Tutu School Opening First GA Location At Halcyon This Summer

CUMMING, GA — Ballet slippers, tutus and twirling are coming to Halcyon.The Tutu School, a boutique-style ballet studio catering specifically to children 18 months to 8-years-old, will open its first location in Georgia this summer.

“Halcyon has come to be the ultimate family-centric destination, from weekly Kids Clubs and holiday events to birthday parties and kid-friendly dinner spots,” said Phil Mays, principal at RocaPoint Partners and developer of Halcyon. “And now we have a ballet studio dedicated to enriching children’s lives through creative expression and art education. I can’t think of a better spot for Tutu School to make its debut in Georgia, and am excited to see another community gathering spot at Halcyon.”

Founded in 2008, Tutu School was designed to introduce ballet to children at a young age through both the body and the mind. What started as a quaint studio in San Francisco has now grown to over 60 locations across the country, all boasting exceptional teachers and carefully curated curriculums. Ashley Vetek, owner of the Halcyon location, grew up with a passion for dance, starting ballet at a young age.

“I recently moved less than five minutes from Halcyon and since the first time I visited, I knew this would be the perfect place for Georgia’s first Tutu School,” Vetek said. “This location will be one of our more unique studios with its amazing community and accessibility to a variety of restaurants, retailers and events. Dance was my first true love, and I can’t wait to watch the joy it brings to the young kids at Halcyon.”

Located on Halcyon Way between Unique Cuts and Clean Your Dirty Face, Tutu School will offer a variety of classes for different age ranges, including Tutu Toddlers for 18 months to 3-years-old, Exploring Ballet for 3 to 5-years-old and Primary Ballet Prep for 5 to 8-years-old. During the 45-minute classes, children will experience thoughtful curriculums that explore the joys of dance, story time and arts education. The studio will have a whimsical design and small class sizes to allow students to connect with each other and their instructor. Parents are welcome to stay and watch while their child is in class.

Tutu School will also offer opportunities for birthday parties, camps and “Private Pirouette Pods,” a private class option. Classes will be held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enrollment will begin closer to the opening date.

For more information on Tutu School, visit online.