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South Buffalo Dance Academy
Our journey began in 1976 when a young ambitious teenage dancer had the dream of owning her own dance studio. Eleanor Donovan Gilson, a South Buffalo native, opened the studio when she was a junior in high school attending Mount Mercy Academy. What began as a small one studio dance school, with only a couple students, grew into a large loving family business in the heart of this beautiful Buffalo community.

We offer classes for anyone and everyone here at South Buffalo Dance Academy.
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Here at SBDA we honor and cherish self expression of our dancers. We want every student to be able to show their own personality through their dance attire. Because of this we do not require a strict dress code. Although it is required our dancers dress properly and in dance attire/active wear for movement and the different styles of dance they are taking.
As we prepare for registration and our new season, here is a lookback at our 2020 Recital Parade! It wasn't quite the year we expected, but thanks to all. Wanted to share a little bit of the fun we had at our Frozen Winter Dance Camp this winter break! Today was a very special day for SBDA to honor the healthcare workers at Mercy Hospital.
Reviews (11)
Kathy Hymers
Kathy Hymers
Apr 19, 2021
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Always a pleasure watching my granddaughter dance. I wouldn't take her anywhere else! ❤️
Peggy Doherty
Peggy Doherty
Jan 30, 2021
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Very friendly family feeling. Offer ZOOM classes or in studio. They are doing a great job keeping covid-19 protocol. My grand baby loves it.
Fran Hildebrant
Fran Hildebrant
Oct 21, 2020
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Not just an amazing school, the people I met here were my extended family. Nothing but great times, hard work and a ton of excitement.
Michaela DiGiacomo
Michaela DiGiacomo
Apr 11, 2020
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Dancing here was one of the most memorable experiences from my childhood!
Laura Hyde
Laura Hyde
Jul 24, 2019
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My daughter started dancing here last year and can't wait for the next year start! Really looking forward to adding my youngest to the SBDA family too!
Donnie Bigouette
Donnie Bigouette
May 19, 2019
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Very personable owner and excellent teachers who care! Highly recommended- 5 Stars!
Janet Burke
Janet Burke
Oct 24, 2018
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We love it! My daughter fits in so well, and has a great time! Thanks to all the teachers and helpers for making south buffalo dance academy the place to be.
Michele Vicario
Michele Vicario
Mar 09, 2018
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This is our dance family, we absolutely are so blessed to have such a caring and loving environment for our children to pursue what they love
Beth Marie
Beth Marie
Jan 24, 2018
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My daughter Riley loves it here! First year in Hip Hop! Everybody is wonderful! Glad we found a new family home!
Cheryl Cooke
Cheryl Cooke
Sep 14, 2017
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I wouldnt want my daughter dancing for anywhere else. She loves SBDA, i love SBDA! Its like a family. Ellie runs her studio right and with love!!!
Teressa Stacey
Teressa Stacey
Jun 12, 2017
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Danced here for 14years! Such an amazing experience and unforgettable memories!