DANCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Consisting of our Creative Movement, Kinder Ballet , and Introductory Ballet classes, the Dance for Young Children program aims to nurture excitement for movement and music while developing attention span and classroom structure. For more information please email dance@olympicballet.com

CREATIVE MOVEMENT

Ages 3-4. Minimum age requirement is 3 by September 1, 2026 for Fall Semester, or 3 by January 1, 2027 for Spring Semester*.

Classes utilize free and natural movement to music, including improvisations and imaginative exercises with props, as well as more structured instruction to develop rhythm, balance, and coordination.


Dress Code

Light pink leotard and pink footless tights for girls with hair secured away from the face; and white T-shirt with black bike shorts for boys.


2026–2027 Schedule

Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:15 PM

OR

Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:15 PM

INTRODUCTORY BALLET

Ages 6-7. Minimum age requirement is 6 by September 1, 2026 for Fall Semester, or 6 by January 1, 2027 for Spring Semester*.

Classes introduce barre exercises with continued emphasis on stretching and increasing flexibility, developing strength, rhythm, focus, and coordination.


Dress Code

Violet leotard and pink or skin colored footed tights and ballet shoes  with hair secured away from the face;  white T-shirt with black bike shorts for boys.


2026–2027 Schedule

Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

KINDER BALLET

Ages 5-6. Minimum age requirement is 5 by September 1, 2026 for Fall Semester, or 5 by January 1, 2027 for Spring Semester*.

Classes continue to focus on natural movement with increased emphasis on stretching and increasing flexibility, developing strength, rhythm, focus, and coordination.


Dress Code

Light blue leotard and pink footless tights for girls with hair secured away from the face; and white T-shirt with black bike shorts for boys.


2026–2027 Schedule

Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5:00 PM

OR

Thursdays, 4:15 – 5:00 PM

Semester 1: September 8, 2026 – January 23, 2027
Semester 2: January 25, 2027–June 5, 2027
Annual Student Performance: June 5, 2027 *Subject to change
Full schedule

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