Classical Ballet & Dance Classes
Winchester Dance Classes
Children’s ballet. Pre-professional teen study. Adult dance classes. Choose from an array of classes and dance styles for all ages and abilities at our Winchester dance studio.
Not sure which age group is right for your child? See Student Ages & Dance Class Placement.
Winchester Ballet Classes for Children
Pre-Primary 1 (Beginners ages 3-4)
- Mondays 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
- Tuesdays 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
- Thursdays 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
- Saturdays 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Pre-Primary 2 (Beginners ages 5-6)
- Mondays 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
- Tuesdays 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
- Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
- Thursdays 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
- Saturdays 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Primary (Beginners ages 7-8)
- Mondays 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
- Tuesdays 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
- Wednesdays 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm
- Saturdays 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Ballet Basics (Beginners ages 9+)
- Tuesdays 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Saturdays 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ballet for Adults
Mondays 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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Ballet Pro A
- Mondays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Thursdays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Ballet Pro B
- Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Thursdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Pointe for Pro B
- Thursdays 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
- Thursdays 7:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Ballet Intermediate
- Fridays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Fridays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Pointe for Intermediate
- Fridays 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
Contemporary Pointe
- Fridays 7:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Students in the Pro Stream must take at least two classes per week, as recommended by Italia Performing Arts staff.
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Acro Darlings (Beginners ages 3-6)
- Mondays 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Level 1 (Beginners ages 7+)
- Mondays 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
- Tuesdays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Levels 2, 3, 4 (Assessment required)
- Mondays 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Tuesdays 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
- Wednesdays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Levels 5 & 6 (Assessment required)
- Fridays 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
For Levels 2 and above, placement assessments are required. Please contact us to schedule.
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Ages 3-5
- Thursdays 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Ages 6-8
- Thursdays 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Ages 9+
- Wednesdays 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Lyrical & Modern Dance
Jazz Dance
Musical Theatre
Italia Dance Company
- By invitation only
- Junior Company: Saturdays 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Senior Company: Saturdays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Two or three Saturdays each month, dates to be announced, in Winchester
Woodstock / Edinburg Dance Classes
We are pleased to offer a growing selection of ballet and dance classes for children and teens at our new Woodstock / Edinburg location.
Not sure which age group is right for your child? See Student Ages & Dance Class Placement.
Woodstock Ballet for Children
Pre-Primary 1 (Beginners age 3-4)
- Mondays 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Pre-Primary 2 (Beginners age 5-6)
- Mondays 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Primary (Beginners age 7-8)
- Mondays 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Ballet Basics (Beginners ages 9+)
- Mondays 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Acrobatic Dance
Acro Darlings (Beginners ages 3-6)
- Tuesdays 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Levels 1-2 (Beginners ages 7+)
- Tuesdays 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
- Tuesdays 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Summer Dance Programs
Make the most of your child’s summer with a dance camp just for them. This year we are offering a week-long, half-day program for children ages 6 to 9.
Winchester Summer Dance Camps: Need to Know
- All summer dance programs take place at our Winchester studio.
- Half-day camps for younger children run Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm.
- A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due upon registration with the balance of tuition due the first day of class.
Find Your Camp
Dance Camps for Ages 6 to 9
- Broadway Style Camp: July 10-14, 2023 – $300
- Ballet Stories Camp: July 31 – August 4, 2023 – $300
- Each five-day camp includes dance (Jazz & Contemporary for Broadway; Ballet & Lyrical for Ballet Stories), craft activities, and snacks.
RETURNING IN 2024: Dance in Italy Summer Intensive
Our immersive study abroad program is back! Italia Performing Arts is pleased to offer students ages 10+ and their families an immersive study abroad experience in Florence, Miss Lorenza’s beautiful and historic home city, and Venice, Italy.
Learn MoreItalia Performing Arts Dance School Schedule
For the 2023-2024 year, dance classes will run from Monday, August 21, 2023 through Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Italia Performing Arts is closed for Labor Day (Sept. 4), Halloween (Oct. 31), and Thanksgiving (Nov. 22-25), Christmas and New Year’s (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1), spring break (Apr. 1-6), Apple Blossom Festival (May 3-4), and Memorial Day (May 27). We do not close for other public holidays.
Notices about scheduling, cancellations, and holiday closings can be found in the Parent/Student Portal or received through our app.
Student Ages & Dance Class Placement
The ages listed for each class are given only as a general guide. We do not move students up on their birthdays. Students will be placed in classes according to their age, ability level, and experience, and all classes are subject to rearrangement based on numbers registered and teacher availability.
Student ages listed for Italia’s dance classes indicate the student’s age as of the start of the school year (i.e. Sept. 2023). The only exception is for Pre-Primary 1 Ballet and Acro Darlings; for those classes only, we accept new students who will be turning 3 during the year.
For boys and girls ages 3 to 10, we offer Pre-Primary Ballet, Primary Ballet, and Ballet Basics classes. These classes are intended for beginners as well as those with some dance experience.
For students ages 10+, we offer two streams of classes:
- Ballet Basics is for students who are taking ballet once a week. All beginners ages 9+, including teens, are initially accepted only for Ballet Basics.
- Our Ballet Pro Stream is for serious students who want to move on to performance, competition, or a professional dance career. Pro Stream training includes intensive focus on the Cecchetti Method of classical ballet. Students may only pursue this stream if recommended by Italia Performing Arts staff.
We also offer adult dance classes at our Winchester studio.
Tuition & Fees
For details about trial classes, pricing, payment, discounts, and incentives, please see our Tuition & Fees page.