Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts

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97 North Park Avenue

Buffalo, New York 14216

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
39 programs

About Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts

Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts, located in Buffalo, New York, offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages. The academy is dedicated to fostering a love for dance through a diverse curriculum that includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, and Ballroom styles. With a strong foundation in classical technique, students are encouraged to explore various forms of artistic expression. The faculty comprises experienced instructors committed to providing personalized attention and nurturing each student's potential. Lisa Taylor Academy aims to create a supportive and inspiring environment where dancers can develop their skills, build confidence, and experience the joy of movement. Whether pursuing dance for recreation or as a serious art form, students at Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts are provided with the tools and guidance to flourish.

Styles offered at Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts

Programs from Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts

39 programs available

Classes

Pas de Deux

Teacher Training

Student and Professional Cecchetti Ballet Exams

Coaching for Cecchetti Council of America Certification

Modern Dance

Jazz

Special Boys' Class

Mime

Theatre Games (ages 7 and up)

Pre-Ballet (ages 5-7)

Creative Movement (ages 3-4)

Cecchetti Council of America (Italian method of Classical Ballet)

Pilates

Spanish Classical

Character Dance

Pointe

Classical Ballet

Ballet and Dance Arts

we provide the very best in dance instruction for the residents of Buffalo, NY and the surrounding areas. From traditional ballet to modern dance, we teach proper movement and form as well as patience, team-building and self-discipline.

Performance and Choreography Study

In this class parents and dancers will view a short concert dance piece, by a professional choreographer and/or company, on video. After viewing the video the class will participate in a series of Aesthetic Education exercises designed to enable the students to create their own choreography based on the movement concepts evident in the dance piece viewed. This class is based on the Lincoln Center Aesthetic Education model and has been taught by Miss Lisa during her 10 years with the Arts in Education Institute of WNY, and also in dance programs she created and taught at Buffalo Seminary and Oracle School.

Pilates Mat Class

Taught by certified Pilates instructor, Nancy Hughes.

Yoga

Teens and adults will enjoy this ancient art form which promotes strength and flexibility, body alignment, and general well being. The class is taught by Nancy Hughes.

Modern Dance

This Modern Dance class, taught by Nancy Hughes, provides fundamental principles of Modern Dance based on a variety of techniques emphasizing contact improvization.

Theater Games

Fun improvisation-based class designed to improve students' skill in concentration, creativity, group interaction, and problem solving. A background in dance is NOT necessary and students enrolled in this class do not have to be dance students. Theater games nurture skill and attitudes that are useful in every aspect of learning and life. The games will make students independent problem solvers who are more knowledgeable about themselves.

Character Dance

Theatrical folk dancers of southern and eastern Europe, which are seen in classical ballets such as Swan Lake, Coppelia, Giselle, etc. A must for dancers who study ballet.

Spanish Classical Dance

This dance form embodies the soul and culture of the people of Spain in movement, foot rhythms, and castanet work.

Cecchetti Council of America Examination Classes

Students at the Academy are presented for examination approximately once every 18 months. Students must study twice per week to qualify for presentation. Students preparing for Standard or Primary exams (ages 5-9) will usually study once per week until it is time to add the exam preparation class (approximately 16-20 week,) year round, consistently, or they will not be strong enough to be adequately prepared. Studying for the exam does not guarantee being presented for an upcoming session. Some students require 18 months to prepare, others take longer. Continued progress should be the goal.

Partnering (Pas de Deux)

The art of dancing as a pair, turning, lifting, and gliding in harmony.

Pointe

Female students who have studied classical ballet consistently, 2-3 classes per week for at least 2-3 years may be eligible to begin pointe work. There are many factors that affect readiness for this serious level of ballet study and no one is admitted to a pointe or pre-pointe class without permission from the director of the Academy. Student with inconsistent attendance or lack of focus will not remain in a pointe or pre-pointe class.

Dance for Boys

Ages 8 and up, instructed by Romney Taylor. In this class boys will experience the power of jumping and turning from a strongly masculine perspective. Elements of ballet are the basis, but taught in a way that focuses on the way boys like to move.

Ballet for Adults

Offered at three levels, these classes provide adults the opportunity to experience the art of ballet and grow in artistic expression through dance in an environment sensitive to the needs of adults.

Ballet/Level D

Ages 11-adult. At this level of development body alignment is finally maintained and is now the natural stance of the dancer's body. The style and quality befitting a ballet dancer are beginning to blossom and the student is acquiring new step at a greater frequency. Upon completing this level, the student will be prepared to enter the advanced level of training.

Ballet/Level C

Ages 9-adult. All fundamental movements are studied and applied as the dancer's movement vocabulary increases. The work mastered in the combined levels B and C are the foundation of strength and execution for all dance forms in American and European culture.

Ballet/Level B

Ages 7-12. Emphasis on a strong, technically correct foundation in body alignment and movement execution while maintaining dance quality characterizes this level of a dancer's development. Barre work is introduced, but developing improvisation and imagination skills is still an important element of the class structure.

Pre-Ballet/Level A

Ages 4-8 are presented the rudiments of classical training in a format, which encourages spontaneous, free-expression. Movement in and through space, improvisation, and songs about dance elements teach appreciation for the study of dance and being to develop emerging awareness of dance as an art form.

Creative Movement/Petit Enfant

Ages 3-4 being to develop joy in movement and appreciation for classical dance through creative expression with poetry, movement games, and classical music.

Theatre Games

Pre-Ballet

Creative Movement

Courses

Dance Plus

Provides ballet students an opportunity to explore other dance form and conditioning exercises which enhance the ballet experience. Jazz, Character Dance, and Strength & Flexibility are the subject taught on a rotating basis, in 9-week introductory sessions.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts?

Call Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts at (716) 446-0447 or visit http://www.lrtaylorstudio.com/.

What are Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts's hours?

Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts is open Monday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 - 9:30 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM, Friday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

What city is Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts in?

Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts is in Buffalo, New York.

Does Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts offer morning classes?

Yes, Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts has morning availability. Monday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 - 9:30 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM, Friday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

What is the best way to contact Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts?

The quickest way is to call (716) 446-0447 or visit http://www.lrtaylorstudio.com/.