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 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
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.
2025 Fall Session
Classes for Littlest Dancers are co-ed. During the Fall Session, students will meet each week for a 45-minute class beginning the week of September 7. 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 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. All children with long hair should wear it pulled back in either a ponytail or bun. Caregivers are encouraged to wear athletic clothes that are comfortable to move in.
For Students born between 9/11/2021 - 9/10/2022
| Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:15 PM | September 10, 17, 24 October 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17 *NO CLASS October 1, November 26 |
For Students born between 9/11/2021 - 9/10/2023 with caregiver
| Wednesdays, 9:45 – 10:30 AM | September 10, 17, 24 October 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17 *NO CLASS October 1, November 26 |
2025 Fall Session Tuition
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 select one, two, or three part 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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