Children’s Program

The Children’s Program offers an introduction to the art of dance by promoting the exploration of creativity and expression through movement. This program supports the development and improvement of motor skills and coordination as well as attention and listening skills, as a preparation for continued study of classical ballet.

No previous ballet training is necessary, and enrollment in our Children's Program ballet classes is based on age, regardless of prior experience. Students must meet the appropriate age requirement by September 1st of the current school year.

For registration information for the Marblehead studio, please click here.

South Shore YMCA Classes: Ages 3-4

Boston Ballet School is excited to offer members of the Mill Pond YMCA our high quality ballet training for students ages 3-4.

Boys Class: Ages 5-7

The Boy’s Class is a program for male students ages 5-7 that offers the opportunity to explore dance and creative movement, while developing musical awareness in a comfortable, all-boys setting.

Hand n Hand: Age 2

Hand 'n Hand program, for children age 2, serves as an introduction to the beautiful art of dance. Development is guided through the in class presence of one parent or caregiver.

Rhythm and Movement: Age 3

Rhythm & Movement, for children age 3, is designed to develop large and fine motor skills, coordination, and musical awareness while promoting creativity and imagination.

Creative Dance: Age 4

Creative Dance, for children age 4, helps to further develop coordination and motor and listening skills while promoting natural creativity, musical awareness, and improvisation.

Pre-Ballet 1: Age 5

Pre-Ballet 1, for children age 5, serves as an introduction to the more formal study of classical ballet.

Pre-Ballet 2: Age 6

Pre-ballet 2, for children age 6, offers an expanded introduction to the study classical ballet.

Primary: Age 7

Primary, for children age 7, is the highest level of the Children's Program. Primary is developed to prepare them for entering the Classical Ballet Program the following year.

Youth Modern: Ages 5-7

Youth Modern, for children ages 5-7, introduces students to a different form of dance and is a wonderful compliment to their ballet training.