Ballet and gymnastics for kids
Ballet in Our Gymnastics Classes:Same Ballet, With a Gymnast's Flavor
Children learn real ballet inside gymnastics at Rhythmic Art: the same ballet elements a ballet class teaches, with a gymnast's flavor. From Level 5, a dedicated ballet class joins the training week.
Same ballet, with a gymnast's flavor
Our gymnastics is rhythmic gymnastics, the style performed to music. Your child does ballet, uses dance elements, and combines all of it in gymnastics.
The same ballet
- Work at the ballet barre
- The ballet positions and turnout
- Pointed feet
- Tall posture
- Plié and relevé
- Port de bras, the ballet arms
The gymnast's flavor
- More flexibility and range of motion
- Leaps, turns, and balances shaped for the routine
- Ballet performed to music with a rope, hoop, ball, clubs, or ribbon
- Dance elements and expression
How ballet grows with your child
Toddler Gymnastics · Ages 3 to 5
Ballet for 3 year olds begins in Toddler Gymnastics: ballet basics for toddlers, such as standing tall, pointed feet, and first ballet positions, inside the regular class.
See Toddler GymnasticsGymnastics for Kids · Ages 5+
Ballet basics are part of the regular gymnastics class: positions, pointed feet, posture, and simple barre work.
See Gymnastics for KidsCompetitive Levels 2 to 4
Ballet basics are used inside gymnastics training, the same way as in the beginner classes.
Compare Level 2, Level 3, and XcelLevel 5 and up
Each training session includes a ballet block, and the week adds a dedicated ballet class. These are our ballet classes for kids on the competitive path.
See competitive gymnastics
Class days and times are on the gymnastics class schedule.
Why ballet matters in gymnastics
Posture for balances
A tall, aligned body holds a balance steadier and longer.
Pointed feet and turnout
They make the clean lines a rhythmic routine is judged on.
Soft pliés for landings
Bending through the knees softens the landing after a jump or leap.
Musicality
Ballet teaches a child to move with the music, and every rhythmic routine is performed to music.
Does your child love ballet?
If your child loves ballet and music, gymnastics here gives your child ballet, dance, and apparatus in one class. Searching for kids ballet classes? At our Dania Beach gym, ballet comes inside gymnastics, starting with Toddler Gymnastics at age 3.
Try a gymnastics class with ballet in it
The first class is free for new beginners. We confirm the class time by email, usually within 24–48 hours.