NUTCRACKER CHILDREN’S CAST AUDITIONS
August 16th and 23rd, 2025
Questions? Please call (210) 439-5743 or email school@balletsanantonio.org
2025-26 School Year
September 2 – May 28
The School of Ballet San Antonio provides dancers ages 2 and above, the opportunity to work with our professional staff to emphasize musicality, sound technique and a strong focus on alignment of the body.
Questions? Please call (210) 439-5743 or email school@balletsanantonio.org
Class Descriptions
PRE-BALLET DIVISION
Pre-Ballet Division classes are for students ages 2-7 years old. Students in these levels are introduced to the art of dance through movement exploration, creative imagery, props, and musical identification. No prior dance experience necessary.
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Dance with me 2+
Dance with Me 2+ is a fun and bonding dance class for students age 2, and their parent or caregiver. This class introduces young dancers to the dance studio through creative movement, rhythm, musicality, and social skills. Dance with Me 2+ meets once a week for 45 minutes.
Hummingbirds (ages 3-4)
Students in this level are introduced to the art of dance through movement exploration, creative imagery, props, and musical identification. This is the first class dancers are independent of their parent or caregiver. Hummingbirds meet once a week for 1 hour.
Wrens (ages 4-5)
Wrens will dive deeper into the rhythm, and locomotor movements, and expand their imagination. In this level students are introduced to muscle identification, posture awareness, and beginning ballet concepts. Wrens meet once a week for 1 hour.
Robins (ages 5-6)
Robins will further expand on the students’ creative exploration, strength building, teamwork, and discipline. The building blocks of basic ballet vocabulary and structure are introduced. Robins meet once a week for 1 hour.
Owls (ages 6-7)
Owls grow the ballet vocabulary and expand on the ballet class structure, with the barre introduced in the Spring. Creativity and deepening musical understanding continue to be explored. Owls meet once a week for 1 hour.
Pre-Professional Division
Pre-Professional Division classes are for students 8-18 years old looking to train seriously in ballet on a professional track. These levels are by placement only, please contact SBSA to schedule a free trial class.
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Level 1
The first level of the Pre-Professional Division, Level 1 continues to build on the ballet class structure and deepen the ballet vocabulary. This class aims to strengthen technique, stamina, and concentration for beginning ballet students. Level 1 meets twice a week for 1 hour.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 2
Level 2 builds on the skills and vocabulary mastered in Level 1, with class time extending by 15 minutes. Added emphasis is placed on posture, placement, and material retention. Level 2 meets twice a week for 1.25 hours.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 3
Level 3 builds on the skills and vocabulary mastered in prior levels, now attending more and with extended class times. Students are introduced to more challenging material, and higher demand is placed on execution of existing technique. Level 3 meets three times a week for 1.5 hours.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 4
Level 4 classes aim to strengthen technique, further expand vocabulary, and build strength in ankles and feet with Pre-Pointe. Pointe work is introduced at this level in the Spring Session. Level 4 meets three times a week for 1.5 hours with an optional Saturday class.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 5
Level 5 technique continues to build with more demanding material and advancing pointe work. Level 5 meets four times a week for 1.5-2 hours depending on the day with an optional Saturday class.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 6
Level 6 focuses technique and the vocabulary deepens, with an emphasis placed on refining and growing pointe work execution with extended class times. Level 6 meets five times a week for 1.5-2 hours.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 7
Level 7 attends 5 days a week, with an optional Saturday class. Technique and vocabulary deepens, with an emphasis placed on refining and growing pointe work execution with extended class times.
Enrollment by placement only
Boys Class
Open to all Boys in the Pre-Professional Division in addition to their assigned technique class. Focusing on strength, line, discipline, and quality of movement with a male instructor.
Enrollment by placement only
Additional Classes
Rec Ballet Classes for students ages 8-18 looking for a less intensive track, joining 1-2 Ballet classes per week.
Modern classes are open for all students enrolled in Levels 4-7 of the Pre-Professional Track.
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Levels 4-7 Modern
Open to Pre-Professional Division students in Levels 4-7, Modern classes will incorporate many of the foundations of modern dance technique, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum and connecting breath with movement. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work and improvisation. These classes meet once a week for 1 hour.
Rec Ballet A (ages 8-12)
Rec Ballet A is for dancers ages 8-12 who would like to add ballet to their artistic endeavors, or continue their classical training while pursuing other interests. Classes meet once a week for 1 hour and follow the SBSA curriculum.
Rec Ballet B (13-18)
Rec Ballet B is for dancers ages 13-18 who would like to add ballet to their artistic endeavors, or continue their classical training while pursuing other interests. Classes meet twice a week for 1.5 hours.
