Buffalo Dance Center

Buffalo Dance Center offers Dance With Me!, a music and movement program for ages 18 months to 3 years that includes motor skill development, coordination, balance, rhythm, social skills, creative movement, musicality, dance, fitness, tumbling, and yoga. It also offers Twirl & Tumble for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Kinder Combo I and II for ages 4 to 6 years, and classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and contemporary, hip hop, and acro for ages 7 and up.

Programs

• Dance With Me! — 18 months-3 years · Music and movement program focused on motor skill development, coordination, balance, rhythm, social skills, creative movement, musicality, dance, fitness, tumbling and yoga.
• Twirl & Tumble — 2.5-4 years · 45-minute class for young dancers emphasizing motor skill development, basic ballet movements, tumbling, creativity and expression.
• Kinder Combo I and II — 4-6 years · One-hour class in ballet and tap that introduces terminology and technique.
• Ballet — 7+ · Classical ballet training.
• Tap — 7+ · Tap dance class teaching rhythm, coordination, technique and terminology.
• Jazz — 7+ · Jazz dance class exploring traditional and stylized jazz movements.
• Lyrical and Contemporary — 7+ · Expressive dance style combining ballet, jazz and contemporary movement.
• Hip Hop — 7+ · Hip hop class teaching musicality and coordination through isolations, across the floor movements, choreographed combinations and freestyle exercises.
• Acro — 7+ · Acro dance program following the Acrobatic Arts syllabus.
• Performance Team — 7 and up · Recreational dance program with one regional dance competition, annual recital, and participation in community performances and musical theater experiences.
• Company Team — 5 and up · Competitive and growth-focused team with convention experiences, master instructors, social events, and team building opportunities.
• Private Lessons — intermediate/advanced dancers · October-May, weekly · $40 per week · 30 minute class weekly.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Price range: $40 per week
• General schedule: School year classes are held over 35 weeks during a 10 month period, September-June.
• Facility hours: Monday 4:00pm-9:00pm; Tuesday 4:00pm-9:00pm; Wednesday 4:00pm-9:00pm; Thursday 4:00pm-8:00pm; Friday 4:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm

About the provider

Buffalo Dance Center has been operating since 2012. Its facts list award winning faculty, certified acro instructors, and note that it is one of the first certified studios in New York state for acro. The program also includes community performance opportunities, community events, and support for listed organizations.

What families say

“Over my 7 years at Buffalo Dance Center, I learned countless lessons about teamwork, dedication, and perseverance. The skills I gained have continued to guide me through college, and as I move forward into adult life. I am so grateful for all the memories I made at BDC, both in class and on the stage!” — Laura G., BDC Class of 2024

“Year after year the Recital gets better and better. Many compliments to you and your team on costumes, song choices, and all that goes into making a great show. Even though my girls only take 1 class each, they really enjoy being apart of it all.” — Shannon B, Elma

Last updated August 26, 2026.