Toddler Ballet Classes in NYC
139 upcoming ballet listings for toddlers and young children are spread across 40 studios and venues, from dedicated ballet schools to music and dance centers, Jewish community centers, and dancehouses. The listings cluster most heavily in Flushing with 33, followed by the Upper West Side with 12, Riverdale and Sunset Park with 10 each, and Bath Beach and Charleston with 8 and 6 respectively. Just 9 of the 139 listings are free, and the typical paid class falls between $525 and $800; individual studios cover age ranges as wide as 12 months to 16 years, though many focus on the under-6 set. Each studio below links to its full class schedule.
20 top picks 4 freeUpdated August 28, 2026 · all 5 boroughs
The 20 best right now
Ranked by how much they have on the calendar and how complete their listings are — never by anyone paying us.
1
Triskelion Arts (Muriel Theatre)
Greenpoint·Ages 3–6·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
2Michele Compa Dance & Exercise Center
Riverdale·Ages 3–10·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
3
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Upper West Side·Ages 2–6·$720–$800
Weekday classes
4Rose Academy of Ballet
Rockaway Beach·Ages 3–5·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
5
Nieves Latin Dance Studio
East Williamsburg·Ages 6–11·$525–$555
Weekday classes
6
Studio 1
Manhattan·Ages 3–7·prices vary
Classes most days
7
Dancehouse Studios - the home of Baby Ballet Long Island
Flushing·Ages 1–4·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
8
BOLD Arts
Ages 2–3·prices vary
Weekday classes
9
Young Dancers In Repertory Studio
Sunset Park·Ages 4–16·Free
Weekend sessions
10Shostakovich School of Music, Art & Dance
Bath Beach·Ages 6–11·prices vary
Weekend sessions
11
Classical School of Ballet
Flushing·Ages 1–4·prices vary
Weekday classes
12
Dream Center Dance Academy
Flushing·Ages 1–4·prices vary
Weekday classes
13
Great Neck Ballroom Dance Studio
Flushing·Ages 1–4·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
14
Joffrey Ballet School West Village
Greenpoint·Ages 5–12·prices vary
Weekday classes
15
Liddle Bites Play Cafe
Flushing·Ages 1–4·prices vary
Weekday classes
16
ESTIA House of Movement
Williamsburg·Ages 3–9·$244
Weekday classes
17Purposeful Play NYC
Williamsburg·Ages 3–4·prices vary
Weekday classes
18That's Dancin'
Middle Village·Ages 4–5·prices vary
Weekend sessions
19
Green Boutique
Brooklyn·Ages 4–7·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
20
Jersey City Ballet
New Springville·Ages 4–8·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
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Frequently asked
What ages are ballet classes for toddlers in NYC for?
Listings on this page run for ages 2 years through 12 years, with pre-ballet classes starting around 2.5. Each one carries its own age band, so you can check the fit before you book.
How much do ballet classes for toddlers cost in NYC?
Prices are about $25 through $55 per class, usually sold as a term or semester. Free listings are flagged on every card.
Do I need to register in advance?
Ballet schools almost always enroll by term rather than by drop-in, so check the studio's term start date.
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Listings come from studio, library, museum and NYC Parks schedules we re-check on a schedule. Prices and age bands are whatever the provider publishes — always confirm on their own registration page before you go.