SATURDAYS
9:00-10:00am Classical Ballet Technique
10:15 - 10:45am Repertoire

TEACHING ARTIST Rosa Prigan

TUITION $405 Semesterly, prices increase August 29, 2025

ATTIRE OPTIONS
Feminine presenting option - Baby blue cap sleeve leotard, pink or skin-tone footed or convertible tights with matching ballet slippers

Masculine presenting option - Fitted tee (white or baby blue), black opaque tights rolled up to just above the ankle, white socks that meet the line of the tights, and matching white ballet slippers.

Gender neutral option - any form-fitting athletic clothing in level colors that allows faculty to see lines of the body and muscle work, paired with ballet slippers in a color that make a continuous line of the leg

WHY IS ATTIRE IMPORTANT?

Clean and properly fitting level attire ensures success in the ballet class so your Teaching Artist can give you feedback and help you continue learning! Long hair must be neatly secured back from the face in a bun, french twist or any variation thereof - claw clips are not secure enough for the physical demands of a ballet class. Shorter hair must be pulled away neatly from the face, secured with pins, a headband, or strong hair products. No large jewelry or wrist watches are allowed, though small stud earrings are acceptable.

WHERE DO I FIND DANCE ATTIRE?

We are blessed to have a dance store in Saint Paul - Grand Jeté! Please place your order with Grand Jeté at (651) 227-0331 or at our Mandatory Performing Arts Division Orientation.

Mandatory Performing Arts Division Student and Parent Orientation
Monday, September 8 | 5:30-7:30pm
*Kick-off the school year with us by meeting your Teaching Artist, reviewing the student handbook, purchasing new BCL merchandise, checking out the Grand Jeté pop up shop, and more!

Semester start and end dates
Semester I - September 9, 2025 - January 15, 2026
Semester II - January 15 - May 21, 2026

Check-In dates All students receive one-on-one feedback from their Teaching Artist twice a year

Semester I - January 9, 2026 (via Zoom)
Semester II - May 19-21, 2026 (in person)

See more Important Dates on our School Calendar.

All Students in the Lower School of the Performing Arts Division have the opportunity to perform in professional, main stage productions with the Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory twice a year. Students in Beginning Ballet may opt-in to these two performances, as Repertoire (rehearsal) will take place every week September-November and then March-May after technique class.

Beginning Ballet students will be double cast in performances. This means that students will each perform in two of the four performances. Cast A always performs in the the Friday evening/Saturday matinee performances; Cast B always performs in the Saturday evening/Sunday matinee performances.

Beginning Ballet students who opt-in to performance, there will be a Performance Fee for each performance that helps defray the cost of costume construction, tailoring, and cleaning. This Performance Fee will be charged at the beginning of the semester with your semesterly tuition. For students who DO NOT opt-in to perform, no fee will be charged.

Performance Fee | $80 per opt-in Performance

2025/26 Season Performances open to Beginning Ballet students to opt-in to performing:

The Snow Queen | December 2025 | Ted Mann Concert Hall
Mary Poppins | May 2026 | The E.M. Pearson Theatre

As a non-profit, we rely on Parent/Guardian Volunteers to make our productions a success. We ask that for families whose Student has opt-ed in to Performance volunteer a minimum of 2 shifts per semester (per dancing family) during productions and events. Parents/Guardians who are unable to volunteer or choose not to volunteer will pay the semesterly Volunteer Fee after each production. This fee will be automatically charged post-production on Mindbody (December and May). For families whose Student is NOT performing, this shift minimum/Volunteer Fee does not apply.

Volunteer Fee | $100 per Semester if minimum volunteer shifts are not met

TUITION POLICIES, REGISTRATION & FEES

The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory Office will complete all registration for the Performing Arts Division. The “New Student Interest Form” button below will open an email to our School Manager Anna Betz, who will help new students find the right Level for them. The “Returning Student Registration Form” button will allow current students who have already been placed in a Level by BCL Staff to start their registration for the 2025/26 season. Registration is not complete until payment is received by the BCL office. You will receive a receipt from MindBody (our student software), when your registration has been completed.

Tuition for the Lower School is paid semesterly either by card or check. If paying by card, the card must be saved of the student’s Mindbody account, Semester II payment will be scheduled via autopay. If paying my check, the check must be received by the BCL Office by the first day of each semester. Semester I begins on September 9, 2025; Semester II begins on January 15, 2026.

