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New Haven Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in New Haven, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–5 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (203) 787-9945
- Website & schedule newhavenballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The programs they offer
“My daughter really wanted to focus her dance on ballet and this has been a great school for developing her technique and continued passion for ballet.”
From the reviews
We love New Haven ballet. My daughter really wanted to focus her dance on ballet and this has been a great school for developing her technique and continued passion for ballet. Lots of classes and convenient locations.
Your first ballet class at New Haven Ballet
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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