Children’s Classes
Enhance your child’s concentration, coordination and creativity at BalletMet. Our children’s classes are specially designed for young dancers ages 3 to 7 who are eager to learn in a fun and nurturing environment. Most classes run from August to May, but new students are always welcome to join. Contact us for more info at academy@balletmet.org.
Our classes feature:
- Live musical accompaniment
- Instruction from encouraging and knowledgeable teachers
- The framework of a standard curriculum
- Periodic in-studio showings for family and friends
The schedules below are for the 2019-2020 classes.
Mini Movers | 3 years old
Develops creativity and coordination with a focus on rhythm, movement, music, imagination and fun. Age as of 9/30/19.
| Class | Day | Time | Location |
|---|
| Mini Movers | Wednesday | 6:00-6:30 PM | Downtown |
| Mini Movers | Saturday | 10:00-10:30 AM | MAC |
| Mini Movers* | Saturday | 10:30-11:00 AM | Downtown |
*This class is currently full. Please contact Pat Short at
pshort@balletmet.org to be placed on a wait list.
Creative Movement | 4 years old
Creates a stimulating environment through dance and movement while focusing on creativity, group interaction and the joy of self-expression. Age as of 9/30/19.
| Class | Day | Time | Location |
|---|
| Creative Movement | Tuesday | 4:00-4:45 PM | MAC |
| Creative Movement* | Saturday | 9:45-10:30 AM | Downtown |
| Creative Movement | Saturday | 12:30-1:15 PM | Downtown |
*This class is currently full. Please contact Pat Short at pshort@balletmet.org to be placed on a wait list.
Fun Intro Session | 4-6 years old
Introductory dance sessions with rotating themes and age groups. Held at the McConnell Arts Center. Age as of 9/30/19.
The Fun Intro Dance classes are different from our other classes because they are 6 week sessions. Learn more and register for classes here.
Pre-Ballet 5, 6 & 7 | 5–7 years old
Encourages imagination, self- expression and group interaction while introducing basic dance and music concepts. Age as of 9/30/19.
| Class | Day | Time | Location |
|---|
| Pre-Ballet 5 | Tuesday | 4:45-5:30 PM | MAC |
| Pre-Ballet 5 | Wednesday | 5:15-6:00 PM | Downtown |
| Pre-Ballet 5 | Saturday | 9:00-9:45 AM | Downtown |
| Pre-Ballet 5 | Saturday | 11:45-12:30 PM | Downtown |
| Pre-Ballet 6 | Monday | 4:30-5:15 PM | Downtown |
| Pre-Ballet 6 | Tuesday | 4:30-5:15 PM | Downtown |
| Pre-Ballet 6 | Tuesday | 5:30-6:15 PM | MAC |
| Pre-Ballet 6 | Wednesday | 4:15-5:00 PM | MAC |
| Pre-Ballet 6* | Saturday | 10:00-10:45 AM | Downtown |
| Pre-Ballet 7 | Monday | 5:15-6:15 PM | Downtown |
| Pre-Ballet 7 | Tuesday | 5:15-6:15 PM | Downtown |
| Pre-Ballet 7 | Wednesday | 6:15-7:15 PM | MAC |
| Pre-Ballet 7 | Saturday | 9:00-10:00 AM | Downtown |
| Pre-Ballet 7 | Saturday | 10:30-11:30 AM | MAC |
*This class is currently full. Please contact Pat Short at pshort@balletmet.org to be placed on a wait list.
Pre-Tap 1 & 2 | 6-7 years old
Learn basic tap movements with this energetic class. No experience required for Pre-Tap 1. Experience is required for Pre-Tap 2. Age as of 9/30/19.
| Class | Day | Time | Location |
|---|
| Pre-Tap 1 | Saturday | 10:45-11:30 AM | Downtown |
| Pre-Tap 2 | Monday | 4:30-5:15 PM | Downtown |
| Pre-Tap 2 | Saturday | 10:00-10:45 AM | Downtown |
