Little
Ballerinas
International dance education that cultivates discipline, grace, and joy—nurturing every child in a safe and loving environment.
A Decade of Quiet Steps,
Purpose & Grace
In 2016, a new chapter began in Hyderabad — shaped by a desire to bring international dance training to a city full of untapped potential. What began as a small after-school program with just four young dancers has grown into a ballet community filled with purpose and direction.
Through new spaces, evolving seasons, and both online and offline classes, we continued to nurture discipline, artistry, and grace — watching our girls grow into confident, poised young ballerinas.
Safe & Loving
A child-first environment
International Standards
ABT® trained & certified faculty
Whole-Child Growth
Social, emotional & physical well-being
Lifelong Practice
Discipline that lasts beyond the studio
Grace, discipline, and joy—for life
To provide international dance education that cultivates discipline, grace, and joy, while nurturing the social, emotional, and physical well-being of every child in a safe and loving environment.
We aspire to make dance a lifelong practice and to create global opportunities for young dancers through internationally trained faculty.
A warm space where children are supported with kindness, guided with structure, and encouraged to grow—step by step—into confident, poised young ballerinas.
Our Programs
Structured, age-appropriate training rooted in joy, musicality, and technical clarity.
Toddler Program
A gentle initiation into classical music and dance. Movement becomes play, expression, and discovery through ballet-inspired steps, musical games, and storytelling.
Pre-Primary Program
Foundational ballet technique with imagination and musicality. Children build body awareness, rhythm, posture, and spatial movement in a warm, encouraging space.
Primary Program
A more structured approach with a scaffolded teaching methodology aligned to each child’s readiness. Learners build classical technique, posture, alignment, and performance etiquette.
Foundations & Beyond
Focused, progressive training guided by the ABT curriculum from Level 1 onwards. Enriched with performance opportunities and masterclasses with renowned international faculty.
American Ballet Theatre® exams and meaningful milestones
We have proudly offered the American Ballet Theatre examinations to our students as important milestones in their training. These exams serve as a valuable measure of progress—helping dancers understand where they are in their journey and what they are working toward.
We encourage our students to view these examinations not as a competition, but as a personal benchmark—a guiding light that supports growth, discipline, and self-awareness.
With our faculty being certified ABT® teachers, we continually strive to model training standards with integrity and discipline—bringing expanded expertise and global perspectives into our classrooms.
Performance as a meaningful milestone
Recitals are an essential extension of our training. While classes build technique and vocabulary, performances allow dancers to apply what they have learned in a meaningful and expressive way.
Our recitals are not simply showcases, but milestones—building stage presence, confidence, and a deeper commitment to their craft.
A safe, loving space for discipline, grace & joy
Book a trial and experience our structured, child-first approach—where every class is guided with kindness and clarity.
Enquire for a TrialOur Instructors
Internationally trained educators committed to discipline, musicality, technical clarity, and holistic artistic growth.
Carling Ann Cooke
Dance educator and artistic director with 20+ years of experience. ABT® Certified Teacher (Pre-Primary through Level 3). Trained across ballet, jazz, contemporary, and musical theatre.
Ashifa Sarkar Vasi
Trained for 14 years in the USA with intensive programs including the School of American Ballet (NYC). ABT® Certified Teacher (Pre-Primary through Level 5). Teaching ballet since 1999 across the USA and India.
International Faculty
Our curriculum is enriched through masterclasses led by renowned international faculty—bringing global perspective and expanded movement vocabulary to our dancers.
Performance Gallery
Capturing the beauty and dedication of our dancers on stage and in the studio.
What Our Dancers Say
“Ballet is my most favourite type of dance.”
“I like Ballet because it makes me happy and calm.”
“Ms. Carling makes me and my BFF learn in super exciting ways. And thats why i love Ballet.”
“Ballet is something that will always be in my heart and a part of me.”
Begin Your Journey
Silent Valley, Ballet Classes — 1038, Road Number 51, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033