Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Bedford, NH
Bedford Dance Center has been dedicated to fostering excellence in dance education for 32 years. Our mission is to provide a disciplined, stimulating, and nurturing environment where students of all ages develop technical proficiency, artistic expression, and personal growth. Our experienced faculty prioritizes individualized attention, ensuring each student receives a fulfilling experience tailored to their unique needs. We emphasize technique, creativity, and teamwork while maintaining a non-competitive atmosphere that celebrates progress over perfection. Through diverse programs including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary, we cultivate a lifelong passion for dance. Our community-focused approach extends beyond the studio, offering performance opportunities and summer programs that build confidence and camaraderie. As a family-run business, we maintain open communication with families and adapt to evolving needs while upholding our core values of respect, dedication, and artistic integrity.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Modern
Contemporary
Tap
Hip Hop
Acro
Preschool Ballet
Fundamentals Program
Pre-Professional Program
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 32 years of proven expertise in dance education with experienced instructors
- Our non-competitive environment prioritizes technical mastery and artistic growth
- We provide diverse programs for ages 3 to adult across 7 dance genres
- Our faculty maintains open communication and personalized student attention
- We offer performance opportunities and summer programs for all skill levels
Payment methods
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What people say
Supportive environment
Experienced instructors
Second home atmosphere
Performance opportunities
Teamwork and perseverance
Services
Preschool Ballet Program
Introduces dance fundamentals to children aged 3-5 through playful ballet instruction. Our certified instructors use age-appropriate techniques to develop coordination, musicality, and basic ballet positions in a nurturing environment. Classes emphasize creativity and joy while establishing proper technique for future dance development.
Pre-Professional Program
Comprehensive training for serious dancers aged 12-18 preparing for professional careers. Program includes daily technique classes, pointe work, partnering, and performance opportunities. Instructors with professional dance backgrounds provide personalized coaching in ballet, contemporary, and modern techniques to develop versatile, technically proficient dancers.
Adult Dance Program
Recreational classes for adults of all experience levels in ballet, jazz, and contemporary styles. Our welcoming environment accommodates returning dancers and complete beginners, focusing on fitness, technique improvement, and artistic expression. Classes emphasize proper alignment and safe progression for adult learners.
Summer Dance Camps
Week-long dance intensives during July and August for students aged 5-18. Camps include multiple dance styles daily, choreography workshops, and performance preparation. Experienced faculty provide technical instruction while fostering creativity and peer collaboration in a fun, immersive environment.
Ensemble Performance Group
Performance-based group for selected students aged 10-18. Members receive advanced training in choreography, stage presence, and ensemble work. The group performs at local events, regional festivals, and special venues including Disney Springs, developing professional performance experience under expert guidance.
People
Karen Pariseau
Director / Owner
Karen Pariseau founded Bedford Dance Center after establishing herself as a respected dance educator. With over 30 years of experience, she has developed comprehensive programs that emphasize technical excellence and artistic growth while maintaining a supportive, non-competitive environment.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, contemporary, and acro classes for ages 3 to adult.
Are classes available for beginners?
Yes! Our programs accommodate all skill levels from introductory preschool classes to advanced training.
Do you have performance opportunities?
Yes, we offer annual recitals, local performances, and special events including Disney Springs appearances.
How do I register for classes?
Register through our online portal with auto-pay or one-time payment options for tuition and costumes.
Are summer programs available?
We offer weekly drop-in classes in July and structured summer camps throughout July and August.