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Festival School Of Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Ballet school in Buffalo, New York
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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 +1 716-984-1586
- Website & schedule festivalschoolofballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“As an adult looking for a beginners class, I was so very lucky to find Festival School of Ballet!”
“The price is reasonable, it is a great place to bring multiple kids.”
What families & students say
“Personally, I love that I can take multiple adult ballet classes per week and not be roped into an expensive and time consuming recital at the end of the year.”
“As an adult looking for a beginners class, I was so very lucky to find Festival School of Ballet!”
From the reviews
As an adult looking for a beginners class, I was so very lucky to find Festival School of Ballet! A great mixture of dancers, of all experience levels and ages, in a wonderful class atmosphere that encourages any dancer. Truly a wonderful ballet school!
We had a wonderful experience! My 6 year old took ballet in a mixed age class for beginners. She loved it, had fun, and learned. The price is reasonable, it is a great place to bring multiple kids.
Best adult ballet class in the WNY area! This is an excellent place to learn, grow, and have fun with dance. Clare is an incredible teacher. She is knowledgeable about not only dance, but theatre, opera, music, anatomy, and kinesiology.
I've gone to Festival School of Ballet for many years as an adult. It's a very supportive environment to stay in shape, socialize, and have a truly fun time dancing. Clare is a fabulous teacher and is very knowledgeable and encouraging. Highly recommended for all ages and levels!
Adult ballet at Festival School Of Ballet
Festival School Of Ballet runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Festival School Of 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.
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