Hoffman School of Dance Information

The Hoffman School of Dance was established in 1930 by Geraldine C. Hoffman. She opened her first dance studio at 639 Woodlawn in her fathers garage. Geraldine's daughter's, Sandra McPhee and Linda Betts took over the studio after their mothers retirement and continued on with their mother's motto "The art of dance cannot be mastered without discipline". The Hoffman School of Dance has been purchased by Janeen Cole. Janeen has studied at the school since she was 3 years old and has been instructing and directing at area dance schools over the past 16 years. Many of the time-honored traditions, first taught by Geraldine, are still being taught at the school today. Entering it's 79th season, the Hoffman School of Dance is excited to begin another year of personal growth and exploration through dance. Located at 19 Olean Rd in East Aurora NY, the studio offers special Kiddie Combination classes for children 3-5 years old where they learn ballet, jazz, tap & creative movement. This class combines the development of rhythm, movement and coordination all presented in a fun-based class setting. Other classes offered for the season are Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro, Adult Jazz & Tap, Theatre Dance, Salsa/Merengue ballroom, Adult Kickboxing & Pilates (instructed by a certified pilates teacher). There is a class to meet every need, from the beginner and recreational dancer to the advanced competitive dancer. Just back from NYC, the faculty attended the "Pulse" teacher convention where they took classes from top choreographers Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, Brian Friedman and Chris Judd from the show "So You Think You Can Dance. "It is so important to continually attend conventions and seminars to stay up on the latest trends and teaching styles" says Cole. Cole is certified by Dance Masters of America to teach all subjects of dance and continues to attend yearly. The Hoffman School of Dance competitive team had a very successful year last year. They had numerous Platinum, High Gold and Silver awards, Overall High-Scores and was awarded the "Class Act" award meaning we present our children with age appropriate costumes and music. "I was most proud of that award", says Cole. "Nowadays these children are bombarded with negative impressions, it is our duty as teachers to keep them safe and show them how to act like young ladies and boys."