Kinder Classes :: Sebastopol Ballet School

September 2026 – June 2027

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Session Dates
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Class Descriptions

Kinder Class Information

All new students must be registered before attending classes.
Registration: New students can register and create a new account using our online Registration Form.
Enrollment: New and returning students can enroll in classes via our Parent Portal, the schedule on our website, or the Sebastopol Ballet app (coming soon!).
Sessions: Kinder Classes are offered in 4- to 6-week sessions throughout the year. Enrollment in one session does not automatically roll over to the next session – you must re-enroll in each session.
Tuition: Class tuition is posted at the beginning of each Kinder session and is due the 1st week of the session. We will charge your card/bank account on file at the start of the 2nd week. If you prefer to pay with cash or check, please bring it to class the 1st week, labeled with your child's name.
Cancellation: Written notice of cancellation is due no later than 3 days after the 1st class of the session. If notice is received after that and we cannot fill your child's spot, you will be charged for a full session and no refunds will be issued.
Class Observation is only allowed during the 1st class of each session. Please bear in mind it can be disruptive to have parents / siblings observing classes. We understand the desire to watch your child in class, but it's important for teachers to have the full focus of the students.
Dress Code
- Clothes: Dancers are encouraged to wear proper dance clothing that they can move freely in. Shirts & dresses should not be too baggy or longer than knee-length. Pants or leggings should be close fitting and no longer than ankle-legth to prevent tripping.
  - For Ballet, a leotard, tights and optional skirt will help them get into the ballet mood, but it is not required at this age. Leggings and a t-shirt are also acceptable.
  - For Hip Hop, leggings or shorts and a t-shirt.
- Shoes: Dancers must wear clean dance shoes in the dance rooms. Please bring your dancer to class in "street shoes" and have them change into their dance shoes once inside the building.
  - For Ballet, dancers need to wear proper ballet slippers, made of leather or canvas, in pink, black or white.
    We have some shoes to borrow, just come early enough to find a pair that fits. Please re-pair and return the shoes after class.
  - For Hip Hop, a clean pair of sneakers is recommended. The shoes do not need to be new, but a pair other than every day street shoes should be worn to help keep our dance floors clean.
- Hair: Long hair must be worn in a pony-tail, braid or bun; short hair and bangs should be pinned back off of the face.
Additional Information about Enrollment, Tuition, Payments, Dress Code and more may be found on our Studio Policy page.

2026-2027 Session Dates

Kinder Classes are offered in 6-week sessions, unless otherwise noted. You must enroll in each session – enrollment does not automatically roll over to the next Kinder session.

Session	Start / End Dates	Fee	Registration Opens
#1	Sept. 14 – Oct. 24	$105	Aug. 1
#2	Oct. 26 – Dec. 12 No classes held Thanksgiving week, Nov. 23-28.	$105	Oct. 12
#3	Jan. 11 – Feb. 20	$105	Dec. 14
#4	Mar. 1 – Apr. 17 No classes held Spring Break, Mar. 22-27.	$105	Feb. 8
#5	Apr. 26 – June 5 Students have the option to participate in Spring Recital.	$105	Apr. 5

Session #1 Class Schedule & Enrollment

Session Dates: Sept. 14 – Oct. 24, 2026
Registration Opens: Aug. 1, 2026

We are offering the following Kinder classes in our next session. All session dates and registration opening dates are listed above.

Please see our Studio Policy page for additional information.

Waitlist: If a class is full and you have opted to join the waitlist, we will notify you if and when a spot opens up for your child. Please do not attend a class until you have received confirmation of an opening.

Class Descriptions

Kinder Ballet A

3+ years old. This is the perfect class for students who have never been in a structured class before. They will learn to listen and follow along in a fun and stimulating environment. The main focus here is that dance should be fun. Children must be able to participate in class without a parent.

Kinder Ballet B

4+ years old. This is a great class for kids who have already completed Kinder Ballet A, or who are in preschool. The expectations are a little higher than Kinder Ballet A, but the class is still playful and fun, while starting to learn basic technique and ballet concepts.

Kinder Ballet C

5+ years old. This is a great class for kids who are in kindergarten. Students will build on their technique basics and will be expected to remember simple choreography.

Beginning Ballet

6-7 years old. This class is ideal for students in kindergarten or first grade, when they are more skilled at listening and following directions, and have the attention capacity for an hour long class. In this class, students will learn basic ballet technique, poise, concepts, and more advanced positions and steps, with the French names. Students will learn more complex choreography at this level.

Kinder Classes (Ages 3-6)