Young Children’s Division –
Ages 15 Months–5 Years
Toddler & Preschool Dance Classes in Austin
Why Families Love Our Austin Dance Classes for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Our Toddler & Preschool Dance Classes in Austin, offered through our Young Children’s Division, provide a warm and welcoming introduction to movement and music through imaginative stories, creative play, and developmentally focused experiences.
Led by experienced instructors with deep knowledge of early childhood development and parent-child interaction, our dance classes for toddlers and preschoolers follow a carefully crafted curriculum.
Each class uses a narrative structure to guide students through movement stories and foundational ballet-based activities that engage both girls and boys. Designed to support physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth, our toddler and preschool dance classes in Austin foster confidence and joyful learning through collaborative exploration.
Dance classes are available at two convenient locations in Austin. The curriculum, faculty, and dress code are consistent at both sites.
Are you a member of Dell Jewish Community Center? Ask about your 20% discount.
BALLET AUSTIN ACADEMY BENEFITS
Training at the Ballet Austin Academy offers many benefits for both the student and family:
- Receive The Sunday Jeté, a monthly newsletter to keep you up to date
- Tickets to Ballet Austin performances at The Long Center, including The Nutcracker, are offered at a 20-percent discount.
- Discounts to Butler Center for Dance & Fitness classes and workshops for parents.
- FREE BeWell Talks specifically designed for Academy parents and students.
- FREE or reduced-rate parking, on site or nearby.
Young Children’s Ballet Classes Available at Two Locations
Ballet Austin Academy
501 W. 3rd St | Austin, TX | 78701
Ballet Austin Academy @ the J
7300 Hart Ln | Austin, TX | 78731
Class Descriptions & Weekly Schedules for Toddler and Preschool Dance
Dance with Me (Ages 15 months – 2 years)
Dance with Me is open to children (accompanied by an adult) who are 15 months to 2 years old by September 1, 2025.
Dance With Me is a wonderful bonding and explorative experience for young dancers and their parents or caregiver. In this sensory-rich movement experience, dancers engage with stories, dance games, rhythm, and songs while learning how their bodies can move through space.
YCD classes will be held from September 2, 2025 – May 24, 2026. Classes will take place at our downtown facility.
Ballet Austin Academy @ the J classes will be held from September 2, 2025 – May 24, 2026. Classes will take place at the Dell Jewish Community Center.
Next Steps (Age 2)
Next Steps is open to children (accompanied by an adult) who are 2 years old by September 1, 2025.
Next Steps is the perfect transition for young children who are becoming more independent. From the comfort of their parents or caregivers arms, students continue to learn in a sensory-rich movement experience with stories, dance games, rhythm and songs. As the year progresses, students are guided towards more independence as they step away from the comfort of their caregiver. By the end of the year, we hope these dancers are ready to take on Creative Dance with confidence!
YCD classes will be held from September 2, 2025 – May 24, 2026. Classes will take place at our downtown facility.
Ballet Austin Academy @ the J classes will be held from September 2, 2025 – May 24, 2026. Classes will take place at the Dell Jewish Community Center.
Creative Dance (Ages 3 & 4)
Creative Dance 3 and 4 is open to children who have turned 3 or 4, respectively, by September 1, 2025.
Building on the fundamentals introduced in Dance With Me and Next Steps, Creative Dance is designed to gently introduce students to a structured and safe classroom environment while instilling the physical and emotional confidence to explore and create. Classes are narrative in nature as dancers are led through a series of movement stories and ballet-based activities that appeal to all. Over the course of each year, activities become more challenging as dancers gain confidence in their coordination and skills.
YCD classes will be held from September 2, 2025 – May 24, 2026. Classes will take place at our downtown facility.
Ballet Austin Academy @ the J classes will be held from September 2, 2025 – May 24, 2026. Classes will take place at the Dell Jewish Community Center.
Creative Ballet (Age 5)
Creative Ballet is open to children who have turned 5 by September 1, 2025.
The perfect balance of ballet basics and creative dance. Creative Ballet students develop their technique, gain body awareness, and refine basic skills while continuing to have imaginative and creative dance experiences. Students are taking a more active role in their own learning, acquiring the tools to collaborate, choreograph and exchange ideas with their peers. Our goal is for students to advance through Creative Ballet ready to step into Pre-Ballet.
YCD classes will be held from September 2, 2025 – May 24, 2026. Classes will take place at our downtown facility.
Ballet Austin Academy @ the J classes will be held from September 2, 2025 – May 24, 2026. Classes will take place at the Dell Jewish Community Center.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Laura Beth “LB” Flett
Academy Programs Manager and Resident Instructor
Venese Alcantar
Instructor
Emily Lofton
Instructor
Siobhan O’Donnell, Academy Registrar
Enrollment Info for Toddler & Preschool Dance Classes in Austin
Students should be enrolled based on their age on September 1, 2025. Young Children’s Division classes meet once a week for 45 minutes in duration.
If you have questions or need help registering, contact our Academy Registrar at 512.501.8703 or via email.
FOR CURRENT DELL JCC MEMBERS
Members of the Dell Jewish Community Center receive a 20% discount on all Ballet Austin classes offered at the Dell JCC. Being a Dell JCC member is not required to enroll.
- IF you are currently an active Member of the Dell Jewish Community Center, please follow these steps to have the JCC Member ID added to your Ballet Austin MINDBODY account:
- Create a Ballet Austin MINDBODY account (online scheduling system) – Create a Ballet Austin MINDBODY account
- Please email the Registrar your full name to be verified and receive the JCC membership ID on your Ballet Austin MINDBODY account
- Once you are verified as a current JCC member, and the JCC Membership ID is added to your Ballet Austin MINDBODY account, the 20% discount applies automatically when enrolling.
