Neighborhood Ballet

Neighborhood Ballet offers Early Childhood classes for ages 18 months to kindergarten, including toddler dance classes, creative movement, and preschool ballet. It also offers Toddler & Me Music with music, singing, rhythm exploration, instrument play, and movement activities; Toddler & Me Movement with playful movement, songs, and creative exercises; and Creative Movement and Fairytale Ballet classes that use imaginative exercises, simple ballet steps, storytelling, and classic fairytale characters and scenes.

Programs

• Early Childhood — 18 months to kindergarten · Joyful, hands-on classes with music and movement; includes toddler dance classes, creative movement, and preschool ballet. Class options vary by location.
• Toddler & Me Music — 18 months to 3 years · A fun and engaging class for toddlers and their caregiver focused on music, singing, rhythm exploration, instrument play, and movement activities.
• Toddler & Me Movement — 18 months to 3 years · A joyful and interactive dance class for toddlers and their caregivers with playful movement, songs, and creative exercises.
• Creative Movement — 3 to 4.5 years · A joyful introduction to ballet and movement with imaginative exercises, simple ballet steps, and fun activities.
• Fairytale Ballet — 3 to 4.5 years · A whimsical introduction to ballet with storytelling, simple ballet positions, and classic fairytale characters and scenes.
• AcroDance — 3.5 to 5 years · A safe and fun introduction to acrobatics focusing on strength, flexibility, coordination, and basic tumbling skills.
• Tap/Jazz — 4.5 to 6 years · An introduction to tap and jazz with rhythm, timing, basic steps, energetic movement, and dynamic routines.
• Hip Hop — 4.5 to 6 years · A high-energy introduction to hip hop with age-appropriate movements, simple footwork, dynamic arm movements, and freestyle elements.
• Pre Ballet — Pre-K · Builds on Creative Movement with basic ballet positions, terminology, and movements in a fun and engaging way.
• Intro to Ballet — Kindergarten · Builds on Pre Ballet with basic ballet positions, terminology, and movements.
• Intro to Musical Theater — Kindergarten · Introduces kindergarteners to performing arts through song, dance, expressive movement, jazz and character dance steps, and storytelling.
• Junior Performing Company — generally ages 5 to 10 · Audition-based program with multiple classes each week, more challenging technique and choreography, and special performance opportunities.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–18 years old
• Facility hours: Boutique hours: Mon to Fri 10:00am to 1:00pm and 4:00 to 8:00pm; Sat 9:00am to 12:30pm; Sun 9:00am to 2:00pm

About the provider

Neighborhood Ballet says it has been operating since 2016. The studio lists a mission statement of "For the love of dance." It also notes 4.9 stars from families on Google, five studios, 8,500+ square feet in Grant Park, and a 2023–2024 School of American Ballet National Visiting Fellow.

Class options vary by location, and current availability is in the registration portal. Registration is online. Drop-in and membership details are mentioned for some programs. Audition placement for Junior Performing Company is not guaranteed and depends on readiness.

What families say

“From the moment our 4-year-old stepped into class, it was like watching a flower bloom in real-time.” — Keli A., Google Review

“The staff is kind and creative. We couldn't be happier to have this professional, nurturing ballet school in our neighborhood.” — Kristen S., Google Review

“Our first, second and third choice.” — S., Google Review

Last updated November 13, 2026.