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Peridance Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 750 Google reviews · Ballet school in New York, New York
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Plan your first class
- Class price classes around $24 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
- 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (212) 505-0886
- Website & schedule peridance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
The programs they offer
“The adult ballet classes are welcoming of all levels and the teachers are knowledgeable and very good at teaching.”
“I have profited so much that adult beginners and intermediate- non professionals— can get professional training.”
“Peridance has been such an amazing experience for my daughter who is passionate about dance but started learning fairly late.”
“My daughter attended the Peridance Capezio Summer Dance Intensive program in 2019.”
“Sometime, Kat invites male dancers to come and teaching us partnering work that you cant get anywhere else.”
What families & students say
“Because of COVID, the class has been Zoom only, but the instructor (Alyssa) has done a wonderful job of keeping the class engaged virtually.”
“There are so many different classes for beginners to professional students, really a great place to dance for everyone.”
“My daughter left Peridance with a greater level of confidence.”
“please continue offering absolute and regular beginner ballet that is inclusive to adult ballet learners.”
“Alison Cook Beatty Dance performed in APAP in 2013 and 2018, as well having our New York Season in both the Fall and Spring of 2018.”
“Also love and appreciate that they offer student discounts for college students - really makes classes more accessible for working students!”
From the reviews
Peridance is my favorite studio to dance at! There are many studios of different sizes and a lot of them are sprung marley floors, which is really good for your feet and jumping.The adult ballet classes are welcoming of all levels and the teachers are knowledgeable and very good at teaching.
I have heard really awesome stuff about this place for dance enthusiasts and can definitely see how inspiration is promoted between these walls. The building by itself is a great view in a great location.
i've been going to peridance 1-2x a week for over a year to be in my body (i have a desk job), i've taken a range of classes from hip hop (popping with justin ice-o herbin is awesome) to contemporary with lorena cobos and miho ryu. i really want to shout out their absolute beginner workshop series.
Peridance is a good studio. I've only been there once so far so haven't explored the whole place, but the studio I was in with clean, organized, and spacious. Music quality and clarity was great. And I loved that they offer snacks and drinks. Huge shout out to the instructor, Sarah Burke!
Adult ballet at Peridance Center
Peridance Center runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. 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 Peridance Center
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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