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Myers Ballet School
4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Schenectady, 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
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 518-374-0376
- Website & schedule myersballetschool.org — 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 | 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I grew up dancing with Darlene Myers and now as an adult, I bring my daughter for class too!”
“A place where friendship and skills built, where children and parents fell love in ballet, and where they grew up or older with fruitful memories.”
“Best ballet school in the region for SERIOUS training.”
What families & students say
“I grew up dancing with Darlene Myers and now as an adult, I bring my daughter for class too!”
From the reviews
I grew up dancing with Darlene Myers and now as an adult, I bring my daughter for class too! My very favorite memories took place here. ❤️
A highly recommended ballet school for the serious ballet student . For dancers as young as 5 years old 😀
I danced here for 2 years a decade ago. Best ballet school in the region for SERIOUS training.
I am a dancer at Myers and I have improved so much in only one year! The classes are incredible!
Adult ballet at Myers Ballet School
Myers Ballet School 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 Myers Ballet School
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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