for your dance class payment. Credit cards are accepted and a 5-month automatic payment plan is available with a credit or debit card.
Please note that all credit card payments will incur a 3.12% transaction fee, regardless of payment plan.
Last day to withdraw from classes and receive a prorated refund for the remaining classes of the year minus a $25 withdrawal fee is Friday October 31, 2025. If you do not officially withdraw from classes with Parks and Recreation by this date, you will be charged in full for your class and costume fees.
Costume Deposits:
Sparkles, glitter, and sequins galore! Costume ordering is exciting for instructors and students. Your dancer will be measured, and their costume(s) will be ordered this fall. All costume deposits are due at the time of registration, as these fees are not included in the class rates. Please see the class descriptions to determine how many routines your dancer’s class participates in. Costume balances will be due by Feb. 2026*. Your dancer’s beautiful costume(s) arrive in the spring!
1 routine in the Recital = $25 costume deposit
2 routines in the Recital = $50 costume deposit
3 routines in the Recital = $75 costume deposit
*Costume balances not paid in full by the due date may result in exclusion from the dance recital, at LPRD discretion.
Save the Dates:
Family Watch Weeks- During these special weeks, family and friends are invited inside the Community House Auditorium! Dancers will have the opportunity to perform and showcase their progress.
*Note: Greenwood Classes meet in Greenwood Dance Studio.
- December 8th-12th, Community House Auditorium
- March 9th-13th, Community House Auditorium
- April 28th – April 30th -Every dancer receives a Years of Dance Trophy, Community House Auditorium
Note: May 4th -7th Last Week of Lessons – NOT a Watch Week.
All Ensemble Opening Production Rehearsal Dates:
For Performance Ensemble, Ensemble & Pre- Ensemble Classes Only
- Saturday March 7th Community House Auditorium -11am-12pm
- Saturday March 21st Community House Auditorium -11am-12pm
- Saturday April 4th Community House Auditorium -11am-12pm
- Saturday April 18th Community House Auditorium -11am-12pm
- Monday April 27th Longmeadow High School- 4pm-5pm
Photo Day- Wear your costumes on this fun day to take class & individual photos.
- Saturday April 11th - Community House Auditorium- Times TBA
Dress Rehearsal –Longmeadow High School
- Friday, May 8, 2026- 4:30pm
Recital–Longmeadow High School
- Saturday, May 9, 2026 - Showtime 2pm
PLEASE VERIFY THE EMAIL ADDRESS FOR YOUR CHILD IN OUR SYSTEM IS CORRECT AND MARK CUSTOMERSERVICE@LPRD.NET and ABERGERONLONGMEADOWDANCE@GMAIL.COM AS SAFE SENDERS SO YOU DO NOT MISS IMPORTANT UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
Please download the following documents as they contain more helpful information:
What to Wear to Dance Class
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