New Paltz School of Ballet

This is by far the most astounding little ballet school anywhere. ""Miss Lisa"" and her rapport with the little dancers is amazing. She walks into the room and their eyes glaze over with admiration and respect. I've seen her older students too and they are not only proficient in their abilities to dance ballet but are also sweet and polite. Everything I want my little girl to grow up to be I have found right there at that school. Pros: best ballet training available Cons: not enough classes more

This school is the best ballet school my daughter has ever attended. The artisitc directors are true professionals who care about thier students and give them the best training possible including schools in NYC. They are warm and open to people who respect their boundaries however they do not cater to anyone. Both directors have different teaching styles which blend together to make a wonderfully rich class experience for the students. This school's performing company, New Paltz Ballet Theatre, does not base casting for their performances poliltically, but truly seeks out which dancer is best for the part even if it means losing business. In the end of the year recital all kids are treated equally and no favortism is ever shown in casting. The students are encouraged by their directors to be polite and friendly to everyone, especially new comers and when my daughter started there she was begging for more classes within 2 weeks. Five stars are not enough for this little jewel box of a shcool located right here in tiny New Paltz. We are blessed to have them. more