Global children's education franchise
Bring the world's largest children's ballet school network to your market
Born from one of the world's most influential classical ballet traditions, Lil Ballerine has grown since 2015 into a network of 100+ locations serving more than 20,000 students. We are now selecting partners to open premium children's ballet schools around the world.
International applications are reviewed individually. No ballet background is required.
* The “world's largest” positioning and student count are based on the network's internal operating data by number of Lil Ballerine schools and enrolled students.
20K+students worldwide
Built since 2015
A decade of curriculum, brand, launch and franchise operating experience distilled into one system.
100+network locations
20,000+students across the network
Since 2015building the brand and method
4x awardededucation business project
Top 100franchises in Russia
Russian rootsA classical tradition translated into an age-appropriate international method.
Born from a defining ballet tradition
A Russian ballet legacy, built for the next generation worldwide
Russia shaped one of the world's most influential traditions of classical ballet. Lil Ballerine grew from that heritage and translated its discipline, musicality and stage culture into a welcoming, age-appropriate system for children from the age of two.
We helped make children's ballet a popular, accessible family experience and now invite partners to open Lil Ballerine schools around the world. Partners receive a defined educational standard, access to highly qualified teachers and support with teacher selection, preparation and quality control.
A category-ready global brand
One concept. Local ownership. Worldwide ambition.
We are looking for founders, operators and investors who want to build the leading children's ballet brand in their city or country. Lil Ballerine brings the method, identity, launch architecture and accumulated network experience. The partner brings local leadership and market knowledge.
Country partnersFor entrepreneurs ready to develop a territory and build a local network.
City operatorsFor hands-on founders opening and operating a flagship school.
Strategic investorsFor partners seeking a turnkey-supported children's education asset.
Existing educatorsFor school owners ready to add a premium, differentiated product.
Globalpartner search is open
EU
UAE
ASIA
AMER
Why this category
A premium product for a resilient family market
Parents do not simply buy a class. They look for confidence, posture, discipline, creativity, community and a place their child wants to return to.
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Clear differentiation
Lil Ballerine combines classical dance, storytelling and a carefully designed family experience instead of competing as another general dance studio.
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Recurring revenue
Memberships create the core recurring model, while adult classes, branded products, photo sessions and performance tickets provide additional revenue streams.
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Operational visibility
CRM, schedules, memberships, team roles, payments and analytics help the owner manage the school as a business rather than a collection of spreadsheets.
The product
Built around the child, designed for repeatable delivery
The Ballet and Fairy Tale concept helps teachers introduce classical movement through age-appropriate stories, music and imagery. The partner receives more than a logo: the model connects the educational product with service standards and commercial operations.
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Curriculum and class structureGuidance for age groups, lesson flow and the student journey.
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Teacher onboardingStandards, training materials and quality control tools.
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Family-facing serviceTrial lessons, memberships, communication, events and retention routines.
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Brand and operating systemVisual identity, launch playbooks, CRM and management analytics.
From decision to opening
A launch path with fewer blind spots
Every market is different, but the questions are predictable. The launch framework helps the partner move through them in the right order.
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Market and format
City potential, audience, preferred school format, package and a preliminary financial model.
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Premises and plan
Location criteria, zoning, layout, equipment, visual standards and a local launch timeline.
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Team and demand
Teacher recruitment, onboarding, local marketing and a pre-opening enquiry pipeline.
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Opening and growth
Trial lessons, sales routines, group occupancy, retention, analytics and ongoing support.
Immediate operating advantage
What you receive within 24 hours of signing
You do not start with an empty folder and a logo. You enter a developed operating system built from the experience of a network serving more than 20,000 students.
24hto receive the core partner toolkit
Launch playbook
Detailed operating manual, business processes, step-by-step opening plan and practical decision checklists.
Brand and campaign library
Brand book and ready-to-adapt marketing assets, from digital creatives and banners to presentation and video materials.
Curriculum and video training
The proprietary Ballet and Fairy Tale method, class structure, educational materials and partner training resources.
CRM and management stack
Student records, schedules, memberships, payments, accounting workflows, reporting and owner-level analytics.
Website and lead capture
A local digital presence connected to enquiry capture, trial lesson workflows and the wider Lil Ballerine ecosystem.
Hiring and team preparation
Support with role profiles, teacher search, onboarding, service philosophy and corporate operating standards.
Premises, licensing and legal guides
Criteria for selecting and preparing a location, licensing guidance, business setup documents and local adaptation checklists.
Suppliers and Balletini products
Equipment guidance, partner supply of school uniforms and merchandise from our own production, plus marketing support for the first demand pipeline.
An owned product ecosystem
From the studio to the wardrobe, the brand stays coherent
Lil Ballerine has its own merchandise production and the Balletini clothing brand. We supply partners with the essential products, classwear and selected branded items needed to launch and operate a school with a consistent visual standard.
Product range, delivery timing and import conditions depend on the destination market and are agreed with each international partner.
Designed for movement · made for the Lil Ballerine world
International entry formats
Choose the territory you want to build
From one flagship school to a city-wide partnership, every format includes founder-led support, a proven children's ballet methodology and a practical route to launch. Franchise fees are shown in USD; local fit-out, rent, payroll, taxes, travel and regulatory costs are calculated separately for each market.
One studio
Single Studio Launch
$5,000
The right to open and operate one Lil Ballerine school in any city. A focused route for a hands-on founder building their first premium children's ballet studio.
