Lisa Matias Dance Centre

Lisa Matias Dance Centre For 40 years, Lisa Matias Dance Centre has provided quality dance education in West Hartford

Lisa Matias Dance Centre has been providing quality dance education in West Hartford for 40 years with a focus on technique, performance, and character development. Students thrive in a supportive, non-competitive and empowering atmosphere. We offer a variety of developmentally appropriate classes encouraging personal growth. Our studio is where all dancers are inspired to meet their full potenti

al in a joyous and positive environment. Please send all inquiries to [email protected] rather than messaging through Facebook

SOLD OUT!!Excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary
05/30/2024

SOLD OUT!!
Excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary

07/17/2023

Lisa Matias Dance Centre does not respond to messages sent through social media, including Facebook Messenger. Please send all inquiries to [email protected].

Fall registration 2023 is right around the corner! Registration is by appointment only. See dates below. Please email li...
07/17/2023

Fall registration 2023 is right around the corner! Registration is by appointment only. See dates below. Please email [email protected] for further information.

Dance Festival 2023 is right around the corner! Join us Sunday June 4th at Northwest Catholic High School for a 2pm curt...
05/16/2023

Dance Festival 2023 is right around the corner! Join us Sunday June 4th at Northwest Catholic High School for a 2pm curtain. Limited in-person tickets are available at the link below. If you are unable to attend in person, we are also offering a livestream of the performance.

https://our.show/lisa-matias-dance-centre/47066

Why stand in the wings when you can reach for the stars? Join our dancing family this Fall! Registration by appointment ...
08/10/2022

Why stand in the wings when you can reach for the stars? Join our dancing family this Fall! Registration by appointment only - see dates below.

Congrats to everyone who helped make Dance Festival 2022 a huge success! The dancers soared out of adversity into new he...
06/08/2022

Congrats to everyone who helped make Dance Festival 2022 a huge success! The dancers soared out of adversity into new heights!

My heart is so full. The audience’s support and energy radiated through the auditorium from the moment the overture began to the standing ovation at the finale. The dancers certainly fed off that energy and danced their hearts out. I could not be more proud of their fortitude and perseverance this year! My deepest, most heartfelt thanks goes out to every parent for trusting me with your children during such challenging times. Can’t wait to dance together again!

After 2 years without a live performance, we are THRILLED to be back on stage again for Dance Festival 2022! Join us thi...
06/01/2022

After 2 years without a live performance, we are THRILLED to be back on stage again for Dance Festival 2022! Join us this Sunday at Northwest Catholic High School for a 2pm curtain. Can’t wait to celebrate all the dancers' fortitude and perseverance these last 2 years…HOORAY!

Interested in helping your child be empowered, able to face and overcome obstacles, and feel proud of their accomplishme...
08/06/2021

Interested in helping your child be empowered, able to face and overcome obstacles, and feel proud of their accomplishments? Then join us for Fall Registration! We welcome new families by apt only.

Wed Sept 8, 1:30-5:30
Sat Sept 11, 10-1

Email me at [email protected] to reserve your spot!

Congratulations to all our dancers on completing our 37th year! We enjoyed parent observation days, with opportunities ...
08/03/2021

Congratulations to all our dancers on completing our 37th year! We enjoyed parent observation days, with opportunities for Q&A's with the dancers, and a virtual recital that included dancer testimonials and blooper reels. I am so grateful that we were able to dance and laugh together and remain COVID free! Thank you to all the parents who trusted me with their children throughout the year. Despite the many challenges, the dancers faced each and every one of them with grace and a positive attitude! Looking forward to dancing together again soon!

It is with a heavy heart that I share news of the passing of my beloved dance teacher, Miss Helyn. Her impact on my lif...
12/02/2020

It is with a heavy heart that I share news of the passing of my beloved dance teacher, Miss Helyn. Her impact on my life can not be overstated. She was like a second mother to me, a mentor, an inspiration.
My dream had always been to have a career as a professional dancer, not a teacher. However, when I was 15, I was diagnosed with a congenital defect in my ankles for which there was no cure. The doctor told me to find another career. This coincided with Miss Helyn's decision to close her studio. As you can imagine, both of these events were quite devastating. However, upon hearing my diagnosis and knowing that I was at a loss for how to continue, she simply stated, "well, you will just find some space to rent and open your own studio". So at 16, I did just that and here I am 37 years later.
Although the studio is only one of the many ways that I am able to use dance and the arts to heal, inspire, and transform, without Miss Helyn, I might never have followed that path.
In her 102 years, she led an amazing life (her full obituary will be posted in the Courant on Sunday). I am grateful for every minute I spent with her. The light in her eyes, her sense of humor and sharp wit, her entertaining stories, and the wisdom that poured out of her will stay with me forever. She shaped me as a dancer, teacher, and strong woman. I will continue to carry her amazing spirit with me every time I walk into the studio.
These photos are from after my first LMDC recital in 1985 and with my Mom at Miss Helyn's 101st birthday party in 2019, where she hosted a singalong playing her ukulele!

Dancers in flight...one of our favorite Halloween traditions - The Batty Bat!
11/02/2020

Dancers in flight...one of our favorite Halloween traditions - The Batty Bat!

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635 New Park Avenue
West Hartford, CT
06110

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(860) 569-2205

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