Classical Ballet Classes for Kids Ages 3+ in Natick, MA
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 49 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
Do Dance Ballet & Fitness teaches classical ballet to children ages 3 and up at 1400 Worcester Street in Natick, across from the Natick Mall. Our classes are non-competitive and small, focusing on proper technique, musicality, and self-expression in a supportive, inclusive studio. Every dancer progresses at their own pace, and every year our students perform in a full production recital.
| Program | Ages | Description |
|---|---|---|
| First Steps | 3–4 | Creative movement classes introducing young children to ballet fundamentals. |
| Youth Division | 5–8+ | Foundational ballet training that develops technique, coordination, and confidence. |
| Junior Division | 9+ | Classical ballet technique and conditioning using the Progressing Ballet Technique curriculum. |
| Trainee Division | 11+ | Intermediate through advanced classical ballet training, including pre-pointe, pointe, and conditioning. |
| Modern Dance | 10+ | Modern dance classes for students ages 10 and older. |
Why families choose Do Dance
Non-competitive, by design. We put individual progress ahead of competition. We understand that every child learns differently, and we adapt to different learning styles.
Small classes. Each dancer gets individual attention and guidance.
Taught by a professional dancer. Do Dance was founded by Monica De Oliveira, who danced in the corps de ballet at Ballet Zulma Emmrich in Brazil, performing lead roles in The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Swan Lake. She leads a team of instructors and assistants [add your standards, e.g. “all trained in our curriculum and background-checked,” only if true].
A path for older dancers. Teens often take their first jobs here, at the front desk or assisting in younger classes. [Add the sentence on where a first-time teen starts.]
An annual recital. Every dancer takes part in one big production a year.
“The instructors are incredibly patient, kind, and make every class so much fun while still teaching real technique.”
- Gleica S., parent of a 4½-year-old, 2025
Questions parents ask
What age can my child start ballet?
Children can start ballet at age 3 in First Steps, our creative movement class for ages 3-4. From there, dancers move up through our Youth Division (ages 5-8+), Junior Division (9+), and Trainee Division (11+). Classes are non-competitive, with small class sizes and individual attention.
How do I know if my 3-year-old is ready for ballet?
Most 3-year-olds are ready when they enjoy moving to music and can follow simple directions for the length of class. Our youngest dancers take 45 minutes in class. As they get older and can handle more instructions, we move up to a 1-hour class. We really focus on each child as an individual; there is no one-size-fits-all, so give us a call at 508-545-0010, and we’ll talk it through.
Do you offer ballet for ages 10-18?
Yes. Dancers 9 and up can join our Junior Division, classical technique and conditioning using the Progressing Ballet Technique curriculum, and ages 11+ can join our Trainee Division, which includes pre-pointe and pointe. We also offer Modern Dance for ages 10+.
Can my teen start ballet if they have never danced?
Yes. Teens who have never taken ballet are welcome at Do Dance. Call 508-545-0010 or use our contact page, and we’ll place your dancer in the right class. Our classes are non-competitive and focus on individual progress, so new dancers learn alongside others at their own pace.
Is Do Dance a competitive studio?
No. We are a non-competitive studio. We focus on each child’s individual progress, proper technique, musicality, and self-expression, rather than competition.
Ballet for adults
Ballet isn’t just for kids. Our Adult Ballet Program welcomes beginners and returning dancers, with Beginner, Elementary, and Intermediate levels, a judgment-free studio, and a place in the annual recital if you’d like one. [Add Ballet Fitness and any other adult classes you currently teach, and delete Adult Tap and Advanced unless offered.] [Learn more about Adult Ballet.]
“I wasn’t interested in the competition based model of many of the local studios.”
- Julie C., parent, 2021
Find us in Natick
Do Dance is in the plaza at 1400 Worcester Street (Route 9), directly across from the Natick Mall. If you’re looking for the PGA Superstore or Bob’s Discount Furniture, we’re in the plaza between them.
Once you’re in the plaza, we’re on the right side of the building. The studio is on the 2nd floor, and the entrance is Salon Centric and Sola Salon. Our neighbors include The Hungry Pot, an Urgent Care, GOLFTEC, and Fitness Equipment store.
Parking: Free parking in the plaza lot, with the best spot to park near our entrance.
Phone: 508-545-0010. For directions, find us on Google Maps