Registration for Fall Trimester 2026 will open Wednesday, August 19 at 10 am. Class Schedule coming soon!
About Us
Arts Center Lake Placid is honored to continue Lake Placid School of Dance’s long history of excellence in dance education. We believe in providing extraordinary, high-quality dance training in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, and variations for ages 3 and up, all within a warm, welcoming, positive, and supportive environment. Students of all abilities from beginner to advanced and recreational are welcome!
All classes are live and in-person.
Classes
Dance with Me Ages 1½-3
Creative Movement Ages 3-5
Pre-Ballet Ages 5-7
Jazz Dance Ages 6-9
Beginning Ballet Ages 7-9
Steps & Styles Ages 7-10
Level 1 Ages 8-10
Level 2 Ages 9-12
Level 3 Ages 10-13
Level 4 & Level 5 Ages 13+ or by invitation
New students, please reach out to [email protected] and we will get you set up in the right level.
AGE RANGES ARE A GENERAL GUIDE AND TEACHERS WILL MAKE ADJUSTMENTS AS NEEDED. CHILDREN SHOULD EXPECT TO BE IN EACH LEVEL A MINIMUM OF ONE TO TWO FULL YEARS. IF YOU ARE A RETURNING STUDENT AND HAVE NOT HEARD OTHERWISE, PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE LEVEL YOU WERE IN LAST.
Uniforms
GIRLS: Pink tights and pink ballet shoes—DanceSupplies.com or Discount Dance recommended (call Customer Service for advice about sizing)—or a combination of tights and shoes that match one’s skin tone.
BOYS: Black or White ballet slippers, White t-shirt, and Black leggings or long “bike” shorts. Please contact the class instructor for recommendations.
Creative Movement – Pink leotard with skirt (T1-Ballet Pink)
Pre-Ballet – Blue leotard with skirt (T6-Blue)
Beginning Ballet – Tank leotard (Purple) and Pull-On Skirt (Purple)
Levels 1-5:
• Level 1 – Berry leotard and Hot Pink ballet skirt.
• Level 2 – Light Blue leotard and ballet skirt in matching color.
• Level 3 – Lilac leotard and ballet skirt in matching color.
• Level 4 – Royal (Blue) leotard and ballet skirt in matching color.
• Level 5 – Black leotard and wrap skirt in matching color.
- If dancers in Levels 1-3 have a leotard that fits from last year, it may be worn. When purchasing a new leotard, please choose one in the style and color listed above.
- New leotards should be purchased when those from last year are outgrown.
- Optional Dance Sweater
Fall Trimester 2026
September 14 – November 14
Fall Makeup Day Monday, November 16
Spring Trimester 2026
March 16 – May 29
June 2 – June 5 Recital Tech Week and class schedule TBA.
Spring Recital Saturday, June 6, 2026
Spring Snow Day Makeup (if needed) Friday, March 30
Spring Session students who want to participate in the recital will be billed a $25 recital fee at a later date. Performing in the recital is not required.
Winter Trimester 2026
January 5 – March 14
Final week of March classes is make-up week.
Winter Snow Day Makeup for Miss Emily’s Classes Friday, March 6
PLEASE VERIFY SCHEDULE WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR.
SAVE THE DATE
Nutcracker Auditions Saturday, September 12, 2026
HOLIDAYS (NO CLASSES)
2026
Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 12*
Veteran’s Day November 11*
*makeup classes will be scheduled
2027
Martin Luther King Jr Day January 18
Presidents’ Day February 15
Lunar New Year February 6
Spring Break TBA
Memorial Day May 31
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Browse Classes
Level 3
Monday, November 16
Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Wednesdays, 4:15pm-5:30pm
Level 2
Monday, November 16
Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Wednesdays, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Level 4
Saturday, November 14
Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Saturdays, 9:30am-11:00am
Level 5
Saturday, November 14
Wednesdays, 4:30pm-7:30pm
Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Saturdays, 9:30am-11:00am
Steps & Styles
Saturday, November 14
Beginning Ballet
Saturday, November 14
Creative Movement
Monday, November 16
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome! If you are a new student to the school under the age of 7, please register for the class that fits your age range and prior experience best. If you are 8 and up, please contact [email protected] to schedule a time for you to come in to class. We will assign you to the level that fits you best.
Fall Trimester 2026
September 14 – November 21
Fall Day Makeup Monday, November 16
Spring Trimester 2026
March 16 – May 29
June 2 – June 5 Recital Tech Week and class schedule TBA.
Spring Recital Saturday, June 6, 2026
Spring Snow Day Makeup (if needed) Friday, March 30
Winter Trimester 2026
January 5 – March 14
Final week of March classes is make-up week.
Winter Snow Day Makeup for Miss Emily’s Classes Friday, March 6
Yes! Just like being involved in a sport, we ask you to wear the class uniform that goes with your level. Please see the Uniforms section above.
For students in Beginning Ballet through Level 5, we ask that you please wear your hair in a bun or a twist. It is important to have your hair up so the teacher can see your neck and head placement. Not sure how to do that? Check out Ballet Hair for Dads on YouTube.
At LPSD, once your child grows past the Pre-Ballet level, if they are interested in a serious pursuit of Ballet, we start to introduce more classical dance technique training in Beginning Ballet. We are committed to a Ballet curriculum that focuses on technique so that we can prepare our dancers to have the best experiences as they grow and create. A solid technical foundation opens up doors to advanced training, placement in Summer intensives, college programs, potential scholarships, and the ability to feel success and enjoyment at every level. For dancers who would rather pursue other kinds of dance, or would just like to take additional classes, we offer Jazz Dance for ages 6-9 and Steps & Styles for ages 7-10.
If you are in Level 1 or above, there is an option to pay in installments when you register.
Check your email! All class cancellations will be announced via email and also on our social media channels. In the case of a snow event, we follow the lead of the Lake Placid School District – if they are closed then our campus is closed as well. Sometimes, we make a preemptive decision to close a class, in which case you will be contacted via email as soon as possible. Please ensure that your email address is correct when you register. We will endeavor whenever possible to schedule makeup classes for snow days.
HOLIDAYS (NO CLASSES)
2026
Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 12*
Veteran’s Day November 11*
*makeup classes will be scheduled
2027
Martin Luther King Jr Day January 18
Presidents’ Day February 15
Lunar New Year February 6
Spring Break TBA
Memorial Day May 31
Please email us at [email protected] to discuss options.
Yes! Please reach out to Arts Center Lake Placid Managing Director Jon Donk at [email protected].
Please reach out to Arts Center Managing Director Jon Donk at (518) 523-2512 ext. 1002 or [email protected].
