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Neglia Conservatory of Ballet
4.5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Buffalo, New York
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–6 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 716-447-0401
- Website & schedule negliaballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“They have great adult ballet classes for beginners and there is also an intermediate/advance adult ballet class.”
“This is the second year for my daughter at this ballet studio, and that place feels like home to us.”
“Neglia Conservatory of Ballet is the best school in Buffalo, NY if your child wants to concentrate on Ballet.”
What families & students say
“They have great adult ballet classes for beginners and there is also an intermediate/advance adult ballet class.”
“They have great adult ballet classes for beginners and there is also an intermediate/advance adult ballet class.”
From the reviews
They have great adult ballet classes for beginners and there is also an intermediate/advance adult ballet class. All ages and skill levels drop in. The pacing is great for beginners in the beginner class. The teachers are excellent!
This is the second year for my daughter at this ballet studio, and that place feels like home to us. The staff are so caring so patient So helpful and super kind to the kids
Neglia Conservatory of Ballet is the best school in Buffalo, NY if your child wants to concentrate on Ballet. They also have adult ballet for you Moms. 🩰❤️
Wonderful instruction in a positive environment. My daughter thrives when she is here and looks forward to class and rehearsals.
Adult ballet at Neglia Conservatory of Ballet
Neglia Conservatory 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 Neglia Conservatory 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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