Miami City Ballet School

Miami City Ballet School offers Creative Movement for age 3, Pre-Ballet for age 4, Ballet Preparatory I for age 5, Ballet Preparatory II for age 6, and Ballet Preparatory III for ages 7 to 8. The Children’s Division covers ages 3 to 8, and no audition is required; classes are filled on a rolling basis, with placement based on age as of September 1, 2026. Student Division is for ages 8 and up, and Pre-Professional Division is for ages 14 and up; both require auditions.

Programs

• Children’s Division — Ages 3 - 8 · No audition is required. Classes are filled on a rolling basis. Students are placed in the appropriate level based on their age as of September 1, 2026.
• Creative Movement — Age 3 · Encouraging creativity and imagination, this class fosters independence and confidence in the classroom, without a caregiver or guardian.
• Pre-Ballet — Age 4 · Students are introduced to simple coordination and stretches while continuing their exploration of musicality and spatial awareness in a safe, fun and welcoming environment.
• Ballet Preparatory I — Age 5 · Adds vocabulary, posture, flexibility and strength in a fun and creative atmosphere while forming a communal awareness of self, classmates and instructors.
• Ballet Preparatory II — Age 6 · Expands on Ballet Prep I with ballet positions and terminology, arms and hands, larger movements, and traveling through space.
• Ballet Preparatory III — Ages 7 - 8 · Continues to lay the foundation of classical ballet training and prepares students for the more demanding requirements of the MCB School syllabus.
• Student Division — Ages 8 + · Audition required.
• Pre-Professional Division — Ages 14+ · Audition required.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Facility hours: Box Office Hours: Tue - Thu | 12 pm - 5 pm; Fri - Mon | Closed

About the provider

Miami City Ballet School was founded in 1985. Miami City Ballet’s mission is to produce and present dance performances throughout Florida, the United States, and abroad, train young aspiring dancers, and develop Miami City Ballet School into a leader of dance education. Miami City Ballet is described as one of America’s premier ballet companies, recognized nationally and internationally for its artistic excellence, vibrant style, and innovative spirit.

Students will be placed in the appropriate level based on their age as of September 1, 2026. No audition is required for the Children’s Division. Audition is required for Student Division and Pre-Professional Division. Classes are filled on a rolling basis and may have a waitlist when full. Miami City Ballet School reserves the right to modify and/or amend the content of the handbooks at any time during the year.

Last updated October 23, 2026.