Ballet Arts Studio

Ballet Arts Studio offers ballet classes for children ages 3 to 18, including Preparation for Ballet, Lower School Ballet I-IV, Middle School Ballet, Upper School Ballet, Classical Ballet, West African, Modern I-III, Jazz I-III, Theater Dance I-III, Tap I-IV, Pointe, and Private Coaching & Audition Preparation. Class placement is based on age, maturity, physical development, technical proficiency, and experience.

Programs

• Preparation for Ballet — 3 to 5 year olds; at least 3 years old on the first day of class · Once each week
• Lower School Ballet I-IV — Generally ages 5 to 12; at least 5 years old on the first day of class for Lower School I Ballet · Two or more times per week, depending on class level
• Middle School Ballet — Ages 12 and up, depending on ability, maturity and technical level · Multiple classes offered; students are strongly encouraged to take more than three classes per week
• Upper School Ballet — Teenage dancers, depending on ability, maturity and technical level · Multiple classes are offered; students are encouraged to take class every day, and to take more than one class each day
• Pointe — Minimum of three ballet classes per week at the studio required for pointe placement
• Private Coaching & Audition Preparation
• Modern I-III — At least 7 years old on the first day of classes to take Modern I
• Jazz I-III — At least 7 years old on the first day of classes to take Jazz I
• Theater Dance I-III — At least 7 years old on the first day of class to take Theater Dance I
• Tap I-IV
• Classical Ballet — Dancers ages three and up, at all levels of experience
• West African — Dancers ages three and up, at all levels of experience

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Current session: School-year classes (Sep 8–Jun 12, 2027)
• General schedule: School-year classes begin on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 and run through Saturday, June 12th, 2027. Summer classes are offered from June 29th to August 28th, 2026.

About the provider

Katie Bissinger is the Artistic Director. Ballet Arts Studio says it has been fulfilling its mission for sixty-four years and focuses on individual artistry and technical excellence within a disciplined, respectful environment. The Dutchess Dance Company provides educational and performance experiences to dancers, and member dancers work with professional choreographers, perform in various venues, and work and perform with community organizations.

Class placement is determined according to a student's age, maturity, physical development, technical proficiency and experience. Each class has a minimum age requirement. The faculty assess each student every year. Ballet training is emphasized as the foundation for many forms of dance. Private coaching and performance and audition preparation are available. Dancers must be taking at least one ballet class to take modern, jazz, or Theater Dance classes. Dancers wishing to dance on pointe must take a minimum of three ballet classes per week at the studio.

Last updated August 26, 2026.