Find out about our childrens’ ballet program (classes, workshops, mini-intensive) right below.
Autumn Term (August 24th to december 19th, 16 lessons)
Autumn schedule
Autumn bookings are now open
Classes run weekly, except during school holiday (on the week of october 12th there will be no classes). Includes 16 lessons.
New in the Autumn term, tuesday and Wednesday classes as well as inclusive ballet classes on Fridays (Ballet voor iedereen).
Kinder Herfst Termijn Pre-Ballet (3 & 4 jaar oud)
Een speelse kennismaking met beweging en muziek, waarbij jonge dansers basiscoördinatie, ritme en verbeelding ontdekken door middel van leuke oefeningen en creatieve dans. Deze cursus vindt wekelijks plaats en omvat 16 lessen (exclusief schoolvakanties).
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Nederlands.
Kledingvoorschrift: aansluitende kleding is prima (een balletoutfit is natuurlijk ook mogelijk!). Sokken, balletschoenen of turnschoenen zijn toegestaan (buitenschoenen zijn niet toegestaan in de studio).
Haar: uit het gezicht, in een knot of paardenstaart.
Elke Zaterdag 8.30-9.15
Kids Autumn Term Pre-Ballet (Ages 3 & 4)
A playful introduction to movement and music, where young dancers explore basic coordination, rhythm, and imagination through fun exercises and creative dance. This class runs weekly and includes 16 classes (excluding school holiday).
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
Dress code : any form fitting clothes are fine (ballet outfit is of course possible!), hair: out of the face in a bun or ponytail Socks, ballet slippers, gymnastics shoes are fine (no outdoor shoes are allowed in the studio)
Every Saturday 9.30am-10.15am
Kinder Herfst Termijn Early-Ballet (5 & 6 jaar oud)
Voortbouwend op de basisvaardigheden introduceert deze les eenvoudige balletpassen, houding en muzikaliteit in een stimulerende en gestructureerde omgeving. Deze cursus vindt wekelijks plaats en omvat 16 lessen (exclusief schoolvakanties). Deze les wordt gegeven in het Nederlands.
Kledingvoorschrift: balletschoenen, aansluitende kleding is prima (een balletoutfit wordt uiteraard aanbevolen).
Haar: uit het gezicht, bij voorkeur in een knot.
Elke Zaterdag 10.30-11.15
Kids Autumn Term Early-Ballet (Ages 5 & 6)
Building on foundational skills, this class introduces simple ballet steps, posture, and musicality in an encouraging and structured environment. This class runs weekly and includes 16 classes (excluding school holiday).
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
Dress code : ballet slippers, any form fitting clothes are fine (ballet outfit is of course recommended). Hair: out of the face preferably in a bun.
Every Saturday 11.30am-12.15pm
Kids Autumn Term Ballet 1 (Ages 7- 9, Saturday)
Students begin formal ballet training, learning basic technique, positions, and terminology while developing strength, flexibility, and confidence. This class runs weekly and includes 16 classes (excluding school holiday).
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
This class will participate in our production of the Nutcracker (on december 13th).
Dress code : ballet slippers, ballet tights and leotard (no colour preference), Hair: out of the face preferably in a bun. Form fitting leg warmer and jackets are possible.
Every Saturday 12.30-13.30
Kids Autumn Term Ballet 1 (Ages 7- 9, Tuesday)
Students begin formal ballet training, learning basic technique, positions, and terminology while developing strength, flexibility, and confidence. This class runs weekly and includes 16 classes (excluding school holiday).
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
This class will participate in our production of the Nutcracker (on december 13th).
Dress code : ballet slippers, ballet tights and leotard (no colour preference), Hair: out of the face preferably in a bun. Form fitting leg warmer and jackets are possible.
Every Tuesday 15.45-16.45
Kids Spring Term Ballet 2 (Ages 10-12)
A progressive class focusing on refining technique, alignment, and coordination, with more complex combinations and an introduction to artistic expression. This class runs weekly and includes 16 classes (excluding school holiday).
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
This class will participate in our production of the Nutcracker (on december 13th).
Dress code : ballet slippers, ballet tights and leotard (no colour preference), Hair: out of the face preferably in a bun. Form fitting leg warmer and jackets are possible.
Every Wednesday 14.15-15.30
Ballet voor iedereen
New this season
Ballet voor iedereen (Leeftijd 5–6)
Deze les is afgestemd op prikkelovergevoeligheid en is inclusief; leerlingen met speciale behoeften zijn welkom. De les bestaat uit maximaal 5 leerlingen.
This lesson is sensory friendly and inclusive, special need students are welcome. This class runs with a maxium of 5 students.
Voortbouwend op de basisvaardigheden introduceert deze les eenvoudige balletpassen, houding en muzikaliteit in een stimulerende en gestructureerde omgeving.
Deze cursus loopt wekelijks van 24 augustus tot en met 19 december. Er zijn geen lessen in de week van 12 oktober (herfstvakantie).
De cursus omvat 16 lessen.
This class runs weekly from August 24th until December 19th ( there is no class on the week of october 12th). Includes 16 lessons.
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
Docent: Jaya Celeste
Dress code : ballet slippers, any form fitting clothes are fine (ballet outfit is of course recommended). Hair: out of the face preferably in a bun.
Every Friday 15.45-16.30
Ballet voor iedereen (Leeftijd 7–9)
Deze les is afgestemd op prikkelovergevoeligheid en is inclusief; leerlingen met speciale behoeften zijn welkom. De les bestaat uit maximaal 5 leerlingen.
