Performing Arts Program
Level 3 - Level 6
Ages 11-20

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

Level III ⎪ Ages 11-15

Level III students have solidified their basic ballet stance and begin to add more quick and complicated movements at the barre and in the center. In addition, the dancers focus on their jumping and stamina and begin to turn. Dancers will also study jazz during one semester and character dance while beginning pre-pointe/pointe and continuing their conditioning. 8.25 hours per week.

Level IV ⎪ Ages 13+

Level IV students focus on advancing pointe work and artistry through repertoire as they begin to fully utilize their strong ballet training. All dancers broaden their training in jumps and turns. All dancers also enhance and support their training with conditioning and study of jazz and character. 11 hours per week. 

MONDAYS
4:30-5:00pm Progressing Ballet Technique©
5:00-6:30pm ballet technique
6:30-7:30pm jazz (semester 1), character (semester 2)

TUESDAYS
4:30-6:00pm ballet technique
6:00-6:45pm pointe
6:45-7:30pm repertoire

FRIDAYS
4:30-6:00pm ballet technique
6:00-6:30pm pointe

SATURDAYS
2:00-3:30pm ballet technique
3:30-4:00pm pointe
4:00-5:00pm repertoire

TEACHING ARTISTS Anna Betz, Anna Goodrich and Rosa Prigan

ATTIRE OPTIONS
Feminine presenting option - Navy blue leotard, pink or skin-tone footed or convertible tights with matching ballet slippers and pointe shoes

Masculine presenting option - Fitted tee (white or navy blue), black footed tights and matching ballet slippers and pointe shoes

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 & pointe shoes in a color that make a continuous line of the leg

TUITION
$475 monthly

Please see Tuition, Registration & Fee guidelines at the bottom of this page!
*Clicking the box below will take you to a form email to our School Manager for the BCL Office to schedule a placement class and complete your registration.

Level V ⎪ Ages 14+

Level V students explore classical variations and other repertoire to fine-tune their artistry and stage presence. Dancers strengthen ballet technique by taking classes both on flat and en pointe. All dancers will continue to train in jumps and turns. All students continue to enhance their training with conditioning through PBT as well as different dance genres throughout the year during 6-week ALT class sessions (Contemporary, Hip Hop, Swing Dance). 12.5 hours per week.

TUESDAYS
4:30-6:00pm ballet technique
6:00-6:30pm pointe

WEDNESDAYS
4:30-6:00pm ballet technique
6:00-6:30pm pointe

THURSDAYS
4:45-6:30pm ballet technique
6:30-7:30pm partnering
7:30-8:30pm repertoire

SATURDAYS
11:00am-12:30pm ALT class (Contemporary, Hip Hop, Swing Dance)
12:45-2:30pm ballet technique with center en pointe
2:30-3:45pm repertoire

TEACHING ARTISTS Anna Betz, Zoé Henrot, Chiara Morales, and Rosa Prigan
* Guest Teaching Artists for ALT this season are Sean Scantlebury, Darrius Strong, and Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies

ATTIRE OPTIONS
Feminine presenting option - Black leotard, pink or skin-tone footed or convertible tights with matching ballet slippers and pointe shoes

Masculine presenting option - Fitted tee (white or black), black footed tights with matching ballet slippers and pointe shoes

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 & pointe shoes in a color that make a continuous line of the leg

TUITION
$535 monthly

Please see Tuition, Registration & Fee guidelines at the bottom of this page!
*Clicking the box below will take you to a form email to our School Manager for the BCL Office to schedule a placement class and complete your registration.

Level VI ⎪ Ages 15+

Level VI students continue to develop and fine-tune their advanced ballet technique and artistry through classical variations as well as contemporary choreography. Stamina is built through technically advanced classes focused on developing a well-rounded dancer. All students continue to enhance their training with conditioning through PBT as well as different dance genres throughout the year during 6-week ALT class sessions (Contemporary, Hip Hop, Swing Dance). 13.5 hours per week.

MONDAYS
4:30-6:00pm ballet technique with center en pointe

TUESDAYS
4:30-6:00pm ballet technique
6:00-6:30pm pointe

WEDNESDAYS
4:30-6:00pm ballet technique
6:00-6:30pm pointe
6:30 - 7:30pm variations

THURSDAYS
4:45-6:30pm ballet technique
6:30-7:30pm partnering
7:30-8:30pm repertoire

SATURDAYS
11:00am-12:30pm ALT class (Contemporary, Hip Hop, Swing Dance)
12:45-2:30pm ballet technique with center en pointe
2:30-3:45pm repertoire

TEACHING ARTISTS Zoé Henrot, Chiara Morales, Anna Betz and Genevieve Waterbury

* Guest Teaching Artists for ALT this season are Sean Scantlebury, Darrius Strong, and Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies

ATTIRE OPTIONS
Feminine presenting option - Any solid color leotard, pink or skin-tone footed or convertible tights with matching ballet slippers and pointe shoes

Masculine presenting option - Fitted tee (white or black), black footed tights and matching ballet slippers and pointe shoes

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 and pointe shoes in a color that make a continuous line of the leg

TUITION
$550 monthly

Please see Tuition, Registration & Fee guidelines at the bottom of this page!
*Clicking the box below will take you to a form email to our School Manager for the BCL Office to schedule a placement class and complete your registration.

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. 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 $60-90 per performance. Late submissions of Performance Agreements and Fees will result in a $10 late fee.

2023/24 Season Performances for Level 3-6 Students:

Nutcracker in Wonderland | December 2023 | The Cowles Center
Puss in Boots | March 2024 | The Ballet Co.Laboratory Studio Theater
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.