Littlest Dancers — Classes for 2-3 Year Olds
The School of American Ballet — the preeminent ballet school in the U.S. and the official school of New York City Ballet — is thrilled to introduce a new program for our youngest movers. Littlest Dancers, an expansion of our SAB OPEN division that serves as an introduction to our Little Dancers classes, is designed for 2-3 year olds. We offer both a class with a caregiver and one without.
Our morning classes for 2-3 year olds actively involve students and their guardian in a dance exploration designed to cultivate body awareness and spatial understanding. By observing, listening, and imitating, children develop a deeper connection with their bodies, become comfortable in a structured learning setting, and learn to follow instructions, preparing them to advance through their ballet education. Our afternoon class for just 3 year olds is a class without a caregiver, though a caregiver may remain onsite to observe the class from the adjacent lounge. Enrolled students 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 renowned faculty.
Littlest Dancers is a part of the School’s SAB OPEN division which does not require auditions for admission. Enrollment is first-come, first-served.
Admission
Auditions are not required for the Littlest Dancers program. Enrollment is first come, first served. Students must meet the age requirements detailed below in order to enroll. Tuition must be paid in full before the start of the session to secure a student’s space in the program.
Age Criteria
Littlest Dancers is for 2 and 3 year olds along with their caregiver. To enroll in the 2025 Fall Session, students must have been born between 9/11/2021 and 9/10/2023.
2026 Spring Session
Classes for Littlest Dancers are co-ed. During the Spring Session, students will meet each week for a 45-minute class beginning the week of January 19. For our morning classes, each student must be accompanied by one parent/caregiver who will be an active part of the class.
DRESS CODE: Female identifying students wear a lavender leotard in any style, and pink or flesh tone tights and ballet shoes. Male identifying students wear a white T-shirt, black tights/leggings/biker shorts, white ankle socks and white or black ballet slippers. Please no skirts or tutus.
Long hair should be secured off the child’s face in a hairstyle that best suits their needs.
Caregivers are encouraged to wear athletic clothes that are comfortable to move in for the Wednesday 9:45 AM class.
For Students born between 9/11/2021 - 1/21/2024 with caregiver
| Wednesdays, 9:45 – 10:30 AM | January 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 18, 25 April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13* *NO CLASS March 11, April 1, 8
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For Students born between 9/11/2021 - 1/21/2023
| Tuesdays, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | January 20, 27 February 3, 10, 24 March 3, 17, 24, 31 April 14, 21, 28 May 5, 13 *NO CLASS February 17, March 10, April 7
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February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 18, 25 April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13 |
**This section is now full. Please join the waiting list below to be notified if an opening becomes available.
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Tuition: $1400
Registration Fee: $50
Tuition must be paid in full before the start of the session. At the time of registration, you will have the option to pay in full or installments.
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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