Dance in Western New York
20 listed across 16 towns. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Towns with dance
Dance Arts Olean
dance · Olean
AgesToddler You & Me (about 12-24 months with adult); You & Me music/movement for 3s; tap from age 4; ballet from age 5; jazz from age 6; musical theater workshop ages 8-18; acro ages 4-18
Schedule2026-2027 season Sept 21, 2026 through May 2027 Family Park Festival; 27-week season in blocks
PriceRegistration $40/student or $60/family; You & Me for 3s $100; toddler Dance & Play $50; musical theater workshop $60 (8-11) / $120 (12-18); graded class tuition billed quarterly (e.g. 1 hr new student $110/quarter)
Jaclyn Carol's Dance Academy
dance · North Tonawanda
Ages3 and up
ScheduleSeptember through June; classes begin Monday September 14, 2026; most group lessons 40 minutes once a week
PriceSplit (9 payments, per family): 1st performance class $49; 2nd $44; additional $39. Mini Company $85; Company $155; Competition $195 (+$39 extra classes). Annual in-full: one performance class $441; tracks $765–$1,755. Extended 1-hr classes $53 split / $477 annual
Lewiston Dance
dance · Lewiston
AgesToddler 18 months-2 years; Pre-Ballet ages 3-5; Tot Acro / Tot Hop ages 3-Kindergarten; leveled classes through grade 12
ScheduleLewiston studio office hours Mon 4-8pm, Tue 4-6pm, Fri 4-8pm, Sat 8:15am-2:30pm
Pricefrom $50/mo
Neighborhood School of Dance
dance · Olean
AgesFree trials ages 1-99; class schedule includes Rising Stars ages 3-4, Cosmic Combo age 5, Tap 1&2 ages 8-12, and other youth levels
ScheduleSchool-year season classes; camps and workshops posted on schedule portal
Price30-min class $45/mo ($270/season); 45–60 min class $69/mo ($414/season). Membership/registration fee $100/family. Tuition billed Sept–Feb
Performing Arts Dance Academy
dance · Hamburg
AgesClasses for all ages and levels
ScheduleSeasonal school-year calendar; summer dance camp and summer session when posted
PriceCreative Movement ages 2–3 $55/mo; Combo ages 3–4 $59/mo; 1 class $59/mo up through 8 classes $339/mo single-dancer max ($479 family max). Registration $40/dancer or $50/family. Boys tuition $49/class
Sam Smith School of Dance
dance · Amherst
AgesPre-K/combination ages 3–6; classes for all ages and levels
ScheduleSeasonal class sessions; studio hours Mon–Thu 4–9pm, Sat 9am–2pm
Pricefrom $59/mo
Step Up Dance Academy
dance · Allegany
AgesTwinkle Twos and Threes; TBA combo ages 4-9; hip hop ages 5+; other styles from about ages 9-14+; adult 19+
ScheduleFall 2026-2027 season; open house August 15
PriceRegular 50-minute classes: monthly payment includes tuition $50 and costume fee $12.50; competition class $90/month
STEPS Dance Studios
dance · Wellsville
Ages0-14+
Schedule2026-2027 season; first day of classes September 14
Price1 class $40/mo; 2 $77.60/mo; 3 $114/mo; 4 $148.80/mo; 5 $180/mo (multi-class discounts). Private lessons $22/30 min ($88/mo). Wellsville annual rates also listed
Amy Lynn's Dance Studio
dance · Orchard Park
Ages3–18
ScheduleSeasonal class year with annual June recital
EPIC Dance Center
dance · Blasdell
AgesCreative Movement and Bopper Acro ages 2–4; Mini Movers ages 4–7; classes for older children and teens
ScheduleSchool-year season typically September–June (2026–2027 season begins Sept. 10, 2026 per studio)
PriceRegistration fee $35 per dancer or $55 per family; monthly tuition by class load on registration page
Greater Niagara Ballet Company
dance · Niagara Falls
AgesPrimary Ballet from about age 4; Beginner Ballet ages 8-11; higher levels by experience
ScheduleFall 2026 classes begin September 14 (through January 16); Spring 2027 January 19 – May 15; Mon-Thu evening class blocks
PriceFall semester: 45-min $200; 1-hr $225; 1¼-hr $250; 1.5-hr $275; Adult & Teen Ballet / Technique & Stretch $185. Drop-in $20 regular class. Registration $10/student/semester. Multi-class discount 20% for 2+ regular classes
Janet Dunstan's Dance Academy
dance · Lewiston
AgesLearn to Dance from age 2; Competitive Program ages 5 and up
ScheduleSeptember through June season; studio hours Mon-Thu 4:00-10:00pm, Sat 9:00am-3:30pm
McKenna Academy
dance · Dunkirk
Ages18 months to adults
Schedule2026–2027 season Sept–June; Mon–Thu evenings ~5:00–9:00 (own-site Class Schedule image). Includes Ballet/Jazz ages 3–5 Wed 6:00–6:30; Ballet/Tap ages 5–7 Thu 5:00–6:00; Intro Jazz/Acro ages 4–7 Tue 5:15–6:00; Jazz ages 7–11 Mon 5:15–6:00; Hip Hop ages 7–11 Wed 6:30–7:15; plus Irish, tap, contemporary, musical theater, acro, and comp teams.
Pricefrom $50/mo
Step-In-Time Studio of Dance
dance · Grand Island
AgesMommy & Me and pre-ballet through teens (all ages / first steps emphasized)
ScheduleSeasonal class schedule downloadable on site
PriceMonthly (45 min–1 hr classes): Preschool $45; 1 class $55; 2 $105; 3 $151; 4 $193; 5 $232; 6 $268 (nine equal payments plan)
Time to Dance
dance · Niagara Falls
AgesDance With Me 18 months–3 years; Beautiful Beginnings ages 3-5 (program also described as ages 3-6); Beautiful Beginnings Hip Hop/Acro Combo ages 3-5 & 6-7
ScheduleKids and adult classes; free trial offered
PriceChildren’s classes from $95/mo; Graceful & Gifted from $84/mo; adult classes from $40/mo; adult drop-in $10
Tonawanda Dance Arts
dance · Tonawanda
Ages1–10+ (Boppin’ Babies through Academy)
ScheduleOver 120 weekly classes during the season (per studio)
Price30-minute classes $55 per installment; 45-minute classes $67 per installment (higher with credit-card fees). Basic membership $59/student or $79/family
Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet
dance · Jamestown
AgesCreative Dance ages 3–4; Pre-Ballet ages 5–6; Ballet 1 age 7; Ballet 2 ages 8–9; Modern 1 ages 8–12
ScheduleSchool-year classical ballet curriculum; summer intensives
Martelle Dance Academy
dance · Wellsville
AgesBaby & Me through ages 8+
Schedule10-month season September through June; summer classes also available
Soul 2 Sole Dance Studio — Springville
dance · Springville
AgesTiny Treasures ages 2–3; Gems Combo ages 4–5; Mini 6–8; Junior 8–10; Tween 11–13; Senior 14–18
ScheduleSeasonal class programs
Danza! Performing Arts Academy
dance · Fredonia
ScheduleSchool-year studio hours Monday-Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings