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Rochester City Ballet
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Ballet school in Rochester, New York
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 5–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 585-461-5850
- Website & schedule rochestercityballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 12–5 pm |
The programs they offer
“Had a wonderful time with the kids at the nutcracker.”
What families & students say
“This company is not only wonderful they are inclusive!”
“It's awesome to see traditional and modern ballets being performed here including RCB's annual Nutcracker which is a staple in holiday traditions for many families.”
“Over the years this company has produced world class dancers like Sarah Lane a principal dancer at American Ballet Theater.”
“It’s amazing to have a professional ballet company offer classes to the general public, taught by professional dancers.”
From the reviews
Rochester City Ballet is amazing and a true treasure for our community. It's rare to find such high quality ballet outside of NYC but we are lucky enough to have it here in upstate NY. Over the years this company has produced world class dancers like Sarah Lane a principal dancer at American Ballet Theater.
What a collaboration! The RPO and Rochester City Ballet in an emotional performance of Romeo and Juliet yesterday at the Eastman Theater. Beautiful, intricate and well-acted dance backdropped with stunning orchestra accompaniment. The ballet deserved every standing ovation it got! Kudos!
Absolutely adore RCB; it’s a true, true hidden gem that we’re so lucky to have in Rochester. It’s amazing to have a professional ballet company offer classes to the general public, taught by professional dancers.
I had the opportunity to observe a morning class and have to say that everyone I met that morning were extremely friendly and helpful in explaining to me what was going on. As I said while there, I should have paid more attention in French as half the moves called out were in French.
Your first ballet class at Rochester City 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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