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Children's Ballet
Ages 2 – 7We make dance fun while learning. Classes rooted in the foundation of ballet begin at age 2 and build to age 7. The curriculum was created to encourage age appropriate creativity, musicality, and physicality. Your child will dance and have fun with an emphasis on the foundations of ballet. Dancers will be brought through creative movement and basic ballet steps and more!
Sept 7, 2021 – Jan 22, 2022
Jan 24, 2022 - May 21, 2022
Classes will be taught in person in our studios.
Masks are required for all classes.
All dancers, ages 5 and over, are required to be fully vaccinated.
Classes will be taught online via ZOOM
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Select a class below to view additional information and schedules.Dance with Me
Ages 2+Schedule
Dance with Me, Ages 2+Program | Semester | Level | Instruction Type | Class Day(s) | Class Time | Teacher | Studio/Zoom Info |
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Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | In-Person | Tuesday | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Kelly Hayes | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | In-Person | Wednesday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Lauren Jaeger | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | In-Person | Thursday | 3:00pm- 4:00pm | Paula Alvarez | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | In-Person | Friday | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Lauren Jaeger | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | In-Person | Saturday | 9:30am - 10:30am | Hayley Descavich | Studio 4 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | In-Person | Monday | 10:30am - 11:30am | Hayley Descavich | Studio 4 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Dance with Me | In-Person | Tuesday | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Dance with Me | In-Person | Wednesday | 10:30am - 11:30am | Hayley Descavich | Studio 4 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Dance with Me | In-Person | Wednesday | 3:15pm - 4:15pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Dance with Me | In-Person | Saturday | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Demi Soloists | In-Person | Monday | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Demi Soloists | In-Person | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Demi Soloists | In-Person | Wednesday | 4:45pm - 5:45pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Demi Soloists | In-Person | Friday | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Demi Soloists | In-Person | Saturday | 9:15am - 10:15am | Jazmine Dinkins | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Foundations of Ballet | In-Person | Wednesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Lauren Jaeger | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Foundations of Ballet | In-Person | Thursday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Foundations of Ballet | In-Person | Saturday | 12:15pm - 1:15pm | Jazmine Dinkins | Studio 4 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | In-Person | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | In-Person | Tuesday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Kelly Hayes | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | In-Person | Thursday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | In-Person | Friday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | In-Person | Saturday | 10:45am - 11:45am | Jazmine Dinkins | Studio 4 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | In-Person | Monday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 4 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | In-Person | Thursday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Paula Alvarez | Studio 1 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | In-Person | Friday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Lauren Jaeger | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | In-Person | Saturday | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | Virtual | Tuesday | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Kelly Hayes | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | Virtual | Wednesday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Lauren Jaeger | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | Virtual | Thursday | 3:00pm- 4:00pm | Paula Alvarez | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | Virtual | Friday | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Lauren Jaeger | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | Virtual | Saturday | 9:15am - 10:15am | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | Virtual | Monday | 10:30am - 11:30am | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Dance with Me | Virtual | Tuesday | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Dance with Me | Virtual | Wednesday | 10:30am - 11:30am | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Dance with Me | Virtual | Wednesday | 3:15pm - 4:15pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Dance with Me | Virtual | Saturday | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Demi Soloists | Virtual | Monday | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Demi Soloists | Virtual | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Demi Soloists | Virtual | Wednesday | 4:45pm - 5:45pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Demi Soloists | Virtual | Friday | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Demi Soloists | Virtual | Saturday | 9:30am - 10:30am | Jazmine Dinkins | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Foundations of Ballet | Virtual | Wednesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Lauren Jaeger | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Foundations of Ballet | Virtual | Thursday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Foundations of Ballet | Virtual | Saturday | 12:15pm - 1:15pm | Jazmine Dinkins | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | Virtual | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | Virtual | Tuesday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Kelly Hayes | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | Virtual | Thursday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | Virtual | Friday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | Virtual | Saturday | 10:45am - 11:45am | Jazmine Dinkins | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | Virtual | Monday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | Virtual | Thursday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Paula Alvarez | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | Virtual | Friday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Lauren Jaeger | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | Virtual | Saturday | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Performances
The Nutcracker & Peter Pan
Peter Pan
The Joffrey Ballet School Children’s & Youth Ballet Programs proudly present the innovative retelling of the classic Peter Pan. Experience the story of a boy who can fly, and his adventures to the island of Neverland with your favorites characters reimagined.
