Ballet Academy East is home to aspiring dancers of all ages in its Young Dancer, Primary, Adaptive, Pre-Professional, and Adult Divisions. BAE is internationally recognized for exceptional dance training and is the Upper East Side’s ballet school of choice. The caring and accomplished faculty lead classes that nurture students’ physical and emotional well-being, build technical skills, and develop artistry. All ballet classes have live music. 

Petit Dancers, Ages 18 mos. – 2.5 yrs.
Children and their parents/caregivers share the joys of dance and music through song and movement while learning group and individual participation.

Pre-Ballet and Tap, Ages 3-6
Pre-Ballet – Children are introduced to the beginnings of ballet.
Tap – Children focus on rhythm and timing while building physical coordination and musicality.

Adaptive Dance, Ages 5-9
For children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, developmental delays, or sensory sensitives who would benefit from an accessible, empowering, sensory-friendly, and fun dance experience.

Primary Division, Ages 6-7, Entering First Grade
A program specifically designed to prepare students for the requirements of Level 1 within BAE’s Pre-Professional Division or the Children & Teen Division. Students develop strength, coordination and flexibility and basic ballet vocabulary. Musicality and joy of dance are emphasized throughout the class. No audition or previous experience required.

Pre-Professional Division, Ages 7-19
Ballet Academy East’s Pre-Professional Division combines comprehensive ballet training with professional-caliber performance opportunities to prepare students for success in the dance world. BAE’s proven syllabus creates technically strong, artistically expressive dancers who adapt easily to the broad range of styles required of today’s professionals. An audition is required. 

Adult Classes
Dance and fitness classes for all ages and levels. Drop-ins are welcome. Fuel your passion for dance at BAE!