We invite young dancers, ages 2-6, to discover the joy and magic of dance. The renowned BAE teachers and pianists create a warm and positive environment where children will develop their physical coordination, self-confidence, musicality, focus, and their love of dance. Join us in the BAE studios for the 2021-2022 school year!
In-Studio classes are back at BAE with limited capacities and rigorous health and safety guidelines. Virtual classes are continuing as well. Join us online and in the studios! Ballet Academy East's Pre-Professional Division combines comprehensive ballet training with professional-caliber performance opportunities to prepare students for success in the dance world.
In-Studio classes are back at BAE with limited capacities and rigorous health and safety guidelines. Virtual classes are continuing as well. Join us online and in the studios! Ballet Academy East's Pre-Professional Division combines comprehensive ballet training with professional-caliber performance opportunities to prepare students for success in the dance world.
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New York City's leading center for complete ballet education, inspiring students to fulfill their highest potential within a caring and nurturing environment. Ballet Academy East offers comprehensive dance training for beginners through professionals. Led by world-class faculty in an environment that encourages professional and personal success, BAE is your home for quality dance education.
Lia Cirio, principal dancer with Boston Ballet, was recently in residence at BAE, choreographing a new work on the advanced, Pre-Professional Division students, which will have. We are very happy to announce that The Angel Shine Foundation has chosen Ballet Academy East students, Claire Smith and Jenny Ku as their newest scholarship.
BAE alumni are dancing professionally in companies throughout the country. Below is a list showing where some of our dancers are currently and formerly employed. In addition, many of our alumni are utilizing the valuable life lessons gained from their experience at BAE at college level and in exciting non-dance professions.
Principal Jenna Lavin shares about her performing and teaching career, and what the new role at BAE means to her. Few things are as beautiful as a seamlessly executed grand rond de jambe; but can you make this difficult step feel as free as it looks? Artistic Director Darla Hoover shares her methodology surrounding teaching, setting ballets, and identifying students who are destined for a career in ballet.
Ballet Academy East's Pre-Professional Division combines comprehensive ballet training with professional-caliber performance opportunities to prepare students for success in the dance world. BAE's proven syllabus creates technically strong, artistically expressive dancers who adapt easily to the broad range of styles required of today's professionals.
Reviews (10)
Local Guide
Oct 20, 2021
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Amy Dechowitz
Jul 29, 2021
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Amazing , dedicated teachers who give each dancer personal attention and are committed to developing individual skills. Classes are offered both virtually and in studio due to COVID-19. The teachers are also wondering at making the most of whatever space you have to dance in when joining virtually. I’ve been taking classes here for years and am so grateful for this school (now more than ever)!
Peter Wolfenden
Apr 29, 2021
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Kate E.
Oct 19, 2020
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Alli Rummel
Oct 10, 2020
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Katie Rains
Nov 17, 2019
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Perhaps my favorite place on earth. Okay, top five. I am an adult student, I travel frequently so in addition to trying to a couple other studios in NYC I've tried several in other cities in the US and even a few abroad, so I feel I can say with some authority NOTHING COMPARES TO BALLET ACADEMY EAST. 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 correctly. You will get tons of feedback and corrections
Alina
Oct 05, 2019
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I found this school through classpass which gives me discounted dance classes at different studios. The teachers and staff at the front desk are awesome. I have been to this studio serval times. It is easy to find because of their sign. They buzz you in as you get to the door and are alert and friendly at the front. Great vibes and the studios are fairly large. I take a basic class to focus on my ballet with Linda Gelina's there and she's a sweet lady who will help you fall in love with ballet. There's many more classes and people you can meet here. The bathroom and locker room is pretty clean
Mary P.
Jul 04, 2019
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Denise Mcdonald
Sep 17, 2018
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Amazing school for children and adults of all skill levels. Convenient location on the upper east side. I enjoy the classes myself just for the exercise — trust me, I’m no ballerina! You can really work up a good sweat and burn some calories. It keeps me more motivated and mentally challenged than just walking on a boring treadmill or elliptical. The little kids look so adorable. I also enjoy seeing the pre-professional dancers. The training looks world-class at that level. There are usually 5 different studios going so lots of different classes to choose from, depending on your particular
Sarah Kathie Wilkins
Nov 23, 2016
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Teachers for adult classes are great and more easygoing than other studios. If you ask for help, they are always more than happy to oblige. Other students are helpful, not at all snooty. Studio space is a bit smaller making floor work for a night class a bit crowded. I love that there is always a ballet pianist which adds to the authenticity of the experience. Make sure you read class description and place yourself in the appropriate skill level class!
