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Steffi Nossen School of Dance & Center for Movement

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in White Plains, New York

Adult classes Kids & teens Private lessons Pre-professional

Dance studio offering modern, ballet, jazz, hip hop & tap classes, plus private coaching.

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–12 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 914-328-1900
  • Website & schedule steffinossen.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9:30 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am–7:30 pm
Friday 3–7 pm
Saturday 9 am–1:30 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 Steffi Nossen School of Dance & Center for Movement, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💃 Adult Ballet 2 mentions

“The school has something for everyone – for parents & toddlers, from tots to teens, beginner to pre-professional, and adult classes.”

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🌸 Kids Ballet 9 mentions

“My daughter started here in a Jazz class five years ago and is now in her fourth year of the pre-professional Master Class Program.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

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Pre-Professional 3 mentions

“The school has something for everyone – for parents & toddlers, from tots to teens, beginner to pre-professional, and adult classes.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions

“My kids love dancing here in a collaborative, supportive setting where they are learning a high level of technique and training.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 11 mentions

“My children learn so much through this age appropriate program from building confidence, self esteem, and a sense of body in space while using their imagination and creativity.”

serious pre-professional training 3 mentions

“The school has something for everyone – for parents & toddlers, from tots to teens, beginner to pre-professional, and adult classes.”

💃 great for adults 2 mentions

“The school has something for everyone – for parents & toddlers, from tots to teens, beginner to pre-professional, and adult classes.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“The school has something for everyone – for parents & toddlers, from tots to teens, beginner to pre-professional, and adult classes.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“My children learn so much through this age appropriate program from building confidence, self esteem, and a sense of body in space while using their imagination and creativity.”

From the reviews

Throughout the years Steffi has instilled a passion for the arts. As Chairman of the Board of Directors and the mother of two former Steffi dancers, I would like to share the impact that Steffi Nossen has had on my own family.

★★★★★ — Tia, Nov 2022

In my opinion best place in Westchester. From the Administration to the teachers an awesome safe place to send your kids. The administration is so accommodating and always reachable. My daughter started in the parents and tots class and loved it.

★★★★★ — Martina, Oct 2022

Wonderful dance school!!! My kids love dancing here in a collaborative, supportive setting where they are learning a high level of technique and training. They love their teachers and seeing friends every week. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Anna, Aug 2021

Simply an outstanding dance school. I danced with Steffi Nossen School for 14 years. It has excellent teachers who provide a welcoming, creative, supportive, and nurturing environment while maintaining age appropriate technique in creative movement, modern, ballet, jazz, and more.

★★★★★ — Joanne, Nov 2022

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Adult ballet at Steffi Nossen School of Dance & Center for Movement

Steffi Nossen School of Dance & Center for Movement runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.

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Your first ballet class at Steffi Nossen School of Dance & Center for Movement

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 Steffi Nossen School of Dance & Center for Movement

216 Central Ave, White Plains, NY10606

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