Darien Arts Center

Darien Arts Center We are the Heart of the Arts! Private donations, grants, tuition fees & ticket sales fund the DAC, which is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall.

Darien Arts Center, founded in 1975, is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, promoting and providing the means of artistic expression in dance, music, and visual arts for members of the community. Founded in 1975, the Darien Arts Center (DAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing visual and performing arts programs and events for the community. The DAC offers educational

programs in Dance, Visual Arts, Music & Theatre, & special events & live theatre performances by DAC Stage. For further information, call (203) 655-8683 or visit darienarts.org.

The Darien Arts Center Dance Academy Petite Dancers are performing today! After a year of learning, growing, and discove...
05/31/2026

The Darien Arts Center Dance Academy Petite Dancers are performing today!

After a year of learning, growing, and discovering the joy of dance, our littlest performers are ready to show you what they've got!

đź©° Today, May 31st at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
đź“Ť Darien Town Hall Auditorium

Get your tickets — link in bio! 🎟️

TONIGHT @ 7:00 PM DAC Dance Academy Spring Concert at Westport Country Playhouse. Our dancers have been preparing all ye...
05/29/2026

TONIGHT @ 7:00 PM

DAC Dance Academy Spring Concert at Westport Country Playhouse.

Our dancers have been preparing all year for this moment, and we cannot wait to share their talent, joy, and artistry with you!

Get your tickets today! Click link in our bio 🎟️

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Summer is almost here, and your little dancer is going to LOVE what we have planned! Petite Dancers Summer Camp is the p...
05/28/2026

Summer is almost here, and your little dancer is going to LOVE what we have planned!

Petite Dancers Summer Camp is the perfect week of pure joy for ages 3-6. Ballet classes, creative crafts, story ballet time, and rhythm activities—all culminating in a special in-studio performance!

đź©° June 8-11 | $350

đź’° $350/week

Register at darienarts.org!

Our Cartooning Camps are back this summer! Learn freehand drawing, character development, and visual storytelling from o...
05/28/2026

Our Cartooning Camps are back this summer!

Learn freehand drawing, character development, and visual storytelling from our experienced cartooning instructor, Jim Paget.

Design your own characters, explore famous cartoons, and create comic art you’ll be proud of. Grades 1-6, multiple weeks available.

Visit darienarts.org to register

Summer is calling! đź©°Whether your dancer is just starting out or training pre-professionally, our DAC Dance Academy summe...
05/21/2026

Summer is calling! đź©°

Whether your dancer is just starting out or training pre-professionally, our DAC Dance Academy summer camps have the perfect program waiting.

From Petite Dancers to Advanced Intensives, explore ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and more.

Register today at darienarts.org

Our spectacular DACDA Spring Concert and Petite Dancers performances are coming this May! Join us to celebrate our dance...
05/14/2026

Our spectacular DACDA Spring Concert and Petite Dancers performances are coming this May! Join us to celebrate our dancers and see what they have been working on this year at the Darien Arts Center Dance Academy.

DACDA Spring Concert | May 29th at Westport Country Playhouse
Petite Dancers Spring Performance | May 31st at the Darien Town Hall Auditorium

From ballet to hip hop to contemporary dance, see the versatility of our students and congratulate them on their hard work

Click the linktree in our bio to purchase your tickets!

Join us for our Visual Arts Studio Open House!Sunday, June 7th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmCome explore our beautiful studio,...
05/12/2026

Join us for our Visual Arts Studio Open House!

Sunday, June 7th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Come explore our beautiful studio, meet the families and instructors who make the DAC a vibrant creative space, and discover the visual arts programs that inspire artists at every level.

The Open House will include:

✨ Student Art Exhibit — See beautiful work created by DAC visual arts students, professionally matted and displayed

🎨 Interactive Workshop Stations:

Beading Workshop: Craft unique bracelets and necklaces
Baseball Cap Design: Personalize with fabric paint and patches
Frame Decorating: Paint and embellish with acrylic pens and gems
Grand Collaborative Canvas: Add your brushstrokes to a community painting

🎭 Face Painting — Local artist will be on-site

🍦 Ice Cream Truck — Special treat for all guests

Whether you're curious about summer camps, interested in fall classes, or simply want to experience the creative energy of our community, we'd love to welcome you. This is the perfect opportunity to see what makes the Darien Arts Center a special place for artists.

Click the link in our bio to register!

Mixed Rep 2026 was a sold-out success, and our dancers delivered an unforgettable evening of classical, neo-classical, a...
05/08/2026

Mixed Rep 2026 was a sold-out success, and our dancers delivered an unforgettable evening of classical, neo-classical, and contemporary dance. Their versatility, artistry, and dedication to their craft were on full display, reminding audiences why the Darien Arts Center Dance Academy continues to inspire our community.

The celebration continues this May with two end of year performances. The DACDA End of Year Show takes the stage on Friday, May 29th at Westport Country Playhouse, followed by our Petite Dancers Performance on Sunday, May 31st at Darien Town Hall Auditorium. These performances showcase the full journey of our dancers, from our youngest performers to our graduating class.

Visit Darienarts.org for tickets!

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Last call for Mixed Rep 2026 tickets! The DAC Dance Academy performs TOMORROW — Saturday, May 2nd at 6 p.m. in The Weath...
05/01/2026

Last call for Mixed Rep 2026 tickets!

The DAC Dance Academy performs TOMORROW — Saturday, May 2nd at 6 p.m. in The Weatherstone Studio.

Don't miss this incredible evening of classical and contemporary dance. A few tickets remain — grab yours now!

Link in bio!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at NAYA yesterday!We loved seeing our students create beautiful birdhouses, enjoy de...
05/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at NAYA yesterday!

We loved seeing our students create beautiful birdhouses, enjoy delicious food, and support the arts in Darien. Every donation helps us sustain programs, performances, and opportunities for students across dance, music, visual arts & theater.

A special thanks to Lisa Koorbusch, Austin Nadeau, Virginia Hyde, Meg Deluca, Carolina D’Agostino, Hailey Italiano, Luis Santamaria and our community who helped make this fundraiser such a success.

If you want to get involved at the Darien Arts Center or know someone who might be interested, email us at [email protected]

Thank you for supporting the arts!

Address

2 Renshaw Road
Darien, CT
06820

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12036558683

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