Whether you're a parent enrolling a first-time dancer or an adult returning to the barre, New York has ballet for you. Our directory tracks the schools worth knowing — from toddler and pre-ballet classes to serious pointe and pre-professional training, plus welcoming adult beginner classes. Use the map and rankings below to compare studios, see who offers a free trial, and find the right fit.
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Long-standing, renowned studio offering ballet classes, programs & intensives for children & adults.
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The smartest way to start: these studios offer a trial or first class so you can try before you enroll — Joffrey Ballet School, Downtown Dance Factory, Extra Pirouette, American Liberty Ballet School, Center for Performing Arts and Dance (CPAD NYC), Chrystie Street Ballet Academy. Trials and offers change often, so check each studio's schedule, and see the full list on our free trial page.
Enrolling a young dancer? These schools offer children's classes: Peridance Center, New York City Ballet, Broadway Dance Center, Steps On Broadway, Joffrey Ballet School, Bridge For Dance. New to it all? Read what age to start ballet, then browse every kids' ballet studio in the directory.
It is never too late to start. These studios run adult classes: Peridance Center, Joffrey Ballet School, Bridge For Dance, PMT House of Dance, Ballet Academy East, New York Theatre Ballet School. Nervous about a first class? Our adult beginners guide walks you through it, or see all adult ballet options.
Ballet is not one class. Studios here offer Adult Ballet, Adult Beginner Ballet, Kids Ballet, Toddler & Pre-Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Professional, Private Lessons, Summer Intensives, Boys' Ballet, Adaptive Ballet. Not sure which class fits? Our types of ballet classes guide sorts them by age and level, and you can compare the training methods each school teaches.
Peridance is my favorite studio to dance at! There are many studios of different sizes and a lot of them are sprung marley floors, which is really good for your feet and jumping.The adult ballet classes are welcoming of all levels and the teachers are knowledgeable and very good at teaching.
I’m not into ballet but the talent here is absolutely amazing. It’s worth it to try something new. And if you’re looking to watch a ballet performance, this venue is the best.
As a professional dancer who spends a lot of time on national tours, Broadway Dance Center is always my go to spot when I’m back home in the city. I love taking the walk in classes here. That flexibility is everything when you have a constantly changing schedule. The energy in the studio is always fun and inspiring.
