We're looking forward to a great season with our Rhinestones, Crystals, Diamonds, Dance Company and Ensemble! Founded on the philosophy that dance is for everyone: it builds strong, flexible, disciplined bodies and minds and in so doing, enhances the total person: the creative, the physical, the mental and the social.
Miss Buffa created the studio in the Fall of 1980 as a place to share her background of arts education through her love of teaching dance. If you have created your Parent Portal with our new Jackrabbit software, you should see your student(s)'s class recommendations as a log-in message (if you are attending/attended this summer and do not see any recommendations, please be patient as we wait to hear back from your summer teachers)!
Miss Buffa created the studio in the Fall of 1980 as a place to share her background of arts education through her love of teaching dance. If you have created your Parent Portal with our new Jackrabbit software, you should see your student(s)'s class recommendations as a log-in message (if you are attending/attended this summer and do not see any recommendations, please be patient as we wait to hear back from your summer teachers)!
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Dance is for everyone. Dance builds strong, flexible, disciplined bodies and minds and in so doing, enhances the total person: the creative, the physical, the mental and the social. Nutcracker in November: Professional stage opportunity through Burke Civic Ballet, our in-house non-profit ballet company.
As we begin our 42nd anniversary year, we would like to thank all the dancers and families who have allowed us to be a part of your dance education and shared in our passion for spreading the love of dance throughout our community. Miss Buffa created the studio in the Fall of 1980 as a place to share her background of arts education through her love of teaching dance.
Buffa Hargett - (Owner, Director) Buffa has a dance background that includes ten years in Europe and over forty years in the U.S. studying with Dothan Civic Ballet, Birmingham Civic Ballet and Ballet Russes in NYC. Influential instructors have included Alexandra Danilova, David Howard and John White.
We are so excited to release our Summer 2021 class and camp schedule! Please follow this Dropbox link to view our brochure (also available in your Jackrabbit Parent Portal under "Announcements"). Once you have entered this information, you should select "Select Class." This will bring you to our class listing where you can select the classes each student wishes to take.
In our performing companies, our goal is to take our solid technical education and add more performing opportunities. Our Rhinestones and Crystals explore multiple genres and learn teamwork, personal responsibility as well as experience a dance convention and present their dances in competition.
We believe that dance at this age should be presented in an environment where learning is positive, rewarding and exciting, and are strongly opposed to non-age-appropriate costuming and music.Diamonds, Dance Company and Ensemble are for dancers wanting more in-depth curriculum, technical difficulty, and performing experiences.
We believe that dance at this age should be presented in an environment where learning is positive, rewarding and exciting, and are strongly opposed to non-age-appropriate costuming and music.Diamonds, Dance Company and Ensemble are for dancers wanting more in-depth curriculum, technical difficulty, and performing experiences.
Reviews (18)
L. W.
Oct 08, 2021
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Glad we found a more solid studio elsewhere. there's no rhyme or reason when they place dancers in a particular dance class, the differentiation of levels makes no sense. even if your kid dances for years, they'll admit a student with little to no experience into the same class. communication with studio unfriendly and unprofessional.
Wanda S.
Jun 22, 2021
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Emma Dutton
Dec 31, 2019
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I danced at Buffa’s basically all my life and I had wonderful experiences there. This studio provided an amazing environment to grow and learn as well as have fun. I met some of my closest friends there and continue to have amazing relationships with all of the teachers. They are very good at providing as many opportunities for their dancers to grow and showcase what they’ve learned and encourage everyone to do their best. I have continued to stay connected to the studio after graduation by participating in their alumni dance and teaching classes because of my love for this studio and everyone
Brienne Tyler
Dec 01, 2019
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I spent nearly 15 years dancing at Buffa's Dance Studio, and highly recommend it! I took classes in many styles which were taught by wonderful teachers, and my love of dance that was fostered by the staff at Buffa's led me to continue dancing in college.
Buffa's is wonderful, because they offer such a large variety of classes, programs, and experiences- I was a member of competition teams for the majority of my time at Buffa's, and absolutely loved it! I also have friends who only took a couple of classes, and they loved that experience!
Buffa's is wonderful, because they offer such a large variety of classes, programs, and experiences- I was a member of competition teams for the majority of my time at Buffa's, and absolutely loved it! I also have friends who only took a couple of classes, and they loved that experience!
