About Banbury School of Dance · Houston
Banbury School of Dance, founded in 1967 by Suzanne Banbury in Houston, Texas, is a classical ballet studio dedicated to teaching dance with an emphasis on discipline, posture, and physical fitness. The studio was built to exacting standards with raised maple and oak floors to minimize injury risk. It serves children and teens aged 5 and up, offering classes, summer camps, and recitals, with a focus on developing not only dance skills but also life skills like concentration and poise. The school also offers voice lessons through Banbury School of Voice, taught by Kent Banbury, who specializes in the Hamilton-Reid vocal method.
Established in 1967 by Suzanne Banbury, Banbury School of Dance is a Houston-based classical ballet studio built to her exacting specifications, featuring raised maple and oak floors to reduce injury risk. The school emphasizes teaching foundational dance principles to foster discipline, concentration, and body awareness — qualities that extend into academic and personal life. With over 70 years of combined teaching experience among its instructors, the school caters to students aged 5 and up, offering classes, summer camps (like the 2026 Moana-themed camp), and recitals. It also provides private voice lessons through Banbury School of Voice, taught by Kent Banbury, a master vocal trainer with decades of experience. The studio is equipped with UVC air sterilization for safety and offers flexible payment options. It is not identified as Catholic-owned or faith-based in any way.
- In business
- since 1967
- Owner
- Suzanne Banbury
- Serves
- Houston, Texas
Our Story
Suzanne Banbury formed the Banbury School of Dance in 1967 with the express intent of teaching Classical Ballet in Houston. The building was constructed specifically as a dance studio to Mrs. Banbury's exacting standards. Since the surface upon which a dancer is required to dance is crucial, both dance rooms have raised maple and oak floors to minimize stress and injury to growing legs, feet, and joints; thus the risk of injury to your child is absolutely minimal.
Services
We offer Classical Ballet classes, Summer Dance Camps, Private Voice Lessons (Hamilton-Reid Method), Recitals, Studio Rentals, and New Student Registration. Our teachers have over 70 years of combined experience and are trained in proven methods of dance education.
- Classical Ballet Classes
- Summer Dance Camps
- Private Voice Lessons
- Recitals
- Studio Rentals
- New Student Registration
Why Choose Us
We prioritize safety with raised floors and UVC sterilization, and we focus on teaching discipline, posture, and concentration — skills that benefit students beyond dance. Our instructors are experienced professionals, and our curriculum is designed to support both physical and mental development.