SIGN INTO MINDBODY ACCOUNT

We do offer an application process to pay tuition monthly or apply for a scholarship to the School of Ballet Co.Laboratory. All applications must be submitted by August 11, 2025 to be considered for monthly tuition.

APPLY HERE

Sibling discounts are available towards the tuition of the younger sibling. Please inquire with our School Manager.

Registration opens July 11, 2025. In addition to the Semester I Tuition, there is a one-time Registration Fee due at the time of registration and a Performance Fee for students opting-in to the performance for that semester. In Semester II, there is only the Semester II Tuition and a Performance Fee for students opting-in to the performance for that semester for students who were already enrolled in Semester I.

Registration Fee | $25 before August 15 | $50 after August 15

Performance Fee | $80 per performance

• 2 performance opportunities a year

• Students opt-in to perform when completing the Registration Form

A $25 late fee will be added to my account for tuition paid 1-7 days late and a a $50 late fee will be added for tuition paid 7-14 days late. Once paid, tuition is non-refundable; only if injury or sickness occurs will tuition be pro-rated onto my MindBody account to be used at a later date at BCL. 

If a dancer decides to cancel the program for any reason, a written notice must be submitted to the School Manager (Anna Betz, abetz@balletcolaboratory.org) 30 days prior to the next tuition payment date (i.e. if your tuition payment is due January 15, and you submit a written cancellation notice on January 1, your tuition will still be processed on January 15. Thank you for your understanding.

All tuition payments, once paid, are non-refundable.

THURSDAYS
5:00-6:00pm Classical Ballet Technique
6:00-6:30pm Modern
6:30 - 7:00pm Repertoire

TEACHING ARTIST Felicia Wu

TUITION $625 Semesterly, prices increase August 29, 2025

ATTIRE OPTIONS
Feminine presenting option - Seafoam green camisole leotard, pink or skin-tone footed or convertible tights with matching ballet slippers

Masculine presenting option - Fitted tee (white or seafoam), black opaque tights rolled up to just above the ankle, white socks that meet the line of the tights, and matching white ballet slippers.

Gender neutral option - any form-fitting athletic clothing in level colors that allows faculty to see lines of the body and muscle work, paired with ballet slippers in a color that make a continuous line of the leg

WHY IS ATTIRE IMPORTANT?

Clean and properly fitting level attire ensures success in the ballet class so your Teaching Artist can give you feedback and help you continue learning! Long hair must be neatly secured back from the face in a bun, french twist or any variation thereof - claw clips are not secure enough for the physical demands of a ballet class. Shorter hair must be pulled away neatly from the face, secured with pins, a headband, or strong hair products. No large jewelry or wrist watches are allowed, though small stud earrings are acceptable.

WHERE DO I FIND DANCE ATTIRE?

We are blessed to have a dance store in Saint Paul - Grand Jeté! Please place your order with Grand Jeté at (651) 227-0331 or at our Mandatory Performing Arts Division Orientation.

Mandatory Performing Arts Division Student and Parent Orientation
Monday, September 8 | 5:30-7:30pm
*Kick-off the school year with us by meeting your Teaching Artist, reviewing the student handbook, purchasing new BCL merchandise, checking out the Grand Jeté pop up shop, and more!

Semester start and end dates
Semester I - September 9, 2025 - January 15, 2026
Semester II - January 15 - May 21, 2026

Check-In dates All students receive one-on-one feedback from their Teaching Artist twice a year

Semester I - January 9, 2026 (via Zoom)
Semester II - May 19-21, 2026 (in person)

See more Important Dates on our School Calendar.

All Students in the Lower School of the Performing Arts Division have the opportunity to perform in professional, main stage productions with the Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory twice a year. Students in Level I may opt-in to these two performances, as Repertoire (rehearsal) will take place every week September-November and then March-May after technique class.

Level I students will be double cast in performances. This means that students will each perform in two of the four performances. Cast A always performs in the the Friday evening/Saturday matinee performances; Cast B always performs in the Saturday evening/Sunday matinee performances.

