“My daughter started with pre-Ballet lessons at four years old during the summer... Prior to the lessons at CSBA, we had tried different ballet studios in other boroughs. The other dance studios cannot compare to how impeccable the CSBA lessons were... The CSBA instructors were absolutely engaging, professional, and most importantly knew how to engage young children in class. Their overall program and curriculum were organized and planned out very well for classes of different levels.

Fast forward to the pandemic... It is not a simple feat to turn an in-person instructional methodology into an online platform - but the entire CBSA program was converted almost flawlessly. This was a Herculean effort by the entire program, that continues to deserve huge praises for their hard work. After months of lessons, we continue to enjoy the quality standards of CSBA - the ballet teachers continue to give their best instruction, even in the midst of this unprecedented time. We feel very fortunate to have had the chance to be a part of such an amazing ballet studio - so that the students will continue to learn and hone the skills for ballet.

Thank you Ms. Mindy for all your hard work and efforts in making CSBA so extraordinary!”

“The director, Mindy, is an incredible teacher and a sincere role model... We are so proud to be members of CSBA! Sophia can’t wait to return and neither can I. CSBA was exactly what we had hoped to find for her. Commuting from Queens is so worth it to be there... We’ve tried many places, and by far, CSBA is the most gracious, flexible, organized, and warming for young girls. ”

“Love, love, love this school. The instructors are amazing. They have an excellent program that teaches children poise and elegance. The classes are very structured and the teachers expect their students to do their best all the time. Though they are very understanding and patient with those who are shy or a little behind. ”

“Wonderful ballet school. My daughter is 9 years old and this is her third year at CSBA. Small classes and outstanding teachers. Every student gets personal attention and corrections for proper alignment. Teachers not only demonstrate the steps but make sure that students are executing them correctly. No frills approach where discipline, focus and learning ballet are what matters. A gem of a school.”

“My daughter has been attending CSBA for 5 years. We are very happy with the teachers and programs and keep coming back even though we moved to NJ.”

“Fantastic ballet lessons for kids. My 8 year old son has learned SO much, and the instructors are patient and friendly even when he is not 100% focused. Even though our commute [from Bay Ridge Brooklyn] is kind of crazy for the class, it is worth every extra R train delay!”

“If anyone is looking for a great ballet school near the Lower Manhattan area, I recommend checking out Chrystie Street Ballet. Miss Mindy and her staff are wonderful. My kids love her teaching style, and my little one took right away with Ms. Sara. We put the kids in there to develop confidence, balance, posture, etc. We did try out several other places before being referred by a friend.

The school teaches formal ballet. We love that the teachers are demanding, and my kids come out smiling after class.”

“Thank you for putting on such a professional performance. Although Arcadia is just a little girl, she treats the performance as though she were dancing for the Bolshoi at Lincoln Center. I believe that the concept of excellence must be instilled and to that end you do a wonderful job... bringing discipline to them is so important, and for that I thank you. ”