This lesson is sensory friendly and inclusive, special need students are welcome. This class runs with a maxium of 5 students.
Voortbouwend op de basisvaardigheden introduceert deze les eenvoudige balletpassen, houding en muzikaliteit in een stimulerende en gestructureerde omgeving.
Deze cursus loopt wekelijks van 24 augustus tot en met 19 december. Er zijn geen lessen in de week van 12 oktober (herfstvakantie).
De cursus omvat 16 lessen.
This class runs weekly from August 24th until December 19th ( there is no class on the week of october 12th). Includes 16 lessons.
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
Docent: Jaya Celeste
Dress code : ballet slippers, any form fitting clothes are fine (ballet outfit is of course recommended). Hair: out of the face preferably in a bun.
Every Friday 16.45-17.30
Summer intensive and workshops
Summer intensive for age 8/9, July 8th-10th
This intensive includes 3 mornings, all from 9am to 11am: July 8th, 9th and 10th.
Discover the charm of classical ballet in our Swan Lake Ballet summer intensive for children aged 8/9. For 3 mornings and in a small group setting, dancers will dive deeper into storytelling, musicality, and technique inspired by the famous Swan Lake.
With a focus on expression, coordination, and age appropriate technique, participants will refine their skills while bringing this magical story to life.
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
Summer intensive for age 10-12, July 15-17th
This intensive includes 3 mornings, all from 9am to 11am: July 15th, 16th and 17th.
Discover the charm of classical ballet in our Swan Lake Ballet summer intensive for children aged 10 to 12. For 3 mornings and in a small group setting, dancers will dive deeper into storytelling, musicality, and technique inspired by the famous Swan Lake.
With a focus on expression, coordination, and age appropriate technique, participants will refine their skills while bringing this magical story to life.
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
Summer Workshop age 5-6, July 11th
Discover the charm of classical ballet in our Swan Lake Ballet Workshop for children aged 5/6. In a small group setting, dancers will dive deeper into storytelling, musicality, and technique inspired by the famous Swan Lake.
With a focus on expression, coordination, and age appropriate technique, participants will refine their skills while bringing this magical story to life.
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
Summer Workshop age 7-8, July 18th
Discover the charm of classical ballet in our Swan Lake Ballet Workshop for children aged 7/8. In a small group setting, dancers will dive deeper into storytelling, musicality, and technique inspired by the famous Swan Lake.
With a focus on expression, coordination, and age appropriate technique, participants will refine their skills while bringing this magical story to life.
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
Mini dance camps for tiny dancers (age 3&4) July 13th and 14th
This mini dance camp last 2 days and is composed of 1 class per day.
Both classes run from 9am to 9.45am.
Schedule
Monday 13th 9am-9.45am
Tuesday 14th 9am-9.45am
Limited to 8 children per group
Teacher Jaya.
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
Mini dance camp for tiny dancers (age 3&4) July 20th and 21st
This mini dance camp last 2 days and is composed of 1 class per day.
Both classes run from 9am to 9.45am.
Schedule
Monday 20th 9am-9.45am
Tuesday 21st 9am-9.45am
Limited to 8 children per group
Teacher Jaya.
This class will be taught in English and Dutch as the teacher is bilingual.
Deze les wordt gegeven in het Engels en Nederlands, aangezien de docent tweetalig is.
Autumn Term (August 23rd-December 19th 2026)
Schedule Similar to Spring term. Booking will open during the 1st week of July.
Our Children’s progam Teacher: Jaya Celeste
Jaya started her lifelong dance adventure at the age of 6 in Eugene, Oregon. Over the next decade, she trained extensively both at home and at notable schools such as Alonzo Kings Lines, School of American Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, the Princess Grace Academy, and the Dutch National Ballet, culminating in her placement in the Professional Division at Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle. However, her love of Europe brought her back to the Netherlands as a trainee at the Dutch National Ballet Academy where she toured for one season with The Het Junior Company under Ernst Meisner. She is currently a freelance artist participating in dance films, music videos, and most recently Rogier Roeters live theatre experience entitled “DeRealisatie”. Jaya is thrilled to be able to share her joy, dedication and passion with the students of AAB!
Jaya begon haar levenslange dansavontuur op zesjarige leeftijd in Eugene, Oregon. In het daaropvolgende decennium volgde zij intensieve trainingen, zowel thuis als aan gerenommeerde scholen zoals Alonzo Kings Lines, School of American Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, de Princess Grace Academy en Het Nationale Ballet, wat uiteindelijk leidde tot haar plaatsing in de professionele afdeling van Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle.
Haar liefde voor Europa bracht haar echter terug naar Nederland, waar zij als trainee aan de Nationale Balletacademie studeerde en één seizoen tourde met het Junior Company van Het Nationale Ballet onder leiding van Ernst Meisner.
Momenteel is zij freelance artiest en werkt zij mee aan dansfilms, muziekvideo’s en recentelijk aan de live theaterervaring van Rogier Roeters getiteld “DeRealisatie”. Jaya is verheugd om haar plezier, toewijding en passie te kunnen delen met de leerlingen van AAB!
Upcoming Childrens’ events
Fall Term starts August 24th 2026 (end: december 19th)
Christmas Holiday intensives : Nutcracker themed, December 21st -23rd 2026,
- 9am to 11am for age 7-9
- 13-15h for age 10 to 12
Winter Term starts January 4th 2027 (end: March 28th)
Spring Term starts March 30th 2027 (end: July 10th)
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