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Buffalo Inner-City Ballet Co

4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Buffalo, New York

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 716-833-1243
  • Website & schedule buffalocityballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 10 am–8 pm
Tuesday 11 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–2 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 Buffalo Inner-City Ballet Co, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 5 mentions

“Marvin is a great teacher and the children love going there and their parents love the fees & atmosphere.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 7 mentions

“Marvin is a great teacher and the children love going there and their parents love the fees & atmosphere.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“I've been to three recitals and they were beautifully put together .”

From the reviews

I went to this school in 1978(!) when I was 9 or 10 and still vividly remember Karl Singletary the founder, and a then very young Mr. Marvin. I will never forget the class Karl taught when we worked on how to properly point our foot. He painstakingly corrected each of us, one by one.

★★★★★ — Rachel, Mar 2026

I was a student at BICB 1997-2003 and will forever be grateful and appreciative of every opportunity I was given to showcase and improve my dance talents. Marvin Askew is a great teacher and anyone who wants to put their little kids in dance class, BICB is it! You won't regret it!

★★★★★ — Jessica, May 2021

Great grands & grands go to classes there .Mr. Marvin is a great teacher and the children love going there and their parents love the fees & atmosphere. I've been to three recitals and they were beautifully put together .This dance shool is a gem in the community.

★★★★★ — Cassietta, Oct 2025

Mr.Marvin is a caring teacher who motivates and listens to the children in class. The ballet classes are fun and challenging. It's a great addition to the community and classical ballet opportunity for Buffalo!

★★★★★ — Christine, Jan 2023

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Your first ballet class at Buffalo Inner-City Ballet Co

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 Buffalo Inner-City Ballet Co

307 Leroy Ave Rear, Buffalo, NY14214

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