Fall Classes Begin August 18 Continuing registration throughout the year.
The Youth Division of Barriskill Dance Theatre School offers a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary program of dance education for children ages >3 years to 16 years in a non-competitive, nurturing and supportive environment.
Build skills that last a lifetime
While we recognize not all students will pursue a professional career in dance, our training is conducted with the highest standards in dance education. Our students develop self-motivation, poise, grace, and an appreciation of the arts, which they will carry with them throughout their lives. Our objective is to help everyone realize the potential of the dance experience as a way to:
improve self discipline and self-esteem
increase attentiveness
develop motor skills and kinesthetic sense
learn to work well in a group
learn to follow instructions
improve health and fitness
Take a variety of classes
Our curriculum includes Pre-Ballet (ages 3-5), Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern and Musical Theatre dance classes.
Whether the child is just beginning their dance journey or has danced for many years, we offer a range of classes to accommodate their level and style of dance. Although it is not required, we highly recommend that students take at least one ballet class per week in addition to other forms of dance. The study of classical ballet is essential to a dancer’s knowledge and technical prowess.
