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Performing Arts Dance Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hamburg, New York

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
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  • Phone +1 716-649-5000
  • Website & schedule performingartz.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–7:01 pm
Tuesday 4–7:01 pm
Wednesday 4–7:01 pm
Thursday 4–7:01 pm
Friday 4–7:01 pm
Saturday 9 am–3 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 Performing Arts Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 22 mentions

“Yesterday was my daughter's first class back at PADA and from the second we stepped into the studio we were welcomed back, open arms and Ms.”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet 2 mentions

“My daughter has Down syndrome and she danced here ~4 years.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 36 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“Our girls love every class and their instructors are so caring.”

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“As a dancer myself, I appreciate their attention to technique and age appropriate choreography and costumes!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Yesterday was my daughter's first class back at PADA and from the second we stepped into the studio we were welcomed back, open arms and Ms.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“My daughter has grown in confidence and technique since we made the switch!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 17 mentions

“I looked at many dance schools when she was starting in kindergarten and the positive attitude and encouraging atmosphere of performing arts was the best by far.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 14 mentions

“I danced at Performing Arts as a child and now my daughter is enrolled in ballet at the same studio.”

From the reviews

I danced here my whole childhood and eventually taught as well. Now our daughter attends. Miss Sue, Kiki and Kerri are the most loving, generous family. They make certain to use family-friendly music and tasteful costumes which is difficult in today’s age. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Jackie, Oct 2024

We love Performing Arts! We switched a couple years ago from a different studio and I'm so happy we did. We love the connection we feel with them. I'm comfortable dropping my daughter off and enjoy staying for observation weeks. I like that there is a cozy waiting area if I choose to stay.

★★★★★ — Angela, Oct 2025

We absolutely love Performing Arts! They offer a wide range of classes, which has been perfect for helping my daughter experience different styles of dance. The staff are so wonderful — they know how to encourage and challenge the kids in the best ways. One thing I really appreciate is the focus on technical skills.

★★★★★ — Kellie, Nov 2024

Yesterday was my daughter's first class back at PADA and from the second we stepped into the studio we were welcomed back, open arms and Ms.Sue was genuinely happy to see us back!

★★★★★ — Andrijana, Sep 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 36 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Performing Arts Dance Academy

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 Performing Arts Dance Academy

206 Lake St, Hamburg, NY14075

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