This live performance will premiere on May 15, 2022 at Laguardia Performing Arts Center. "Second star to the right and straight on til morning”. We bring the magic to life, for your family to enjoy a place where you never have to grow up — a place where all that you wish for can come true.
Enroll today to join our performance, as a part of your Children’s or Youth Spring 2022 Registration. Study the curriculum developed for the classroom that will become the choreography of our show. Return to the stage with our fully-produced, premiere performance of Peter Pan!
Performance Date:
Sunday May 15, 2022, 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM
Location:
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

The Nutcracker
Students from the Joffrey Ballet School’s Children's & Youth Ballet program will present the full two act holiday tradition, “The Nutcracker”.
Performance Dates:
Friday, December 10 – Sunday December 12, 2021
Tuition & Fees
Virtual Program 20% Discount
In-Person Program
All Discounts, including Virtual Program Discount, reflected at checkout.
Additional Costs & Fees
Refund Policy
Return Policy
Terms & Conditions
Program Description & Registration
Students register for the academic year with a minimum financial commitment for the Fall Semester.. This is not a drop in class/program. Students enrolling for the Fall semester will have their enrollment automatically renewed for the Spring semester on December 1st unless they “Opt Out”. Those who wish to opt out in Spring, will need to email joffreyregistrar@joffreyballetschool.com with the subject line “JBS Children’s/Youth Ballet Program Spring Opt Out” and include their dancer’s name and classes they are enrolled in by December 1st.
OPTION 1: Full Payment Terms
Full Pay & Credit Card/Debit Card Charge Authorization:
Joffrey Ballet School offers customers the opportunity to purchase the right to participate on price per-class full semester and annual payment options. Joffrey Ballet School accepts Visa and MasterCard credit card/debit card payments to permit customers to pay for these in full.
In the event that Joffrey Ballet School is required to switch from In-Person or Hybrid (In Person/Virtual) to fully Virtual, your tuition will be reduced by 20% for each full week of instruction. Please note adjustment will be refunded to you at the close of the each Semester.
[ ] I acknowledge and agree to pay for the right to take classes at Joffrey Ballet School and in consideration of such right granted by Joffrey Ballet School, for the above total for the contract of sessions designated above by amount. I hereby authorize Joffrey Ballet School to charge the credit card/debit card noted below in order to pay this full payment. [ ] I understand that by paying in full and receiving the discount, I will not be able to receive a refund if I withdraw from the program at any time.OPTION 2: Installment Payment Terms
Auto-Pay & Credit Card/Debit Card Charge Authorization:
Joffrey Ballet School offers customers the opportunity to purchase the right to participate on a price per class semester installment payment option. Joffrey Ballet School accepts Visa and MasterCard credit card/debit card credit card/debit card payments to permit customers to pay for these classes in installments. The account can be frozen at $15 for 14 days or $30 for 30 days, in which time the dancer(s) cannot attend classes.
In the event that Joffrey Ballet School is required to switch from In-Person or Hybrid (In Person/Virtual) , to fully Virtual, your tuition will be reduced by 20% for each full week of instruction . Please note the adjustment will be deducted from your final tuition payment in May.
