FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
Pre-professional dance training for young artists
Ballet, Modern, Tap, African, Hip Hop and Jazz for ages 3-18. Every class is led by professional artists and carries the same mission: skill, discipline, and joy, passed from one generation to the next.
AGES & LEVELS
3 to 18, five progressive levels from Primary through Company
TUITION
$115 to $150 per month
SCHEDULE
Saturdays, September through June, 9am to 5pm
PERFORMANCES
Winter Holiday, Black History Month, and the June Concert
LOCATION
Saturdays, September through June, 9am to 5pm
ALSO OFFERED
Audition prep for specialized high school applicants
WHAT IS THE STUDIO?
Our mission in motion
The Studio at Arts In Blue is more than a dance school. Through Ballet, Modern, Tap, African, and Hip Hop, we give children and families a space for artistic discovery, cultural connection, and community building. From September to June, Saturdays become a place where knowledge is passed on, creativity is celebrated, and young people gain the confidence to shine on stage and in life.
CLASS LEVELS
Placed to grow at their own pace
Tuition ranges from $115 to $150 per month. Students are carefully placed in levels that challenge and inspire.
Primary 1
Ages 3–5
Our youngest dancers learn the basics of rhythm, coordination, self-expression, and discipline through a holistic introduction to music and tradition.
CLASSES
Intro to Movement, Lyrical, Class Foundations
Primary 2
Ages 6–7
Students build on foundational skills with a stronger focus on technique and combinations, exploring how dance reflects and connects their communities
CLASSES
Ballet, Afro-Caribbean
Company A
Ages 8–11
Dancers engage with more complex choreography while learning the origins and cultural contexts of different dance styles.
CLASSES
Ballet, Modern, Tap, African
Company B
Ages 11–14
Participants explore various styles, enhancing technical skill and artistic expression while studying the legacy and story preserved in each discipline.
CLASSES
Ballet, Modern, Tap, African, Hip Hop
Company C
Ages 12–18
Advanced students strengthen technique and develop personal style, seeing themselves as agents of change through cultural expression and healing.
CLASSES
Ballet, Modern, Tap, African, Hip Hop, Jazz, Repertoire
Class offerings are subject to change based on programmatic goals related to student development, annual production needs, or instructor availability.
THE STUDIO TENETS
What every Saturday is built on
Artistic Excellence
Pre-professional quality training in dance, guided by professional artists.
Community Building
Students, families, and artists grow together in collaboration and respect.
Cultural Connection
We honor cultural traditions, centering Black Joy and its global impact.
Generational Impact
Young people carry artistry, knowledge, and cultural legacy forward.
Nurturing Growth
We develop the whole child — creativity, discipline, confidence, and joy.
Performance & Expression
Stage opportunities that build pride, voice, and presence.
“The goal is to not only teach the various forms of dance, but to preserve and pass on the quality and legacy of artistic information entrusted to us. If we do not, then we willingly allow it to disappear forever.”
PERFORMANCES
Every dancer takes the stage
Performance is woven into our class structure: a Winter Holiday production, a powerful celebration for Black History Month, and our highly anticipated June Concert. These moments build confidence, presence, and a deep connection to the art of dance.
AUDITION PREPARATION
Walk in with confidence
Students applying to specialized high schools need specific information from what color tights to wear, to what a tendu is, to how to slate and submit a video reel properly. We give students the tools to find greater success in a daunting process.
READY TO GET TO WORK?
Saturdays at 104 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn
Waverly School of the Arts · September through June · 9:00am–5:00pm
This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the New York City Department of Education or the City of New York.