Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premier Dance Classes for Children in Liverpool, NY
Since 1972, Liverpool School of Dance has been dedicated to nurturing children's development through the art of dance. Our studio provides a safe, inclusive environment where students aged 2.5 to 18 learn ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and pointe techniques from experienced instructors. We prioritize both group and individual instruction to build social skills and independence while fostering discipline, poise, and confidence. Our team includes certified professionals affiliated with Dance Educators of America and NADAA, with decades of combined experience in dance education. We offer military and family discounts, free consultations, and respond to inquiries within the same business day.Our curriculum includes preschool programs, beginner to intermediate classes, summer dance sessions, and scholarship opportunities. Students showcase progress through recitals, regional competitions, and community performances. We serve Liverpool, NY, and surrounding areas with flexible scheduling options. Our founders, Joan and Mary Condlin, bring over 50 years of combined expertise, having trained with renowned dance educators and performed in diverse professional settings. We remain committed to advancing dance education while maintaining transparency, ethical practices, and personalized attention to every student's growth.
Services
Dance Classes
Performances
Competitions
Scholarships
Summer Programs
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Established in 1972 with 50+ years of combined dance education experience
- Free consultations available for prospective students
- Military and family discounts offered
- Instructors certified by Dance Educators of America and NADAA
- Same-business-day response for all inquiries
Associations and certifications
- Dance Educators of America
- NADAA
What people say
Exceptional staff
Large studio rooms
Dedicated instructors
Awesome team
Student progress visible
Services
Dance Classes
We offer comprehensive dance instruction in multiple styles including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and pointe. Our curriculum serves children aged 2.5 to 18 with beginner to intermediate level classes. Instructors provide both group and individualized instruction to develop technical proficiency while building confidence and social skills through structured lessons.
Performances
Our performance program showcases student progress through annual recitals and community engagements. Students participate in stage productions that develop presentation skills and artistic expression. Performances include solo and group routines across various dance styles, with opportunities to perform at local venues and nursing homes throughout the year.
Competitions
We prepare students for regional dance competitions with specialized training and choreography. Our competition teams travel throughout Central New York to participate in judged events. The program emphasizes technical excellence, creative expression, and teamwork while maintaining a supportive environment focused on personal growth and skill development.
People
Joan Condlin
Founder and Director
Joan Condlin established the studio in 1972 after teaching in Syracuse and Rochester. She studied under dance legends like Luigi and Jack Stanley, bringing decades of expertise in dance technique and performance to her role as director.
Mary Condlin
Owner and Director
Mary Condlin has directed the studio since 1981, continuing her mother's legacy. With over 30 years of dance experience, she's certified in DEA and Progressive Ballet Technique methods, and choreographs for competition teams while managing daily operations.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and pointe dance classes for children aged 2.5 to 18.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes, we provide military discounts and family discounts for second children enrolled.
Are there performance opportunities?
Students participate in annual recitals, regional competitions, and community performances throughout the year.
What are your instructors' qualifications?
Our instructors are certified by Dance Educators of America and NADAA with decades of combined teaching experience.
Do you have summer programs?
Yes, we offer summer dance sessions in July and August for continued skill development.
How quickly do you respond to inquiries?
We respond to all requests within the same business day.
