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Sam Smith School of Dance

4.9 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Buffalo, New York

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–6 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 716-262-6457
  • Website & schedule samsmithschoolofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–2 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 Sam Smith School of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“Teachers seem to push the children to get results from the kids.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 8 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“The recital was very entertaining and it makes us look forward to sending her there for years to come!”

From the reviews

What a wonderful experience we had with Brielle's first year of dance. The teacher and assistants were so loving and patient with the very active little ones and the occasional little gifts were such a sweet touch. The recital was very entertaining and it makes us look forward to sending her there for years to come!

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Jun 2017

We have two of our grandkids going to this location. Teachers seem to push the children to get results from the kids. This is good as the children seem eager to keep going to the dance classes.

★★★★☆ — James, Jan 2026

This dance school has a comfy and loving environment. The teachers are sweet and loving. Sam Smith School Of Dance is a second home for me and always will be.

★★★★★ — Eva, Aug 2018

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Your first ballet class at Sam Smith School 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.

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 Sam Smith School of Dance

2455 Niagara Falls Blvd, Buffalo, NY14228

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