River Valley Dance Project

River Valley Dance Project River Valley Dance Project is a non-competitive dance & movement studio for ages three to adults. Dance -Yoga - Fitness

We offer classes, workshops, and performance opportunities that provide accessible growth-mindset education in a welcoming community. www.rivervalleydanceproject.com for full list of classes and events.

In one word, how does dance make you feel?Let us know in the comments!For Hilarie, the answer is “Courageous.” 🌟After re...
09/02/2026

In one word, how does dance make you feel?
Let us know in the comments!
For Hilarie, the answer is “Courageous.” 🌟

After returning to dance as an adult, Hilarie has spent the past two years at River Valley Dance Project discovering new challenges, embracing imperfection, and finding community alongside dancers of different ages and backgrounds.

“I don’t have to be the best in the class. I can still learn, and it’s okay.”

As we begin a new semester, we’re celebrating the many reasons people come to dance, and the many ways movement can become a part of our lives!

Read Hilarie’s story and learn more about what “Movement for Life” means to her.

https://www.rivervalleydanceproject.com/post/meet-hilarie-a-movement-for-life-story

Fall 2026 classes begin on September 14th! Classes for children and adults. Our motto is Movement for Life! Creative Mov...
08/31/2026

Fall 2026 classes begin on September 14th!
Classes for children and adults. Our motto is Movement for Life!
Creative Movement
Ballet
Modern
Fitness
Yoga
Colombian Dance
Capoeira
Salsa
RVDP is building community through the arts. Join us for our fifth season! 🩰 🧑‍🩰 💃

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Summer is coming to an end and Fall is on its way. River Valley Dance Project is excited for a new season with you! The ...
08/23/2026

Summer is coming to an end and Fall is on its way. River Valley Dance Project is excited for a new season with you!

The beginning of the semester is a great time to come back to classes, set new goals and begin your 2026 journey in the studio.

MOVE - LEARN - CREATE - TOGETHER

You belong here.

Reminder: DRES students can arrange to take the school bus to SoMA.

Learn more, link in bio 💫

MOVEMENT FOR CHANGERiver Valley Dance Project Company will be performing at Hygienic Art🦞 on Sunday 7:30 pm.         ❤️
08/22/2026

MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE
River Valley Dance Project Company will be performing at Hygienic Art🦞 on Sunday 7:30 pm.

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It is my birthday!!! I have always loved having a summer birthday. Time outside, the ocean, friends and family. Birthday...
08/12/2026

It is my birthday!!! I have always loved having a summer birthday. Time outside, the ocean, friends and family. Birthdays are fun and on my birthday I am reflecting on the 46 years I have lived and the people that I get to know, especially in the dance/creative community.

Today I am feeling very grateful for you!
The River Valley Dance Project community is very special and in a time of many choices I thank you for choosing RVDP and being apart of our success.

It’s not the silly rose tinted glasses, it is your support that has me smiling today☺️.

Let’s keep dancing. You belong here!

-dance

RVDP Fall Class Schedule.  I know many of us are still enjoying summer vibes (I know I am) but it is time to plan ahead....
08/04/2026

RVDP Fall Class Schedule. I know many of us are still enjoying summer vibes (I know I am) but it is time to plan ahead. We are excited to be back in the studio with you this fall.

Please check your email both your promotion and spam folders so you don’t miss the latest email. If you do not get an email announcing Fall Classes make sure you’re a site member!

It easy, simple visit the website and sign up for emails. Don’t miss any updates and chances to stay connected with us. Link in bio.

This fall RVDP will have new classes like Adult Latin Dance Fitness with Merly D-Cookson and SPARK our RVDP youth ensemble is back.

Send us an email or call us if you have any questions.

See you August 29th 11:30-2 pm for our Open House Day.

RVDP Open House August 29th 11:30-2 pm. This is our sixth season and we are ready to welcome you back! New and returning...
08/03/2026

RVDP Open House August 29th 11:30-2 pm.
This is our sixth season and we are ready to welcome you back! New and returning students are welcome to come by and get ready for the Fall semester starting September 14th!

Dance Classes
Meet Instructor
See our Faculty

Located 📍 SoMA

Sign up for fall classes In person or online.

Learn More about River Valley Dance Project on our website. Link in Bio. Sign up for our mailing list and don’t miss updates from us.

This Monday at 6:30 pm we are excited to have a guest yoga instructor, Jessica Weiss. This will be an all levels class. ...
07/31/2026

This Monday at 6:30 pm we are excited to have a guest yoga instructor, Jessica Weiss. This will be an all levels class. Drop ins are welcome.
Bring yourself, we have blocks you can borrow.

Who is Jessica Weiss:
I am an E-RYT 200 hour yoga instructor registered with Yoga Alliance and a certified Pilates instructor. I love anatomy and physiology and believe yoga is not a one-size-fits-all practice. I am not interested in virtuosic tricks, one-armed handstands or pictures of myself doing these things - which I cannot. I believe the safest and most advanced practice is slow, intentional and purposeful. I received my 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2014 and taught in NYC & Brooklyn from then until my recent move to CT in May 2020. I had the honor of managing Brooklyn Yoga Project for 5 years (2015-2020), and am forever grateful to that community of teachers and students, especially the incomparable Ossi Raveh, Be Shakti & Diana Ross-Gotta. I have run yoga retreats in Mexico, Nicaragua & Upstate New York with the incredibly talented Gretchen Williams. Big huge thank you to Stefanie Boyd-Berks for designing the WHY logo and for over 20 years of best friendship, and to Lena Beug who so seamlessly captured the essence of WHY in her beautiful photos (and so compassionately dealt with someone who doesn’t like having her picture taken). I am grateful every day for my extraordinary family: my parents Ellen & Woodie Weiss, my sisters Margot, Rachael & Laura, and my amazingly sweet & steady husband Mike and our joyful little bundle Eddie.

You can learn more about Jessica and her online yoga classes at www.wild-heart-yoga.com.

Fun Fact:
Jessica is also a River Valley Dance Project Company member!

We hope to see you on your mat River Valley Dance Project for Monday evening yoga. 🧘

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Shout out to Clarisse for her commitment to building her Capoeira skills. She is in class twice a week. As an instructor...
07/22/2026

Shout out to Clarisse for her commitment to building her Capoeira skills. She is in class twice a week. As an instructor it is always my goal to understand my students strengths and weaknesses. Then I get creative and encourage growth through micro challenges. This is a great example of how building skills slowly improves confidence, strength and muscle memory. This is the beginning of a Macaco and she has made so much progress. Way to go!

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Address

500 Main Street
Deep River, CT
06417

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9pm - 8pm
Thursday 3:15pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+18603048459

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