Connolly Dance Arts

Connolly Dance Arts offers classes for ages 2 to 18, including Little Leapers, Darlin’ Dancers, Sassy Steppers, Ballet/Tap Combo Level 1, Ballet Level I–V, Teen Ballet, Ballet Technique and Conditioning, Tap Level I–V, Jazz Level I–V, Teen Jazz, Pre-pointe, and Pointe I. Class work includes pre-ballet and pre-tap, barre work, center work, across-the-floor combinations, ballet technique, tap rhythm and musicality, jazz movement, body conditioning, and strength and technique training.

Programs

• Little Leapers — 2-3 · Thirty-minute pre-ballet and pre-tap class; students must be potty-trained to enroll in a pre-school class.
• Darlin’ Dancers — 3-4
• Sassy Steppers — 4-5
• Ballet/Tap Combo Level 1 — 5-6 · Hour-long class with barre work, center work, and across-the-floor combinations; includes two recital dances with two different costumes.
• Ballet Level I–V — 5-18 · Ballet is the studio’s foundation and the foundation for all other forms of dance.
• Teen Ballet — 11-18 · Beginning ballet technique class for older dancers interested in just starting ballet or returning to dance.
• Ballet Technique and Conditioning — 8-18 · Body-conditioning and strengthening program that enhances technique by focusing on developing and reinforcing muscle memory required in all forms of dance.
• Tap Level I–V — 5-18 · Forty-five minute class where dancers learn rhythm, musicality, and dynamics.
• Jazz Level I–V — 5-18 · Jazz uses ballet technique as its base and branches into more creative, powerful, energetic movement.
• Teen Jazz — 11-18 · Beginning jazz technique class for older dancers interested in just starting or returning to dance.
• Pre-pointe — 10+ · Dancer must be a level II Ballet dancer prior to enrollment; dancers wear regular ballet shoes and focus on strength and technique training.
• Pointe I — 10+ · Focuses on further development of ballet technique and ankle strength; dancers work toward basic pointe work.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes ranging from Beginner to Advanced.

About the provider

Connolly Dance Arts has served the Houston community since 1990, and CDA Company was established in 1994. The owner is Kathleen Connolly, and the co-directors are Kathleen Connolly and @_kikifernandez. The studio says it offers dance classes for all ages and ability levels, and it has won Best of Katy for Katy Living Magazine, Multiple Award Winning CDA Performing Dance Company, and National Champion CDA Company. CDA Company also performs in charity benefits and shows throughout the area.

ALL students ages 5 who are enrolled at CDA are encouraged to audition for Competition Teams. Experienced dancers from other studios are also encouraged to audition. All dancers are required to attend the two-day workshop prior to audition day. Pointe classes are teacher-invitation-only. Enrollment in Leaps & Turns classes is by invitation only. Pre-pointe requires a level II Ballet dancer prior to enrollment. Private auditions upon request.

Last updated November 1, 2026.