Children's Program
Children's Program
(Ages 4 - 8)
The goal of the Children’s Program is to introduce the students to dance and ballet through movement, music, and fun. Dancers learn in an organized group setting while exploring the use of their imagination. Each lesson is a positive experience aimed to instill a sense of self-confidence and self-worth. Students will progress through essential components throughout the year including gross motor skills, spatial awareness, musicality, and body awareness.
No prior experience is required and students do not need to audition to enroll.
Take a Trial Class!
Is your little one new to ballet? Young students are welcome to take a trial class to experience ballet before enrolling. Trial classes are entirely optional but available as a resource to families. After you register for your trial class, one of our staff members will reach out with details and a class invitation time. (Ready to take the leap? Simply enroll above!)
Click “Learn More” below for a member our our staff to contact you with information on our divisions and programs!
Primary A | Ages 4-5
Bridges Creative Movement and a more structured ballet class. Students begin learning ballet etiquette, rhythm, musical phrasing, spatial awareness, basic vocabulary, and cooperative classroom behavior.
- 4-5 years of age (Students must be 4 years of age by September 1st)
- No experience required
Gold Schedule
- Mondays 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Mesa (East Campus) Schedule
- Tuesdays 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm
Diamond Schedule
- Saturdays 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Primary B | Ages 5-7
Primary B Builds greater independence, focus, musicality, coordination, simple port de bras, basic across-the-floor movement, and respect for the ballet classroom while preserving creativity and joy.
- 5-7 years of age (Students must be 5 years of age by September 1st)
- No experience required
Mesa (East Campus) Schedule
- Tuesdays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Gold Schedule
- Wednesdays 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Diamond Schedule
- Saturdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Pre-Ballet A | Ages 6-7
Introduces a more structured ballet class while remaining developmentally appropriate. Students begin building classroom discipline, posture, musical awareness, early ballet vocabulary, coordination, and introductory barre readiness.
- 6-7 years of age (Students must be 6 years of age by September 1st)
- No experience required
Gold Schedule
- Mondays 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm &
- Wednesdays 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Diamond Schedule
- Tuesdays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm &
- Thursdays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Pre-Ballet B | Ages 7-8
Serves as the true bridge between the Children’s Program and the Core Program. Students strengthen focus, retention, coordination, classroom discipline, musicality, barre structure, port de bras, turnout awareness, and readiness for Level 1.
- 7-8 years of age (Students must be 7 years of age by September 1st)
- No experience required
Schedule
- Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm &
- Thursdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
2026-27 School Year Tuition
Per School Year, in full
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