PRE-BALLET DIVISION
Pre-Ballet Division classes are for students ages 2-7 years old. Students in these levels are introduced to the art of dance through movement exploration, creative imagery, props, and musical identification. No prior dance experience necessary.
Dance with me 2+
Dance with Me 2+ is a fun and bonding dance class for students age 2, and their parent or caregiver. This class introduces young dancers to the dance studio through creative movement, rhythm, musicality, and social skills. Dance with Me 2+ meets once a week for 45 minutes.
Hummingbirds (ages 3-4)
Students in this level are introduced to the art of dance through movement exploration, creative imagery, props, and musical identification. This is the first class dancers are independent of their parent or caregiver. Hummingbirds meet once a week for 1 hour.
Wrens (ages 4-5)
Wrens will dive deeper into the rhythm, and locomotor movements, and expand their imagination. In this level students are introduced to muscle identification, posture awareness, and beginning ballet concepts. Wrens meet once a week for 1 hour.
Robins (ages 5-6)
Robins will further expand on the students’ creative exploration, strength building, teamwork, and discipline. The building blocks of basic ballet vocabulary and structure are introduced. Robins meet once a week for 1 hour.
Owls (ages 6-7)
Owls grow the ballet vocabulary and expand on the ballet class structure, with the barre introduced in the Spring. Creativity and deepening musical understanding continue to be explored. Owls meet once a week for 1 hour.
Pre-Professional Division
Pre-Professional Division classes are for students 8-18 years old looking to train seriously in ballet on a professional track. These levels are by placement only, please contact SBSA to schedule a free trial class.
Level 1
The first level of the Pre-Professional Division, Level 1 continues to build on the ballet class structure and deepen the ballet vocabulary. This class aims to strengthen technique, stamina, and concentration for beginning ballet students. Level 1 meets twice a week for 1 hour.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 2
Level 2 builds on the skills and vocabulary mastered in Level 1, with class time extending by 15 minutes. Added emphasis is placed on posture, placement, and material retention. Level 2 meets twice a week for 1.25 hours.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 3
Level 3 builds on the skills and vocabulary mastered in prior levels, now attending more and with extended class times. Students are introduced to more challenging material, and higher demand is placed on execution of existing technique. Level 3 meets three times a week for 1.5 hours.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 4
Level 4 classes aim to strengthen technique, further expand vocabulary, and build strength in ankles and feet with Pre-Pointe. Pointe work is introduced at this level in the Spring Session. Level 4 meets three times a week for 1.5 hours with an optional Saturday class.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 5
Level 5 technique continues to build with more demanding material and advancing pointe work. Level 5 meets four times a week for 1.5-2 hours depending on the day with an optional Saturday class.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 6
Level 6 focuses technique and the vocabulary deepens, with an emphasis placed on refining and growing pointe work execution with extended class times. Level 6 meets five times a week for 1.5-2 hours.
Enrollment by placement only
Level 7
Level 7 attends 5 days a week, with an optional Saturday class. Technique and vocabulary deepens, with an emphasis placed on refining and growing pointe work execution with extended class times.
Enrollment by placement only
Boys Class
Open to all Boys in the Pre-Professional Division in addition to their assigned technique class. Focusing on strength, line, discipline, and quality of movement with a male instructor.
Enrollment by placement only
Additional Classes
Rec Ballet Classes are for students ages 8-18 looking for a less intensive track, joining 1-2 Ballet classes per week.
Modern classes are open for all students enrolled in Levels 4-7 of the Pre-Professional track.
Rec Ballet A (ages 8-12)
Rec Ballet A is for dancers ages 8-12 who would like to add ballet to their artistic endeavors, or continue their classical training while pursuing other interests. Classes meet once a week for 1 hour and follow the SBSA curriculum.
Rec Ballet B (13-18)
Rec Ballet B is for dancers ages 13-18 who would like to add ballet to their artistic endeavors, or continue their classical training while pursuing other interests. Classes meet twice a week for 1 hour and 15 minutes and follow the SBSA curriculum.
Levels 4-7 Modern
Open to Pre-Professional Division students in Levels 4-7, Modern classes will incorporate many of the foundations of modern dance technique, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum and connecting breath with movement. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work and improvisation. These classes meet once a week for 1 hour.
Levels 4-7
Class Descriptions
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Dance with me 2+
Dance with Me 2+ is a fun and bonding dance class for students age 2, and their parent or caregiver. This class introduces young dancers to the dance studio through creative movement, rhythm, musicality, and social skills. Dance with Me 2+ meets once a week for 45 minutes.
Hummingbirds (ages 3-4)
Students in this level are introduced to the art of dance through movement exploration, creative imagery, props, and musical identification. This is the first class dancers are independent of their parent or caregiver. Hummingbirds meet once a week for 1 hour.
