Park Slope
Ms. Renata Kowalski
12 years teaching
★4.9(38)
"She has infinite patience. My daughter cried at the door the first day and was begging to go back by Thursday."
Ages:3–5 yrs6–9 yrs
Pre-balletCreative movementRAD foundation
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Astoria
Ms. Tanya Adeyemi
8 years teaching
★4.8(24)
"Tanya remembers every child's name, their favorite color, and their best jump. She's remarkable."
Ages:6–9 yrs10–13 yrs
RAD syllabusTechnique-focusedSmall classes
Capitol Hill
Ms. Clara Mendes
15 years teaching
★5(51)
"My son has ADHD and Clara never once made him feel different. He's been dancing for three years now."
Ages:3–5 yrs6–9 yrs10–13 yrs
CecchettiPre-balletInclusive
Montrose
Ms. Isabelle Fontaine
6 years teaching
★4.7(19)
"Class is 45 minutes of pure joy. My four-year-old asks every morning if today is ballet day."
Ages:3–5 yrs
Tiny DancersCreative movementMusic & rhythm
Andersonville
Ms. Priya Nair
10 years teaching
★4.9(44)
"My daughter went from good to genuinely excellent in one year. Priya demands the best and earns it."
Ages:10–13 yrs14+ yrs
RAD Grade 3–5Pointe prepDiscipline & artistry
East Austin
Ms. Sofía Reyes
9 years teaching
★4.8(32)
"Sofía makes teenagers feel seen, not corrected. My daughter actually talks about class at dinner."
Ages:6–9 yrs10–13 yrs14+ yrs
VaganovaContemporary blendTeen specialist
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