Meet our team
Teacher Lainie
Favorite Ballet Storytime Story
My favorite ballet story is Sleeping Beauty. The music is so fun to dance to!
Favorite Ballet Step
I love an Échappé!
Do you have a go-to animal for inspiration during Animal Dances?
My go-to animal is a Bunny Rabbit. I love seeing how many different ways we can jump around while dancing!
Favorite Thing About Teaching at Tutu School
I love that tutu school is a place where anyone can come and express their creativity through dance. I took many different ballet classes as a child, and I understand how important it is to create a nurturing and imaginative environment for all of our students to express themselves!
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Tutu School Calendar
Registration is always ongoing!
Please do not hesitate to contact your Tutu School to schedule a make-up class if you are unable to attend your regularly scheduled class.
A note on our Tutu School Breaks
All breaks are already factored into your tuition – hooray!
December 22, 2025- January 4th, 2026
Winter Break 2025
Tutu School will be closed beginning Monday, December 22nd through Sunday, January 4th. Classes will resume Monday, January 5th.
April 5- April 11, 2026
Spring Break
Tutu School will be closed beginning Monday, April 5th through Saturday, April 11th. Classes will resume Sunday, April 12th.
May 31, 2026
Spring Bravo Bash
Tutu School’s sweet twist on a traditional recital! Held at FYM Studios in Gowanus. Tutu School is closed for Bravo Bash.
June 29- July 5, 2026
Summer Break
Tutu School will be closed beginning Monday, June 29th through Sunday, July 5th. Classes will resume Monday, July 6th.
November 23- November 29
Fall Break
Tutu School will be closed beginning Monday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 29th. Classes will resume Monday, November 30th.
November/ December 2026
Winter Bravo Bash
Tutu School’s sweet twist on a traditional recital! Dates will be announced soon!
December 21, 2026- January 3, 2027
Winter Break
Tutu School will be closed beginning Monday, December 21st through Sunday, January 3rd. Classes will resume Monday, January 4th.
Please note that classes WILL be held as scheduled on Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Memorial Day. Please do not hesitate to contact the Tutu School office to schedule a make-up class if you are unable to attend your usual class.
TUTU SCHOOL CLASSES
All classes at Tutu School are intentionally limited in size to keep instruction personalized and to allow for a boutique ballet education experience.