Unleashing children’s potential through dance
ages 18 months – 6 years
We invite young dancers, ages 18 mos. – 6 yrs., to discover the joy and magic of dance at Ballet Academy East. The renowned BAE teachers and pianists create a warm and positive environment where children will develop their physical coordination, self-confidence, musicality, focus, and their love of dance. Join us in the BAE studios for the 2024-2025 school year!
Class Offerings by Age
Ages 18 mos. – 2.5 yrs.: Petit Dancers – Children and their parents/caregivers share the joys of dance and music through song and movement while learning group and individual participation.
Ages 3-6:
Pre-Ballet – Children are introduced to the beginnings of ballet.
Tap – Children focus on rhythm and timing while building physical coordination and musicality.
View 2024-25 Young Dancer Division Schedule
Schedule subject to change.
2024-2025 School Year
September 16, 2024 – June 8, 2025
School Holiday Closings
Rosh Hashanah: Thursday, October 3
Yom Kippur: Saturday, October 12
Italian Heritage/Indigenous People’s Day: Monday, October 14
Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 28-Sunday, December 1
Winter Break: Monday, December 23-Sunday, January 5
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 20
Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 17
Spring Break: Monday, March 17-Sunday, March 30
Easter: Sunday, April 20
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 24-Monday, May 26
Special Weeks
Hallow-eek: Friday, October 25-Thursday, October 31
Favorite Stuffed Animal: Monday, November 11-Sunday, November 17
Parents’ Week: Monday, December 9-Sunday, December 15
Favorite Leotard: Monday, January 13-Sunday, January 19
Favorite Stuffed Animal: Monday, April 21-Sunday, April 27
Parents’ Week: Monday, May 12-Sunday, May 18
Favorite Leotard: Monday, June 2-Sunday, June 8
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.
Under the leadership of Anne Kelly, the talented and friendly faculty guide students through their earliest years of dance.
Ballet
Ages 18 months: Students wear comfortable play clothes and are bare foot.
Ages 2 and up: Students who identify as girls – pink leotard, pink or flesh tone tights and ballet slippers. A single layer chiffon or fabric pull on skirt may be worn. No sparkle or sequin skirts. No tutus.
Students who identify as boys – white tee shirt, black shorts or pants, and black ballet slippers.
Tap
Students who identify as girls – any solid color leotard, pink or flesh tone tights and black tap shoes. No skirts or tutus. Students who identify as boys – any solid color tee shirt, black shorts or pants, and black tap shoes.
Where to purchase
Please visit Capezio’s flagship store, located at 1650 Broadway at 50th Street, to purchase the needed dancewear.
2024-2025 School Year Tuition
September 16, 2024 – June 8, 2025
| Full Year, One Payment | Full Year, Two Payments | |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Dancer Once Weekly | $1,620 | $1,720 |
| Petit Dancer Twice Weekly | $2,916 | $3,096 |
| Pre-Ballet or Tap Once Weekly | $1,550 | $1,650 |
| Pre-Ballet or Tap Twice Weekly | $2,790 | $2,970 |
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.
Celebrate your child’s birthday with a ballet-themed party at BAE for an unforgettable day.
Your child’s special day begins with a fun warm-up that leads into a personalized class with a festive birthday theme. The children dance a ballet birthday story narrated by the teacher. Each dancer receives a crown or wand to dance with and keep. Two studios are reserved for your child’s ballet birthday – one is for dancing, and the other will be set up with balloons, tables, and chairs for cake and refreshments once the dancing is done. Each party includes two highly trained, energetic teachers, a party host, and a pianist. We take care of the set-up and clean-up. Parents supply the paper goods, goodie bags, cake and any additional refreshments.
Birthday Party Prices
11 children and under: $895
12-18 children: $995
To schedule a birthday party, please contact our party coordinator Liliana Chapman at Liliana@baenyc.com.
