Astoria Fine Arts Dance is the ideal place to learn how to dance. Our focus is to effectively transmit the essential qualities of a dancer such as balance, poise, strength, elevation, coordination, rhythm and flexibility.
We understand that dance education encompasses far more than just technique or steps. Our students are not only learning invaluable lifelong skills, they are also making friends and sharing the joy of dance in a safe and creative environment.
We believe that dedication to their dance training will not only show on stage, but it will also help our students develop the skills needed for a successful life whether they stay involved with dance or not.
Through structured learning students experience the spirit of teamwork and personally enjoy the results their own work can accomplish at the end of every year in our Annual Performance.
We are fully committed to offer our students the highest quality of dance training. Our staff is extremely qualified and they are all specialists in their own dance techniques.
Our space is professionally equipped with full-length mirrors, climate control, sprung marley floors, and fourteen -foot high ceilings providing an ideal environment for free flowing creative movement.

COME & DANCE THIS SUMMER AT ASTORIA FINE ARTS DANCE July 5th – July 30th

Summer is around the corner and we are very excited to announce our 2011 Summer Intensive that will run from July 5th-July 30th!
Last year’s Intensive was a huge success, culminating in a performance of the students’ own original choreographies. In addition to creating original work, we also learned about healthy and nutritious foods and incorporated these new eating habits into our daily lives. Finally, we took an exciting field trip to Manhattan and saw a professional dance performance by the Rochester City Ballet, which left all of us inspired to keep dancing and work hard to improve even more. Overall, it was an incredible experience.
This year we are thrilled to add even more exciting classes and opportunities. Students will be able to experience the summer program from last year with exciting new additions like hip-hop, contemporary jazz and Pilates. We will also have guest Master Teachers, who are all working professionals in their fields, to enrich each student’s experience.
Please contact the front desk at 718-274-0740 to let us know if you are interested in being a part of this one of a kind experience. We hope to see you this summer and share four weeks of dance, creation, and imagination at Astoria Fine Arts Dance.

Mommy & me dance classes (ages 2 – 3)

Mommy and me class is an introductory class for our youngest dancers. It focuses on stimulating the senses through 45 minutes of creative movement. Our dancers love to use imagination and express themselves through movement. These classes are a great way of sharing the joy of dance with your toddler.

What Mamas are saying about Astoria Fine Arts Dance

“My daughter has been taking ballet and tap lessons at Astoria Fine Arts Dance for two years. She loves it there. She has learned so much and had a lot of fun also.”

“I have so many great things to say about this place. The staff is always responsive to the needs of students and parents. The instructors are very talented and professional. I also find the front desk staff to be friendly and organized.”

“I feel like we really get what we pay for. The students learn proper dance techniques while having fun in the process. If you are looking for a place that will actually teach your child the fine art of dance, and not just let them play around, look here first.”

“My daughter has been taking classes with Astoria Fine Arts Dance for many years and loves the instructors there. This year she is a Freshman at a local Arts high school and our family accredits the success during auditions to the dedicated/caring instructors at AFAD. What a great friendly staff.”