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The World of Dance

4.4 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Albany, New York

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Class price classes around $50 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
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  • Phone +1 518-210-7599
  • Website & schedule worldofdancealbany.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4–8:30 pm
Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday 4–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 am
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 World of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“My daughter danced there for many years, Then went on to teach there!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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From the reviews

My daughter danced there for many years, Then went on to teach there! My nieces and nephew also dance there. The best and most talented kids are there and much kudos to all the teachers and the studio owners. The best technique you can’t find in any other studio in the capital district.

★★★★★ — Paula, Jun 2018

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Your first ballet class at The World 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 The World of Dance

1995 Central Ave, Albany, NY12205

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