Class Descriptions & Notes

Pre-Ballet - 5:15 to 5:45 (Wednesday) (ages 3-4) 30 min

•  Children ages 3-4 will be introduced to basic ballet technique. Classes emphasize rhythm, classroom etiquette, listening, and freestyle dance with prompts. Making dance fun is essential to a happy community dance program!

Ballet - 5:50 to 6:20 (Wednesday) (ages 4.5-5) 30 min

•  Children age 4.5-5 will learn proper ballet technique and body placement. Classes emphasize rhythm, classroom etiquette and positive body image. Ballet builds a proper base for all other dance forms by teaching students how to move individual body parts while maintaining a graceful posture.

Ballet / Jazz - 5:30 to 6:15 (Thursday) (ages 6+) 45 min

• Children ages 6-11 will learn proper ballet technique and body placement. Classes emphasize rhythm, classroom etiquette and positive body image. Ballet builds a proper base for all other dance forms by teaching students how to move individual body parts while maintaining a graceful posture.
• Children ages 6-11 will be introduced to basic jazz techniques and skills, including turns, jumps and across the floor combinations. Jazz dance
  started in African culture which emphasized low, knee-bent movements with body isolations.
  Approximately 25 minutes for each, but ballet may run a little longer.

Parent Viewing Days (IN Class)  

• First Class 
• December 10th or 11th (informal performance)

Classes will be held in the Brooklyn Community Building Basement - 102 N. Rutland Ave., Brooklyn

Make checks payable to  - Brooklyn Recreation

Classes may be delayed or canceled if there is not enough students to fill the classes. 

Next Ballet session will be in Spring 2026.