Children's Ballet Class at Eastern Connecticut Ballet

Young Children’s ProgramYoung Ballerina at Youth Ballet Class

Pre-Ballet 1 - Ages 3 & 4

Pre Ballet 2 - 5 years old

Pre Ballet 1 & 2 meet once a week

First Steps - Ages 6 & 7

First Steps meets twice weekly with the option to take one or two classes a week.

Classes begin September 9, 2026.

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Program Description

Our ballet classes for young children ages 3 to 7 provide a warm and imaginative atmosphere that inspires creativity.  Young dancers are encouraged to express themselves through their natural love of music and movement. Voted “The Shoreline’s Best Children’s Ballet School,” we emphasize basic ballet skills, coordination, and musicality.

Children receive an excellent foundation for ECB’s progressive ballet training program and registrations are accepted year-round.

A range of children's summer dance programs beginning at age three offer further opportunity for enrichment and growth.

Young Children's Performance Opportunities

Performing onstage is an exhilarating experience for a dancer, whether beginner or advanced. All dancers are eligible to perform in our annual Spring Showcase, featuring both classical and modern repertory.

2026/2027 Class Schedule

Pre Ballet 1 (ages 3 & 4) - One day per week
Day Time Studio
Tues 4:30 - 5:15 C
Sat 10 - 10:45 C

Tuition

Pre Ballet 1: 2 payments of $462 to be paid September & February
$60 annual registration fee for the 26/27 season (one per family)

Uniform

Uniform Order Form - Pre Ballet

Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black shorts or tights, black ballet shoes (canvas or leather) with white socks, and hair secured off the face.

Girls: Dancers must wear the dance dress listed below, pink or skin color tights, pink or skin color ballet shoes (canvas or leather), and hair slicked or pinned neatly in a bun.

Level Brand Style Color
Pre Ballet 1 WearMoi Entrechat Dress Sky

 

Pre Ballet 2 (age 5) - One day per week
Day Time Studio
Tues 5:15 - 6 C
Sat 10:45 - 11:30 C

Tuition

Pre Ballet 2: 2 payments of $462 to be paid September & February
$60 annual registration fee for the 26/27 season (one per family)

Uniform

Uniform Order Form - Pre Ballet

Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black shorts or tights, black ballet shoes (canvas or leather) with white socks, and hair secured off the face.

Girls: Dancers must wear the dance dress listed below, pink or skin color tights, pink or skin color ballet shoes (canvas or leather), and hair slicked or pinned neatly in a bun.

Level Brand Style Color
Pre Ballet 2 WearMoi Entrechat Dress Sky

 

First Steps (ages 6 & 7) - Twice per week
Day Time Studio
Tues 6 - 7 C
Sat 11:30 - 12:30 C

Tuition

First Steps Two Class Option: 9 payments of $275
First Steps One Class Option: 9 payments of $137

$60 annual registration fee for the 26/27 season (one per family)

Uniform

Uniform Order Form - First Steps

Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black shorts or tights, black ballet shoes (canvas or leather) with white socks, and hair secured off the face.

Girls: Students must have the Faustine style leotard for photoshoots.  The Candide and the Abbie are also acceptable for class.  Dancers must wear pink or skin color tights, pink or skin color ballet slippers (canvas or leather), and hair slicked or pinned neatly in a bun.

Leotard Brand Style Color
Required Wear Moi Faustine White
Optional Wear Moi Candide White
Optional Wear Moi Abbie White