Young Dancer Division
FOR AGES 3-9
Does your child love to twirl, play, make believe and dress up?
We have a diverse list of classes to choose from!
Your dancer will love our Young Dancer Ballet Classes with our Tiny Toes, Fancy Feet & Shooting Stars Curriculum! Every week our young dancers hop, skip and twirl through an exciting adventure with a new adventure every month! We will encourage your child’s creativity and independence in a fun, safe and supportive atmosphere. You will see your dancer blossom before your eyes!
Observation Made Easy
Our Young Dancer Division Ballet classes have mini-shows from January-March when we invite parents into our classroom to observe the last 5 minutes class (the last class every month) so that they can present their themed ballet dance!
Our Young Dancer Division AcroDance classes will have an in-house showcase in May during which you can come in and observe an entire class showcasing all they have learned!
Tiny Toes (preschool: 3 & 4 years old)
Ballet: we practice our dance steps (and review their fancy french names) like relevé, plié, and jeté and so much more! We travel to magical lands and pretend to be things like beautiful flowers, fairies, birds & so much more! Each month is based on a magical theme like Fairy Garden Adventure or It’s Spring! We practice our dance routine that we can’t WAIT to perform for you! We have mini-shows in January, February, March! Class ends with your child getting a stamp or sticker to reward and celebrate his/her progress and success! This class is part of our June Show performances.
AcroDance: This is a pre-tumbling and creative movement class for our youngest dancers who will develop rhythm and musicality and will learn primary acro skills to gain strength and flexibility that will help them in all future dance endeavors. You can expect to find skills like: Pike Position, Skipping, Marching, Pre Cartwheel, Plié, Tendu, etc. The focus of this program includes learning the acro positions, locomotive skills (jumping, hopping, etc), balance skills, classroom behavior skills, movement concepts, cooperation and social skills. (this class is NOT in our Stage Performances, but WILL have an in-house demonstration)
Upcoming Classes for Season 24/25 Starting in September
- Wednesday Tiny Toes Ballet 10:00-10:45am
- Thursday Tiny Toes Ballet 3:45-4:30pm
- Saturday Tiny Toes AcroDance 9:15-10:00am
- Saturday Tiny Toes Ballet 10:10am-10:55am FULL
Fancy Feet (kindergarten & 1st grade)
Ballet: we practice our dance steps (and review their fancy french names) like relevé, plié, and jeté and so much more! We travel to magical lands and pretend to be things like beautiful flowers, fairies, birds & so much more! Each month is based on a magical theme like Fairy Garden Adventure or It’s Spring! We practice our dance routine that we can’t WAIT to perform for you! We have mini-shows in January, February, March! Class ends with your child getting a stamp or sticker to reward and celebrate his/her progress and success! This class is part of our Nutcracker and June Show performances.
AcroDance: This is a pre-tumbling and creative movement class for our youngest dancers who will develop rhythm and musicality and will learn primary acro skills to gain strength and flexibility that will help them in all future dance endeavors. You can expect to find skills like: Pike Position, Skipping, Marching, Pre Cartwheel, Plié, Tendu, etc. The focus of this program includes learning the acro positions, locomotive skills (jumping, hopping, etc), balance skills, classroom behavior skills, movement concepts, cooperation and social skills. (this class is NOT in our Stage Performance, but WILL have an in-house demonstration)
Acro I*: Acro combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements which work on balance, agility and gross motor coordination. Learn to move with a rhythmic and gymnastic quality. Acro is great for developing strength and flexibility. The perfect class for students with high energy. Acro will include mastering skills such as forward rolls, bridges, headstands, handstands, back rolls, back handsprings, aerials, etc. Acro will often include partner work as well. (*for this age group this class is by our placement only)
Tap/Jazz Combo Class: Your child will LOVE this combo class during which they will learn the basics of both Tap & Jazz such as basic turns, leaps, isolations, footwork & all kinds of dance vocabulary, progressions, as the class is ready. We use carefully screened music & moves that are popular today and incorporate them into this super-fun class! All kids who take this class must be concurrently enrolled in a ballet class. This class is part of our Holiday Show & June Show performances.
Upcoming class options for season 24/25 starting in September
- Monday Fancy Feet Acro I* 4:30-5:15pm (by placement only)
- Friday Fancy Feet Ballet 4:30-5:30pm
- Saturday Fancy Feet AcroDance 9:15-10:00am
- Saturday Fancy Feet Ballet 10:00-11:00am
- Saturday Beginner Tap/Jazz 11:00-12:00noon
Shooting Stars (2nd & 3rd grade)
Ballet: Dancers learn how a traditional ballet class works: barre, center & across the floor. Each month dancers learn details and age-appropriate choreography from a specific ballet such as Swan Lake, Cinderella, The Firebird & more. Class ends with your child getting a stamp or sticker to reward and celebrate his/her progress and success! This class is part of our Nutcracker and June Show performances.
FUNdamentals: This class will help to strengthen the core, work on proper alignment throughout the body (necessary for safe movement) Using FUN imagery and tools such as yoga blocks, pilates rings, balance discs, & more, we are able to present complex dance components helping them on a successful and safe dance journey. This class is NOT a performance class and should be in addition to other dance classes.
Beginner Hip Hop: Kids love this fast-paced high-energy class using today’s music (age-appropriate). Dancers learn traditional hip hop technique as well as today’s popular new moves! This class is part of our Holiday Show and June Show Performances.
Tap/Jazz Combo Class: Your child will enjoy this combo class during which they will learn the basics of both Tap & Jazz such as basic turns, leaps, isolations, footwork & all kinds of dance vocabulary, progressions, as the class is ready. We use carefully screened music & moves that are popular today and incorporate them into this super-fun class! All kids who take this class must be concurrently enrolled in a ballet class. This class is part of our Holiday Show & June Show performances.
Acro: Acro combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements which work on balance, agility and gross motor coordination. Learn to move with a rhythmic and gymnastic quality. Acro is great for developing strength and flexibility. The perfect class for students with high energy. Acro will include mastering skills such as forward rolls, bridges, headstands, handstands, back rolls, back handsprings, aerials, etc. Acro will often include partner work as well.
Upcoming class options for season 24/25 starting in September
- Monday Acro 4:30-5:15pm
- Wednesday Shooting Stars Fundamentals 4:30-5:00pm
- Wednesday Shooting Stars Ballet 5:00-6:00pm
- Friday Beginner Hip Hop 4:30-5:30pm
- Friday Shooting Stars Ballet 5:30-6:30pm
- Saturday Beginner Tap/Jazz B 11:00-12:00noon
Next Steps
Let’s set up a Free Trial class! This will help us place your dancer in a level where they will not only thrive, but make new friends and really become part of our dance community. If your dancer has prior training, please tell us. The more we know about your dancer, the better we can help you.
If you are ready to sign up without the Free Trial Class, you can click Create a Portal below
“Garance and her staff do an amazing job instilling their love of dance into their little ballerinas – highly recommended!
— Elin, Parent
“The Ballet Center is hands down one of the best dance schools in the entire state. If you see one of their shows at the end of the year you’ll see the quality of their instruction.”
— Tom, Parent