Performing Arts Program
Beginning Ballet - Level 2
Ages 6-13

Open enrollment all year-long!

Students who are new to Ballet Co.Laboratory must take a placement class prior to enrolling in the Performing Arts Program, please email the School Manager, Anna, to schedule a placement class at abetz@balletcolaboratory.org

Beginning Ballet ⎪ Ages 6-7

In this class, dancers begin exploring the fundamentals of ballet technique. Dancers will learn the basic stance and placement for ballet technique and start to translate this into exercises at the barre, in the center, and across the floor. This class will also focus on the connection of music and movement. 1 hour per week, repertoire outside of class time.

Level I ⎪ Ages 7-9

In Level I, students solidify ballet class etiquette, build muscles to support correct posture and alignment, and broaden their understanding and execution of ballet technique.  This class also begins to study modern dance to support versatility within their dance training. 1.5 hours per week, repertoire outside of class time.

Level I.5 ⎪ Ages 8-10

Level I.5 students continue to expand their ballet class etiquette, stance and strength in technique training. Dancers will learn longer combinations with more complicated steps to increase memory capability and coordination. Dancers also begin studying jazz during one semester and character in the other to support versatility within their dance training. 4 hours per week, repertoire outside of class time.

Level II ⎪ Ages 10-13

Level II students begin to expand their ballet technique training. This includes more jumping to build stamina and longer combinations with more complicated steps to increase memory capability and coordination. Dancers also begin studying jazz during one semester and character in the other to support versatility within their dance training. 6.75 hours per week.

TuITION, REGISTRATION & FEES

The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory Office will complete all registration for the Pre-Professional Program. The “Register” button below will open an email to our School Manager Anna Betz, who will complete your registration. Registration opens July 5, 2023. There is a one-time $40 Registration Fee due at the time of registration in addition to the first month’s tuition. This fee will be waived for students who register before August 13, 2023.

Tuition for the 2023/24 season can be paid monthly or semesterly. For monthly payments, a form of electronic payment will be kept on file and will be automatically charged on your choice of the 1st or 15th of the month. Tuition paid on the 1st or the 15th of a month is tuition paid for that month (for example, Tuition payment on October 15th is paying for October’s Tuition). Semesterly payments must be paid by check before or on the first day of each semester – September 7, 2023 and January 4, 2024. Semesterly payments receive a 2% discount. Credit card must be kept up to date on your Mindbody Profile. For tuition paid 1-7 days late, there will be a $25 late fee automatically added to tuition for that month/semester. For tuition paid 7-14 days late, there will be a $50 late fee automatically added to tuition for that month/semester.

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 monthly tuition payment is deducted on the 15th of each month, and you submit a written cancellation notice on October 16th, your November Tuition will still be processed on 11/15 and any subsequent payments would discontinue.) All tuition payments, once paid, are non-refundable.

All Pre-Professional Students at the School of Ballet Co.Laboratory have the opportunity to perform in professional, main stage productions with the Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory. Students in Beginning Ballet, Level 1, and Level 1.5 may opt-in to these two performances, as repertoire (rehearsal) will take place every other week outside of regular class time. Student in Level 2 will be automatically cast in both performances. All casts will be double cast. There will be a Performance Fee for each performance that helps defray the cost of costume construction, tailoring, and cleaning. This fee will be between $60-70 per performance. Late submissions of Performance Agreements and Fees will result in a $10 late fee.

2023/24 Season Performances open to Beginning Ballet-Level 2 Students:

Nutcracker in Wonderland | December 2023 | The Cowles Center
The Little Prince | May 2024 | The E.M. Pearson Theatre

As a non-profit, we rely on Parent/Guardian Volunteers to make our productions a success. The semesterly $70 Volunteer Fee will be waived for Parents/Guardians who 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.

START AND END DATES

First Semester: 4 months⎪ SEPTEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 21, 2023
Second Semester: 5 months⎪ JANUARY 4 - MAY 23, 2024

MANDATORY Pre-Professional Program Parent & Student Orientation

September 6, 2023 5:00 - 7:00pm in the Ballet Co.Laboratory Studio Theater. Join us to review the student handbook, performance opportunities and procedures, meet the staff and more!

UNIFORM

Clean and properly fitting level attire ensures success in the ballet class. 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.

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 attend our Open House on August 12 and meet the Grand Jeté team in person to purchase your uniform.

Frequently asked questions

Please feel free to call the studio at any time if you have questions about our Pre-Professional Program or see our FAQ Page.

New to Ballet Co.Laboratory?
Please complete the form below to schedule a placement class.

See Pre-Professional Program Levels 3-6