Our Philosophy

In contrast to ballet schools which demand that a child’s body conform to rigid expectations of technique, ARB's Princeton Ballet School is known for nurturing the developing dancer in a safe and progressive way. Our approach is to coach our students in discovering for themselves how their bodies relate to ballet technique, and then, as they mature, to help them grow technically by “feeling the dancing” from within. Our children’s classes go slowly and allow plenty of time for imagination and exploration, even as the children are mastering the basic concepts. For the older student, we continue to emphasize understanding technique, so that safe work habits, personal responsibility, and concentration become second nature. The outcome of this approach is that our students acquire the tools of mind and body they will need not only to become professional dancers or lifelong friends of the arts, but to foster self esteem, self-discipline, and fitness that provide a powerful edge in any future endeavor.

The ARB's Princeton Ballet School Advantage
	Classes for ages 4 through 9 Small class sizes Outstanding faculty with experience in children’s dance teaching Studio performance at the end of the year Flexible enrollment Studios in Cranbury, New Brunswick, and Princeton Live musical accompaniment for all classes Special dance flooring Competitive tuition
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Children's Division
The Children’s Division starts the dance student off on the right foot, with movement classes for the youngest children (ages 3 to 5), and more formal beginning ballet classes for older children.