Introduce your child to the world of ballet, where they’ll develop confidence and express their creativity in a fun and nurturing environment.
Join us and discover a world of opportunities to spark joy, imagination, and friendships for your child.
Dance at a young age can spark lifelong passion for physical activity and the arts.
Dance promotes agility, strength, and overall body awareness.
Children learn to understand musical rhythms, enhancing their musicality and coordination.
An outlet for self-expression, helping children develop creative skills while learning structure and discipline.
Our program builds confidence and fosters a sense of teamwork through group activities and performances.
24 months – 7 years
Classes run for 45-minutes each
By Semester: program curriculum is structured to guide students’ growth, building skills weekly over a semester period, culminating with a classwide performance during the final week class.
2 – 36 months: child + adult participation;
2.5 – 6+ years: independent child only participation
Offered at our 17 locations across Manhattan, Queens & Brooklyn
Open now for the upcoming semester, find your location to register.
Ballet Juniors is a creative and enriching introduction to ballet for children 24-36 months. Even at a young age dancers will develop real skills and grow stronger, more coordinated, flexible and confident each week. The class is led by an experienced dancer who is also a nurturing and enthusiastic educator. Ballet Juniors is an adult participation program in which children learn body awareness, spatial awareness, fundamental ballet steps, and music appreciation. The use of props, puppets, costumes, bubbles, storytelling and beautiful original songs enriches the dancers’ experience.
Learning comes to life in Ballet Foundations I as dancers 2.5-3 years old gain strength, confidence, and coordination as they learn fundamental ballet steps in a nurturing environment. Students explore dance through lessons consisting of floor exercises, rhythm activities, and traveling steps. Creative games, props, imagery, original music and storytelling make each class an engaging and fun experience for the young dancer. The class is led by an experienced dancer who is also a nurturing and enthusiastic educator. The instructor will meet each dancer where they are at and challenge them appropriately. Not only will the dancers learn to love dance, they will feel loved while dancing.
3 year old students in Ballet Foundations II will learn the fundamentals of ballet in a nurturing, non competitive and creative environment. Lessons are aimed at developing strength, flexibility, coordination, self-confidence, and discipline. Ballet terminology is taught and reinforced throughout the class. Children are taught how to combine physical movements with musicality to create dance. The class is led by an experienced dancer who is also a supportive and enthusiastic educator. The instructor will meet each dancer where they are at and challenge them appropriately.
4 year old dancers in Ballet III will develop real ballet skills and technique in a warm, non competitive and creative environment. Lessons are aimed at developing strength, grace, coordination and flexibility along with self-discipline and attention span needed for classical ballet training. Ballet terminology is reinforced each class and group choreography is introduced. Ballet classes are led by an experienced dancer who is also a supportive and enthusiastic educator. The instructor will meet each dancer where they are at and challenge them appropriately.
5 year old dancers learn correct classical positions, placement and body alignment. Through weekly exercises and combinations at the barre and in the center the dancers will gain grace, strength, and flexibility. Dancers learn solo variations and group choreography throughout the semester, which will culminate in a final ballet recital.
Students learn correct classical positions, placement and body alignment. Through weekly exercises and combinations at the barre and in the center the dancers will gain grace, strength, and flexibility. Dancers learn solo variations and group choreography throughout the semester, which will culminate in a final ballet recital.
In the Musical Theater classes, children 3-5 use acting, dancing, singing, and storytelling to immerse themselves in another place or time. This program exposes students to a variety of musical theater genres, they learn music terminology and about theater concepts including composers & lyricists, choreography, costumes, props, and technical design along with the fundamentals of stage etiquette and directions. These fun and engaging classes are led by experienced and enthusiastic educators who will teach the students a few pieces from well-renowned musicals, which they will perform for their families and friends at the end of the semester. This program develops confidence and performance skills and welcomes children into a non competitive environment where they can create, collaborate, and express themselves.
Our ballet spaces are designed to ensure safety and encourage creativity, even without the traditional features of a dance studio.
These versatile areas allow ample room for a wide range of dance and movement activities, promoting an inclusive environment where children can freely express themselves.
Our ballet classes are led by dynamic, enthusiastic instructors who are both experienced dance educators and professional performers. They teach real dance skills and techniques along with French ballet terminology in an inclusive and creative environment.
Our instructors are passionate about dance, singing, and theater, using song and storytelling to bring learning to life.
For children ages 2-36 months, one adult is required to stay and participate. For children ages 2.5-6+ years, students are participating independently, we invite their adults to enjoy our lobby space or drop-off and return at the end of class to pick-up.
Fill out the form to talk to a team member. Spaces fill up quickly, so we recommend enrolling as soon as possible. Want to speed up the process? Check out our Locations pages to find the class schedules closest to you.
No prior experience is needed. Our classes are designed to be accessible for all children within the age group.
We prioritize safety with supervised activities, child-proofed equipment, and instructors trained in child safety and first aid.
All the adults in the building seem to be trained in the same manner. They use child friendly language while incorporating age appropriate structure and boundaries. The environment is very CLEAN and SAFE. Everything is padded and all the equipment/bathrooms are clearly sanitized. This is a huge plus for us.
Christina F, Court SquareMy daughter attended the 2s program for the 2023-2024 school year. Our family loved her teachers, the staff, the facility and the programming. Great school!
Zoe M, 94th StreetWe LOVE NY Kids Club. My son attended preschool here for 3’s and PKA and we utilized NY Kids Club for after school care both years. They are fabulous. Mr. Nick and team are energized, professional and kind. Even when the staff may rotate (and it’s not that often), they are always high quality. The space also hosts birthday parties. The large gym and trampoline is a big draw and adds to the overall experience. Front desk is also very attentive, friendly, and helpful. Couldn’t recommend them more!
Lisa S, Brooklyn HeightsThis is our second summer attending drop-in classes at NYKC and we could not be happier with our experience. The staff is incredibly attentive and professional – shout to Ms. Nichole and Ms. Moss! Most of the classes we attended had parents participate; however, today my little guy tried an independent teacher-lead class and Ms. Moss voluntarily helped my son transition while manning the front desk.
Christina F, Court SquareMy son comes home excited about what he’s learned and eager to share his day with me. Their ability to blend learning and play is exceptional, and I’ve seen my son grow in so many ways because of their dedication and expertise. The front desk staff are equally amazing. They greet us warmly every morning… Knowing that I can rely on them for support makes a world of difference in managing my hectic schedule.
Ryan S, Long Island City“Our entire family feels so lucky to be a part of this place. Their level of care is unmatched. From the moment we stepped in to ask about their programs to now having spent a lot of time at their beautiful and clean facility we have felt extremely cared for.
Mage M, 89th Street
