After-School Division

Ballet Program

A comprehensive after-school ballet curriculum designed to shape developing classical dancers.
This division offers two distinct paths โ€” Intensive and Recreational โ€” allowing students to pursue serious classical study or train for personal enrichment.
Ages | 9-18
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Tuition & Enrollment

Registration Fee: $50 (annual, non-refundable)
Recreational Track: Starting at $340 per month (based on frequency)
Intensive Track: Starting at $520 per month (based on frequency)
Sibling and multi-class discounts available.

Enrollment:
By placement class or teacher recommendation.

Spaces are limited to maintain personalized attention and a nurturing learning environment.

After-School Ballet Program

Develop a enjoyable Ballet Foundation.
Ages: 9-18 years old.
Classes: Weekdays between 4:00 โ€“ 8:00 PM
Tuition: from $340/month

Structured for developing dancers balancing academics with focused classical training.
The After-School Division offers two distinct tracks โ€” Intensive and Recreational โ€” allowing each student to pursue ballet at the level and schedule that best supports their growth.

๐ŸŽฏ Program Overview

This comprehensive afternoon curriculum builds strong technical foundations while cultivating artistry, discipline, and musicality. Students refine coordination, alignment, and strength through age-appropriate Vaganova-based training, contemporary movement, and conditioning.

Classes are held on weekday afternoons and selected weekends, making it possible for dancers to maintain traditional academics while progressing in a structured professional environment.

๐ŸŒธ Recreational Track

For students who love ballet and wish to continue training at a balanced pace.
This track maintains the same high-quality instruction and artistic values with fewer weekly hours, fostering progress, grace, and enjoyment.

Curriculum Includes
โ€ข Ballet technique 2โ€“3 times per week
โ€ข Character & creative movement
โ€ข Flexibility and coordination development
โ€ข Optional participation in studio showcases

Outcome:
Recreational dancers gain poise, strength, and expression โ€” growing as both artists and individuals.

โœจ Intensive Track

For dedicated students seeking professional-level training within an after-school schedule.
The Intensive Track parallels the philosophy and structure of the Day Conservatory Division, offering serious dancers a pathway toward future full-day study or company preparation.

Curriculum Includes
โ€ข Daily classical technique
โ€ข Pointe or pre-pointe (based on readiness)
โ€ข Contemporary and character dance
โ€ข Stretching, conditioning & floor barre
โ€ข Individual feedback and progress notes
โ€ข Optional coaching for performance or competition

Outcome:
Students develop precision, stamina, and confidence โ€” learning not only what to do, but why it works.

What students gain?

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Proper Ballet Technique

Focus on correct positioning, muscle coordination, and musicality for a proper ballet foundation to prepare students for the Vaganova method.
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Stretch & Strengthening

Stretch is incorporated within the curriculum to develop flexibility and core strength, to optimize our students' performance and progress in ballet technique.
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Performances

Students are given the opportunity to perform in academy productions, Galas, The Nutcracker and a Spring Show.

Our Weekly Schedule

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Register Today

Apply to get your first ballet lesson.