Genesee Dance Theatre

Dance, Performing Arts & Creative Experiences in Perry, NY

Experience the performing arts in the heart of Perry, New York, at Genesee Dance Theatre, a dance school and educational performing arts organization dedicated to providing high-quality dance training and bringing professional-caliber performances to rural communities.

With a welcoming, student-centered approach, Genesee Dance offers opportunities for children, teens and adults to discover dance, develop new skills and experience the performing arts in an encouraging community environment. The organization emphasizes professional instruction that is challenging but non-competitive, helping dancers build confidence, technique, artistry and a lifelong appreciation for movement.

More Than a Dance Studio

Genesee Dance Theatre is also a performing arts organization, bringing students and professional dancers together for classical and contemporary productions throughout the region.

Since 2014, Genesee Dance Theatre has presented performances at libraries, schools and other venues throughout the Genesee Valley, frequently collaborating with organizations including Shake on the Lake, the Arts Council for Wyoming County and the David A. Howe Public Library.

The organization also presents an annual student dance concert, giving young performers the opportunity to take their training from the studio to the stage.

Past productions have included The Nutcracker, Peter and the Wolf, Hanna & Gretel, re and other original and contemporary performances.

Youth Dance Training

Genesee Dance provides progressive dance education for young dancers, beginning with early childhood classes and continuing through more advanced levels of training.

Programs include:

• Preschool dance
• Ballet
• Classical ballet
• Contemporary dance
• Modern dance
• Musical theatre
• Broadway jazz
• Audition coaching
• Performance opportunities

The training program focuses on developing a strong foundation in technique and artistry, while maintaining an environment designed to encourage students rather than pit them against one another.

For aspiring dancers, advanced training can also help prepare students interested in pursuing dance at the college or professional level.

Dance for Adults

Dance isn't just for kids!

Genesee Dance has offered adult dance classes and community movement programs designed for a variety of experience levels. Past community classes have included modern dance and introductory movement experiences where participants can learn, exercise and explore dance without needing previous experience.

Adult programming provides another way for visitors and residents to experience the arts and stay active in the community.

Pilates & Fitness

Genesee Dance & Pilates also offers fitness and movement programming for adults and older teens, including Pilates, Reformer Pilates, yoga, barre and adult ballet. The studio's small-group approach creates an intimate environment that combines professional instruction with a welcoming community atmosphere.

The Pilates and fitness programs provide another dimension to the organization's mission of helping people develop strength, mobility, body awareness and confidence through movement.

Bringing the Arts to Rural Communities

One of the most unique aspects of Genesee Dance Theatre is its commitment to making high-quality performing arts accessible in rural communities.

Rather than limiting performances to a traditional theater setting, Genesee Dance has brought productions and educational programming to libraries, schools and other community venues throughout the region.

For Wyoming County and the surrounding Genesee Valley, organizations like Genesee Dance help create a vibrant local arts scene and provide residents and visitors with opportunities to experience dance close to home.

Whether you're looking for dance classes for your child, an adult fitness program, or a performance to add to your itinerary, Genesee Dance offers a unique connection to the arts and culture of Wyoming County.