Children's Division

The School of the Valley Dance Theatre offers a variety of year-round programs for boys and girls ages 2.5-12. Students present a "Showcase" performance in the spring and are invited to audition for children's role in the Valley Dance Theatre's annual production of "The Nutcracker". Our highly experienced and creative instructors make it fun to learn the basics of classical ballet.

Discover Dance (Ages 2.5-4)

Children are taught the basics of movement, rhythm, and motor development skills in a fun and developmentally appropriate environment. Students are taught how to follow direction, engage in music, use their imagination, and express themselves through the art of dance.

Pre-Ballet A (Ages 4-5) 

Children begin to learn the basics of pre-ballet and body alignment in a fun and proper environment for their age group. Children learn how to follow direction, engage with music, and are inspired to be creative.

Pre-Ballet B (Ages 5-6) 

Children are taught basics of ballet (plie, tendu, balance, chasses, etc..), body alignment, and proper ballet class behavior. 

Rhythm & Motion (Ages 3-6)

Rhythm and Motion is a fun and energetic class designed for 3 to 6 year olds. The first 30 minutes of the class is spent on contemporary, jazz, and modern movement, learning how to move their body more freely than is allowed in ballet class. The second half of class is spent learning to tap dance, honing counting skills, and understanding how to dance in different styles. Students must be concurrently enrolled in Discover Dance, Pre-Ballet, or Ballet class

Boys Classical Ballet/Modern (Ages 3-10)

Beginning level ballet class introducing boys to the fundamentals of ballet and modern dance. This class emphasizes proper foot and body position, barre and center warm up and performing combinations and choreography geared towards the younger dancer.

Ballet l (Beginners Ages 6-9)

Students move beyond the basics and begin learning more difficult ballet movements. Proper class etiquette and attire are required. Strength and balance are emphasized along with proper placement to prepare them for more complicated dance step combinations. Students should have had at least 1 year of pre-ballet.

Ballet ll (Ages 7-10)

Developing quality of movement begins. Students begin to experience the art of dance, and learn the commitment required to excel. Students begin to demonstrate maturity in their movement, dedication, strength, technique and proper body alignment to prepare them for pointe. Students should have at least 2 years of ballet as a prerequisite. Two classes per week are recommended at this level.