Primary Division: Ages 6-7 entering First Grade. The syllabus is specifically designed to prepare students for the requirements of Level 1 within BAE’s Pre-Professional Division or the Children & Teen Division. Students develop strength, coordination and flexibility as well as basic ballet vocabulary. Musicality and joy of dance are emphasized throughout the class. No audition or previous experience required.
The 2025-2026 school year schedule will be available soon!
Schedule subject to change.
2024-2025 School Year
September 16, 2024 – June 8, 2025
School Holiday Closings
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 24-Monday, May 26
Special Weeks
Parents’ Week: Monday, May 12-Sunday, May 18
Favorite Leotard: Monday, June 2-Sunday, June 8
2025-2026 School Year
September 15, 2025 – June 7, 2026
School Holiday Closings
Rosh Hashanah: Tuesday, September 23
Yom Kippur: Thursday, October 2
Italian Heritage/Indigenous People’s Day: Monday, October 13
Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 27-Sunday, November 30
Winter Break: Monday, December 22-Sunday, January 4
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 19
Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 16
Spring Break: Monday, March 23 – Sunday, April 5
Easter: Sunday, April 5
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 23-Monday, May 25
Special Weeks
Hallow-eek: Saturday, October 25-Friday, October 31
Favorite Stuffed Animal: Monday, November 10-Sunday, November 16
Parents’ Observation Week: Monday, December 1-Sunday, December 7
Favorite Leotard: Monday, January 12-Sunday, January 18
Favorite Stuffed Animal: Monday, April 20-Sunday, April 26
Parents’ Observation Week: Monday, May 11-Sunday, May 17
Favorite Leotard: Monday, June 1-Sunday, June 7
Make-up Classes
Missed classes for holidays (except for the Winter & Spring Breaks), illness, or any other reason may be made up by appointment by contacting the front desk staff (in person, frontdesk@baenyc.com, or 212.410.9140). Make-ups may be arranged prior to the missed class.
2025-2026 School Year Tuition
September 15, 2025 – June 7, 2026
| Full Year, One Payment | Full Year, Two Payments | |
|---|---|---|
| Once Weekly | $1,820 | $1,920 |
| Twice Weekly | $3,276 | $3,456 |
Register by July 10, 2025 to receive the Early-Bird Discount of $160! If paying in full, $160 will be deducted. If paying in two installments, $80 will be deducted from each of the two payments.
Tuition Policies:
- You may pay in full for the school year or in two installments. If paying in two installments, you may opt out of the second half of the year at no charge.
- If you wish to change classes anytime during the school year, as long as there’s a spot, we’re happy to accommodate you.
- Enrollment is ongoing, and tuition is prorated based on the week your child begins class. Please contact us at info@baenyc.com for tuition information.
- There is a discount for siblings and enrolling in additional weekly classes. Please contact us at info@baenyc.com to activate the discounts.
- Tuition is non-refundable. If you need to withdraw from your currently enrolled term, please email Amy MacDermott, Director of Admissions, within the first four weeks. You will receive a credit for future classes.
Under the leadership of Anne Kelly, the talented and friendly faculty prepare students for future years of dance training.
Primary
Students who identify as female: Light blue leotard, pink or flesh-toned tights and ballet slippers. Tutus and skirts are not permitted.
Students who identify as male: White T-shirt, black tights, and black ballet slippers.
School Policies
- Please be on time for class.
- Hair should be neatly pulled back.
- Ballet slipper drawstrings should be cut or tucked in.
- Please use the bathroom before class to avoid interruptions when possible.
- Children must be supervised by their parents/caregivers before and after class. If you will be late picking up your child, please notify the front desk so we can arrange for a staff member to watch them until you arrive.
- Please note that BAE is nut-free.
