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Queen City Dance

4.7 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Ballet school in Poughkeepsie, New York

Ballet school Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday 3:30–9 pm
Tuesday 3:30–9 pm
Wednesday 3:30–9 pm
Thursday 3–9 pm
Friday 4:30–9 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–12:30 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 Queen City Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 10 mentions

“My daughter has been going for 3 years and she loves it the teachers are so sweet and the show at the end of the year it’s best I have ever seen!”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 30 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My daughter has been going for 3 years and she loves it the teachers are so sweet and the show at the end of the year it’s best I have ever seen!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“QCD is an inviting and encouraging atmosphere where dancers can develop their skills, build confidence, and have fun at the same time.”

From the reviews

My daughter started dancing at QCD at 2 years old when they first opened. She is now 13, and loves dance more than ever. She is part of the competition team, she just became a teacher’s assistant to help with the little ones, and she has made some of the best friendships with her teammates.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Mar 2025

My daughter has been going here over a year and the owners are FABULOUS !! Aaron, one of the instructors, is FABULOSO!!!!!!!!!! Best dance studio!!

★★★★★ — Stephenie, Feb 2017

Great dance academy!! My daughter loves it here, she loves her instructors and her fellow students!!!

★★★★★ — Kristin, Jun 2022

QCD is an inviting and encouraging atmosphere where dancers can develop their skills, build confidence, and have fun at the same time. Both my girls have been dancing here for the past 7 years and it's become a second home to us.

★★★★★ — Bianca, Feb 2024

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Your first ballet class at Queen City 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.

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 Queen City Dance

7701, 266 Titusville Rd #1, Poughkeepsie, NY12603

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