A class for every age, style and dream.
Preschool through adult, beginner through professional. Here's an overview of the classes we offer during our regular school season.
Early childhood
Little dancers learn through play, music and imagination while building coordination, listening skills and confidence — in a setting that feels safe and fun.
Tiny 2s
A gentle first dance experience for two-year-olds — movement, music and lots of smiles.
Creative Dance · Ages 3–4
A class for beginner students that emphasizes creative movement and musical exploration.
Ballet / Tap 1, 2 & 3 · Ages 4–7
Half an hour of ballet and half an hour of tap each week. B/T 1 for ages 4–5, B/T 2 for ages 5–6, and B/T 3 for ages 6–7.
Ballet · Tap · Jazz combination
Our signature leveled program gives dancers a well-rounded foundation in the three core disciplines, progressing year by year through a structured syllabus.
- Levels A, B & C — combination classes for students ages 7 through 11. Class length varies by level.
- Levels D & E — ballet, tap and jazz for students ages 10 through 13, with longer classes as dancers advance.
- Levels F, G & Advanced — separate tap/jazz and ballet classes for teens building toward advanced technique.
Higher levels are offered in all disciplines. Students are placed based on completion of the prior year's syllabus and/or instructor recommendation.
Lyrical, modern, hip hop & more
Add a second style, try something new, or focus on what you love. Beginner tap, jazz and Irish classes are offered for students ages 8 and up.
Hip Hop
High-energy, music-driven classes: Hip Hop Minis (ages 4–6), Hip Hop Kidz (ages 7–9), and progressively advanced classes for ages 10 and up — plus a Hip Hop Team.
Lyrical
Expressive, emotive choreography that blends ballet technique with jazz. Offered for Youth (B/C) through Advanced levels, beginning at ballet level E.
Modern & Contemporary
Grounded, creative movement exploring weight, breath and floor work. Offered to students in ballet level 3 and above.
Tap
Rhythm, musicality and clean footwork — from beginner tap for ages 8 and up through Advanced 2.
Jazz
Sharp, stylish and fun. Builds turns, leaps, flexibility and performance quality.
Irish Step
Traditional Irish step dancing with quick footwork and precise rhythm — a great complement to tap.
Beginner classes don't perform in the annual recital at The Klein — instead, they're showcased at an end-of-year in-studio performance.
Advanced training
For dedicated dancers ready for more, our advanced track offers the rigor and polish to dance in college programs and beyond.
Classical Ballet & Pointe
Ballet through Advanced 2, plus Pointe 1, 2/3 and Advanced by placement.
Ballet Invitational
Saturday technique classes by invitation, for levels A through Advanced.
Leaps & Turns
Focused technique for jumps, turns and tricks. Ballet required.
Troupe & Company
Performance Troupe (by invitation) and Junior & Senior Company (by audition).
Find your dancer's class
| Age | Recommended class | What they'll learn |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tiny 2s | Movement, music, following directions |
| 3–4 | Creative Dance | Creative movement, rhythm, coordination |
| 4–5 | Ballet / Tap 1 | Ballet basics + beginning tap |
| 5–6 | Ballet / Tap 2 · Hip Hop Minis | Building vocabulary & musicality |
| 6–7 | Ballet / Tap 3 | Technique foundations, first stage experience |
| 7–11 | Ballet / Tap / Jazz A–C · Hip Hop Kidz | Well-rounded technique across three styles |
| 10–13 | Levels D & E · Lyrical · Hip Hop | Longer classes, added styles |
| Teens | Levels F, G, Advanced · Pointe · Company | Advanced technique & performance |
| 8 & up | Beginner Tap, Jazz, Irish | Never too late to start! |
Not sure? Call (203) 261-1347 and we'll recommend the right placement.
Find a time that works.
Browse every class by day, level and performance group in our interactive 2026–27 fall schedule.