Rachel McGirl
Aug 29, 2019
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Buffa's is the best place for dance instruction that you can find. I started at this studio when I was 5 and danced all the way through high school until I graduated. You will not find more professional and caring instructors anywhere else! I have formed close relationships with my teachers and I look forward to continuing these even past my years of dancing here. A highlight of my dance career here include the non-profit Burke Civic Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker", a highly-professional show including guest artists from the Colorado Ballet. My favorite aspect about Buffa's was that I could
Brenna Gaffigan
Jul 03, 2019
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I danced at Buffa’s for 13 years and as an alumni still think as the studio as a second home. All of the teachers truly care about your improvement as a dancer and continuously inspire the students. The studio acts as a family where all the students, teachers and staff are supportive and encouring to one another. I cherish all the wonderful memories that I made at Buffa’s and for shaping me as the individual I am today. Also, I wouldn’t have met my lifelong friends if I hadn’t attended Buffa’s and I am forever grateful for that. Overall, the studio is a great place for any individual
Riley Wyant
Jun 04, 2019
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Buffa's gave me more than i could have ever imagined as a young dancer. Still, at 22 years old, I come back to visit my teachers and the other dancers there. Buffa's nurtured my love for dance and provided me with so many opportunities over the years. I was never the most graceful or the best dancer on stage, but I went on to be in the Contemporary Dance Ensemble at Virginia Tech, all thanks to Buffa's.
Brienne T.
May 31, 2019
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I am so lucky to be able to say that I spent nearly 15 years dancing at Buffa's Dance Studio. When I was in elementary school, dance was by far my favorite after school activity, largely thanks to the wonderful faculty at Buffa's! In middle school and high school, Buffa's was my second home, and I cherished my time in dance class. One of my favorite experiences each year was performing in the recitals. The recitals at Buffa's are of a professional quality, and are such a fulfilling experience. Beyond the recitals, I also loved performing in the Nutcracker each Winter, attending
Riley W.
May 27, 2019
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Tara R.
May 25, 2019
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Schuyler C.
May 24, 2019
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I have nothing but good things to say about Buffa's. I started here when I was 12 years old and was only taking a few classes to improve my competitive ice skating at the time. But after spending a year there I fell so in love I decided to quit skating and switch to the full time Dance Company Competition team and I couldn't be more grateful that I did so. During my 6 years at Buffa's, I competed on both the dance company and ensemble teams, took a multitude of technique and stylistic classes, and worked as an assistant teacher to the children's classes (which are amazing!)
Julia Grabo
May 21, 2019
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I danced at Buffa's for 15 years and I loved every minute of it. They have encouraged me to be not only a technically profiecent dancer, but the Buffa's staff also checked up on my emotional and physical well-being all my years. Even after I graduated, I was invited back to the studio and given an incredibly warm welcome. They really care about their kids!! I am now in the modern dance company at William & Mary, and I believe I can credit Buffa's with my ability to make the company and my ability to act appropriately in professional environments. I would not have been prepared without them. They
Julianna Hampshire
May 08, 2019
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I danced at Buffas for 15 years (ages 3-18) and could not have found a better place to call my second home growing up. I met some of my best friends that I am still very close with and met some of the best teachers as well that made such a positive impact on my life. I recommend dancing at Buffas to any young girl I meet who is interested in dancing because I truly do not know where I would be without Buffa's.
Rebecca S.
May 06, 2019
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Jennifer Baxter
Nov 29, 2018
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I have been part of this studio since 1983 when I started at the age of three. I spent my whole childhood here, it has shaped and molded me into the disciplined, creative, motivated, poised woman I am today. I started my daughter here five years ago to benefit from all of those things in a loving and encouraging environment. I am so thankful that Buffa's Dance Studio is still going strong teaching young girls and boys alike the incredible art of dance.
Trevor Y.
Jul 25, 2016
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Positives: There are some good jazz dance teachers and nice facilities at this location.
Negatives: 1. This studio only focuses on their competitive dance teams. To be more specific, they focus on a few dancers and the rest of the team ends up as backup dancers. This favoritism spills over to their normal classes and the dance team 'faves' are front and center while those not on the dance teams are hidden in the back row -- and often not even on the stage for long periods of time during the dance recitals.
2. Beware of dance moms. Additional time and attention is provided to
Negatives: 1. This studio only focuses on their competitive dance teams. To be more specific, they focus on a few dancers and the rest of the team ends up as backup dancers. This favoritism spills over to their normal classes and the dance team 'faves' are front and center while those not on the dance teams are hidden in the back row -- and often not even on the stage for long periods of time during the dance recitals.
2. Beware of dance moms. Additional time and attention is provided to
Amy R.
Jul 06, 2016
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We wish we never had to move away from this studio! Our two daughters loved learning here and their dance performance at the end of the year was wonderful each year. You can tell how hard the teachers worked with the kids when you see the girls on stage doing their dances without looking for cues from teachers off stage, like you see at so many other places. When we needed to change a class, the ladies at the front desk and the teachers made it work for us. The other parents are welcoming and great to be around. Classes each month are very reasonable for the young ones but you do pay extra for
Corey C.
Jul 01, 2014
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If you are looking to be a part of an elite dance team, this is the studio for you! If your child wants to take a few classes and enhance his/her dance skills, I suggest looking elsewhere. My daughter was with this studio for 3 years, taking 2 classes plus a part of Rhinestones or Crystals (the young competition groups) all 3 years. Each year, the studio found new ways to increase their revenue. The first year that we were there, part of the recital fee was a few tickets to the recitals. The next year, they reduced the recital fee by $25 and charged $20 per ticket ($15 for the Concert.) This
