PRIMA PROGRAM
Ballet Rincon’s Prima Program is a joyful introduction to dance for children ages 3-8. As Southeastern Tucson’s premier academy of dance, we offer small classes sizes, expert instructors, and parent viewing areas in our spacious and sunny studios. Learn more about our signature play-based curriculum and new student welcome offer!
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Ballet Rincon Prima Program
Preschool Movement Workshop
Ages 3 & 4
Monday 9:00am-9:45am
Friday 9:00am-9:45am
Pre Ballet/Tap Combo
Must be Age 4
by Aug. 31, 2026
Monday 10:00am-11:00am
Friday 10:00am-11:00am
Saturday 9:00am-10:00am
Ballet Level 1
Ages 5-7
Must be Age 5 by Aug. 31, 2026
Thursday 3:45pm-4:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-10:45am
Tap Level 1
Ages 5-7
Must be Age 5 by Aug. 31, 2026
Saturday 10:45am-11:30am
Preschool Prima 1
Preschool Movement Workshop is the perfect introduction to dance for children ages 3 and 4. Your little dancer will love this play-based dance class! Featuring Ballet Rincon’s exclusive signature Preschool Prima curriculum, this class is designed to teach dance basics through imaginative play, creative movement, and interactive activities. Class sizes are limited and classes are taught by experienced instructors to ensure the very best learning experience for your child. Each 3-6 week class session is based on a unique theme that captures preschoolers’ imaginations, such as “Carnivals of Animals,” “Rhythms Around the World,” and “Sounds of the Seasons.”
Preschool Prima 2
Pre-Ballet and Pre-Tap Combination Class offers a play-based introduction to basic ballet and tap in a fun, imaginative environment. Dancers age 4-5* will love the joyful atmosphere of this class, which uses Ballet Rincon’s exclusive signature Preschool Prima curriculum. Students will explore ballet and tap technique and vocabulary, creative movement, and dance stories including classic fairy tales. Preschool Prima 2 students are introduced to the magic of performing through an in-studio Winter Presentation, and are invited to participate in our optional Spring Showcase Concert at The Vail Theatre of the Arts in June. Class sizes are limited and classes are taught by experienced instructors to ensure the very best learning experience for your child. Classes are offered weekdays and Saturday. (*Dancer must be age 4 by August 31 2025 to register for Prima 2)
Primary Prima Levels 1-3
Do you have a 5*-7 year old who LOVES to dance? They will thrive in Ballet Rincon’s Primary Prima Program! Primary Prima classes offer the very best in beginning dance training, in a fun, playful, and encouraging environment. Our
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Keeping your child’s healthy development at the center of our focus, and following a vigorous curriculum, we provide your child a complete and varied dance education. We offer robust programming in pre-school, classical ballet, jazz, and tap that will engage, challenge, and inspire your young dancer, all while having fun and cultivating joy.
“This studio is amazing, has become part of our family. We don’t just dance here. We have best friends here. It is a place I trust my children will grow.”
Expert Instructors
Our experienced teaching staff come from diverse backgrounds, and bring the very best in professional experience and pedagogical abilities. Professional dance companies that our faculty have performed with include: American Festival Ballet, Ballet Idaho, Ballet Magnificat!, Ballet Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro, Beijing Dance Theatre, Corpus Cristi Ballet, Dayton Ballet, and the Oakland Ballet.
Expert Instructors
Our experienced teaching staff come from diverse backgrounds, and bring the very best in professional experience and pedagogical abilities. Professional dance companies that our faculty have performed with include: American Festival Ballet, Ballet Idaho, Ballet Magnificat!, Ballet Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro, Beijing Dance Theatre, Corpus Cristi Ballet, Dayton Ballet, and the Oakland Ballet.
About Our Instructors
Ballet Rincon’s experienced teaching staff provides the very best in professional dance training for children in Southeast Tucson, in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our Prima Program faculty are specialists in working with young children, bringing decades of dance experience and training in child development, dance pedagogy, and teaching methods. They are committed to creating a safe class environment in which each child receives the care and attention they need to grow and thrive.
About Ballet Rincon’s Prima Program
tAt Ballet Rincon, we believe that dance should be a fun, positive, and enriching experience for young children. We have proudly served Southeast Tucson for 24 years, earning a reputation as the premiere dance academy in Rita Ranch, Vail, and surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide an excellent foundation in dance technique and artistry for dancers in Southeast Tucson, while also promoting their physical and emotional well-being.The Prima Program offers a safe and effective introduction to dance for children age 3-7, helping set students up for success in the studio and in the world. We believe in honoring children’s development by using age appropriate teaching methods and technique standards. In addition to great dance technique, students develop imagination, teamwork, persistence, confidence, and social skills needed for success in school and beyond.
The Prima Program is rooted in the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, and all Prima teachers follow a comprehensive lesson plan to ensure that students progress through their training efficiently. Classes are designed to help students develop strong dance technique, motor skills, coordination, musicality, creativity, social skills, and self-awareness The Prima Program offers small classes, led by a professional instructor and dedicated associate teacher who are passionate about introducing young students to the beautiful art of dance.
Conveniently located in the Civano neighborhood off Houghton Road, Ballet Rincon is home to two spacious and sunny studios. Parent viewing areas are offered in both studios, and parents are invited to observe classes at any time. If you prefer not to watch your child’s class, you can enjoy a stroll through the charming neighborhood, hang out in the community courtyard or park, or get a few errands done at one of the nearby shopping centers.
