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Staten Island Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Ballet school in Staten Island, New York
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone (718) 980-0500
- Website & schedule siballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
What families & students say
“The students are trained excellently, (many enter La Guardia High School for the Performing Arts) and enjoy what they are doing.”
“Staten Island Ballet (SIB) is the only professional Ballet Company on the island.”
From the reviews
Staten Island Ballet (SIB) is the only professional Ballet Company on the island. A treasure located in a lovely small building in the greenbelt. The affiliated school has superb teachers, all dancers of great quality, many are Julliard trained and also dance at SIB.
Your first ballet class at Staten Island 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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