Preschool ballet is the 2–5 track at Harding Blvd. Auburn's 2020 Census was 13,776. Auburn straddles the I-80 ridge. Weeknight downhill traffic is real. But Saturday morning (studio hours 9 a.m.–noon) is the easier trip from Old Town or the fairgrounds side — downhill, reverse commute, free parking at the door. Class sits in morning, afternoon and Saturday blocks — not only 6 p.m.
Preschool Ballet in Auburn, CA
From Auburn, plan 22–25 minutes (15.1 miles). Typical line: I-80 west past Newcastle, then Douglas or Eureka into Roseville. Address: 212 Harding Blvd Suite P, Roseville, CA 95678, next to Sherwin Williams. Free parking.
- Pre-Ballet
- 15.1 mi / Auburn
- Trial class
Local context
Preschool Ballet and Auburn
Auburn is on a ridge on I-80. Weeknight traffic heading down to the studio is a real thing. The flat, easy trip from the Old Town or fairgrounds side of town — downhill, reverse commute, free parking at the door — is Saturday morning hours 9 a.m.–noon. Auburn (city) had a population of 13,776 people April 1, 2020 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census (QuickFacts, population April 1, 2020)). Landmarks parents actually use: Old Town Auburn, Gold Country Fairgrounds, and Auburn Recreation District. The high school you might know: Placer High School. Auburn Union School District and Placer Union High School District is the public-school context. Dance as a twice-weekly class for a preschooler is normally off-campus. Driving distance from the Harding Blvd studio is about 15.1 miles; plan 22–25 minutes, normal traffic. Preschool Ballet at Tutu: Preschool ballet is the 2–5 track: music, movement, and the first ballet positions, taught like a good preschool lesson plan — not a teen class with the music slowed down. Wear: Leotard or a simple dance outfit and ballet slippers. Try: whatever they will keep on. Hair off the face. 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. There is a free trial class — 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 Tuition is quoted by phone; we do not publish rates here.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.
Preschool Ballet — what we actually teach
These are the pieces of preschool ballet at the Roseville studio, not a generic style list.
What Auburn parents actually ask before they drive 22–25 minutes
Their preschool has a monthly "dance day" with a speaker and 20 kids. We teach on-site at several local preschools as their dance provider. We don't list partner names here. The Harding Blvd class is the studio version of that work. Auburn families usually make that choice based on Old Town Auburn traffic and whether 22–25 minutes works for their week.
Clothes that survive glitter
Leotard and slippers after they enroll. Trial can be a t-shirt. We have seen the glitter either way.
ECE lesson plans
Teachers are trained in early childhood education. The class looks like good preschool with better feet.
Preschool hours, not just 6 p.m.
Mornings and Saturday mornings exist. That is the whole reason some families can come at all.
A ramp into ballet & barre
When they can stand a more technical hour, they move to the ballet page. Same director, same building.
What ages 2–5 class actually looks like
Listening is half the battle. "Line up" is a learned behavior. Showcases are available for children who have stage presence. We cannot guarantee to have a lead role for your child at age 4. Schedule: Classes will be offered on weekday mornings, afternoons, and Saturdays. That is the only way we accommodate a half-day preschool and naps. Tuition will be automatically billed on the first of the month. Tuition will not be pro-rated for missed classes, holidays, or the two week summer/winter break. Disenrollment requires 30 days written notice.
Preschool Ballet from Auburn
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
Please call 916.276.8408 or complete the form below to schedule a free trial class. Preschool Ballet for Auburn is located at 212 Harding Blvd Suite P. Classes are Monday–Thursday 4:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–noon (closed Friday and Sunday).