Lesko Ballet Academy
“Best ballet school ever!”
Best Ballet Classes near Staten Island, NY
3 of these schools are based in Staten Island; the others serve Staten Island from towns including New York (14 mi), Brooklyn (11 mi) and Edison, NJ (12 mi).
4 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Rise Dance Studios
“In the very beginning there were some issues with certain dance instructors, but Valerie always took the students best interest in hand and made the proper choices to make her dancing school excel.”
Long Island City School of Ballet
“All levels are welcomed with open arms and many class options during the whole week!”
Staten Island Ballet
“If you want "Hootchie Cootchie or show dancing , this is not your place, if you want great training, a caring environment, don't look anywhere else.”
Joffrey Ballet School
“Gorgeous studios!!!!”
Brighton Ballet Theater Co.
“I now have a 4 yr old daughter that comes here and loves it; her teacher Olga is great and she loves going, I see so much improvement and not to mention her posture is so good now.”
The 24 schools listed for Staten Island, NY teach ballet. Whether a school follows a graded syllabus, and which ages it takes, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Staten Island, NY
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,403 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), communication (84%) and value (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 4 are open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 7 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Do all of the ballet schools here teach inside Staten Island?
3 of the 24 do. The others come from other towns within 20 mi. Ballet schools often rent a hall on fixed evenings rather than owning premises, so check the address of the class as well as the address of the school.
American Dance Studios
“I visit this location for a dance tryout I was very happy with the dance studio and the instructor and the owner was hands on, She answered all my questions and concerns My daughter will be joining this dance studio”
Dancation Studio of Dance & Theatre
“A wonderful and affordable studio with lots of variation in class offerings, capable teachers, and a fun environment for young dancers to improve their skills.”
My Passion Dance Studio & Entertainment
“I have nothing to say but wonderful things about the studio, my daughter has been dancing there since 2013 and she love it, what an amazing staff they do care about our kids and you as a parent can see the difference after a few months...”
Ballet Academy East
“Physical space occasionally felt cramped in pre-Covid times and instruction via Zoom has been frustrating, but kudos to their whole staff for their commitment to making blended learning work.”
American Ballet Theatre
“Wonderful, unmissable, a temple to magnificent ballet and opera shows, as well as beautiful architecture!”
Bodies In Motion Dance Centre
“I've taken adult hip-hop and adult tap lessons and thoroughly enjoyed them both.”
Vicky Simegiatos Performing Arts Center
“Being a part of this studio is being a member of a huge dance family ♡ my sisters and I grew up practically living at this studio and loved every minute and the lifelong friendships made.”
Peridance Center
“My daughter's love of dancing and music has multiplied after signing up for a dance class at Peridance a year ago; a dance-off before bed has become the norm, and we even collected a playlist of songs to dance to based on the music played in her danc...”
Ninja Ballet
“Ninja Ballet perfectly understands the connection between dance and ninja movement, they understand that all is art and movement and can not be separated into two different things, the fusion is perfect.”
Diamond K Dance Studio
“Last year was such a roller coaster for my daughter and Miss Kali made her feel at home and gave her such confidence in herself that I could never thank her enough.”
Bay Ridge Ballet
“They have just added a GORGEOUS second studio space, which has allowed them to offer much more convenient scheduling for their classes and add new classes such as tap and hip hop.”
American Liberty Ballet Academy
“As a newcomer I would recommend trying floor barre or beginning ballet, both are very welcoming while also being the right level of physically challenging and effective!”
American Youth Dance Theater
“Lastly, the goal of a performance for all students is an exciting culmination of each semester and motivates the students to work hard at all aspects of performing.”
Ballet Nepantla
“The most unique and innovative fusion of Mexican folklorico and contemporary dance, their show Valentina will leave you in awe - from laughter to tears to every emotion.”
Jill Justin Dance Alliance
“Everything about studio such as the way Miss Jill and her staff communicate to the students and parents, the high class dance spaces, the audio equipment, the recital, the website and scheduling/payment portals, etc… is so professional.”
Jersey City Ballet
“) 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.”
Across the Floor School of Dance & Gymnastics
“Across the Floor is more then a dance studio, my daughter has become a member of this very loving dance family that develops naturaly as your childs dances their heart away.”
Nika Ballet Studio
“Anna's expertise and nurturing approach, along with the supportive community at the school, help her not just improve her dance moves but also build resilience and creativity.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Staten Island
- “My daughter loves it and I recommend it to anyone who wants their child to learn ballet properly!” — from a review of Brighton Ballet Theater Co.
- “My daughter absolutely loved the ballet camp! We felt like it was a very safe environment and they were taking all the precautions possible.” — from a review of Bay Ridge Ballet
- “Judith is an amazing ballet teacher. She is very dedicated, experienced, and pays close attention to the details.” — from a review of Jersey City Ballet
- “Deciding on Nika Ballet Studio for my daughter's ballet education has been such a win.” — from a review of Nika Ballet Studio
- “I love that both teachers seemed to approach their classes with the perspective that adult ballet dancers want to learn and improve to be the best dancers they can be—teaching class rather than giving class.” — from a review of Ballet Academy East
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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