Four year old ballet here is pre-ballet with more standing time than the 3s. Citrus Heights population was 87,583 as of the 2020 Census. Drive: 8–12 minutes from Sunrise Mall (Auburn Blvd north or I-80 to the Harding Blvd / Riverside exits). If San Juan Unified School District only offers movement later, this is the twice-a-week version.
Ballet Classes for 4 Year Olds in Citrus Heights, CA
From Citrus Heights, plan 8–12 minutes (3.1 miles). Typical line: Auburn Blvd north or I-80 to the Harding Blvd / Riverside exits. Address: 212 Harding Blvd Suite P, Roseville, CA 95678, next to Sherwin Williams. Free parking.
- Pre-Ballet
- 3.1 mi / Citrus Heights
- Trial class
Local context
Ballet Classes for 4 Year Olds and Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights is thick and built-out (87,583 in 2020). San Juan USD is a good public-school frame; strong music programs later in the district; the gap cited by parents is a twice-a-week class for a preschooler that’s not a 40-minute slog across the American River. Citrus Heights (city) had 87,583 people as of April 1, 2020 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census (QuickFacts, population April 1, 2020))). Parents actually use: Sunrise Mall, Rusch Park, and Greenback Lane. Local high school: San Juan High School. San Juan Unified School District is the public-school frame. A twice-weekly dance class for a preschooler is usually off-campus. Driving distance from the Harding Blvd studio is about 3.1 miles; anticipate 8–12 minutes in normal traffic. Ballet Classes for 4 Year Olds at Tutu: Four is the year a lot of kids can hold a line, copy a port de bras, and remember that “first position” is heels together. Still pre-ballet — more structure than a 2-year-old class, less than a 7-year-old barre. Wear: Leotard, tights, slippers if you have them. Hair off the face. We will nudge the bun once they enroll. Hours: Monday–Thursday 4:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–noon (Friday and Sunday closed). Melissa Reich opened the studio in 2015 and has taught since 2005. Staff bios — including Kima Lee (B.A. Dance, Sacramento State, 2023 Exemplary Student Award) — are on the About page. Shows: The Nutcracker (December; 2026 date TBA); Summer Showcase. Free trial class available — call 916.276.8408 or use the contact form. Tuition is quoted by phone; we do not publish rates here.
Reviewed by Melissa Reich, owner and director (teaching since 2005; studio since 2015).
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census (QuickFacts, population April 1, 2020). Drive times are typical, not guaranteed.
Ballet Classes for 4 Year Olds — what we actually teach
These are the pieces of ballet classes for 4 year olds at the Roseville studio, not a generic style list.
What Citrus Heights parents actually ask before they drive 8–12 minutes
Friends are already in soccer on same nights. Recital is optional in that we will not pull a terrified 4-year-old under a spotlight. Many do Showcase just fine. Citrus Heights families usually make this decision based on Sunrise Mall traffic and if 8–12 minutes fits the week.
Steps they can name
Plié, tendu, and a simple port de bras — said out loud, repeated, not hidden in a game forever.
Same director as the older ballet
Melissa sets both rooms. The 4s are not a franchise add-on with a different method.
Recital without the scare tactics
Nutcracker and Showcase are on the studio calendar. A 4-year-old performs if they are ready, not because we sold a package.
Dress code ramps up
After trial, we want leotard and slippers. That is part of the “this is class” cue at this age.
Before you buy the shoes
We begin to remediate sickle feet with kindness. We do not call across the room to scold about them. We do not even thrust advanced children into an 8-year-old class. Policy: age and skill. Schedule note: Weekday evenings, Saturday mornings, with some blocks on preschool hours if naps allow. Billing: Tuition is automatically billed on the 1st. There is no pro-rating of classes for missed days, holidays, or the two week summer and winter vacations. 30 days written notice is required to disenroll.
Ballet Classes for 4 Year Olds from Citrus Heights
Drive, school-district gap, dress code, billing — not a copied four-pack.
Other classes and nearby towns
Keep-set pages only — retired cities and keyword aliases 308 away.
Try a class at Harding Plaza
Call 916.276.8408 or fill out our contact form to request a trial. Ballet Classes for 4 Year Olds for Citrus Heights is located at 212 Harding Blvd Suite P. Monday–Thursday 4:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–noon (Friday and Sunday closed).