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Summer Youth Classes & Programs 2026

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Pre-Ballet (Ages 18 month - 8 years)

The pre-ballet program is designed for young children starting their ballet journey through engaging ballet classes for kids. In these pre-ballet classes, children participate in a variety of activities and exercises that promote coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and creativity. These activities include stretching exercises, floor exercises, and basic jumps that help develop motor skills and musicality.


   

May 26-June 6 | 2-Week Session


June 9-27 | 3-Week Session


July 7-25 | 3-Week Session


August 4-22 | 3-Week Session


June 15–18 | Princess Ballet Camp (part of our ballet summer camp)


July 6–9 | Moana Ballet Camp (part of our ballet summer camp)


August 3–6 | Mini Nutcracker Ballet Camp (part of our ballet summer camp)


August 17-19 | Mini Competition Camp


These youth ballet programs offer children a wonderful opportunity to explore the art of ballet while having fun.

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Youth Ballet (Ages 8-19)

For students ages eight and over, this year-round program offers focused ballet classes for kids, emphasizing a serious approach to ballet instruction that includes both performance and competition opportunities. Utilizing the Vaganova Method, recognized for its precision and emphasis on technique, participants develop a solid foundation in classical ballet, preparing them for potential professional careers.


May 26-June 6 | Ballet 1 (ages 8-12) 2-Week Session


May 27 - June 11 | Ballet 2-6 (ages 8-18) 3-Week Session


June 9-27 | Ballet 1 (ages 8-12) 3-Week Session


July 7-25 | Ballet 1 (ages 8-12) 3-Week Session


August 4-22 | Ballet 1 (ages 8-12) 3-Week Session


June 15-26 | 2-Week Intensive Camp 1


July 6-17 | 2-Week Intensive Camp 2


August 3-6 | Competition Preparation Camp – Classical & Contemporary


August 17-20 | Nutcracker Prep Camp


Additionally, our ballet summer camp provides an immersive experience for youth involved in ballet programs, allowing them to refine their skills and gain additional performance experience.

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Pre-Ballet Summer Programs

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MOMMY & ME (age 18 month-3 years)

The pre-ballet program is designed for young children starting their ballet journey through engaging ballet classes for kids. In these pre-ballet classes, children participate in a variety of activities and exercises that promote coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and creativity. These activities include stretching exercises, floor exercises, and basic jumps that help develop motor skills and musicality.


   

May 26-June 6 | 2-Week Session


June 9-27 | 3-Week Session


July 7-25 | 3-Week Session


August 4-22 | 3-Week Session


June 15–18 | Princess Ballet Camp (part of our ballet summer camp)


July 6–9 | Moana Ballet Camp (part of our ballet summer camp)


August 3–6 | Mini Nutcracker Ballet Camp (part of our ballet summer camp)


August 17-19 | Mini Competition Camp


These youth ballet programs offer children a wonderful opportunity to explore the art of ballet while having fun.

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PRE-BALLET 1 (ages 3–4)

For students ages eight and over, this year-round program offers focused ballet classes for kids, emphasizing a serious approach to ballet instruction that includes both performance and competition opportunities. Utilizing the Vaganova Method, recognized for its precision and emphasis on technique, participants develop a solid foundation in classical ballet, preparing them for potential professional careers.


May 26-June 6 | Ballet 1 (ages 8-12) 2-Week Session


May 27 - June 11 | Ballet 2-6 (ages 8-18) 3-Week Session


June 9-27 | Ballet 1 (ages 8-12) 3-Week Session


July 7-25 | Ballet 1 (ages 8-12) 3-Week Session


August 4-22 | Ballet 1 (ages 8-12) 3-Week Session


June 15-26 | 2-Week Intensive Camp 1


July 6-17 | 2-Week Intensive Camp 2


August 3-6 | Competition Preparation Camp – Classical & Contemporary


August 17-20 | Nutcracker Prep Camp


Additionally, our ballet summer camp provides an immersive experience for youth involved in ballet programs, allowing them to refine their skills and gain additional performance experience.

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PRE-BALLET 2 (ages 5–7)

In this class, students continue to build on foundational dance skills while developing large motor coordination, making it an ideal choice among ballet classes for kids. The curriculum includes skipping, chassés, and stretching, with a growing emphasis on leg and arm positions, coordination, and listening skills. These youth ballet programs are designed to nurture a love for dance in a supportive environment. Classes are held once per week, offering two convenient schedule options.


SUMMER SESSIONS:


June 9 – 27 (3-week program)


Tuesday | 4:45–5:30 PM – Tuition: $65

Saturday | 10:00–10:45 AM – Tuition: $65


July 7 – 25 (3-week program)


Tuesday | 4:45–5:30 PM – Tuition: $65

Saturday | 10:00–10:45 AM – Tuition: $65


August 4 – 22 (3-week program)


Tuesday | 4:45–5:30 PM – Tuition: $65

Saturday | 10:00–10:45 AM – Tuition: $65


Special Discount:

Boys receive 50% off all tuition rates.


