Little Dancers Classes for 4-5 Year Olds


Little Dancers is a component of the School of American Ballet’s SAB OPEN division, which does not require auditions for admission. Weekly classes for 4, 5 and young 6 year olds highlighting introductory ballet, creative movement, and classical music appreciation are offered each fall and winter. No previous training is necessary.

Students will participate in a 45-minute class each week in SAB’s beautiful glass studios at our Lincoln Center headquarters. Led by members of SAB’s faculty who are current or former dancers with New York City Ballet, classes will focus on teaching the fundamentals of dance, developing spatial awareness and introducing elementary ballet steps. Live music will accompany each class, allowing students to better understand the relationship between music and dance and helping them to develop a sense of musicality.

Admission

Auditions are not required for the Little Dancers program and children do not need previous ballet training. Students must meet the age requirements detailed below in order to enroll. Enrollment is first come, first served. Tuition must be paid in full before the start of the session to secure a student’s space in the program.

Age Criteria

Little Dancers is for 4, 5 and young 6 year olds. Children who are 4-5 years old as of January 23, 2024, or who turned 6 after September 1, 2023, are eligible to enroll in the 2024 Winter session.

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2024 Winter Session

Classes for Little Dancers are co-ed and divided by age. During the Winter Session, students will meet each week for a 45-minute class beginning the week of January 20. One parent/caregiver will be allowed to accompany their dancer to SAB’s 5th floor and are allowed to remain outside of the studio for the duration of the class. During the final week, two guests will be invited into the studio to observe the final class of the session for an Observation Day.

DRESS CODE: Female identifying students must wear lavender leotards in any style, and pink or flesh-tone tights and ballet shoes. Male-identifying students must wear a white T-shirt, black tights, white ankle socks, and white or black ballet slippers. Please see our FAQ page for detailed information regarding dress code and hairstyles.

For Students born between 9/2/2017 and 9/16/2018

 

Tuesdays at 4:45 – 5:30 PM

January 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 5, 12, 19
April 2, 9, 16, 30
May 7, 14

*NO CLASS February 13, March 26, April 23

Wednesdays at 4:45 – 5:30 PM

January 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 6, 13, 20
April 3, 17, 24
May 1, 8

*NO CLASS March 27, April 10

Thursdays at 4:15 5:00 PM

January 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
March 7, 14, 21
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2

*NO CLASS March 28

Saturdays at 10:30 11:15 AM*

January 20 27
February 3, 17, 24
March 2, 9, 16
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11

*NO CLASS February 10, March 23, March 30

CLASS FULL

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For Students born between 9/17/2018 and 1/23/2020

 

Tuesdays at 3:45 – 4:30 PM

January 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 5, 12, 20
April 2, 9, 16, 30
May 7, 14

*NO CLASS February 13, March 26, April 23

CLASS FULL


Wednesdays at 3:45 – 4:30 PM

January 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 6, 13, 20
April 3, 17, 23
May 1, 8

*NO CLASS March 27, April 10

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Tuition

Tuition: $1800
Registration Fee: $50

Tuition may either be paid in full upon enrollment or in two installments, with half due at the time of enrollment and the remainder due by December 1, 2023. Payment is required to secure your child’s space in the program. Refunds will not be provided for children who withdraw prior to or during the program. Financial aid is not available for this program.

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Open Enrollment is now closed for the 2024 Winter Session.  Join our mailing list to be notified when enrollment begins for the 2024 Fall Session. 

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