Configuration Dance Theater

I’ve been coming to CDT on and off for almost 2 years. I had just graduated college and was looking to get back into ballet and tried a number of adult ballet classes around town. I grew up taking at American Academy of Ballet for about 8 years and looking back, I had a great classical ballet learning experience there. But as an adult, I was looking for something non-​competitive yet with an intense edge to it. This is exactly what I found at CDT.
I attend the Ultra Barre classes at the Williamsville location, which is a class that combines ballet techniques, Pilates, weights, cardio, abs and a little bit of yoga –what’s great about CDT is that they offer an UB class every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and on Saturdays (no Saturday classes in the summer I believe), so if I work late one day and can’t make it to class, I can pick right up at the next class. Once you’ve attended a handful of classes, you catch right on to the routines, which vary slightly depending on the instructor. CDT also offers an adult ballet class.
There are three (perhaps four?) instructors –all of which are excellent! They make sure you are never left behind during the routines and take time to correct your posture or technique so that you get the most out of the workout as humanly possible –they’re drill sergeants with smiles and words of encouragement. It makes for a phenomenal workout and that’s what keeps people coming back for more! There are usually about a dozen students at each class, ranging in age from (and this is a complete guess) early 20’s to 60’s, though the majority I would classify as early to mid-20’s.
There are two studios at the Williamsville location (that I know of… since I did not grow up taking here, I’m only familiar with the Ultra Barre classes) and they have a cozy, yet very professional feel. The floors are relatively clean and the changing room smells as clean as it possibly could.
Only one small *very insignificant* criticism is the waiting room –if you’re planning on waiting for any length of time, bring a cushion. The chairs are uncomfortable and the lighting is a little too bright. Also, for parents dropping kids off, be prepared to pull a Bat Turn on S Long, as there is very little parking room. I’ve had to park in the DiCamillo Bakery parking lot in the past, since CDT shares it’s building with another business and parking is very limited.
Lastly, the prices at CDT are about average, as far as adult classes. You can buy a class card of 10 classes for $ 120. Depending on how often you plan on going, they recently started offering an unlimited monthly pass which would work great if you plan on going to at least two classes per week.
So if you want a great work out and you have a little bit of ballet experience, this studio is the perfect place to pick up a few classes! You’ll enjoy every minute of your experience.