Petite Ballet at Beam & Barre

A unique dance studio located in Cos Cob, Petite Ballet offers dance classes for toddler, nursery, preschool, preK, and Kindergarten aged students.

Petite Ballet at Beam & Barre is invested in fostering a love of dance in every young child. Classes at Petite Ballet invite students to learn to dance in an engaging, fun, and nurturing environment. It is our goal that after each class, dancers leave feeling accomplished, valued, and like they are the best dancers in the room!

Unlike other dance studios, Petite Ballet focuses solely on early childhood ages. Unique syllabi are created specifically for each level, geared towards the specific emotional, social, and physical benchmarks for every age. Not only does this ensure that students are set up to succeed and meet expectations in each class, but guarantees that students will continue to learn new material as they progress through each age group.

Each week, students will begin with a group exercise that allows them to explore developmentally appropriate versions of skills like spatial awareness, path finding, direction following, and body control, among others. Students will also learn correct ballet terminology through a series of imaginative warm ups and stretches that mimic center barre, building upon these skills to become more specific as students’ ages progress. Through the use of props, students explore how dancers can become storytellers, learning simple choreography to some of their favorite songs, which are carefully selected to appeal to each level. Thoughtfully curated classes plus expertly trained instructors equal a consistent dance experience across all classes and with every teacher. No matter which class a child takes or which teacher they learn from, students know what to expect from petite ballet - a love of dance and lots of fun!