The Dance Factory

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The Dance Factory We encourage individuality, creativity, and artistic expression. Emphasis is on quality technical training while encouraging a love and passion for movement.

For over 40 years, the Dance Factory in Springfield, VT has provided quality dance and movement training from experienced teachers in an inclusive, non-competitive, nurturing environment. The Dance Factory is a vibrant, inclusive dance studio conveniently located in downtown Springfield next to the town library. Founded in 1984 by Susan Hagan and now owned by Kate Frizzell-DeRosia, the studio boasts five experienced teachers and offers classes in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, acro-dance, yoga, and creative movement for preschoolers through adults. Performances include an annual spring recital in May for all students as well as December performances of The Nutcracker, a fundraiser for arts programs in public schools that has contributed over twenty thousand dollars to such programs. Teachers Kate Frizzell-DeRosia, Gretchen Abendschein, Ashley Hensel-Browning, Dana Blake, and Jessie DeRosia thoroughly enjoy dancing with you and your little ones during the school year and summer sessions.

10/07/2026

Here’s some beauty for your Wednesday curtesy of our Tuesday night modern class. Dance is for everyone. 💜

10/05/2026

Sundays are for Nutcracker. 💜

10/04/2026

Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule for Sunday, October 11th

11:00-12:00 Dew Drop Fairy (Aurora), Sugar Plum (Millie)
1:00-2:00 Sugar Plum Fairy (Millie), Nutcracker Prince (Sam)
2:00-2:30 Candy Candy Queen (Sophia)
2:30-3:30 Add other Candy Canes (Ronan, Ellie)
3:30-5:00 Dew Drop Fairy (Aurora), Flowers (Abbie, Elizabeth, Michaela, Isabel, Cecilia, Zoe, Jules, Eden)
5:00-6:00 Russian (Emily, Madeline, Clara, Natalie)
5:00 Spanish (Suzanne, Becca, Camille - in small studio with Suzanne)

PLAN AHEAD: Sunday, October 18th will include costume fitting for the full cast as well as rehearsals for all Act II variations.

09/28/2026

Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule for Sunday, October 4th

11:00-12:00 Sugar Plum (Millie)
1:00-2:00 Marzipan (Gwen, Lily)
2:00-3:30 Arabian (Anna, Ameira, Nyna)
3:30-4:30 Chinese (Addisyn, Sage, Madeline A, Madeline S, Sophia L, Claire F, Claire P, Lorraine)
4:30-5:00 Firebird (Franky)
5:00-6:00 Spanish (Suzanne, Becca, Camille)

PLAN AHEAD: Sunday, October 11th will most likely include Candy Canes, Flowers/Dew Drop, Sugar Plum/Prince, Russian, and other Act II Variation review.

Full Cast: Please hold Sunday, October 18 for costume fittings!

09/24/2026

Reminder no morning yoga on Sept 30th
Just Breathe
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Wanna level up your dancing this year? We're excited to offer Barre & Stretch classes FREE to dancers in 7th grade to ad...
09/07/2026

Wanna level up your dancing this year? We're excited to offer Barre & Stretch classes FREE to dancers in 7th grade to adults, enrolled in two or more classes per week.

This is an amazing opportunity to elevate your technique! Through dance-based conditioning exercises and mat work, you'll enhance strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility. We'll also focus on placement, alignment, and physicality without the demands of choreography.

Barre & Stretch runs Wednesdays from 5:45-6:30pm. Dancers may attend on a drop-in basis but must enroll with Kate by emailing [email protected].

Dancers in grades 8-12 who are taking at least two technique classes a week, do not miss this opportunity to create toge...
09/03/2026

Dancers in grades 8-12 who are taking at least two technique classes a week, do not miss this opportunity to create together and perform at the Vermont State Dance Festival as part of our Repertory class! Students in this class work together to either restage or choreograph a dance to take to the Vermont State Dance Festival at Lyndon Institute in November. Students have the opportunity to perform in a beautiful theater, spend the day taking classes from a diverse group of teachers, and meet other dancers from throughout the region. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to bond with each other and is often a highlight of our dancing year!

This class meets on Sundays from 12-1pm on 9/13, 9/20, and 10/4 through 11/15. To register, please email [email protected].

The Vermont State Dance Festival is held on Saturday, November 21st. Dancers have the opportunity to take classes with incredible teachers and try styles of dance that may not available to them the rest of the year. You can find more information here - https://www.lyndoninstitute.org/vermont-state-dance-festival

09/01/2026

No morning yoga 9/2/26. Dance classes start Sept 8th looking forward to dancing with you all!❤️

Generations of families have watched their dancers thrive at Dance Factory. Along with offering the region's best dance ...
08/30/2026

Generations of families have watched their dancers thrive at Dance Factory. Along with offering the region's best dance training, we provide space for students to create connections, build confidence, and grow as people.

Curious how your student will thrive? Join us this fall! Classes in ballet, hip hop, modern, tap, jazz, and pointe begin on 9/8.

We're thrilled to be hosting auditions and rehearsals for Lily Youth Ballet Project, a new performance opportunity for y...
08/28/2026

We're thrilled to be hosting auditions and rehearsals for Lily Youth Ballet Project, a new performance opportunity for youth ballet dancers. Check out the audition and performance information here!

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59 Main Street
Springfield, VT
05156

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm
Friday 10am - 11am
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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