Young Children’s Division (Ages 18-months to 5-years)
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Our Young Children’s Division introduces children to the joy of dance through imaginative stories, music and games, while providing developmentally focused movement experiences.
Our instructors employ collective knowledge of early childhood development and philosophy of adult/child interaction when managing the content and delivery of this carefully crafted curriculum.
Classes are narrative in nature as students are led through a series of movement stories and ballet-based activities that appeal to both girls and boys. The curriculum is designed to enhance physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills through collaborative and cooperative games.
BALLET AUSTIN ACADEMY BENEFITS
Training at the Ballet Austin Academy offers many benefits for both the student and family:
- Receive The Sunday Jeté, the Young Children’s Division weekly newsletter
- 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.
LOCATIONS
Our Young Children’s Division classes are offered at several Austin locations. The curriculum, faculty, and dress code requirements are identical at all locations.
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN
Ballet Austin
501 W. 3rd Street Map
BALLET AUSTIN @ THE J
Jewish Community Center (JCC)
7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas 78731 Map
Our wonderful facility is open to all!
We are pleased to announce that patrons, parents, and students are once again welcome to return in person to the Butler Dance Education Center when Ballet Austin Academy begins the 2022/23 School Year.
Ballet Austin’s highest priority remains the health and safety of all the members of our Ballet Austin community. We believe that our mission focuses on the encouragement of health and well-being as part of the experience of dance, and addresses a vital need in people’s lives, especially now.
NOTE: Ballet Austin staff, faculty, and accompanists are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
- Ballet Austin will continue to monitor the CDC, federal, state, and local guidelines, as well as the guidance of our medical advisor in this evolving situation. We will post updates to our protocols, as warranted.
- All eligible students are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.
- If a students is feeling sick, regardless of whether or not they are vaccinated, they should stay home and contact their medical provider.
- We strongly encourage being tested for COVID-19 before returning.
- As the City of Austin and Travis County have lifted all COVID-19 emergency rules and orders, Ballet Austin is now a mask-optional facility.
- While wearing a mask is no longer required while on premises at Ballet Austin, due to Austin’s current “low risk level,” we strongly encourage the wearing of masks while onsite at Ballet Austin.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A STUDENT TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19?
- Students who test positive for COVID-19 will need to isolate at home and report their case to the Academy Registrar, via email or by calling 512.501.873
- Students who test positive will isolate for 5 days (the day they test positive will be day 0).
- Students who test positive will need to be symptom-free and fever-free, without fever-reducing medication, for 24 hours before returning to Ballet Austin.
- Students may return to class on the sixth day after a positive test result and are asked to wear a mask for five more calendar days
For updated health and safety protocols at the North-Central location, please follow this link here.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & SCHEDULES
Dance with Me (Ages 18 months – 2 years)
Dance with Me is open to children (accompanied by an adult) who are 18 months to 2 years old by September 1, 2023.
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 are engaged with stories, dance games, rhythm, and songs all the while learning how their bodies can move through space.
Ballet Austin classes will be a 6-week session from June 19 thru July 30, 2023. Classes will take place at our downtown facility.
Saturday
Dance With Me
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
L. Flett
Sunday
Dance With Me
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Staff TBD
Ballet Austin @ the J classes will be a 6-week session from June 19 thru July 30, 2023. Classes affected by the Fourth of July Holiday will conclude on August 1, 2023 Classes will take place at the Jewish Community Center.
Tuesday
Dance With Me
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
F. Leonard
Thursday
Dance With Me
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
F. Leonard
Saturday
Dance With Me
2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
F. Leonard
Next Steps (Age 2)
Next Steps is open to children (accompanied by an adult) who are 2 years old by September 1, 2023.
Next Steps is the perfect transition for young children who are becoming more independent. From the comfort and safety of parents or caregivers still participating in the fun, students continue learning in a sensory-rich movement experience with stories, dance games, rhythm and songs. As the year progresses, students are guided towards 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!
Ballet Austin classes will be a 6-week session from June 19 thru July 30, 2023. Classes will take place at our downtown facility.
Saturday
Next Steps 2
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
L. Flett
Sunday
Next Steps 2
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Staff TBD
Ballet Austin @ the J classes will be a 6-week session from June 19 thru July 30, 2023. Classes affected by the Fourth of July Holiday will conclude on August 1, 2023 Classes will take place at the Jewish Community Center.
Tuesday
Next Steps 2
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
F. Leonard
Thursday
Next Steps 2
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
F. Leonard
Saturday
Next Steps 2
1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
F. Leonard
Creative Dance (Ages 3 & 4)
Creative Dance 3 and 4 is open to children who have turned 3 or 4, respectively, by September 1, 2023.
Creative Dance builds on the fundamentals introduced in Dance With Me and Next Steps. The syllabus is designed to gently introduce young dancers 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. Social skills are also developed through collaborative and cooperative games. Over the course of each year, activities become more challenging as dancers gain confidence in their coordination and skills.
Ballet Austin In-Studio Classes will be a 6-week session from June 20 thru July 31, 2022. Classes will take place at our downtown facility.
Thursday
Creative Dance 3
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
L. Flett
Saturday
Creative Dance 3
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
A. Spell
Sunday
Creative Dance 3
11:30 – 12:15 p.m.
Staff TBD
Wednesday
Creative Dance 4
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
A. Spell
Saturday
Creative Dance 4
9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
A. Spell
Sunday
Creative Dance 4
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Staff TBD
Ballet Austin @ the J classes will be a 6-week session from June 19 thru July 30, 2023. Classes affected by the Fourth of July Holiday will conclude on August 1, 2023 Classes will take place at the Jewish Community Center.
Tuesday
Creative Dance 3
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
J. Siclari
Thursday
Creative Dance 3
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
J. Siclari
Saturday
Creative Dance 3
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
F. Leonard
Sunday
Creative Dance 3
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Staff TBD
Monday
Creative Dance 4
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
F. Leonard
Tuesday
Creative Dance 4
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
J. Siclari
Saturday
Creative Dance 4
11:45 – 12:30 p.m.
Staff TBD
Sunday
Creative Dance 4
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Staff TBD
Creative Ballet (Age 5)
Creative Ballet is open to children who have turned 5 by September 1, 2023.
Creative Ballet is a perfect balance of ballet basics and creative dance. Children are developing their technique, gaining body awareness and refining basic skills, while still having imaginative and creative dance experiences. They are taking a more active role in their own learning, acquiring the tools to collaborate, choreograph and exchange ideas with their peers. Students advance through Creative Ballet ready to step into the Pre-Ballet Division.
Ballet Austin In-Studio Classes will be a 6-week session from June 19 thru July 30, 2023. Classes will take place at our downtown facility.
Wednesday
Creative Ballet 5
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
A. Spell
Saturday
Creative Ballet 5
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
A. Spell
Ballet Austin @ the J classes will be a 6-week session from June 19 thru July 30, 2023. Classes affected by the Fourth of July Holiday will conclude on August 1, 2023 Classes will take place at the Jewish Community Center.
Monday
Creative Ballet 5
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
F. Leonard
Thursday
Creative Ballet 5
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
J. Siclari
Saturday
Creative Ballet 5
11:00 -11:45 a.m.
Staff TBD
Sunday
Creative Ballet 5
11:15 -12:00 p.m.
Staff TBD
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Siobhan O’Donnell,
Academy Registrar
ENROLLMENT
Students should be enrolled based on their age on September 1, 2023. 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.
