Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet offers Creative Movement for ages 3 and 4, Pre-Ballet for ages 5 and 6, Ballet I for ages 7 and 8, Ballet 2 for ages 8 to 11, Ballet 3 for ages 10 to 12, Ballet 4 for ages 12 to 14, Ballet 5 for ages 14 to 16, and Ballet 6 for ages 15 to 19. It also lists Jazz 2, Modern 3, and a Young Children's Program for ages 4 to 7 that includes a ballet lesson, crafts, stories, related activities, and all supplies provided.

Programs

• Creative Movement — Ages 3 & 4
• Pre-Ballet — Ages 5 & 6
• Ballet I — Ages 7 & 8
• Ballet 2 — Ages 8-11
• Ballet 3 — Ages 10-12 · Ballet 2xs per week, Modern 1 or Jazz 1. Training becomes more serious in this level and builds upon elements learned in level II. Dancers should expect to stay in this level two to three years.
• Ballet 4 — Ages 12-14
• Ballet 5 — Ages 14-16
• Ballet 6 — Ages 15-19
• Jazz 2
• Modern 3
• Ballet 6 Saturday only by invitation — Adults with previous dance training · Saturday only · Advanced level. This level will explore the concept of artistry, complex combinations, and a broader vocabulary. Commitment, focus, and work ethic are required.
• Young Children's Program — Ages 4-7 · No dance experience required. Ballet lesson that follows a different ballet theme each day along with crafts, stories, and related activities. All supplies provided. 10-12pm. July 6-24, 2026.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Current session: Open House (Sep 9–Sep 9, 2026); First Day of Classes 26/27 (Sep 14–Sep 14, 2026); Quarter 1 (Sep 14–Nov 21, 2026)

About the provider

The program was founded in 2020. Its founders and co-artistic directors are Joan Kilgore Anderson and Cristiane Santos, and its faculty includes Leanne Sweet, Katie Dunkle, and André Malo-Robles. The mission states that it is committed to providing quality pre-professional dance training to students throughout Greater Saratoga and that students share their talents in community performances.

Children must be potty-trained. Dancers should expect to stay in each level one to two years or two to three years as stated in the class descriptions. Some levels require previous dance training, pointe training, placement class, or video submission. Registration is open quarterly.

Last updated August 22, 2026.