Ballet & Dance of Upstate NY

A high-energy style incorporating popping, locking, breaking, and freestyle movement. Hip Hop allows dancers to develop their own style while staying connected to a constantly evolving form of cultural expression.

An expressive style that breaks away from classical form, contemporary dance blends fluidity, unpredictability, and unique shapes inspired by everyday movement. Dancers explore breath work, floor work, and improvisation, fostering creativity and personal expression.

The foundation from which nearly all dance styles have evolved. Ballet is an artistic form that blends precision, fluidity, balance, strength, and grace. Our training nurtures character, discipline, musicality, and excellent posture, helping students grow both as dancers and individuals.

Jazz dance emphasizes rhythm, energy, and style. With influences ranging from Street Jazz to Broadway and Contemporary Jazz, classes may focus on one style or combine several. Dancers develop musical accuracy, dynamic movement, and expressive performance quality.

An elite training track for serious dancers preparing for professional careers or advanced college study. Admission is by audition only, with some levels training up to six days per week. Focused on classical ballet and pointe, the program also includes Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Tap, and cross-training in Pilates and Yoga. Students gain valuable performance opportunities and develop the versatility needed to excel in multiple dance styles.

For our youngest independent dancers, this class introduces basic dance concepts through imaginative play, storytelling, and music. Students develop motor skills, musicality, and self-expression while learning to participate as part of a group.

Tap transforms dancers into musicians, creating rhythmic patterns through metal plates on the shoes. Known for syncopation, improvisation, and percussive artistry, tap can be performed with music or a cappella for a purely rhythmic experience.

One of ballet’s most iconic elements, pointe work extends a dancer’s lines, creating lightness and the illusion of floating on air. Students typically study ballet for several years before advancing to pointe. To train safely, dancers must demonstrate proper turnout, strong alignment, correct posture, leg strength, and secure balance in relevé.

An engaging class for toddlers and a parent or caregiver to explore movement together. Through music, simple steps, and playful activities, little ones build coordination, rhythm, and early social skills while bonding with their caregiver.

Exploration of modern and contemporary dance techniques, encouraging individual expression and dynamic movement.

Complementary classes focusing on flexibility, core strength, and injury prevention for dancers.

Challenging tap classes for experienced dancers focusing on complex rhythms, intricate footwork, and performance artistry.

Advanced pointe training and pre-professional classes for highly skilled dancers, by teacher recommendation only.

Class designed to prepare dancers for pointe work, focusing on strengthening feet and ankles.

Highest level of pre-professional training, encompassing all regular classes, pointe work, and specialized advanced curriculum.

Intensive pre-professional program designed for aspiring dancers seeking rigorous training and performance opportunities.

Pre-professional ballet levels demanding intensive training in technique, artistry, and pointe work.

Upper-level ballet classes for experienced dancers focusing on advanced technique, repertoire, and artistic interpretation.

Advanced intermediate ballet class building on previous training, with an emphasis on technique, performance quality, and musicality.

Intermediate ballet class requiring placement or prior training, focusing on refining technique and artistry.

Energetic classes introducing the fundamentals of hip hop and jazz dance styles, emphasizing rhythm and coordination.

Introduction to tap dance, focusing on rhythm, clear articulation of steps, and basic tap terminology.

Further development of ballet technique with increased focus on alignment, flexibility, and artistic expression.

Foundational ballet class building upon pre-ballet concepts, introducing more complex barre work and center combinations.

Introduction to ballet technique for young dancers, focusing on basic positions, steps, and graceful movement.

Engaging class for young children to foster imagination and develop fundamental movement skills through creative expression.

Caregiver & child class designed for the youngest dancers to explore movement and coordination together.