The Garage Dance Studio

NOTICE: We are open and in operation with full consideration of COVID-19 prevention protocols.

Nutmeg Dance Festival October 9th -11th 2026

THE GARAGE DANCE STUDIO, The Home of Ct. Hustle Hall Of Fame will Host the annual Nutmeg Dance Festival, three days of rich and exciting classes with nationally and internationally known instructors with exceptional teaching experience. A great collection of Hustle and West Coast Swing workshops to bring your dance experience to a different and higher level.

Top Dance Instructors

Social Dance Event W/out  late night Dancing
No Competitions
Refinished  Floating Wood Dance Floor
Cash Coffee Bar
Accommodation available near the Studio at
          New Woodspring Suites Hotel,   712 Cedar Street, Newington, CT 06111           Phone: 860-272-6757    $99+tax (Garage Dance Studio Guest Rate) mention Nutmeg dance festival
Outdoor Dance Deck – Weather Permitting
#1 in US -Pepe’s Pizza Saturday Party

EARLY BIRD PRICE: FROM August 1- Sept 30th: $145 (FRI,SAT& SUN)                        (EARLY BIRD APPLIES TO THE WHOLE EVENT PASS ONLY) REGULAR PRICE FROM Oct 1st- 9th:  $160 (FRI,SAT& SUN)

For Registration and Ticket Purchase  Click Here

Friday  Oct 9th   Registration Opens 5:30Pm  with Joyce Stoughton
Class 1 6:30 pm                   – Hustle 1
Class 2 7:15 pm                   – Hustle 2

Opening Night Social Dance     8:30- 12:00pm

Saturday  Oct 10th   Registration Opens 10 AM with  Joyce Stoughton                                                 
Class 3 10:15 am     – Hustle 3
Class 4 11:30 am     – Hustle 4
Class 5 12:45 pm      – Hustle 5

                                                                                            Classes  with Alex Kim

Class 6 2:00 pm         –  WCS 1
Class 7 3:15 pm         – WCS 2
Class 8 4:30 pm           –  WCS 3

Pizza Party & Dance Practice  @ 5:30 

Saturday Night Dance Party      8:00–12:00pm      DJs Bob
Sunday  Oct 11th     Registration Opens 10 AM

                           with Wendy Nielsen
Class 9 11 am Night Club 2 step                     
Class 10 12:15 pm  Ballroom  class                               
1:15 pm  light Lunch

Sunday Ballroom  Dance Soiree        2:00–5:00pm   

ORGANIZERS / DJs BOB FRIONE : 203 605-4601               EMAIL : BobFrione@yahoo.com MUNA SWAIRJO: 860-883-9020         EMAIL: Muna.Swairjo@gmail.com

Instructors:  Joyce Stoughton, Alex Kim, Wendy Nielsen. Teaching WC Swing, Hustle & Ballroom  For Private lessons Please call Bob to organize your desired time  

 

Cancellation & Refund Policy All sales are final. We do not provide refunds for cancellations or missed appointments. However, if a cancellation is made, with in 15 days prior to the event date, a credit may be applied toward future services, subject to a deduction of applicable fees. The remaining balance will be issued as a credit only and cannot be refunded to the original form of payment.