Pre-Ballet in St. Petersburg, FL

Ages 5 to 8

Pre-Ballet at The Academy of Ballet Arts introduces young dancers to the structure of a classical ballet class in a fun and engaging way. Designed for children ages 5 to 8, this class builds a strong foundation without requiring full outward hip rotation.

What Your Child Will Learn

• Basic Ballet Vocabulary: Introduction to essential ballet terms and movements.
• Alignment & Posture: Learn correct foot and arm positions for balance and coordination.
• Movement & Coordination: Develop large and fine motor skills through controlled steps and jumps.
• Creative Expression: Use scarves, ribbons, and props to encourage artistic movement.
• Class Structure: Follow a structured class format, including barre exercises, center work, and allegro.

Each class ends with free dance, where students create their own movements and explore self-expression. This balance of structure and creativity helps build confidence and a love for dance.

Class Details:

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Attire: Light pink leotard

Class Schedule

Tuesday

Dress Code

• Girls: footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers, and leotards of any style in the color assigned to each class level [Light Pink]
• Boys: wear shorts, shirts, socks, and ballet slippers.
• Hair: The discipline of dance requires that long hair for girls and boys in all levels be secured away from the face. For girls, this means in a bun or pinned up in braids. For boys, depending on hair length this means a tight ponytail, braid, or headband. This permits the teacher to see the correct alignment of the spine and neck. Loose hair can cause eye irritation during turns and is a distraction to both student and teacher. Students will not be allowed to take class with their hair down or in loose ponytails.
• Students are never permitted to wear loose-fitting shirts or plastic pants. The use of plastic pants can lead to dehydration and muscles which are artificially warmed up are easily injured. Baggy clothing does not permit the instructor to properly correct the student and can cause serious problems to go undetected. With teacher permission, students may wear tight-fitting wool warm-ups, which have been designed for the serious dancer. 
• All students are required to wear street clothing over their ballet clothes when entering or leaving the studio. 

Why Choose The Academy of Ballet Arts?

Located in Midtown St. Petersburg, The Academy of Ballet Arts is a non-profit dance studio dedicated to professional dance instruction for all ages. As a member of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance and Grand Central District, we strive to make dance accessible to the community.

Enroll today to introduce your child to the joy of ballet in a supportive, creative environment!