On Feb. 4, 46 students from Westbrook Dance Academy performed at halftime at the UConn women’s basketball game, in front of a sold out crowd at Gampel Pavilion.

The students, ages 6-18, performed a high-energy routine that was well received by those in attendance.

The participating students, under the direction of Julie Reed-Russo, represented the towns of: Westbrook, Clinton, Old Saybrook, Madison, Deep River, Killingworth, and Guilford.

UConn is one of many performance opportunities that Westbrook Dance Academy offers to its students. Others are Walt Disney World, Six Flags, Universal Studios, as well as several local events.

Westbrook Dance Academy offers programs for all ages (Beginner to Advanced), Recreational and Competition for all ability levels and all ages in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Boys’ Hip Hop, Irish Step, Acrobatics, Musical Theater, and Technique Workshops. Also, for the youngest dancers, the academy offers Mommy and Me.

For more information on Westbrook Dance Academy, or to register for summer or fall classes, call (860) 664-4308, email westbrookdanceac@aol.com, or visit westbrookdanceacademy.com.