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Ages 20 months to 7

Children's Program

An introduction to the beautiful art of dance, where young dancers discover the fun and joy in the discipline of ballet, tap and jazz. No previous training is needed: classes are grouped by age.

Admission
No audition Age by September 1 of the school year
Tuition
$170 a month Autopay, every class
Registration fee
$75 a year
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The curriculum

To See, Feel and Experience Dance

The Children's Program lets the very young see, feel and experience the beauty of a timeless art form. Every class ends the year with the chance to dance in the End of Year Performance.

Admission
No audition Age by September 1 of the school year
Tuition
$170 a month Autopay, every class
Registration fee
$75 a year
Young dancers in pale blue hold white parasols on stage

Classes by Age

Dance With Me, 20 Months to 3 Years Old

A first introduction to dance and music for a child and one adult companion: mother, father or guardian. Guided by an experienced teacher, you and your child enjoy rhythm and movement together.

Daisies, 3 and 4 Years Old

Our very youngest dancers experience the joy of creative movement and learn to follow directions in a group. Musical activities develop coordination, fine motor skills, good listening ears and spatial awareness.

Violets, 4 and 5 Years Old

Still focused on creative expression, Violets build coordination, fine motor skills and spatial awareness, learn how music and dance work together, and practice good etiquette in the ballet classroom.

Tulips, 5 and 6 Years Old

Dancers learn the most basic arm and foot positions of classical ballet with short choreographic exercises, developing coordination, musicality, creativity and memory.

Roses, 6 and 7 Years Old

Roses expand their ballet vocabulary through primary technique and choreographic exercises, with a focus on balance, posture, alignment, musicality and spatial awareness, and basic stretching and strengthening to prepare for formal training.

Tuition and Fees, 2026 to 2027

Every Children's Program class, from Dance With Me to Roses, is $170 a month by autopay. The $75 annual registration fee is due at registration with the first month's tuition; both are charged to your card on file within a week of registration to reserve your place in the class.

  • Students must meet the age requirement by September 1 of the current school year.
  • Registration signifies your commitment to the full 19-week semester.
  • Tuition is divided into ten equal monthly payments, September 1 through June 1.
  • Payment is accepted by cash, check, bank check, money order and credit card, excluding American Express.
  • A $30 late fee is assessed on unpaid accounts on the 8th day of the month, and additional fees apply while the past-due balance is unresolved.
  • Accounts more than 60 days past due must be paid by autopay.
  • A $60 fee is assessed for returned checks.
  • All tuition and fee payments are non-refundable.

Dress Code

Regulation attire is enforced; see the IBA dress code. Attire for Dance With Me is not enforced, though students may wear the dress code attire.

  • Label all dance gear with the student's name or initials.
  • Hair pulled back in a bun and neatly secured for every ballet class.
  • No jewelry in class.
  • Bring the attire for each class you take: the borrow box is for emergencies and trial classes only.

On Pointe Dancewear, the academy's official uniform provider, carries the required IBA logo uniforms: 12001 NE 12th Street, Suite 85, Bellevue, WA 98005, (425) 643-2386, onpointebellevue@gmail.com. Open Monday to Friday 11 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, closed Sunday.

Registration, 2026 to 2027