Tutu School Wellington

About

Ballet classes for kids 6 months to 8 years old, using stories from famous ballets like Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty to teach basic technique mixed with creative play. The curriculum was designed by dance professionals and focuses on age-appropriate skill building through movement games, Ballet Storytime, and classical music. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to try dance. Baby Ballet and Tutu Toddlers classes include caregiver participation, while older kids go solo in Exploring Ballet and Primary Ballet Prep. They offer free trial classes and unlimited makeup classes while enrolled, plus summer camps that dive into different ballet stories with crafts and mini performances.

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Programs (14)

• Exploring Ballet

  Class
  Ages 3–5· Paid

  Kids practice foundational ballet positions and creative movement through storytelling and music exploration. Your child ages 3-5 years attends independently in age-specific levels. The Ballet Storytime curriculum incorporates classical ballet stories to teach technique and encourage imagination.

• Exploring Ballet

  Class
  Ages 3–5· Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday· Morning, Afternoon, Evening· Paid

  Kids practice foundational ballet technique including pliés and basic positions through movement games and Ballet Storytime. Your child attends independent 45-minute classes without caregiver participation, focusing on classical ballet stories like Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. Classes emphasize creativity, imagination, and age-appropriate skill building for preschoolers.

• Baby Ballet

  Class
  Ages 0–1· Paid

  Babies explore music and movement through basic ballet motions and sensory activities designed for pre-walkers and early walkers. Your baby ages 6-18 months participates with a caregiver in this structured class. The curriculum uses stories from classical ballets to introduce rhythm and creative movement.

• Baby Ballet

  Class
  Ages 0–1· Saturday, Sunday· Morning· Paid

  Babies practice basic ballet movements and gentle stretching with classical music like Tchaikovsky. Your little one participates with a caregiver in 45-minute classes that focus on movement exploration and musicality. The curriculum uses famous ballet stories to introduce even the youngest dancers to the art form.

• Birthday Parties

  Birthday Party
  Ages 3–8· Paid

  Ballet-themed birthday celebrations with age-appropriate dance activities and classical music. Kids participate in movement games, basic ballet instruction, and story time activities designed for the birthday child's age group. Parties accommodate children who typically attend the studio's regular classes.

• Primary Ballet Prep

  Class
  Ages 5–8· Paid

  Kids learn structured ballet technique and positions while developing coordination and musicality through classical ballet stories. Your child ages 5-8 years works on skill-based instruction balanced with creative movement. Classes feature the Ballet Storytime curriculum that highlights famous classical ballets and musical scores.

• Spring Break Camp

  Camp
  Ages 3–8· Morning, Afternoon· Paid

  A week-long drop-off camp filled with ballet dancing, imagination activities, and royal-themed fun. Campers spend full days from 9am to 2pm exploring ballet stories through movement, crafts, and creative play. Kids must be potty-trained and can attend without prior ballet experience.

• Tutu Toddlers

  Class
  Ages 1–3· Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday· Morning, Afternoon· Paid

  Toddlers learn basic ballet positions and movements through songs, games, and classical ballet stories. Your child participates with a caregiver in structured 45-minute classes designed for 18 months to 3 years old. Classes incorporate story time, bubbles, and age-appropriate discipline while building listening skills.

• Primary Ballet Prep

  Class
  Ages 5–8· Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday· Morning, Afternoon, Evening· Paid

  Kids learn actual ballet technique including proper positions, pliés, and pirouettes in structured 45-minute classes. Your child works on foundational skills that prepare them for more advanced ballet study while exploring classical ballet stories. Classes balance skill-based instruction with creativity and fun for elementary-age dancers.

• Ballet Camp

  Camp
  · Paid

  Kids spend extended time practicing ballet technique and creative movement through immersive dance activities. Your child participates in age-appropriate ballet instruction and storytelling over multiple days.

• Tutu Toddlers

  Class
  Ages 1–3· Paid

  Toddlers practice basic ballet movements and creative dance through storybook adventures and musical activities. Your toddler ages 18 months to 3 years participates with a caregiver in age-appropriate levels. Classes use classical ballet stories to teach movement while building coordination.

• Fairy Finishing School Camp

  Camp
  Ages 3–8· Morning, Afternoon· Paid

  A week-long drop-off camp where kids explore fairy characters from classical ballet through dance classes, costume decorating, and craft projects. Campers spend full days from 9am to 2pm learning ballet stories and creating their own productions with magical themes. The week culminates in a mini performance for parents at pickup on Friday.

• Swan Lake Camp

  Camp
  Ages 3–8· Morning, Afternoon· Paid

  A week-long drop-off camp focused on the classical ballet Swan Lake with daily dance classes and story exploration. Campers spend full days from 9am to 2pm practicing ballet movements, creating crafts, and preparing a camp production. The week ends with a mini performance for families at Friday pickup.

• Ballet Birthday Parties

  Birthday Party
  · Paid

  Kids participate in ballet-themed party activities with music, movement, and creative dance games. Your child and guests experience age-appropriate ballet instruction and storytelling activities.