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American Youth Ballet

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Salisbury Mills, New York

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 973-444-4865
  • Website & schedule aybballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 1–8 pm
Tuesday 2–8 pm
Wednesday 2–8 pm
Thursday 2–8 pm
Friday 2–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–6 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at American Youth Ballet, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 10 mentions

“my daughter started attending Pre-ballet classes at 3-years-old and continues now at 7-years-old in the Level 1 classes.”

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi American Youth Ballet teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

🩰 Vaganova Method

“Quality vaganova method education, personal attention”

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Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 13 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 4 mentions

“The instructors are extremely skilled and knowledgeable.”

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“I was a dancer growing up, and proper technique is so important for young dancers.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“Both of our daughters go to this ballet school and love it.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“Outstanding Quality of Training and Professional Performances.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 5 mentions

“Very professional but warm and accommodating, and the girls (and boys) have the best chance to learn ballet the way it should be taught.”

From the reviews

Albert and Karina are two amazing instructors. My daughter has been dancing at AYB for four years now and for many more years. I also do adult stretching sessions with Karina, and I can’t thank her enough!

★★★★★ — Nanita, Jun 2023

Outstanding studio! So glad we switched to this studio. My daughters love it here and the teacher is superb!

★★★★★ — Danielle, Feb 2018

Our daughter has been attending American Youth Ballet for at least 5 years, maybe more. We are very happy with the ballet instruction that she is receiving there. Very professional but warm and accommodating, and the girls (and boys) have the best chance to learn ballet the way it should be taught.

★★★★★ — Jerry, Jan 2019

My daughter is new to AYB and words cannot capture the vast improvement she has made since September, under the training and teachings of Albert; he is an absolutely amazing instructor! Albert believes in all of the students and is truly dedicated to helping them grow as a dancer.

★★★★★ — Dinamarie, Feb 2019

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Your first ballet class at American Youth Ballet

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find American Youth Ballet

2130 NY-94 #11, Salisbury Mills, NY12577

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