[ ] I acknowledge and agree to pay for the right to take classes at Joffrey Ballet School and in consideration of such rights granted by Joffrey Ballet School, do promise to pay Joffrey Ballet School for the above total for the contract classes designated above by amount. I hereby authorize Joffrey Ballet School to charge the credit card/debit card noted below each 30 days in order to pay these installmentsTrial Class, Questions & Commments
Joffrey Ballet School is located at 434 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011
Full Schedule
Program | Semester | Level | Instruction Type | Class Day(s) | Class Time | Teacher | Studio/Zoom Info |
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Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | In-Person | Tuesday | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Kelly Hayes | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | In-Person | Wednesday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Lauren Jaeger | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | In-Person | Thursday | 3:00pm- 4:00pm | Paula Alvarez | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | In-Person | Friday | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Lauren Jaeger | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | In-Person | Saturday | 9:30am - 10:30am | Hayley Descavich | Studio 4 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | In-Person | Monday | 10:30am - 11:30am | Hayley Descavich | Studio 4 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Dance with Me | In-Person | Tuesday | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Dance with Me | In-Person | Wednesday | 10:30am - 11:30am | Hayley Descavich | Studio 4 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Dance with Me | In-Person | Wednesday | 3:15pm - 4:15pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Dance with Me | In-Person | Saturday | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Demi Soloists | In-Person | Monday | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Demi Soloists | In-Person | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Demi Soloists | In-Person | Wednesday | 4:45pm - 5:45pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Demi Soloists | In-Person | Friday | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Demi Soloists | In-Person | Saturday | 9:15am - 10:15am | Jazmine Dinkins | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Foundations of Ballet | In-Person | Wednesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Lauren Jaeger | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Foundations of Ballet | In-Person | Thursday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Foundations of Ballet | In-Person | Saturday | 12:15pm - 1:15pm | Jazmine Dinkins | Studio 4 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | In-Person | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | In-Person | Tuesday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Kelly Hayes | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | In-Person | Thursday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | In-Person | Friday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 2 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | In-Person | Saturday | 10:45am - 11:45am | Jazmine Dinkins | Studio 4 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | In-Person | Monday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 4 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | In-Person | Thursday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Paula Alvarez | Studio 1 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | In-Person | Friday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Lauren Jaeger | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - In-Person | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | In-Person | Saturday | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Hayley Descavich | Studio 5 |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | Virtual | Tuesday | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Kelly Hayes | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | Virtual | Wednesday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Lauren Jaeger | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | Virtual | Thursday | 3:00pm- 4:00pm | Paula Alvarez | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | Virtual | Friday | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Lauren Jaeger | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | Virtual | Saturday | 9:15am - 10:15am | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Baby Ballerinas | Virtual | Monday | 10:30am - 11:30am | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Dance with Me | Virtual | Tuesday | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Dance with Me | Virtual | Wednesday | 10:30am - 11:30am | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Dance with Me | Virtual | Wednesday | 3:15pm - 4:15pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Dance with Me | Virtual | Saturday | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Demi Soloists | Virtual | Monday | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Demi Soloists | Virtual | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Demi Soloists | Virtual | Wednesday | 4:45pm - 5:45pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Demi Soloists | Virtual | Friday | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Demi Soloists | Virtual | Saturday | 9:30am - 10:30am | Jazmine Dinkins | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Foundations of Ballet | Virtual | Wednesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Lauren Jaeger | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Foundations of Ballet | Virtual | Thursday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Foundations of Ballet | Virtual | Saturday | 12:15pm - 1:15pm | Jazmine Dinkins | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | Virtual | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | Virtual | Tuesday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Kelly Hayes | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | Virtual | Thursday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | Virtual | Friday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 1 | Virtual | Saturday | 10:45am - 11:45am | Jazmine Dinkins | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | Virtual | Monday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | Virtual | Thursday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Paula Alvarez | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | Virtual | Friday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Lauren Jaeger | ZOOM |
Children's Ballet - Virtual | SP22 | Pre-Ballet 2 | Virtual | Saturday | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Hayley Descavich | ZOOM |