About Us
Where Dance Takes You Places!
Welcome to Our Dance Family
Whether you seek training for the serious dancer or simply for fun, Clark Academy Dance Center is the dance studio that warmly welcomes you. You’ll find talented dance teachers and a variety of dance classes to choose from. Clark Academy Dance Center is a diverse body of students and faculty. Our dance studio vibe is a positive and warm atmosphere where the only “clicks” that happen here are the clicking of tap shoes.
Our Story
35 years ago, Artistic Director and Founder of Clark Academy Matthew Clark first opened his doors to his first dance studio and began teaching dance classes to students. Since then, for the past 35 years, Matthew Clark has led students of all ages in his dance studios and trained thousands of dancers from Buffalo, NY, WNY, and Canada. More than a local treasure, Matthew is a highly sought-after master dance teacher and choreographer, both in Buffalo and across the globe. He is a Dance Teacher Hall of Fame inductee for New York State and Canada. His unique teaching style always incorporates laughter with innovative choreography and serious dance training. It’s one of the many reasons Matthew Clark is so highly sought after, and how this Buffalo native has trained thousands of students across the country as well as across the globe. Matthew has achieved worldwide recognition in dance teaching and dance excellence.
Clark Academy Dance Center is the brand new, state-of-the-art, Matthew Clark dance studio. It’s 35 years of dance training expertise and experience combined with a team of extremely talented dance instructors, many of whom were trained by Matthew Clark himself. Our doors are open to all who love to dance.
Matthew Clark’s New Dance Studio
Today, Clark Academy Dance Center is a brand new, state-of-the-art, 6000 square foot dance studio. It is the culmination of 35 years of professional dance training, expertise, and experience, and a team of extremely talented dance instructors. Many of our dance teachers were trained by Matthew Clark himself!
With dance classes offered at all levels and different styles, there’s a class to suit your needs no matter what they may be! Whether you’re looking for intensive dance training or fun times with friends learning dance – Clark Academy Dance Center has a place for you!
Philosophy & Mission
At Clark Academy Dance Center, our mission is to provide our students with world-class dance education and a unique outlet for self-expression. We cultivate friendships, family, and a feeling of belonging. Through the art of dance, CADC is dedicated to teaching dancers skills that will last a lifetime.
Teaching Your Child To Grow & Learn Through Dance
Dancing at CADC is fun, but there are so many benefits of dance class for children. They build character and self esteem, resilience and determination. Children learn enhanced social skillsets, as well as time management skills and goal setting.
What We Offer
DANCE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED, CHILDREN TO ADULT
A FULL RANGE OF DIFFERENT DANCE CLASS STYLES
TRAINING AND COMPETITION TEAM FOR ADVANCED DANCERS
What Our Families are Saying
EXCELLENCE IN DANCE TRAINING
All dance classes are available for all dance levels beginner-advanced, and for children as young as 18 months to adults of all ages. You can learn to dance at any age! Ask about our adult dance classes for beginners!
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Modern
Acro
Hip-Hop
Afro-caribbean
Step ‘n Rhythm
Boys to Men
Stretch and Turn
Ballroom
Every Dancer Performs
The Clark Academy Showcase is an end of year live performance where every class performs live on stage.
We're a Dance Family
Every dance student and their family feels welcome because of our friendly and encouraging dance studio culture.
Competition Teams
Dancers have the opportunity to participate in dance competitions and more focused dance training.
COMPETITIONS
Here are just some of the dance competitions Clark Academy students participate in. Our students have won countless awards and championships. Inquire with Matthew Clark about our Competition Teams.
DANCE ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS
We are dedicated to the highest levels of dance education and dance training. We are members of esteemed dance organizations where standards are high and membership is approved only to qualified dance teachers and educators. We are affiliated with both National and International dance organizations. Click the logo of the organisation to learn more about their rigorous standards in dance and dance education.
WORLD DANCE ORGANISATION
DANCE MASTERS OF AMERICA
NYS DANCE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL OF AMERICA
IDO INT’L DANCE ORGANISATION
DANCE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA
