Toddler Ballet Classes in NYC

710 upcoming toddler ballet listings are spread across 46 distinct venues in NYC, from dedicated studios and theaters to dance academies. Listings cluster most heavily in Greenpoint (290), followed by Boerum Hill (48), Park Slope (45), the Upper East Side (44), Lenox Hill (40), and Chelsea (38). Only 2 of the 710 listings are free, and the typical paid class falls in the $75–$800 range; age ranges vary by studio, with some starting at 6 months and others at age 3 or older. Each studio below links to its full schedule of upcoming sessions.

20 top picksUpdated October 12, 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 2.5–6·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
2
Tutu School Park Slope
Park Slope·Ages 6 mo–8 yr·prices vary
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3
Tutu School Upper East Side
Upper East Side·Ages 6 mo–8 yr·prices vary
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4
Tutu School Boerum Hill
Boerum Hill·Ages 6 mo–8 yr·prices vary
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5
Tutu School Dumbo
Dumbo·Ages 6 mo–8 yr·prices vary
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6
Tutu School Lenox Hill
Lenox Hill·Ages 6 mo–8 yr·prices vary
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7
Tutu School Chelsea
Chelsea·Ages 6 mo–8 yr·prices vary
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8
Tutu School Long Island City
Long Island City·Ages 6 mo–8 yr·prices vary
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9
Brooklyn Ballet
Boerum Hill·Ages 3–17·$544–$1271
Weekday classes
10
Uptown Dance Academy
East Harlem·Ages 5–9·$75
Weekday & weekend classes
11
Tutu School Tribeca
Tribeca·Ages 6 mo–8 yr·prices vary
Classes most days
12
Creature Space
Gowanus·Ages 9–17·$306–$1470
Weekday & weekend classes
13
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Upper West Side·Ages 18 mo–5 yr·$720–$800
Weekday classes
14
Greenwich House Music School
West Village·Ages 3.5–9·$350–$411
Weekday classes
15
Liddle Bites Play Cafe
Murray Hill·Ages 12 mo–4 yr·$240–$288
Weekday classes
16
Elisballet LLC
Wakefield Park·Ages 3–6·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
17
Shostakovich School of Music, Art & Dance
Bath Beach·Ages 3–6·prices vary
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18
West Side Dance Studio
Upper West Side·Ages 3–5·$40–$50
Weekday & weekend classes
19
Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance
Roosevelt Island·Ages 3+·prices vary
Weekday classes
20
soundance children's ballet
Greenpoint·Ages 3–6·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.