ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S DIVISION
Early childhood developmental milestones are infused into our daily curriculum. Children develop a love for movement and the arts while practicing cognitive skills, gross motor skills, and creative problem-solving. They develop balance, rhythm, and coordination while learning essential social skills and classroom etiquette.
Select a program schedule below to enroll online. If you need additional assistance, please contact School of Nashville Ballet at 615-297-2966 x910 or school@nashvilleballet.com.
Enrollment for Summer 2025 and the 2025-2026 School Year is now open! See below for more details!
2025 - 2026 sCHEDULE
ENROLLMENT AGE GUIDELINES
Enrollment is determined by age. Children should meet age requirements listed with each class offering by August 18. All classes for ages 2-7 meet once per week (with the exception of Pre-Ballet III). It is recommended children take two semesters of each class prior to moving up. If you have any questions regarding your child’s placement, please email school@nashvilleballet.com and we will forward your message to their instructor!
*All scheduled days, times, and teachers are subject to change
Dance with me, AGES 2-3
Tuesday 9:00am - 9:45am
Friday 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 9:45am
Saturday 9:45am - 10:30am
Saturday 10:30am - 11:15am
Saturday 11:30am - 12:15 pm
2025 - 2026 School Year: August 18, 2025 - May 9, 2026
Tuition: $750 + $50 Registration Fee
Payment Plan Available: 20% Down + Monthly Installments Through April
(*Call to set up payment plan, 615-297-2966 x910)
Dance With Me introduces young children to movement, music, and creative play while developing coordination and rhythm. With the support of a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, dancers engage in imaginative adventures and peer-to-peer interaction. The goal of this class is to build confidence and encourage participation, helping children feel comfortable attending class independently in the future.
This class nurtures creatively through imaginative, environment-inspired adventures. Students build gross motor skills, coordination, and body control while practicing foundational movements such as hopping on two feet, galloping, and marching. They also develop an awareness of how their bodies move through and relate to space.
JOY OF DANCE, AGES 3-4
Monday 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 10:45am
Wednesday 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Saturday 9:00am - 9:45am
Saturday 9:45am - 10:30am
Saturday 10:30am - 11:15am
2025 - 2026 School Year: August 18, 2025 - May 9, 2026
Tuition: $750 + $50 Registration Fee
Payment Plan Available: 20% Down + Monthly Installments Through April
(*Call to set up payment plan, 615-297-2966 x910)
In this class, students build confidence and self-esteem in a nurturing environment that encourages expressiveness and the exuberance of movement. Dancers develop greater control and coordination, while also strengthening listening, cooperation, and social skills through engaging, imaginative activities.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT, AGES 4-5
Monday 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 10:45am
Wednesday 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Friday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Saturday 9:00am - 9:45am
Saturday 9:45am - 10:30am
Saturday 12:15pm - 1:00pm
2025 - 2026 School Year: August 18, 2025 - May 9, 2026
Tuition: $750 + $50 Registration Fee
Payment Plan Available: 20% Down + Monthly Installments Through April
(*Call to set up payment plan, 615-297-2966 x910)
Intro to young men's program, Ages 5-8
Saturday 1:00pm - 1:45pm
2025 - 2026 School Year: August 18, 2025 - May 9, 2026
Tuition: $750 + $50 Registration Fee
Payment Plan Available: 20% Down + Monthly Installments Through April
(*Call to set up payment plan, 615-297-2966 x910)
The School of Nashville Ballet is proud to offer Intro to Young Men’s Program, a course designed to prepare young male dancers for entry into our more advanced Young Men’s Scholarship Program (YMSP).
Open to students with or without prior dance experience, this class focuses on building coordination, strength, and the fundamentals of ballet technique within a supportive and engaging environment. Dancers will also gain an understanding of classroom structure and discipline, laying a strong foundation for continued growth in classical ballet.
Pre-Ballet Levels I-III
Our Pre-Ballet levels require focus and active participation. Students begin to work on turnout and more complex movement patterns building up to work at the barre, center, and across the floor. The curriculum provides a strong foundation for our Academy Division.
