New York Theatre Ballet School — Local services in New York

I've had one of the worst experiences of my life at this institution, particularly with their higher management. After being gaslit and verbally assaulted by one of the heads of the school, I can't help but wonder if perhaps my gender fluidity or orientation made this particular person feel like she needed to call me names, make large assumptions about my mental health and stability, and in essence tell me that I am "not wanted" and "shouldn't return." This place does not care about people--or dancers--maybe they don't even care about dance. Kinda hard to say, but at this point, I cannot recommend to anyone in the industry, actors or dancers, please think twice before you engage here. The (poor) teachers may be top notch, but they aren't treated (or paid) very well and the team that runs this joint is running it directly in the ground. Folx should wise up and...

My daughter has been a student at the School of NYTB for five years, now returning for her sixth. Diana Byer has created a one-of-a-kind school for young dance students in NYC. For over forty years she has fostered a safe and caring institution where older students take pride in welcoming and caring for younger students; where Ms. Byer and her staff treat our children not only as young professionals but part of the NYTB family. We have always appreciated the serious ballet training that is offered at the school as well as the opportunity for young students to perform in many NYTB performances, building confidence on stage and in life. Along with their LIFT scholarship program, NYTB is a small arts organization that is vital to New York City and...

A hidden gem for adult ballet students - their adult lessons are superb! Lessons are affordable ($10-12), and great care is paid to purity of technique. Unlike numerous other adult ballet studios, students here can expect helpful corrections and appropriate exercises. Studio is clean, gorgeous (there are old stained glass windows!), and the dressing rooms are warm and cozy with room for belongings. Floor is excellent and well maintained. The Cecchetti syllabus is refreshing, but just ensure that you arrive a few minutes early to warm up in preparation for those early grande battements. Very good balance between time spent at barre and centre. Teachers include principal dancers from the company (!), and the director of...