Youth ages 8-12

Ballet classes for kids near Rockville, Bethesda, and Washington DC

The Youth Division provides students with progressive levels of ballet training that focus on developing basic technique and strength. The curriculum is specifically designed for children ages 8-12 and all classes are taught with live piano accompaniment. This division includes levels 1-3.

Youth ages 8-12

The Youth Division provides students with progressive levels of ballet training that focus on developing basic technique and strength. The curriculum is specifically designed for children ages 8-12 and all classes are taught with live piano accompaniment. This division includes levels 1-3.

Ballet classes for kids near Rockville, Bethesda, and Washington DC

Registration for the Youth Division is open throughout the year. The school year runs September through June. Acceptance and placement is determined by audition for new students and teacher recommendation for returning students. Placement and advancement is by ability, not age.

AUDITION PROCESS

• Students 8-10 years old with little or no ballet experience, must first request a beginner check. Student will be led through a series of exercises to help faculty determine the child’s suitability for classical ballet training. Turn-out, flexibility, alignment, leg line, foot line, and coordination will be evaluated. 

BEGINNER CHECK REQUEST 

• Students 8 years and older with previous ballet experience (taking at least 2x per week), must first request an audition. 

AUDITION REQUEST

YOUTH DIVISION 2024-2025 CLASS SCHEDULE

Classes marked with an asterisk (*) are for boys and/or male-identifying students.

Level 1

(2 classes/wk)

1A
Mon 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Sat 9:00 – 10:30 am

1B
Tues 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Thurs 6:00 – 7:30 pm

1C
Wed 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Fri 4:30 – 6:00 pm

1D
Wed 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Sun 9:15 – 10:45 am

Tuition $2,418**  

Level 2

(2 classes/wk)

2A
Mon 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Thurs 6:00 – 7:30 pm

2B
Tues 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Fri 6:00 – 7:30 pm

2C
Thurs 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Sun 9:15 – 10:45 am

Tuition $2,520** 

Level 3

(3 classes/wk)

3A
Mon 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Wed 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Thur 6:00 – 7:30 pm

3B
Tues 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Wed 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Fri 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Tuition $3,671**  

 

 

Level 1*

(2 classes/wk)

1B*
Tues 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Thurs 6:00 – 7:30 pm

1C*
Wed 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Fri 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Level 1 Add-On* Optional
Sat 12:45 – 1:45 pm

Tuition $2,418**  

Level 2*

(2 classes/wk)

2*
Thurs 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Fri 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Level 2* Add-On Highly Recommended
Sat 12:45 – 1:45 pm

Tuition $2,520** 

Level 3*

(3 classes/wk)

3*A
Mon 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Thur 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Fri 6:00 – 7:30 pm

3*B
Tues 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Thurs 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Fri 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Tuition $3,671**  

 

**Early Bird discount available if registered by August 1 and 10% off if paid in full.

REGISTRATION

All students are required to register for each new school year.  New students can register through the links provided in the acceptance email. Returning students can register through our Parent Portal.