PRE-BALLET I, AGES 5-6
Monday 10:00am - 10:45am
Monday 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wednesday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Thursday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Saturday 9:00am - 9:45am
Saturday 9:45am - 10:30am
2025 - 2026 School Year: August 18, 2025 - May 9, 2026
Tuition: $750 + $50 Registration Fee
Payment Plan Available: 20% Down + Monthly Installments Through April
(*Call to set up payment plan, 615-297-2966 x910)
PRE-BALLET II, AGES 6-7
Monday 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 10:00am
Saturday 10:00am - 11:00am
2025 - 2026 School Year: August 18, 2025 - May 9, 2026
Tuition: $950 + $50 Registration Fee
Payment Plan Available: 20% Down + Monthly Installments Through April
(*Call to set up payment plan, 615-297-2966 x910)
PRE-BALLET III - 1x per week, AGES 7-8
Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 11:30am
2025 - 2026 School Year: August 18, 2025 - May 9, 2026
Tuition: $950 + $50 Registration Fee
Payment Plan Available: 20% Down + Monthly Installments Through April
(*Call to set up payment plan, 615-297-2966 x910)
PRE-BALLET III - 2x per week (Monday & Thursdays), AGES 7-8
Monday 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
2025 - 2026 School Year: August 18, 2025 - May 9, 2026
Tuition: $1,550 + $50 Registration Fee
Payment Plan Available: 20% Down + Monthly Installments Through April
(*Call to set up payment plan, 615-297-2966 x910)
PRE-BALLET III - 2x per week (Wednesday & Saturday), AGES 7-8
Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 10:00am
2025 - 2026 School Year: August 18, 2025 - May 9, 2026
Tuition: $1,550 + $50 Registration Fee
Payment Plan Available: 20% Down + Monthly Installments Through April
(*Call to set up payment plan, 615-297-2966 x910)
BEGINNER TAP, AGES 6+
Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2025 - 2026 School Year: August 18, 2025 - May 9, 2026
Tuition: $425
Payment Plan Available: 20% Down + Monthly Installments Through April
(*Call to set up payment plan, 615-297-2966 x910)
Summer Enrollment
Dance With Me, Ages 2+
Dance with Me builds coordination and rhythm while introducing children to movement, music and creative play. With the support of a parent, grandparent or caregiver, our youngest dancers experience peer to peer interaction and exciting imaginary adventures.
Summer 2025
Tuesday 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Friday 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Saturday 10-10:15 a.m.
Session 1: June 2-28
Session 2: July 7-August 2
Joy of Dance, Ages 3-4
Specifically designed for the youngest independent dancers, this class is a fun way to foster a natural inclination for movement by developing control, coordination, gross motor skills, creativity and expressiveness while helping them understand their bodies and how they relate to space.
Summer 2025
Wednesday 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Friday 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Saturday 9-9:45 a.m.
Session 1: June 2-28
Session 2: July 7-August 2
Creative Movement, Ages 4-5
In this class, students develop a greater sense of confidence and self-esteem within a nurturing environment that encourages expressiveness and joy of movement. Children learn increased control and coordination in their physicality. They also enhance their listening, cooperation and social skills.
Summer 2025
Thursday 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Saturday 9-9:45 a.m.
Session 1: June 2-28
Session 2: July 7-August 2
Pre-Ballet I, AGes 5+
Children develop coordination, creativity and musicality while learning the foundations of ballet vocabulary. This class encourages strong focus and active participation, and provides a strong link to the beginning levels of our Academy.
Summer 2025
Saturday 9-9:45 a.m.
Session 1: June 2-28
Session 2: July 7-August 2
Pre-Ballet II, Ages 6+
Children develop coordination, creativity and musicality while learning the foundations of ballet vocabulary. This class encourages strong focus and active participation, and provides a strong link to the beginning levels of our Academy.
Summer 2025
Saturday 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Session 1: June 2-28
Session 2: July 7-August 2
Pre-Ballet III, Ages 7+
Children develop coordination, creativity and musicality while learning the foundations of ballet vocabulary. This class encourages strong focus and active participation, and provides a strong link to the beginning levels of our Academy.
SUmmer 2025
Saturday 12-1 p.m.
Session 1: June 2-28
Session 2: July 7-August 2
Enrollment and Tuition Policy
School of Nashville Ballet reserves the right to cancel classes due to lack of enrollment. Canceled classes will be prorated and refunded.
Enrollment is for the entire semester. There is no proration for scheduling conflicts. Classes are not transferable to other students.
In the case of serious injury or illness, refunds may be considered on an individual basis, are not guaranteed and may be subject to a 25% administration fee. Voluntary or involuntary withdrawal and missed classes are not considered eligible for refunds.
Questions?
If you need additional assistance, please contact School of Nashville Ballet at 615-297-2966 x910 or school@nashvilleballet.com.