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Purchase College, SUNY Conservatory of Dance
4.6 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Purchase, New York
Plan your first class
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Phone +1 914-251-6000
- Website & schedule purchase.edu — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“I'm not in the Dance Conservatory, but I have only ever heard great things about it.”
What families & students say
“My son's performance was wonderful!”
“I'm not in the Dance Conservatory, but I have only ever heard great things about it.”
From the reviews
I'm not in the Dance Conservatory, but I have only ever heard great things about it. It's one of the best dance schools in the world.
Your first ballet class at Purchase College, SUNY Conservatory of Dance
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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