Tutu School Renton

In the Primary Ballet Prep division we develop pure, fundamental ballet technique that will eventually allow our students to graduate to a more disciplined study of the craft – when their growing bodies are ready. In the meantime, we’ll continue to practice our pliés with a healthy helping of magical fun, thank you.

Classes in our Exploring Ballet division strike a perfect balance between structure and creativity. In this division we begin carefully laying the earliest foundation of ballet technique, but we always compliment our class work with fun, imaginative activities that keep young dancers captivated, engaged, and utterly in love with ballet.

Exercise little bodies and nurture big imaginations. Our goal in our Tutu Toddlers division is to work with you to engage your little one and give them an early experience with ballet they’ll never forget. Why? Because at Tutu School we believe that exposing children at a very early age to creativity, movement, and music can only lead to good things.

Ballet for babies? We’re so glad you asked. It’s never too early to expose little ones to movement and music, and Baby Ballet is a carefully curated curriculum for infants aged 6-18 months, with lots of opportunities to foster both caregiver bonding and age-appropriate development.

5 to 8 years old. This class focuses on foundational ballet technique, socialization, and imagination. Learning to take a class with others is a part of what we practice, along with our pliés and pirouettes. From movement games to Ballet Storytime, we believe in exercising not only little bodies, but also big imaginations.

3 to 5 years old. This class focuses on foundational ballet technique, socialization, and imagination. Learning to take a class with others is a part of what we practice, along with our pliés and pirouettes. From movement games to Ballet Storytime, we believe in exercising not only little bodies, but also big imaginations.

18 months to 3 years old with caregiver participation. This class focuses on foundational ballet technique, socialization, and imagination. Learning to take a class with others is a part of what we practice, along with our pliés and pirouettes. From movement games to Ballet Storytime, we believe in exercising not only little bodies, but also big imaginations.

6 to 18 months old with caregiver participation. Even the tiniest dancers at Tutu School learn the basics of ballet in a thoughtful progression, so that they are ready for more advanced study as they continue on with their dance journey. This class focuses on foundational ballet technique, socialization, and imagination.

Tutu School asks students in its older divisions to wear leotards or fitted shirts with tights or leggings and ballet slippers. Please tuck in all drawstrings on slippers, and secure long hair away from the face as much as possible. No specific color or style of dancewear is required, and tutus and skirts are absolutely permitted – naturally!

Students in our youngest divisions are invited to wear any clothes that they can move easily in, and should take class with bare feet or rubber-soled socks if they do not have ballet slippers. Adults participating in these classes should also wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or rubber-soled socks.

Tutu School asks students in its older divisions to wear leotards or fitted shirts with tights or leggings and ballet slippers. Please tuck in all drawstrings on slippers, and secure long hair away from the face as much as possible. No specific color or style of dancewear is required, and tutus and skirts are absolutely permitted – naturally!

Exploring Ballet is designed for children aged 3 to 5 years, with specific classes for 3-4 year olds and 4-5 year olds. This class builds upon foundational ballet techniques with creative movement and storytelling to engage young dancers.

Tutu Toddlers is for children aged 1.5 to 3 years. This class introduces young children to ballet through imaginative play and movement. It is a fun way for toddlers to explore music and dance with their caregivers.

Primary Ballet Prep is for children aged 5 to 8 years. This class focuses on preparing students for more advanced ballet studies, introducing pre-ballet techniques and developing coordination and musicality in a supportive environment.

Baby Ballet is for little ones aged 6-18 months. It is designed for very young children to introduce them to the world of ballet and movement in a fun and engaging way. The focus is on gentle introduction and exploration of dance.

Students in our youngest divisions are invited to wear any clothes that they can move easily in, and should take class with bare feet or rubber-soled socks if they do not have ballet slippers. Adults participating in these classes should also wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or rubber-soled socks.

Our 1-day, Nutcracker-themed Tutu Camp 12/23 is open! Save your camper's spot!

On any given day at Tutu Camp, a child might take a ballet class, decorate costumes, learn the story of a famous ballet, or even take part in a production of their own creation. Magic seems to multiply at camp, and Tutu Campers always come twirling back for more.

Join us for a day of dancing, crafts, stories, and magic as we dance through the Land of the Sweets.

Join us for a day of dancing, crafts, stories, and magic as we dance through the Land of the Sweets. This camp is a special event themed around the Nutcracker ballet, offering a day of immersive activities.