American Ballet Theatre has announced the return of ABTots, a unique parent/child engagement program designed for children two to three years old.  Â
Led by ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School faculty and ABT Teaching Artists certified in ABT’s National Training Curriculum, the session will be run from March 8 – May 17 and will offer weekly classes on Fridays from 10:00 A.M. –11:00 A.M. The 10-class series will be held at ABT’s 890 Broadway studios, located at East 19th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Â
ABTots provides parents/caregivers and their toddlers the opportunity to explore ballet fundamentals and musicality, while fostering children’s creativity, imagination, and friendships. With immersive, one-hour classes inspired by iconic ballets, children can discover the majestic beauty of the swans from Swan Lake or the joy of the dancing snowflakes from The Nutcracker. Â
The ABTots program prepares students for entry into the Pre-Primary level of the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School Children’s Division, which places emphasis on rhythm, dynamics, and placement for three-year olds. Â
Enrollment is currently open for students who turned two years old by September 1 or turned three years old after September 1, 2023. Â
Families may inquire about enrollment information by email at jkochildren@abt.org or by phone at 212-477-3030 ext. 3339.  Â