Children’s Programs ~ 2026- 2027 Season
Welcome to the Children’s Programs at the Hairston School of Dance! We are delighted to offer a range of engaging and enriching dance classes specially designed for young children. From age 3 to 8 years old, we have the perfect classes to introduce your child to the world of dance. Our experienced instructors create a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can explore their creativity, develop fundamental skills, and cultivate a lifelong love for dance. Join us on this magical journey as your little one discovers the joy of movement, expression, and artistic growth.
Pre Ballet A ~2026-2027 Season
Ages: 3–4 years old
Length: 45 minutes
Frequency: One per week
Days/Times:
Monday: 5:00-5:45pm
Tuesday: 5:00- 5:45pm
Wednesday 4:00-4:45pm
Saturday 10:45am-11:30am
Tuition: $660.00 or $82.50 per month
At the Hairston School of Dance, we believe in the power of dance to inspire confidence, creativity, and discipline in young dancers. Our instructors are committed to creating a positive and supportive atmosphere where they can explore their artistic expression and reach their full potential. During class, children engage in a range of fun engaging activities that focus on posture, grace, coordination, flexibility, team building, and creative expression.
Class Overview
Through this dynamic program, students will begin to develop an age approproate ballet foundation while incorporating musicality and creative expression into their love for dance.
Pre-Ballet B
Ages: 5-6 years old
Length: 45 minutes
Frequency: Once per week
Days/Times:
Monday 5:45–6:30PM
Tuesday 5:45-6:30PM
Wednesday 4:45-5:30PM
Saturday 11:30am-12:15pm
Tuition: $660, or $82.50 per month
Is your young child full of energy, curiosity, and a passion for movement? Our Pre-Ballet class is the perfect opportunity for them to embark on a magical journey into the world of ballet. Designed specifically for students between 5 and 6 years old, this class provides a nurturing environment where your child can begin to develop a solid foundation in ballet while having a ton of fun. This class will begin to prepare them for the next steps in their ballet education
Class Overview
Our instructors understand the unique needs and abilities of young dancers. During our weekly sessions, your child will be introduced to the fundamental positions and techniques of ballet. They will learn how to move with grace, poise, and coordination through creative exercises and playful activities.
We also believe in fostering the holistic development of your child. Alongside ballet skills, Pre-Ballet focuses on enhancing flexibility, coordination, and musicality. Integrating these elements into our curriculum creates a well-rounded experience that nurtures their artistic expression and love for dance. Our carefully-crafted lessons also instill discipline, focus, and determination—qualities that will benefit your child both in the dance studio and in all aspects of life.
Young Boys Ballet~ 2026-2027 Season
Ages: 4-7 years old
Length: 45 minutes
Frequency: Once per week
Days/Times: Thursday 5:00-5:45PM
Tuition: $570, or $ 71.25 per month
At the Hairston School of Dance, we believe in the power of dance to inspire confidence, creativity, and discipline in young boys. Our instructors are committed to creating a positive and supportive atmosphere where they can explore their artistic expression and reach their full potential. During class, children engage in a range of activities that focus on coordination, core strength, agility, flexibility, team building, and cardiovascular activities.
Class Overview
Pre-Tap and Ballet
Ages: 3–7 years old
Length: 45 minutes
Frequency: Once per week
Days/Times: Saturday 9:00-9:45 am
Tuition: $660, or $82.50 per month
Do you have a budding Chloe Arnold or Gene Kelly in the family who also enjoys ballet? Our Pre-Tap and Ballet class is the perfect opportunity for your natural-born entertainer to explore the vibrant world of tap dance and the elegance of ballet in one class.. Designed for students between 3 and 6 years old, this class provides a fun and engaging introduction to the beginner movements of tap and ballet and shows how they can go hand in hand and benefit eachother
Class Overview
Led by experienced instructors, our weekly sessions focus on developing coordination, precision, and musicality in your child’s dance repertoire. Through playful exercises, elegant posture and arms movement, and creative routines, they will learn the art of creating rhythms with their feet, combining footwork with body movements, and expressing themselves through these unique dance forms. Whether they have big dreams or simply want to have fun and express themselves through dance, our class will give them the skills they need to succeed.
Pre-Primary ~ 2026-2027 Season
Ages: 6 and older
Length: 60 minutes
Frequency: Once per week
Days/Times:
Monday 4:00-5:00pm
Tuesday: 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday 5:45-6:45pm
Friday 4:15-5:15pm
Saturday 9:45-10:45am
Tuition: $690, or $86.25 per month
Pre Primary is geared towards students 6 and up who are ready for a more serious and structured ballet class. Not all students at age 6 are ready for this class and that is okay. Fostering a love of dance is key. This class will be structured with 15-20 minutes of stretch, strengthening and coordination exersizes, 20 minutes of ballet barre preperation, and 20 minutes of jumps etc. While we always want our students to have fun and enjoy their creativity, this class will have a more mature approach.
Class Overview
Our instructors understand the unique needs and abilities of young dancers. During our weekly sessions, your child will be introduced to the fundamental positions and techniques of ballet at the barre and in the center.
Beginner Acro ~ TBD
Ages: 6-10 years old
Length: 45 minutes
Frequency: Once per week
Days/Times: TBD
