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Discipline · Grace · Joy

Little
Ballerinas

International dance education that cultivates discipline, grace, and joy—nurturing every child in a safe and loving environment.

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Years of Ballet
2016
Founded
American Ballet Theatre
ABT Curriculum
10+
Years
Little Ballerinas — Our Journey
Little Ballerinas — Studio moment
Our Journey

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

Our Vision

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.

What it feels like here

A warm space where children are supported with kindness, guided with structure, and encouraged to grow—step by step—into confident, poised young ballerinas.

Safe · Loving · Purposeful
Programs

Our Programs

Structured, age-appropriate training rooted in joy, musicality, and technical clarity.

Toddler Program — joyful early ballet movement and storytelling
Ages 2–4

Toddler Program

A gentle initiation into classical music and dance. Movement becomes play, expression, and discovery through ballet-inspired steps, musical games, and storytelling.

Level 1: Ages 2–3
Level 2: Ages 3–4
Warmth, wonder & confidence
Pre-Primary Program — foundational ballet technique with imagination and musicality
Ages 4–6

Pre-Primary Program

Foundational ballet technique with imagination and musicality. Children build body awareness, rhythm, posture, and spatial movement in a warm, encouraging space.

Level 3
Age-appropriate ballet vocabulary
Confidence, discipline & joy
Primary Program — structured ballet training with scaffolded methodology
Ages 6–8

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.

Level 4
ABT exams (eligibility-based)
Structured, joyful training
Foundations & Beyond — progressive ballet training and artistry
Ages 8+

Foundations & Beyond

Focused, progressive training guided by the ABT curriculum from Level 1 onwards. Enriched with performance opportunities and masterclasses with renowned international faculty.

Levels 5 & 6
ABT exams (criteria-based)
Artistry and Leadership
Beyond the Classroom

The ABT curriculum—method, structure, and excellence

Our association with ABT has been one of the most significant aspects of our work. We deeply respect its methodology, structure, and commitment to excellence, and we continually strive to model our training standards with the same integrity and discipline.

For our dancers, the curriculum brings clarity and progression—supporting growth, discipline, and self-awareness through a consistent framework that meets them where they are and guides what they are working toward.

A note on standards

With our faculty being certified ABT® teachers, we are also privileged to be part of a wider professional network—allowing us to bring expanded expertise and global perspectives into our classrooms.

ABT® certified faculty
Scaffolding teaching
Integrity & discipline
Annual Recital

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.

Team work
Vision
Creativity in action
Young ballerinas performing on stage during annual recital under spotlight
Join Us

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.

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Meet the Team

Our Instructors

Internationally trained educators committed to discipline, musicality, technical clarity, and holistic artistic growth.

Carling Ann Cooke — Founder and Artistic Director of Little Ballerinas

Carling Ann Cooke

Founder & Artistic Director

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 — ABT Certified Teacher and independent ballet educator

Ashifa Sarkar Vasi

ABT® Certified Teacher

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.

Testimonials

What Our Dancers Say

★★★★★

“Ballet is my most favourite type of dance.”

Nethra Reddy
Age 11
★★★★★

“I like Ballet because it makes me happy and calm.”

Daria Kothari
Age 8
★★★★★

“Ms. Carling makes me and my BFF learn in super exciting ways. And thats why i love Ballet.”

Veda Davuluri
Age 10
★★★★★

“Ballet is something that will always be in my heart and a part of me.”

Serah Zoha Mowla
Age 12
Studio Guidelines

Class Policies

Clear, simple standards for every family.

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for consistent progress and continuity in class. Parents are requested to inform the teacher in advance if a student will be absent. Classes cancelled by the teacher will be duly compensated. Classes missed by the student will not be compensated.

Attire

Students are required to wear the prescribed ballet attire for all classes. Please ensure that the child arrives fully dressed and ready before class begins.

Fees

All fees must be cleared on or before the 5th of each month to avoid a late fee charge. No additional payments will be collected except for examinations and the annual recital, where applicable.

Scheduled Breaks

The studio remains closed on all public holidays. In addition, there are three scheduled breaks during the year: Summer, Dussehra, and Winter. These breaks are part of the annual calendar, and classes will not be compensated during these periods.

Get in Touch

Begin Your Journey

Visit Us
Little Ballerinas Studio
Silent Valley, Ballet Classes — 1038, Road Number 51, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
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Studio Hours
Mon – Sat: 3 PM – 7 PM
Sunday is closed.