Buffalo Dance Center serves families throughout Western New York, including Elma, Lancaster, East Aurora, ALDEN and surrounding communities. Our studio attracts dancers from across the WNY region who are looking for high-quality instruction in a supportive environment.
Buffalo Dance Center offers a wide variety of dance classes for all ages and skill levels, including:
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip Hop
Acro
Lyrical and Contemporary
Musical Theater
We also offer specialty programs like preschool movement classes, REMOVE PERFROMANCE TEAM and competitive dance training.
Yes. We offer early childhood programs starting as young as 18 months. These include:
Dance With Me (parent-assisted class for toddlers)
Twirl & Tumble (ages 2.5–4)
These classes focus on motor skills, coordination, rhythm, and creative movement in a fun and supportive setting.
Absolutely. We welcome dancers of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced students. Our structured curriculum ensures that each dancer progresses at the appropriate pace while building strong technique and confidence.
Buffalo Dance Center stands out for its combination of professional instruction and personalized attention. Key differences include:
Small class sizes for individualized instruction
Age-appropriate music, costumes, and choreography
Open-concept studio for parent visibility
Award-winning and highly trained faculty
A focus on both technical training and life skills like confidence and discipline
Our goal is to develop well-rounded dancers, not just performers.
Yes. Our Competition Team is designed for dancers who want to take their training to the next level. Participants attend regional competitions and conventions, receive professional feedback, and gain valuable performance experience while developing teamwork and discipline.
DANCERS AGES 7 AND UP THAT PARTICIPATE IN OUR SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM PERFORM IN ONE COMPETITION PER SEASON. DANCERS 6 AND YOUNGER AS WELL AS DANCERS THAT JOIN US FOR WORKSHOPS AND SUMMER CAMPS ARE NOT OFFERED COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES.
We offer classes for a wide range of age groups, including:
Toddlers (18 months+)
Preschool and early childhood
Elementary and middle school dancers
Teens and advanced students
Programs are structured by age and skill level to ensure proper development at every stage.
OUR STUDIO SCHEDULE IS CURRENTLY FILLED WITH CLASSES FOR DANCERS AGES 18 YEARS AND YOUNGER.
Our SCHOOL YEAR dance season runs from September through June, with approximately 35 weeks of classes. We also offer:
Summer dance camps
Seasonal workshops
Specialty intensives
No. Buffalo Dance Center does not require annual contracts. Families can participate in WORKSHOPS AND SUMMER CAMPS with flexible enrollment options.
At Buffalo Dance Center, students gain more than dance skills. Our programs are designed to build:
Confidence and SELF-ESTEEM
Creativity AND EXPRESSION
Focus AND RESPONSIBILITY
REMOVE: Accountability
Teamwork AND COOPERATION
BDC OFFERS A SEASON FULL OF CONFIDENCE-BUILDING PERFORMANCES THAT CREATE LIFELONG MEMORIES AND INSPIRE LIFE CHANGING SKILLS.
Our instructors are experienced, professionally trained dance educators with backgrounds in performance, choreography, and teaching. Many hold degrees, certifications, and have performed at regional and national levels.
You can register online through our website or contact the studio directly. Early registration is recommended, as class sizes are intentionally kept small to ensure quality instruction.
Yes. We offer OUR DANCER FOR A DAY trial class for ALL AGES, giving families a no-risk way to experience our program before enrolling.
Tuition for our school year program is billed monthly and includes a family discount for families taking multiple classes