Pre-Conservatory & Children’s Programming
Our Children’s & Pre-Conservatory Programs (launching Fall 2026) provide formative dance training for students ages 18 months to 11 years old. These programs are designed to nurture creativity, musicality, coordination, and confidence while building a strong foundation in classical ballet technique.
The curriculum draws inspiration from both the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Syllabus and the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, blending the structure and artistry of British ballet training with the technical precision and healthy training principles emphasized in the American system. Together, these methods prepare young dancers to progress seamlessly into the Conservatory Program while fostering a lifelong love and appreciation for movement and the art of dance.
Programming Highlights
Multiple class formats including ballet technique, pre-pointe, contemporary, repertoire, conditioning and creative movement.
Performance opportunities in WSBC productions.
Optional private instruction for technique and competition choreography.
Community engagement and dance competition performance opportunities.
Levels
Young Dancer & Me
Ages: 18 months - 2 years
Frequency: 1x/week
A movement-based class that develops strength, coordination, and spatial awareness with a focus on familial bonding.
Creative Ballet
Ages: 3-5 years
Frequency: 1x/week
A fun-filled class exploring the basics of dance with an emphasis on development of key motor skills and listening skills.
Pre-Conservatory I
Ages: 6-7
Frequency: 2x/week
Training emphasizes the fundamentals of classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and etiquette, while developing technical skills and coordination with correct alignment and placement.
Pre-Conservatory II
Ages: 7+
Frequency: 3x/week
Training expands upon vocabulary and technical skills from previous levels, with a greater emphasis on foot and leg strength and muscular development.