Young Dancer Program

Creative Movement
School of Ballet Hartford’s Creative Movement classes are for young dancers ages 3-4 years. This 45 min class emphasizes the development of motor skills, emotional expression, musicality and the joy of dance.

Pre- Ballet

Pre Ballet (5-6 years) is a continuation of creative movement and introduces foundational vocabulary and terminology. Students will enjoy a basic warm up, center movement and learn basic ballet etiquette. Creativity, rhythm and coordination are fostered in a joyful environment.

Ballet I

Ballet I enforces the basics of barre work with a heavier emphasis on ballet etiquette. Students will learn how to properly stand at the barre, turnout their legs and begin shaping and strengthening positions and movements.

Ballet Sapphire

Ballet Sapphire is a foundational class in which students are formally introduced to ballet vocabulary and learn movement in a disciplined manner. While creative movement and expression is still a major emphasis of this class; students will begin to learn and build on these themes a la barre and in center practice. 

Ballet Pearl

Ballet Pearl is geared for the serious minded student and is by invitation only. Students are expected to comprehend at a quickened pace and learn choreography while maintaining their strong technical foundation. 

Adult Program

Adult classes are offered in ballet for the beginner/intermediate dancer. Whether you danced as a child or have always wanted to learn ballet, this class is perfect and while it includes a broad range of levels, offers exceptional individual attention.

Policies and Dress Codes

  • Class Placement: Class placement is determined by The School of Ballet Hartford Faculty. It is based on ability over age and is subject to re-evaluation throughout the year. The start of a new year or term, does not automatically signify a change in level placement. If there are any questions regarding placement, the student and parent should contact SBH Staff for a private meeting.

    Injury Policy: If an injury prevents a student from participating in class, they are expected to attend class and rehearsal to observe. If a student incurs an injury that prevents them from returning to class per doctor’s diagnosis, they are required to provide a doctor’s note and a 50% refund or remaining classes will be issued.

    Refund Policy: There are no refunds offered with exemption of a doctor’s note. Be aware these are considered on a case-by-case basis.

  • Creative Movement, Pre Ballet, Ballet I

    Pink or black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair pulled back in neat bun

    Ballet II and Ballet III

    Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair pulled back in neat bun

    Boys: White or Black shirt, black pants, white socks, black ballet slippers

Header Photo: Rachel A. Photography | Classroom photos: Suetakesphotos |Group Photo: Rachel A. Photography