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Aspire Dance CNY
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Manlius, New York
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 315-922-3232
- Website & schedule aspiredancecny.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“As a father of three dancers, I am very careful about endorsement because i so value the mentorship opportunity dance presents for children.”
What families & students say
“Wonderful dance studio with great instructors who foster a fun and healthy learning experience”
“Not only do they teach a wide variety of dance classes, but they have helped my daughter gain more confidence.”
“The teachers often see my kids more than my wife and I, so strong moral character, kindness but uncompromising technical quality all comes together here at Aspire.”
From the reviews
Aspire Dance CNY is an amazing studio and a breath of fresh air to the dance community! The instructors are kind, caring, and compassionate. These traits make the studio a wonderful learning environment for children and teens of all ages! Their productions are well thought out and a true treat to watch.
My daughter is going on her 5th year with this studio (she started when they were formerly known as The Dance Studio) and she absolutely adores every single teacher she has ever been taught by! Not only do they teach a wide variety of dance classes, but they have helped my daughter gain more confidence.
I'm so happy to have found Miss Kathryn and Miss Sarah here in Manlius with such a wonderful studio! Your care and compassion really shines through! As a father of three dancers, I am very careful about endorsement because i so value the mentorship opportunity dance presents for children.
Talented teachers who really care for their students. The annual Nutcracker production is spectacular and inclusive of all levels! Recently, I took my daughter for her first set of pointe shoes and the salesperson commented on how easy it was to work with dancers from Aspire as they were all very well trained and…
Your first ballet class at Aspire Dance CNY
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.
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