Join us this summer for our exciting ballet summer camp and watch your child's confidence and dance skills flourish!

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Youth Ballet Summer Classes Levels 1-5

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BALLET 1 (ages 8-12)

The pre-ballet program is designed for young children starting their ballet journey through engaging ballet classes for kids. In these pre-ballet classes, children participate in a variety of activities and exercises that promote coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and creativity. These activities include stretching exercises, floor exercises, and basic jumps that help develop motor skills and musicality.


   

May 26-June 6 | 2-Week Session


June 9-27 | 3-Week Session


July 7-25 | 3-Week Session


August 4-22 | 3-Week Session


June 15–18 | Princess Ballet Camp (part of our ballet summer camp)


July 6–9 | Moana Ballet Camp (part of our ballet summer camp)


August 3–6 | Mini Nutcracker Ballet Camp (part of our ballet summer camp)


August 17-19 | Mini Competition Camp


These youth ballet programs offer children a wonderful opportunity to explore the art of ballet while having fun.

Young ballerinas in purple leotards posing together.

BALLET 2-6 (ages 8–18)

For students ages eight and over, this year-round program offers focused ballet classes for kids, emphasizing a serious approach to ballet instruction that includes both performance and competition opportunities. Utilizing the Vaganova Method, recognized for its precision and emphasis on technique, participants develop a solid foundation in classical ballet, preparing them for potential professional careers.


May 26-June 6 | Ballet 1 (ages 8-12) 2-Week Session


May 27 - June 11 | Ballet 2-6 (ages 8-18) 3-Week Session


June 9-27 | Ballet 1 (ages 8-12) 3-Week Session


July 7-25 | Ballet 1 (ages 8-12) 3-Week Session


August 4-22 | Ballet 1 (ages 8-12) 3-Week Session


June 15-26 | 2-Week Intensive Camp 1


July 6-17 | 2-Week Intensive Camp 2


August 3-6 | Competition Preparation Camp – Classical & Contemporary


August 17-20 | Nutcracker Prep Camp


Additionally, our ballet summer camp provides an immersive experience for youth involved in ballet programs, allowing them to refine their skills and gain additional performance experience.

Register Now
A dancer performing a one-handed floor balancing pose.

CONTEMPORARY BALLET (ages 8–18)

In this class, students continue to build on foundational dance skills while developing large motor coordination, making it an ideal choice among ballet classes for kids. The curriculum includes skipping, chassés, and stretching, with a growing emphasis on leg and arm positions, coordination, and listening skills. These youth ballet programs are designed to nurture a love for dance in a supportive environment. Classes are held once per week, offering two convenient schedule options.


SUMMER SESSIONS:


June 9 – 27 (3-week program)


Tuesday | 4:45–5:30 PM – Tuition: $65

Saturday | 10:00–10:45 AM – Tuition: $65


July 7 – 25 (3-week program)


Tuesday | 4:45–5:30 PM – Tuition: $65

Saturday | 10:00–10:45 AM – Tuition: $65


August 4 – 22 (3-week program)


Tuesday | 4:45–5:30 PM – Tuition: $65

Saturday | 10:00–10:45 AM – Tuition: $65


Special Discount:

Boys receive 50% off all tuition rates.


Join us this summer for our exciting ballet summer camp and watch your child's confidence and dance skills flourish!

Register Now
Girls practicing aerial silks in a dance studio.

AERIAL BALLET (ages 8–18)

Aerial Ballet is a unique program that combines the elegance of classical ballet with the strength and artistry of aerial silks, perfect for those interested in ballet classes for kids. Using long suspended fabrics, dancers learn to move fluidly between the floor and the air, developing control, balance, and expressive movement in a completely new dimension. This class strengthens the core, improves flexibility, and enhances overall body awareness, making it an excellent addition to any youth ballet programs. Students explore classical lines, extensions, and transitions while learning foundational aerial skills such as climbs, wraps, and supported poses on the silks. Aerial Ballet is ideal for dancers who want to expand their training, challenge themselves physically, and grow artistically in a dynamic and inspiring environment. No prior aerial experience is required—just curiosity, focus, and a willingness to try something new. Our ballet summer camp offers a fantastic opportunity to dive deeper into these skills. 


Session Dates & Tuition:


Wednesdays | 7:30 PM– 8:30 PM

1-hour class, once per week


Session: May 27 – June 11 (3-week session)


Tuition: $86

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Summer Youth Ballet Classes & Programs 2026

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