Best Ballet Classes in Bronx, NY

“The dances are very well choreographed, good learning environment, the children are well taken care of and safe.”

“As a relative ballet novice and outsider who's had the privilege of attending some of the end-of-semester/season public performances, I can't espouse enough the virtues of Francois's inherent artistic sensibility, flair for choreography, and undeniab...”

“) Ballet is so hard to pick up as an adult, and I love that this studio actually works hard to teach proper form, rather than just going through the motions to feel like you're doing ballet.”

“My niece attended summer intensive at Ellison ballet.”

“The director and teachers are talented, passionate and loving -- we see them really care and encourage the students and the smiles and growth in all the dancers are wonderful testimony to that.”

“I am very happy to have registered my daughter in My Passion this past September, Sunday was her first show and with my husband we are impressed that in such a short time she has learned so much thanks to her dedicated teachers and her hard working d...”

“Seriously, the teachers here are phenomenal, they truly care, they don't treat you like an out of shape human in an ill fitting leotard (how I tend to feel in dance class) rather they treat you like their life depends on you learning how to dance cor...”

“But classes here seem to have hit on a much better formula for ballet for adult learners - they're lively and energetic, so you'll be sure to get your heart-rate up, and by the end of an hour-long class you'll have learned a short combination, so you...”

“EDIT: Going on six years here at Bay Ridge Ballet and both of my daughters still love it here and even with the pandemic Miss Patty put in place very stringent policies regarding COVID and was able to thrive.”

“This is a school that teaches the best foundation for the dancer, correct placement of the body and coordination that will help a student perform any choreography in the future.”

“Good attention!”

“Hope Ruth's ballet class is extremely well thought out to create an excellent foundation of technique that can be applied to all forms of dance.”

“I have no doubt that this academy is going to give a lot to talk about, and of course for the better, managed by Cristina Garcia Rivera, who stands out for being a very talented teacher, loved by everyone, and super creative and original.”

“MOST IMPORTANT, Amanda learned about giving back, about helping others who are less fortunate with their health, or visiting senior care facilities and seeing the smiles on the faces of the residents…the true magic of dance is that “anyone with a hea...”

“She is determined to make each student better each class, she describes exactly the muscles to focus on for isolating, she keeps you mindful of your form and posture with every step, and has ingenious ways of orchestrating strengthening exercises thr...”

“Not only has my daughter enjoyed her time there, but many many many students consider this studio a home, they are welcomed at any time during the day, even if it is way ahead of class time.”

“I have taken many classes and her wisdom and words along with the physicality made me feel stronger inside and out- I left with a completely new outlook on everything, she is AMAZING!!!!!!!”

“When I met Hope 3 years ago, I had been taking group ballet classes for about a year, feeling that I wasn't making a progress and something was wrong with my alignment but unsure how to correct myself.”

“We had great experiences with the teachers, but bad experience with the front desk who said she is the owner's friend, poor communication skills, act like the biggest boss I ever seen, she didn't hear when I was talking to my little ones about the sh...”

“Anna is an extraordinary teacher and her dedication to precise ballet education coupled with her very conscientious eye for injury makes this class incredibly special.”