Kids Ballet & Adult Dance Classes on Staten Island
Learn to dance at Ballet Imagination with kids and adult classes, and join our positive movement on Staten Island.
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Kids Ballet Classes
For kids of all ages to explore ballet through improvisation, storytelling, and technique.
Intro to ballet technique. Pickup at Children’s Harbor Montessori School available.
Ages: Typically 3-4
Combines ballet technique and dramatic improvisation for creative learning.
Ages: Typically 4-6
Explores ballet technique more in depth. Intros barre and combinations.
Ages: Typically 6-8
Advanced study of ballet techniques with storytelling and improvisation.
Ages: Typically 9-11
Advanced dance choreography that develops sophisticated combinations.
Ages: Typically 12+
Discounts available for siblings and multiple classes.
Yes, ballet slippers are required for all kids classes. If you don’t have a pair, we sell them for $25-30 (depending on the brand) and can arrange a fitting if needed. Ballet shoes are not required for adult classes.
For kids classes, a pink or white leotard and tights, or black tights with a white t-shirt, is preferred but any comfortable clothing that kids can dance in is acceptable.
All our dance classes are held at Snug Harbor Cultural Center on Staten Island. Here are directions to Snug Harbor.
Placement is typically determined by experience level. Above, we’ve provided a rough age grouping per level as a guide, however class placement is not solely determined by age. We will help ensure your child is placed in the class that is most appropriate for their level. For help figuring out which level to choose please give us a call.
Adult Dance Classes
Explore the joy of dance at our adult classes. Friday nights at 6pm. Rotating weekly schedule. All levels welcome. Taught by professional dancer Kailey McCarthy.
Walk ins welcome. No registration needed. $20/class or 5-class bundle for $90.
Dance Workshop
Musical Theater Dance Intensive
When: Aug 6-8, 13-15, 10am-12pm
Join a special theater dance workshop. Professional dancer, Broadway veteran and dance coach Katie Micha will be a guest instructor. Register online here.
Our Story
Ballet Imagination began out of love by Leah Mitchell. Calling upon her 25+ years teaching ballet, Leah initiated a kids ballet class on Staten Island. Word spread and Ballet Imagination became the community’s preeminent place to learn dance. Today we carry on Leah’s memory and the tradition she started through fun, creative, culturally-moving dance instruction.
Our Mission
We seek to impact one of New York City’s most economically and culturally diverse neighborhoods — Staten Island’s North Shore. Via arts education, movement and performance opportunities, our goal is to enrich the lives of adults and children here, support children qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and reduce Staten Island’s high rates of disengaged youth.
Bringing Dance to Staten Island
All our dance classes are held at Snug Harbor Cultural Center on Staten Island. Our studio is located on Floor 2 of Building G, and is lovingly named in honor of our founder Leah Mitchell.
Get in Touch
To learn more about our dance classes please contact us. If you’re ready to enroll hit the sign up button.
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