Children & Teen Classes

The class schedule is available in a PDF. Download the schedule.

• Students must be the age listed by Monday, September 21, 2026.

• An in-person placement audition is required for all new students, age 10-17 prior to registration. Email info@brooklynballet.org to schedule your placement audition.

• Students must take the same class every week

• Registration is for the entire semester or full year

• All students must create an account and register online through Sawyer

Pre-Ballet I (age 3-4) is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to sing, stretch, and increase self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement. Students perform in in-studio Family Observations at the end of the fall and spring semester. 

45 minutes

Pre-Ballet II (age 4-5) is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to sing, stretch, and increase self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement. Students perform in in-studio Family Observations at the end of the fall and spring semester.

45 minutes

Elementary Ballet I (age 5-6) teaches students the fundamentals of ballet technique. The teacher will emphasize placement, vocabulary and dance etiquette. Students will also explore ballet-based improvisation. Students perform in the Student Showcase at the end of the spring semester.   

60 minutes

Elementary Ballet II (Age 6–7) focuses on fundamental concepts such as maintaining proper body placement, developing strength, building endurance and increasing flexibility. Classes will also explore ballet-based improvisation. Students perform in the Student Showcase at the end of the spring semester. 

60 minutes

Ballet I (Age 8–10)  introduces a traditional ballet class structure. The class begins with basic stretching to improve flexibility followed by barre, center, and across the floor work. Students will improve their concentration, strength, and proficiency in fundamental dance steps and concepts. Students perform in the Student Showcase at the end of the spring semester. 

60 minutes

Ballet II & Pre-Pointe (Age 10–12) requires a placement audition to register. The class focuses on intermediate barre work, center exercises and movement combinations. Students will learn technique and placement, while emphasizing musicality. Combinations to strengthen the legs, ankles, and feet are introduced in preparation for pointe work. We highly recommend students at this level take class twice a week for optimal growth. Students perform in the Student Showcase at the end of the spring semester. 

90 minutes

Ballet III & Pointe (Age 13–17) requires a placement audition to register. Classes work on advanced barre work, center exercises, movement combinations, pointe work, and variations. Students learn technique and placement, while emphasizing musicality, professionalism and discipline. We highly recommend students at this level take class at least three times a week for optimal growth. Students perform in the Student Showcase at the end of the spring semester.

120 minutes

Ballet IV & Variations (Age 15–17) requires a placement audition to register. Classes work on advanced barre work, center exercises, movement combinations, pointe work, and variations. Students learn technique and placement, while emphasizing musicality, professionalism and discipline. We highly recommend students at this level take class at least three times a week for optimal growth. Students perform in the Student Showcase at the end of the spring semester.

120 minutes

Modern and Contemporary I/II-IV (Age 8–17) is highly recommended in addition to Ballet and Jazz. Modern dance builds upon the foundation of ballet technique, with an emphasis on quality of movement, acknowledgement of gravity, and seamless transitions of weights. The technique of dance masters, such as Martha Graham, Lester Horton, José Limón, and Merce Cunningham, are introduced and progress in difficulty through the levels. Classes include movement combinations in the center and across the floor. The class also focuses on dance composition, choreography, and improvisation based on the Elements of Dance. Students will explore their creativity and enhance their artistry through guided improvisation exercises and games to create their own choreography. Students will gain the ability to think critically by providing constructive evaluation of their own and their colleague's work. Students perform in the Student Showcase at the end of the spring semester.  

60-75 minutes

Jazz I/II-III/IV (Age 8–17) is highly recommended in addition to Ballet and Modern. Jazz introduces students to syncopated rhythms, body isolations and a repertoire of standard technical and expressive movements. Jazz Technique focuses on strength building, flexibility, and technique as well as character expression. Students perform in the Student Showcase at the end of the spring semester.

60 minutes

Children & Teen Classes

Full Year: September 2026 to June 2027 (31 classes)

Semester: Fall Semester (16 classes) & Spring Semester (15 classes)

Pre-Ballet I, Pre-Ballet II, Elementary Ballet I, Elementary Ballet II 

Full Year: $930

Fall Semester: $544

Spring Semester: $510

Level I-IV - Full Year Enrollment Only

Level I (Ballet I, Jazz I/II, Modern & Contemporary I/II)

1 class per week: $930

2 classes per week: $1,736

3 classes per week: $2,232

Level II (Ballet II & Pre-Pointe, Jazz II/III, Modern & Contemporary II, Boys’ Ballet II-IV)

1 class per week: $1,085

2 classes per week: $1,922

3 classes per week: $2,511

Level III/IV (Ballet III & Pointe, Ballet IV & Variations, Jazz III/IV, Modern & Contemporary III, Modern & Contemporary IV, Boys’ Ballet II-IV)

1 class per week: $1,271

2 classes per week: $2,356

3 classes per week: $3,069

School Policies are available in a PDF. Download.

FALL SEMESTER 2026: September 21, 2026 to January 31, 2027

September 21: First Day of Fall Semester 2026

October 12: Indigenous Peoples' Day | No Classes

November 3: Election Day | No Classes

November 22-29: Thanksgiving Break | No Classes

December 22-January 3: Winter Break | No Classes

January 4: Fall Semester 2026 Resumes

January 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | No Classes

January 31: Last Day of Fall Semester 2026

SPRING SEMESTER 2027: February 6 to June 7

February 1-February 5: Mid-Term Break | No Classes

February 6: First Day of Spring Semester 2027

February 14-20: February Break | No Classes

March 26-April 1: Spring Break | No Classes

May 29-31: Memorial Day Break | No Classes

June 7: Last Day of Spring Semester 2027