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.
Schedule subject to change.
Enrollment is ongoing.
2025-2026 School Year
September 15, 2025 – June 7, 2026
School Holiday Closings
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 23-Monday, May 25
Special Weeks
Parents’ Spring Observation Week: Monday, May 11-Sunday, May 17
Spring Favorite Leotard Week: Monday, June 1-Sunday, June 7
2026-2027 School Year
September 14, 2026 – June 6, 2027
School Holiday Closings
Yom Kippur: Monday, September 21
Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Monday, October 12
Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 26-Sunday, November 29
Winter Break: Monday, December 21-Sunday, January 3
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 18
Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 15
Spring Break: Monday, March 15 – Sunday, March 28
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 29-Monday, May 31
Special Weeks
Hallow-eek: Sunday, October 25-Saturday, October 31
Favorite Leotard: Monday, November 9 – Sunday, November 15
Parents’ Observation Week: Monday, December 7 – Sunday, December 13
Favorite Leotard: Monday, April 5 – Sunday, April 11
Parents’ Observation Week: Sunday, May 2 – Saturday, May 8
School Presentations and Performances
Primary Spring Presentation: Sunday, May 16, 2027
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.
2026-2027 School Year Tuition
September 14, 2026 – June 6, 2027
| Full Year, One Payment | Full Year, Two Installments | |
|---|---|---|
| Once Weekly | $1,890 | $1,990 |
| Twice Weekly | $3,402 | $3,582 |
Register by July 10th and save $160 off the full tuition. If you pay in two installments, you will save $80 off of each installment payment.
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.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time TBD
Students will showcase a demonstration of their classwork and then perform a piece choreographed by their teacher. This event will be held in BAE’s Studio 6 and will be a beautiful celebration of our dancers. Friends and family are invited. Additional details will be sent out in February.
