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The Ballet and Dance Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Ballet school in Syracuse, New York

Ballet school Free trial Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (315) 446-6600
  • Website & schedule theballetanddancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 4:30–9 PM
Friday 3:30–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 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 The Ballet and Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 4 mentions

“The dance teachers are extremely well trained, excellent with young dancers and little kids a like.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

From the reviews

Incredibly professional! The dance teachers are extremely well trained, excellent with young dancers and little kids a like. Their passion for dance shines through every single interaction.

★★★★★ — Sarah, Oct 2020

Love this place to pieces!! Just started as a beginner and the teachers are patient and very helpful. The facility is very nice and it is just an amazing atmosphere!! I love going!

★★★★★ — Micah, Mar 2016

This is the best dance studio ever just amazing I love the modern classes the most

★★★★★ — Ella, Sep 2025

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Your first ballet class at The Ballet and Dance Center

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 The Ballet and Dance Center

3470 Erie Blvd E Unit 300, Syracuse, NY13214

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