- One registered Lil Ballerine location in your chosen city
- Market-fit, launch calendar and opening checklist
- Brand standards, CRM setup and enrolment scripts
- Curriculum, lesson materials and operating playbooks
- Marketing launch kit for families and local demand
- Recruitment profile, team selection and training plan
5 km protected territory
Exclusive Territory Partner
$8,000
For a partner ready to build a local network. Your operating territory is protected within a 5 km radius, with the right to open two or more studios.
- Everything in Single Studio Launch
- Exclusive 5 km radius attached to your territory
- No additional Lil Ballerine rights sold within that protected area
- Right to open and scale two or more owned branches
- Local rollout roadmap, unit sequencing and demand plan
- Expanded founder-led mentorship for multi-site operations
One city, shared upside
City Master Partner
$50,000
One strategic partner for one city, responsible for building the local network and participating in the growth of every new Lil Ballerine franchise in that market.
- City-level partnership and development strategy
- 50% of franchise fees from Lil Ballerine franchises sold in the assigned city
- 5% royalty share calculated from the gross revenue of those active partner branches
- Participation in franchisee selection, launch and local quality control
- City marketing architecture and a network expansion roadmap
- Direct strategic access to the founders for market development
Included at every level
Support for both the classroom and the business
Each partner receives a complete working system rather than a logo alone: the educational product, launch materials and people processes needed to open with confidence.
Example unit economics
Understand the assumptions before the headline
This sample model illustrates how one school in a city of up to 500,000 residents may be calculated. It is not a forecast for every partner or market.
GroupsThe example assumes 21 active groups.
Students per group252 students at full modelled occupancy.
Additional revenueAdult ballet, merchandise, photo sessions and performance tickets.
Illustrative monthly model
252 students x $240$60,480 monthly revenue
Monthly premises rent-$4,200
Payroll assumption-$4,500
Royalty: 6% of revenue-$3,628.80
Other operating costs: 10% of revenue-$6,048
Illustrative monthly operating result$42,103.20
The model assumes full occupancy of 252 students paying $240 per month. Royalty and other operating costs are calculated from monthly revenue. The example excludes taxes, acquisition costs, fit-out investment, depreciation and market-specific expenses. Results depend on pricing, occupancy, competition and execution. No income or payback period is guaranteed.
Partner infrastructure
Support for both the classroom and the business
The model is built to help an owner make better decisions before opening and after the first students arrive.
Launch marketing
Positioning, campaign materials and a pre-opening acquisition plan. The network's stated target is to build 100+ enquiries before opening, without guaranteeing the same result in every city.
Operations and CRM
Student base, schedules, memberships, team roles, payments, reports and owner-level visibility.
Education and team
Curriculum materials, teacher onboarding, standards and continuing methodological support.
Brand and community
Visual standards, events, branded products and access to the experience accumulated across the network.
The founders
Educational craft meets franchise scale
Lil Ballerine was built by combining deep choreography expertise with hands-on entrepreneurship, brand development and international business experience.
Co-founder · Product and methodology
Polina Khodorovskaya
Choreographer, ballet master and the educational force behind Lil Ballerine. Polina developed the product vision that makes classical movement accessible to young children through story, imagery and a structured student journey.
Graduate of the exemplary Gracia choreography studioWinner and finalist of national choreography and entrepreneurship competitionsLeads the educational philosophy and quality standard
Co-founder · Franchising and growth
Anton Khodorovsky
Entrepreneur, investor, franchising strategist and marketer with more than a decade in business. Anton's ventures have worked with 300+ franchise partners across multiple categories and markets.
Business experience across Russia, China, the CIS and the UAEWinner of regional and national entrepreneurship awardsBuilt growth, marketing and franchise systems across 11 business directions
Inside the brand
A school families are proud to join
Thoughtful interiors, age-appropriate learning, stage experience and a recognizable visual identity create a coherent student journey.
Questions before a call
What prospective partners usually ask
Do I need ballet or education experience?
No. You need the ability to lead a local business and follow the operating framework. The network supports curriculum, teacher onboarding, launch preparation and management routines.
Can I launch outside Russia?
Potentially, yes. International opportunities are reviewed market by market because trademark, education, tax, payment and operating requirements differ. Submit the city and country for an initial assessment.
How quickly can a school open?
The launch framework is designed around approximately 30 days after the agreement and key prerequisites are ready. Premises, permits, hiring and local supply chains can affect the actual schedule.
What creates revenue besides children's memberships?
Depending on the market and format, the model may include Body Ballet for adults, branded products, photo sessions, seasonal intensives and tickets for student performances.
Does the network supply uniforms and branded products?
Yes. Lil Ballerine operates its own merchandise production and the Balletini clothing brand. Partners can receive uniforms and selected branded products, subject to the product range, logistics and import requirements of their market.
Are the financial figures guaranteed?
No. They are examples built from visible assumptions. A local calculation must account for pricing, occupancy, acquisition costs, payroll, rent, taxes and other expenses.
What happens after opening?
The partner continues to use the network's curriculum, operating standards, CRM, marketing materials, analytics and support channels while remaining responsible for local execution.
Start with your market
Request the English franchise deck
Tell us where you plan to open. We will review the market, explain the available format and prepare the next step for your city or country.
Franchise departmentfr@lilballerine.ru+7 914 426-22-96