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Spring Youth Classes and Tuition

Please scroll down the entire list of classes to find your class, and read the requirements for upper levels. You can also download a list of all spring classes. Go to the Spring Registration For Classes page for instructions to register.

Please note that acceptance into the Intermediate and Advanced level ballet classes is by audition only. Please contact us to arrange for an audition. The criteria for acceptance into these classes can be found on our Criteria for Ballet Class Placement page.

Tuition is due for each class or session prior to the start date. Most ballet classes are for the entire semester. Other classes are broken into two or three sessions per semester. The Spring 2022 semester began on January 10th and runs through June 11th, 2022. PLEASE NOTE THE STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF APRIL 11 TO 16.

In general, tuition is based upon the number of classes that the student takes per week. The rate per hour for ballet classes lessens as the student advances and takes more classes per week, even though the overall total tuition will thus necessarily be higher for the more advanced classes. The 2022 Spring semester fees, which are the same as the Spring 2021 fees, are listed below. If enrolling mid-semester, tuition will be prorated based on the number of classes to be taken.

There is a 2.9% service fee added to all credit card payments.

Enrollment Deadline For Performing

Enrollment for Fall and Spring semesters is open, meaning any student can register and join a class at any time. However, to be a part of the Semester-end performances, a student must be fully enrolled at least 5 weeks prior to the announced performance dates. In addition, perfect attendance is required for those 5 weeks leading up to the performances. This ensures that the student feels confident enough in the choreography to be on stage, and it also provides our instructors with enough time to teach said choreography and make any necessary changes or adjustments.

Sibling Tuition Discount

In the case of two students paying tuition from the same family, the student of the lesser amount of tuition may pay 7% less. The reduced tuition cannot be paid online.

SPRING 2022 SEMESTER:
January 10th-June 11th, 22 week session

LITTLE GUYS:

  • 3 – 4 years old. 
  • Fridays 2:00 – 3:00pm w/ Miss Lynn
  • Three 6 week sessions, 1 hour a week: Session 1 runs January 14 – February 18, Session 2 runs February 25 – April 1, Session 3 runs April 8 – May 20
  • $140 by check, $144.06 by credit card

BALLET/TAP COMBO:

  • 5 – 8 years old.
  • Saturdays 9:00 -10:00am
  • 1 hour a week
  • $415 by check, $427.04 by credit card

BALLET I/II:

  • 5 – 7 years old.
  • Fridays 4:00 – 5:00pm w/ Miss Lynn
  • 1 hour a week
  • $415 by check, $427.04 by credit card

BALLET III/IV:

  • 6 – 8 years old. 
  • Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00pm
  • 1 hour a week
  • $415 by check, $427.04 by credit card

BALLET V/VI:

  • 7 – 9 years old w/ at least 2 years of ballet.
  • Wednesdays 4:30 – 6:00pm and Fridays 5:30 – 7:00pm
  • 3 hours a week
  • $1,083 by check, $1,114.41 by credit card

BALLET VII/VIII PRE-POINTE AND POINTE:

  • 9 – 12 years old. By teacher permission only.
  • Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00pm; Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30pm
  • 6 hours a week
  • $1,976 by check, $2,033.30 by credit card

INTERMEDIATE:

  • 11 years old and up. By audition only. Click here for Advanced Placement Criteria
  • Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 – 6:30pm (includes Pointe); Wednesdays 4:30 – 6:00pm (Contemporary); Fridays 3:30 – 5:30pm (Pointe); Saturdays 10:00 – 11:30am
  • May “float” one class during the ,week for a total of 5
  • up to 9.5 hours a week
  • $2,375 by check, $2,443.88 by credit card

ADVANCED BALLET:

  • 13 years old and up. By audition only. Click here for Advanced Placement Criteria
  • Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 – 5:00pm (includes Pointe); Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:30pm (Contemporary); Fridays 3:30 – 5:30pm (Pointe); Saturdays 10:00 – 11:30am
  • Can also take all Intermediate classes.
  • 9.5 hours a week
  • $2,503 by check, $2,575.59 by credit card

RELEASE TIME/PRE-PROFESSIONAL:

  • Must be in High School; typically 14 years old and up. Early release start times. By audition only.
  • Mondays – Fridays 1:30 – 3:00pm; Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:30pm (Contemporary); Saturdays 10:00 – 11:30am. 
  • Can also take all Intermediate and Advanced classes.
  • up to 23 hours a week.
  • $2,603 by check, $2,678.49 by credit card

BOYS:

  • Mondays 5:00 – 6:00pm
  • 1 hour a week
  • $150 by check, $154.35 by credit card

TEEN/ADULT BALLET:

  • Beginner and Intermediate levels
  • NEW TIME! Mondays 7:00 – 8:00pm
  • $415 by check, $427.04 by credit card up front for whole semester
  • Drop-ins: $20 by check or cash, $20.58 by credit card