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Hoffman School of Dance

4.6 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in East Aurora, New York

Ballet school Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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 +1 716-652-8151
  • Website & schedule hoffmanschoolofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday 4:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 11 am–1:30 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 Hoffman School of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 11 mentions

“They have been determined to give the kids the BEST experience this year, despite COVID restrictions.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 27 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 11 mentions

“As a daughter of the owner, I taught and saw hundreds of students succeed in their dreams of performing and gaining confidence in graceful musical movement.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“As a daughter of the owner, I taught and saw hundreds of students succeed in their dreams of performing and gaining confidence in graceful musical movement.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“She has been on the competitive dance team for much of that time, and the studio owner is always professional and courteous and brings in top notch dance instructors.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“As a daughter of the owner, I taught and saw hundreds of students succeed in their dreams of performing and gaining confidence in graceful musical movement.”

From the reviews

Great instructor for our 4 and 6 year old. Strong community feel to it and all the kids love coming here. Looking forward to the recital! Clean, professional and nice dance studios and facility

★★★★★ — Tom, May 2018

I recently came across a review that caught my attention, and let me tell you, I was right there, witnessing the entire incident unfold before my very eyes. Now, here's the thing that the review conveniently left out: the person recording the video was doing so with the flash on, despite being explicitly told not to…

★★★★★ — Gillian, Jun 2024

My daughter has been dancing at Hoffman School of Dance for almost 10 years. She has been on the competitive dance team for much of that time, and the studio owner is always professional and courteous and brings in top notch dance instructors. She is always working to give her students the very best.

★★★★★ — Douglas, Jun 2021

Miss Janeen and her staff have been beyond wonderful. Our daughter started as a dancer there when she was just a sweet little 3 year old, now she is 12 and has had the time of her life! The friendships established and fostered there have been wonderful. The teachers are all very professional and know their stuff!

★★★★★ — Kathy, Jun 2021

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Your first ballet class at Hoffman School 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 Hoffman School of Dance

577 Fillmore Ave, East Aurora, NY14052

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