Children & Youth Dance Program

Join our next 9 week session on April 1st!

Learn from experienced, qualified instructors who enjoy working with children of all ages. Safety, kindness and respect define our ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and modern classes for kids.

Types of Dance Classes

  • Toddler and Me is a class for dancers ages 2-3 years old to explore dance alongside their caregivers. Coordination, brain development and age-appropriate educational games make this a great class to develop early childhood milestones. Bond with your toddler and enjoy structured dance and play in this upbeat class.

    Enrollment commitment 36 weeks Tuition $38/payment; 9 payments.

    Monday | 5:15-5:45pm

    Tuesday | 4:15-4:45pm

    Saturday | 10:30-11:00am

  • A fun-filled primary class that teaches foundational dance concepts. Placement is based on age as of September; no prerequisites.

    Enrollment commitment 36 weeks. Tuition $68/payment; 9 payments.

    Monday | 6:45-7:30pm

    Wednesday | 5:30-6:15pm

    Thursday | 5:15-6:00pm

    Saturday | 9:15-10:00am

    Saturday | 10:30-11:15am *Waitlist

  • A fun-filled class that teaches age-appropriate coordination, musicality, and primary ballet terminology. Placement is based on age as of September; no prerequisites.

    Enrollment commitment 36 weeks. Tuition $70/payment; 9 payments.

    Monday 4:30-5:15pm

    Monday 5:45-6:30pm

    Tuesday 5:00-5:45pm

    Wednesday | 4:45-5:30pm

    Thursday | 4:30-5:15pm

    Saturday 9:15-10:00am

  • This is the place where dreams begin! Aspiring ballet dancers who are ready for a formal ballet class begin to learn the prestigious Vaganova syllabus. This class includes a healthy dose of fun with the rigorous challenge of classical ballet. Dancers qualify beginning at age 7 (as of September); no prerequisites.

    Enrollment commitment 36 weeks. Tuition $84/payment; 9 payments.

    Monday 5:15-6:15pm

    Wednesday | 4:30-5:30pm

    Saturday | 11:15-12:15pm

  • Join our community of dedicated young dancers! Ballet dancers who have some dance background learn more advanced beginner steps and coordination from the prestigious Vaganova syllabus. This class includes a healthy dose of fun with the rigorous challenge of classical ballet. Dancers qualify beginning at age 8 (as of September) and must take a placement class to enroll.

    Enrollment commitment 36 weeks. Tuition $84/payment; 9 payments.

    Monday | 5:45-6:45pm

    Tuesday | 6:00-7:00pm *waitlist

    Friday | 4:00-5:00pm

    Saturday | 11:15-12:15pm

  • Introduces young dancers to tap through creating different rhythms and sounds using the metal on the toe and heel of the tap shoe.

    Enrollment commitment 36 weeks. Tuition $47; 9 payments

    Monday | 5:15-5:45pm

    Saturday | 10:00-10:30am

  • Introduces young dancers to tap through creating different rhythms and sounds using the metal on the toe and heel of the tap shoe. Enrollment commitment 36 weeks. Tuition $47; 9 payments

    Monday | 6:30-7:00pm

  • This class introduces basic ballet position and steps at a pace for dancers ages 10 and up.

    Enrollment commitment is 36 weeks - tuition consists of 9 payments, $84/payment. Performance fee included; performs in the Winter and Spring Showcases

    Monday | 6:30-7:30pm

  • A fun ballet class for ages 10 and up, designed for students with at least 2 years of previous experience.

    Enrollment commitment is 36 weeks - tuition consists of 9 payments, $87/payment. Performance fee included; performs in the Winter and Spring Showcases

    Wednesday | 6:15-7:30pm

  • A fun class of improvisation, turning and jumping combinations to age appropriate music.

    Enrollment commitment is 36 weeks - tuition consists of 9 payments, $84/payment. Performance fee included; performs in the Winter and Spring Showcases

    Thursday | 7:30-8:30

  • This is a fun, high-energy, all-boys class that is great for boys just starting out in dance.

    Enrollment commitment 36 weeks - tuition consists of 9 payments, $34/payment. Performance fee included. Performs in the Winter Showcase and Spring Production.

    Wednesday | 5:30-6:15pm

  • This is a fun, high-energy, all-boys class.

    Enrollment commitment 36 weeks - tuition consists of 9 payments, $43/payment. Performance fee included. Performs in Beyond the Nutcracker and Spring Production.

  • Introduces boys to our our classical ballet syllabus through fun exercises, games and age appropriate music. Instructor placement is required.

    Enrollment commitment 36 weeks, and tuition consists of 9 payments, $43/payment. Performance fee included. Performs in Beyond the Nutcracker and Spring Production.

Your First Class is Free

“I have seen our daughter increase in confidence, express her kind-hearted nature, and really dig in and start to work hard at becoming a better dancer.”

- Denise Pienias

Caring, Qualified Instructors

Learn from experienced, qualified instructors who enjoy working with students of all ages.

2023/24 School Year

August 28, 2023- June 2, 2024

36 weeks of classes, School of Ballet 5:8 showcases, and full-length performances.

Can’t Commit to a Full Year?

With flexible registration, the school year is divided into four 9-week sessions, so you only commit to 9 weeks of classes at a time. Call us at 708.329.8773708.329.8773 to take advantage of flexible registration today.

Looking for more advanced classes? Try going to our Pre-Professional Program page for classical ballet training.

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