Children’s Program – Ballet Virginia

Academy Year 2022 – 2023

Registration is ongoing throughout the year! All levels are in-person. Make sure you follow the dress code and read our academy policies.

Ballet Virginia’s children’s program is a young dancer’s perfect introduction to dance. Our goal is to foster a love for dance in our students and provide a supportive environment for growth. This is where our dancers “learn how to learn.”

At this age, students are usually placed based on age and beginners are welcome. Monthly tuition installments start at $70. Students at these levels usually take once a week but may register for twice a week. For specific class times and registration click here. For information on the academy dress code click here.

Classes held in Norfolk and Virginia Beach:

Dance with Me

Ages 18 months to 3 years with an adult
45 minute class focuses on group work, following directions and fostering a love for dance
Learn the fundamentals of movement and musicality with games and props
Build coordination

Pre-Ballet

Must be age 3 by September 30 of academy year
45 minute class
Improve listening skills and ability to follow directions
Gain confidence in their ability to move in different ways
Understand spatial concepts; develop motor skills
Builds coordination and basic ballet vocabulary

Beginning Ballet

Must be age 4 by September 30 of academy year
1 hour class teaches students to love moving to music
Improve listening skills, concentration and ability to follow directions
Gain confidence in their ability to move different ways
Introduces barre work while gaining strength, flexibility and agility

Ballet A

Ages 5 by September 30 of academy year
1 hour class improves listening skills, concentration and ability to follow directions
Gain confidence in their ability to move different ways while learning basic ballet vocabulary
Gain strength, agility and flexibility
Understand spatial concepts
Develop fine motor skills
Understand basic body placement and expand barre work

Ballet B

For ages 6 to 9. Must be at least 6 years old by September 30 of academy year.
1 hour class improves listening skills and ability to follow directions
Gain confidence in their ability to move different ways while learning basic ballet vocabulary
Continue building strength, stretch, agility and flexibility
Understand spatial concepts
Develop fine motor skills
Understand hip rotation and basic placement
Instill a strong work ethic and learn basic steps and barre work

Tap 1

Approximately ages 5 to 9
1 hour introductory class
Maintains the discipline and focus of Ballet Virginia’s ballet program
Allows the young dancer to explore rhythm through movement
Awareness of music and musicality is greatly enhanced which is key to the dancer’s training