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French Academie of Ballet
4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in New York, New York
Plan your first class
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 646-703-0414
- Website & schedule frenchacademieofballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I loved the private lessons i was able to do with him.”
How they train
What families & students say
“Bivi Kimura brings an additional facet of professionalism to the school and her techniques provide precise direction with an emphasis on body placement.”
“The performance experiences are very fun and fulfilling.”
“Bivi Kimura brings an additional facet of professionalism to the school and her techniques provide precise direction with an emphasis on body placement.”
“You learn hard work and discipline at the French Academie of Ballet and they help you to progress towards a professional career in dance.”
From the reviews
French Academie of Ballet is a wonderful school! I definetly feel that my ballet training has improved since the beginning of the year under the amazing influence of Francois Perron and Bivi Kimura. The training is rigorous and challenging, in addition to it being extremely beneficial and effective.
Francios is truly amazing as a teacher. He motivates you to always do better. He can a bit strict but it only helped me improve and get better with my techniques. He doesnt sugar coat things and is very direct. I loved the private lessons i was able to do with him. If you want a school to learn ballet look no further.
I have found the true art form in French Academie of Ballet has is missing in other ballet schools I have attended over the years: politics that has attatched itself to the arts does not exist here.
Passionate, dedicated, driven and a desire for excellence. Some of the traits attributed to François Perron, the founder of French Academie of Ballet. Constantly present and coaching from his heart, François makes for a great mentor and his vast experience is channeled through his students as he makes them think about…
Your first ballet class at French Academie 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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