Level I students who opt-in to performance, there will be a Performance Fee for each performance that helps defray the cost of costume construction, tailoring, and cleaning. This Performance Fee will be charged at the beginning of the semester with your semesterly tuition. For students who DO NOT opt-in to perform, no fee will be charged. 

Performance Fee | $80 per opt-in Performance

2025/26 Season Performances open to Level I students to opt-in to performing:

The Snow Queen  |  December 2025  |  Ted Mann Concert Hall
Mary Poppins  |  May 2026  |  The E.M. Pearson Theatre

As a non-profit, we rely on Parent/Guardian Volunteers to make our productions a success. We ask that for families whose Student has opt-ed in to Performance volunteer a minimum of 2 shifts per semester (per dancing family) during productions and events. Parents/Guardians who are unable to volunteer or choose not to volunteer will pay the semesterly Volunteer Fee after each production. This fee will be automatically charged post-production on Mindbody (December and May). For families whose Student is NOT performing, this shift minimum/Volunteer Fee does not apply.

Volunteer Fee | $100 per Semester if minimum volunteer shifts are not met

The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory Office will complete all registration for the Performing Arts Division. The “New Student Interest Form” button below will open an email to our School Manager Anna Betz, who will help new students find the right Level for them. The “Returning Student Registration Form” button will allow current students who have already been placed in a Level by BCL Staff to start their registration for the 2025/26 season. Registration is not complete until payment is received by the BCL office. You will receive a receipt from MindBody (our student software), when your registration has been completed. 

Tuition for the Lower School is paid semesterly either by card or check. If paying by card, the card must be saved of the student’s Mindbody account, Semester II payment will be scheduled via autopay. If paying my check, the check must be received by the BCL Office by the first day of each semester. Semester I begins on September 9, 2025; Semester II begins on January 15, 2026. 

SIGN INTO MINDBODY ACCOUNT

We do offer an application process to pay tuition monthly or apply for a scholarship to the School of Ballet Co.Laboratory. All applications must be submitted by August 11, 2025 to be considered for monthly tuition. 

APPLY HERE

Sibling discounts are available towards the tuition of the younger sibling. Please inquire with our School Manager.

Registration opens July 11, 2025. In addition to the Semester I Tuition, there is a one-time Registration Fee due at the time of registration and a Performance Fee for students opting-in to the performance for that semester. In Semester II, there is only the Semester II Tuition and a Performance Fee for students opting-in to the performance for that semester for students who were already enrolled in Semester I.

Registration Fee | $25 before August 15 | $50 after August 15

Performance Fee | $80 per performance 

• 2 performance opportunities a year

• Students opt-in to perform when completing the Registration Form

A $25 late fee will be added to my account for tuition paid 1-7 days late and a a $50 late fee will be added for tuition paid 7-14 days late. Once paid, tuition is non-refundable; only if injury or sickness occurs will tuition be pro-rated onto my MindBody account to be used at a later date at BCL. 

If a dancer decides to cancel the program for any reason, a written notice must be submitted to the School Manager (Anna Betz, abetz@balletcolaboratory.org) 30 days prior to the next tuition payment date (i.e. if your tuition payment is due January 15, and you submit a written cancellation notice on January 1, your tuition will still be processed on January 15. Thank you for your understanding.

All tuition payments, once paid, are non-refundable.

MONDAYS
4:30 - 5:00pm Progressing Ballet Technique Ⓒ
5:00 - 6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
6:30 - 7:15pm Modern (semester 1), Character (semester 2)

SATURDAYS
12:30 - 2:00pm Classical Ballet Technique
2:00 - 2:30pm Repertoire

TEACHING ARTIST Rosa Prigan and Felicia Wu

TUITION $1,350 Semesterly, prices increase August 29, 2025

ATTIRE OPTIONS
Feminine presenting option - Burgundy camisole leotard, pink or skin-tone footed or convertible tights with matching ballet slippers

Masculine presenting option - Fitted tee (white or burgundy), black opaque tights rolled up to just above the ankle, white socks that meet the line of the tights, and matching white ballet slippers.

Gender neutral option - any form-fitting athletic clothing in level colors that allows faculty to see lines of the body and muscle work, paired with ballet slippers in a color that make a continuous line of the leg

Mandatory Performing Arts Division Student and Parent Orientation
Monday, September 8 | 5:30-7:30pm
*Kick-off the school year with us by meeting your Teaching Artist, reviewing the student handbook, purchasing new BCL merchandise, checking out the Grand Jeté pop up shop, and more!

