Looking for a fun, yet warm dance studio for your child? Check out the Sam Smith School of Dance. Sam’s studio has that family friendly atmosphere. Sam’s philosophy of “Raising the student’s self-esteem through the ability to dance” has rung true for over fifteen years. The students at the Sam Smith School of Dance carry their learned poise, stage presence, and self-confidence into the other areas of their lives. Many parents have commented on the improvement of their children regarding speaking publicly, performing in plays and concerts, or playing various sports. Parents have attributed this progress to the dance classes that they take at Sam’s studio.

The Sam Smith School of Dance is only 2 minutes from the 290, located on the second floor at 2333 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst (next to Ted’s). The dance school offers classes, in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, cheer dance, non-competitive Irish dance and most recently, acro, musical theater and jazz technique. Pre-K and combination classes for the younger students consist of ballet, jazz, and tap within a 50 minute class. The adult tap classes show continuous growth as adults from their twenties through their sixties keep signing up. Specials at the Sam Smith School of Dance include getting a fourth class for free when you are enrolled in three classes. Monthly payments are worked into a ten month period with no added recital fees.

The Sam Smith School of Dance holds their annual dance recital at the intimate auditorium at Sweet Home High School in early June. The two hour recital consists of two performances; however, the young children only perform in one of the shows. Holding the recital in the comforts of Sweet Home’s cozy air conditioned auditorium ensures that all families have a good view.