Dance for Children
Dance is a great way to improve confidence, coordination, language and numeracy in our younger learners.
All programs are underpinned by research and led by our expert Teaching Artists.
Petit Pointers
For children ages 1-5 years
Foundation Program
For students in academic years Prep - Year 6
School Holidays with Queensland Ballet
For children ages 6-12 years
Fun and Games
Ballet themed games and activities
#Petit Pointers Courses
Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
Course fee for 10 weeks is $200
Our Petit Pointers program is for children aged 1-5 years and aims to foster creativity, musicality and movement in each child.
At the end of each 10 week Petit Pointers course, children will have developed some of the early foundational skills of ballet.
Term 1 2026 will run from Friday 30 January to Monday 30 March. Enrolments are now open.
We want to support all our Petit Pointers families to have an inclusive and enjoyable experience in our studios. Please email community@queenslandballet.com.au or call us on (07) 3013 6666 if you have any additional support or accessibility considerations you would like to discuss with our Community and Education team.
Level 1
1-2 years
This delightfully creative program offers parents and carers the opportunity to partner with their tiny tots in a playful, dance-inspired environment.
Mondays 9:30am - Miss Brooke
Fridays 8:00am - Miss Vivian
Saturdays 8:00am - Miss Heidi limited spaces available
Sundays 8:00am - Miss Heidi
Level 2
2-3 years
Toddlers adore our Level 2 classes and the chance to share the joy of dance with their parents and carers.
Mondays 10:05am - Miss Brooke CLASS FULL
Fridays 8:35am - Miss Vivian CLASS FULL
Saturdays 8:35am - Miss Heidi CLASS FULL
Sundays 8:35am - Miss Heidi CLASS FULL
Level 3
4-5 years
Level 3 is a delightful ballet experience with the perfect mix of structure and play for growing little dancers and their parents and carers alike.
Saturdays 9:10am - Miss Heidi CLASS FULL
Sundays 9:10am - Miss Heidi limited spaces available
Sundays 9:45am - Miss Heidi CLASS FULL
#Foundation Program
Set the right foundation with the Academy of Queensland Ballet
For students in academic years Prep - Year 6
Our Foundation Program Level 10 is the perfect pathway leading on from Queensland Ballet’s Petit Pointers courses, and an excellent introduction to the Academy of Queensland Ballet for budding beginners and young ballet lovers alike.
This program is delivered during after school hours at the Academy’s state-of-the-art facility in Kelvin Grove and is now available at the Thomas Dixon Centre.
School Holidays with Queensland Ballet
With a range of short workshops for children as young as two years of age, to multi-day immersive programs for young dancers in their teenage years, we have something for every young dancer.
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FAQs
Everything you need to know to prepare for your class at Queensland Ballet.
Memberships
Queensland Ballet members receive 10% off select dance classes, among other benefits.
What's on
Queensland Ballet offers other one-off dance workshops and events throughout the year.