Semester start and end dates
Semester I - September 9, 2025 - January 15, 2026
Semester II - January 15 - May 21, 2026

Check-In dates All students receive one-on-one feedback from their Teaching Artist twice a year

Semester I - January 9, 2026 (via Zoom)
Semester II - May 19-21, 2026 (in person)

See more Important Dates on our School Calendar.

All Students in the Lower School of the Performing Arts Division have the opportunity to perform in professional, main stage productions with the Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory twice a year. Students in Level II may opt-in to these two performances, as Repertoire (rehearsal) will take place every week September-November and then March-May after technique class.

Level II students will be double cast in performances. This means that students will each perform in two of the four performances. Cast A always performs in the the Friday evening/Saturday matinee performances; Cast B always performs in the Saturday evening/Sunday matinee performances.

Level II students who opt-in to performance, there will be a Performance Fee for each performance that helps defray the cost of costume construction, tailoring, and cleaning. This Performance Fee will be charged at the beginning of the semester with your semesterly tuition. For students who DO NOT opt-in to perform, no fee will be charged. 

Performance Fee | $80 per opt-in Performance

2025/26 Season Performances open to Beginning Ballet students to opt-in to performing:

The Snow Queen  |  December 2025  |  Ted Mann Concert Hall
Mary Poppins  |  May 2026  |  The E.M. Pearson Theatre

As a non-profit, we rely on Parent/Guardian Volunteers to make our productions a success. We ask that for families whose Student has opt-ed in to Performance volunteer a minimum of 2 shifts per semester (per dancing family) during productions and events. Parents/Guardians who are unable to volunteer or choose not to volunteer will pay the semesterly Volunteer Fee after each production. This fee will be automatically charged post-production on Mindbody (December and May). For families whose Student is NOT performing, this shift minimum/Volunteer Fee does not apply.

Volunteer Fee | $100 per Semester if minimum volunteer shifts are not met

The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory Office will complete all registration for the Performing Arts Division. The “New Student Interest Form” button below will open an email to our School Manager Anna Betz, who will help new students find the right Level for them. The “Returning Student Registration Form” button will allow current students who have already been placed in a Level by BCL Staff to start their registration for the 2025/26 season. Registration is not complete until payment is received by the BCL office. You will receive a receipt from MindBody (our student software), when your registration has been completed. 

Tuition for the Lower School is paid semesterly either by card or check. If paying by card, the card must be saved of the student’s Mindbody account, Semester II payment will be scheduled via autopay. If paying my check, the check must be received by the BCL Office by the first day of each semester. Semester I begins on September 9, 2025; Semester II begins on January 15, 2026. 

SIGN INTO MINDBODY ACCOUNT

We do offer an application process to pay tuition monthly or apply for a scholarship to the School of Ballet Co.Laboratory. All applications must be submitted by August 11, 2025 to be considered for monthly tuition. 

APPLY HERE

Sibling discounts are available towards the tuition of the younger sibling. Please inquire with our School Manager.

Registration opens July 11, 2025. In addition to the Semester I Tuition, there is a one-time Registration Fee due at the time of registration and a Performance Fee for students opting-in to the performance for that semester. In Semester II, there is only the Semester II Tuition and a Performance Fee for students opting-in to the performance for that semester for students who were already enrolled in Semester I.

Registration Fee | $25 before August 15 | $50 after August 15

Performance Fee | $80 per performance 

• 2 performance opportunities a year

• Students opt-in to perform when completing the Registration Form

A $25 late fee will be added to my account for tuition paid 1-7 days late and a a $50 late fee will be added for tuition paid 7-14 days late. Once paid, tuition is non-refundable; only if injury or sickness occurs will tuition be pro-rated onto my MindBody account to be used at a later date at BCL. 

If a dancer decides to cancel the program for any reason, a written notice must be submitted to the School Manager (Anna Betz, abetz@balletcolaboratory.org) 30 days prior to the next tuition payment date (i.e. if your tuition payment is due January 15, and you submit a written cancellation notice on January 1, your tuition will still be processed on January 15. Thank you for your understanding. 

All tuition payments, once paid, are non-refundable.