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For Young Dancers

Beginner Ballet Classes (Ages 3–10)
in Melbourne, FL

From a child's very first joyful steps in Creative Movement through the structured foundations of Ballet 1, our beginner program nurtures young dancers with the Vaganova method. Proudly serving Brevard County families since 2014.

Young children in creative movement ballet class in Melbourne FL
Ages 3–4Introductory

Creative Movement

Our Creative Movement class is designed for the youngest dancers — curious, energetic children ages 3 to 4 who are discovering the joy of movement for the first time. Through games, music, and guided exploration, students develop coordination, listening skills, and a natural love of dance. No formal instruction yet — just joyful movement.

Classes are structured to match the developmental needs of young children. Students move to music, follow creative prompts ("be a butterfly," "move like the rain"), and begin to understand concepts like fast and slow, high and low. This class plants the seeds of musicality and body awareness that will serve students throughout their ballet education.

Students will develop

  • Fundamental coordination and spatial awareness
  • Listening to and interpreting music
  • Following direction in a group setting
  • Building confidence and love of movement
Typical Schedule: Saturdays 9:00–9:45 AM
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Pre-Ballet 1 class for ages 4–5 at Brevard Ballet Academy Melbourne Florida
Ages 4–5Beginner

Pre-Ballet 1

Pre-Ballet 1 is the introductory year of our Pre-Ballet program, welcoming dancers ages 4 to 5 into the structured world of classical ballet. In a warm, playful environment, students take their very first formal steps — learning correct posture, the first positions of the feet and arms, and the etiquette of the ballet classroom.

This first year focuses on building foundations through joyful, age-appropriate exercises. Students discover the first positions, develop body awareness and proper posture, and learn the courtesy and discipline of classroom etiquette. Musicality is nurtured through play, so that young dancers experience rhythm and expression as a natural part of moving. The Vaganova-based curriculum ensures correct habits are established from the very beginning.

Students will develop

  • First positions of the feet and arms
  • Proper posture and alignment
  • Musicality and rhythm through guided play
  • Classroom etiquette, focus, and discipline
Typical Schedule: Saturdays 10:00–10:45 AM
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Pre-Ballet 2 class for ages 6–7 at Brevard Ballet Academy Brevard County FL
Ages 6–7Beginner

Pre-Ballet 2

Pre-Ballet 2 is the second year of our Pre-Ballet program, designed for students ages 6 to 7 who have completed Pre-Ballet 1 or equivalent. Building on the foundations of the first year, dancers are introduced to their first work at the barre, simple center exercises, and the steps that prepare them for Ballet 1.

In Pre-Ballet 2, students deepen their understanding of classical vocabulary while gaining strength and coordination. They experience their first taste of barre work, begin simple center exercises, and learn basic travelling steps. The curriculum continues to balance technique with imagination, keeping young dancers engaged while preparing them for the more structured training of Ballet 1.

Students will develop

  • First barre work for alignment and strength
  • Simple center exercises and travelling steps
  • Fundamental movements: plié, tendu, demi-plié
  • Preparation for the structure of Ballet 1
Typical Schedule: Saturdays 11:00–11:45 AM
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Ballet 1 class for ages 8-10 at Brevard Ballet Academy in Melbourne FL
Ages 8–10Elementary

Ballet 1

Ballet 1 is an introduction to formal classical technique for students ages 8 through 10. Following the Vaganova method, students begin structured barre work and center combinations, developing strength, alignment, flexibility, and musicality in a disciplined and supportive environment.

At this level, students begin to understand the classical vocabulary more deeply. Barre exercises include pliés, tendus, dégagés, and rond de jambe. Center work introduces basic adagio, small jumps, and simple turns. Students develop the physical strength and mental focus that will carry them through their entire ballet career.

Students will develop

  • Structured barre technique: plié through grand battement
  • Center work including simple jumps and turns
  • Port de bras and classical arm coordination
  • Musicality, counts, and rhythmic awareness
Typical Schedule: Mon & Wed 4:30–5:30 PM
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