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, introduce children to the joy of dance through imaginative stories, creative play, and developmentally appropriate dance skills.
Led by experienced instructors with deep knowledge of early childhood development and adult-child interaction, our dance classes for toddlers and preschoolers follow a carefully crafted curriculum.
Instructors guide the class through engaging, play-based activities that focus on age-appropriate movement and form the building blocks of ballet technique. 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 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
Need Help Enrolling Your Child?
Be sure your child is added as a family member in your Mindbody account, and that you register under their name.
Follow these steps to add a family member in Mindbody.
Still need help? Email us at registrar@balletaustin.org.
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, 2026.
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 8, 2026 – May 30, 2027. Classes will take place at our downtown facility.
Wednesday
Dance With Me (1A)
9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
LB Flett
Thursday
Dance With Me (1B)
9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
TBD
Saturday
Dance With Me (1C)
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
TBD
Sunday
Dance With Me (1D)
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
TBD
Ballet Austin Academy @ the J classes will be held from September 8, 2026 – May 30, 2027. Classes will take place at the Dell Jewish Community Center.
Sunday
Dance With Me (1A)
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
TBD
Next Steps (Age 2)
Next Steps is open to children (accompanied by an adult) who are 2 years old by September 1, 2026.
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 8, 2026 – May 30, 2027. Classes will take place at our downtown facility.
Wednesday
Next Steps 2 yrs (2A)
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
LB Flett
Thursday
Next Steps 2 yrs (2B)
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
TBD
Saturday
Next Steps 2 yrs (2C)
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
TBD
Sunday
Next Steps 2 yrs (2D)
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
TBD
Ballet Austin Academy @ the J classes will be held from September 8, 2026 – May 30, 2027. Classes will take place at the Dell Jewish Community Center.
Thursday
Next Steps 2 (2A)
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
LB Flett
Saturday
Next Steps 2 yrs (2B)
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
TBD
Creative Dance (Ages 3 & 4)
Creative Dance 3 and 4 is open to children who have turned 3 or 4, respectively, by September 1, 2026.
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 8, 2026 – May 30, 2027. Classes will take place at our downtown facility.
Monday
Creative Dance 3 yrs (3A)
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
LB Flett
Tuesday
Creative Dance 3 yrs (3B)
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
LB Flett
Saturday
Creative Dance 3 yrs (3C)
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
TBD
Saturday
Creative Dance 3 yrs (3D)
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
TBD
Sunday
Creative Dance 3 yrs (3E)
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
TBD
Sunday
Creative Dance 3 yrs (3F)
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
TBD
Monday
Creative Dance 4 yrs (4A)
4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
LB Flett
Wednesday
Creative Dance 4 yrs (4B)
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
LB Flett
Thursday
Creative Dance 4 yrs (4C)
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
LB Flett
Saturday
Creative Dance 4 yrs (4D)
9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
TBD
Sunday
Creative Dance 4 yrs (4E)
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
TBD
Ballet Austin Academy @ the J classes will be held from September 8, 2026 – May 30, 2027. Classes will take place at the Dell Jewish Community Center.
Monday
Creative Dance 3 yrs (3A)
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
TBD
Thursday
Creative Dance 3 yrs (3B)
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
TBD
Thursday
Creative Dance 3 yrs (3C)
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
TBD
Saturday
Creative Dance 3 yrs (3D)
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
TBD
Sunday
Creative Dance 3 yrs (3E)
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
TBD
Monday
Creative Dance 4 yrs (4A)
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
TBD
Tuesday
Creative Dance 4 yrs (4B)
3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
TBD
Wednesday
Creative Dance 4 yrs (4C)
4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
TBD
Saturday
Creative Dance 4 yrs (4D)
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
TBD
Sunday
Creative Dance 4 yrs (4E)
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
TBD
Creative Ballet (Age 5)
Creative Ballet is open to children who have turned 5 by September 1, 2026.
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 8, 2026 – May 30, 2027. Classes will take place at our downtown facility.
Tuesday
Creative Ballet 5 yrs (5A)
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
LB Flett
Wednesday
Creative Ballet 5 yrs (5B)
4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
LB Flett
Thursday
Creative Ballet 5 yrs (5C)
4:45 – 5:30pm
LB Flett
Saturday
Creative Ballet 5 yrs (5D)
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
M. Ramirez
Sunday
Creative Ballet 5 yrs (5E)
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
M. Ramirez
Ballet Austin Academy @ the J classes will be held from September 8, 2026 – May 30, 2027. Classes will take place at the Dell Jewish Community Center.
Monday
Creative Ballet 5 yrs (5A)
4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
TBD
Wednesday
Creative Ballet 5 yrs (5B)
3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
TBD
Thursday
Creative Ballet 5 yrs (5C)
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
TBD
Saturday
Creative Ballet 5 yrs (5D)
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
TBD
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Laura Beth “LB” Flett
Young Children’s Program Manager and Resident Instructor
Venese Alcantar
Instructor
Gabrielle Carrasco
Instructor
Juliet Newman
Teaching Assistant
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.
