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Jack Ferrara Dance Studios
3.8 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Schenectady, New York
Plan your first class
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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
- Phone +1 518-355-2631
- Website & schedule ferraradancestudio.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
From the reviews
I grew up going to Jack Ferrara Dance Studio. I highly recommend this dance studio for any child looking to take tap, jazz, ballet or hip hop.
Absolutely Love Love!! this dance studio. Great teacher's. They are all good with children.
Just like family!! So welcoming and nice. Wouldn't trade my dance family for the world.
Your first ballet class at Jack Ferrara Dance Studios
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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