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Empire Center of Dance

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Marcy, New York

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Hours

Monday 3–9 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 3–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Empire Center of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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🌸 Kids Ballet

“My son danced there for 4 years and loved every minute of it.”

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From the reviews

They helped me with so many good dance routines and I felt more like home when I started doing dance I hope everyone is doing ok and I hope to do dance again soon

★★★★★ — Kourtney, Apr 2024

My son danced there for 4 years and loved every minute of it. Miss Char is wonderful!!!

★★★★★ — Christy, Oct 2017

Attended this school from 1992-1997...Did it to gain max flexibility and to master my own body wieght for Martial Arts/MMA...Results were phenomenal and I hear they are still doing great work!!! Thank you and glad you are still around!!

★★★★★ — Benjamin, Aug 2023

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Your first ballet class at Empire Center of Dance

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 Empire Center of Dance

9659 River Rd, Marcy, NY13403

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