Wrens (ages 4-5)
Wrens will dive deeper into the rhythm, and locomotor movements, and expand their imagination. In this level students are introduced to muscle identification, posture awareness, and beginning ballet concepts. Wrens meet once a week for 1 hour.
Robins (ages 5-6)
Robins will further expand on the students’ creative exploration, strength building, teamwork, and discipline. The building blocks of basic ballet vocabulary and structure are introduced. Robins meet once a week for 1 hour.
Owls (ages 6-7)
Owls grow the ballet vocabulary and expand on the ballet class structure, with the barre introduced in the Spring. Creativity and deepening musical understanding continue to be explored. Owls meet once a week for 1 hour.
Schedule
Monday
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Hummingbirds [Alexandra Carey]
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Wrens [Aidan Carrasquel]
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Level 1 [Alexa Horwath]
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Level 5 [Will Robichaud]
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Level 6/7 [Buse Babadag]
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Level 6/7 Pointe [Buse Babadag]
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Adult Ballet [Jay Markov]
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Rec Ballet B (13-18) [Will Robichaud]
Tuesday
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm Level 2 [Alexandra Carey]
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Level 3 [Aidan Carrasquel]
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Level 4 [Vianca Palacios]
6:15 pm – 7:45 pm Level 5 [Will Robichaud]
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Level 6/7 [Sofie Bertolini]
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Level 6/7 Pointe [Sofie Bertolini]
WEDNESDAY
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Owls [Alexandra Carey]
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Robins [Aidan Carrasquel]
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Boys Class [Jay Markov]
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Level 6/7 [Jessica Markov]
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Level 6/7 Pointe [Jessica Markov]
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Adult Ballet [Jay Markov]
Thursday
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Level 1 [Alexa Horwath]
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Level 3 [Julia Davies]
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Level 4 [Vianca Palacios]
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Level 5 [Elaine Blank]
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Level 6/7 [Sofie Bertolini]
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Level 6/7 Pointe [Sofie Bertolini]
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Rec Ballet B (13-18) [Elaine Blank]
Friday
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm Level 2 [Alexandra Carey]
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Level 3 [Julia Davies]
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Level 4 [Vianca Palacios]
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Level 5 [Elaine Blank]
8:00 pm – 8:45 pm Level 5 Pointe [Elaine Blank]
6:15 pm – 7:45 pm Level 6/7 [Buse Babadag]
7:45 pm – 8:45 pm Level 6/7 Pointe [Buse Babadag]
Saturday
9:00 am – 9:45 am Dance With Me (2+) [Alexandra Carey]
9:00 am – 10:00 am Hummingbirds & Wrens [Bo Pang]
10:00 am – 11:00 am Rec Ballet A (ages 8-12) [Buse Babadag]
10:00 am – 11:00 am Owls [Alexandra Carey]
10:00 am – 11:00 am Robins [Bo Pang]
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Modern (Levels 4-7) [Bo Pang]
11:00 am– 12:30 pm Adult Ballet [Buse Babadag]
Class Attire
SBSA is proud to have uniforms by Keto and Repetto for all classes
Tuition & Fees
Tuition is a semester fee parceled out into monthly installments. SBSA offers a 10% discount to families with more than one child enrolled and active military.
$30 fee upon initial registration
Pre-Ballet Division
Dance with Me 2+: $85/month
Hummingbirds: $85/month
Wrens: $85/month
Robins: $85/month
Owls: $85/month
Pre-Professional Division
Level 1: $145/month
Level 2: $185/month
Level 3: $235/month
Level 4: $275/month
Level 5: $280/month
Level 6: $315/month
Additional Classes
Robins/Owls Jazz: $60/month
Level 1/2/3 Jazz: $60/month
Level 4/5/6/7 Jazz: $60/month
Level 1/2/3 Modern: $60/month
Level 4/5/6/7 Modern: $60/month
Level 4/5 Pilates: $60/month
Level 6/7 Pilates: $60/month
Level 4/5/6/7 Saturday Ballet Technique: $75/month
Pre-Professional Additional Classes Package
Level 1/2/3 ALL Add on Classes: $100/month
Level 4/5/6/7 ALL Add on Classes: $200/month
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Class Schedule
August 15th: Parent Orientation
August 20th: First Weekend Nutcracker Auditions
August 22nd: First Day of Fall Session
August 27th: Second Weekend Nutcracker Auditions
September 5th: Labor Day, no classes held
September 24th: Ballet in the Park
October 10th-October 16th: Cinderella performance week, schedule may vary
October 31st: Halloween, no classes held
November 21th-27th: Thanksgiving break, no classes held
November 28th-December 11th: Nutcracker performance weeks, schedule may vary
December 19th-January 1st: Winter Break, no classes held
January 2nd: First Day of Spring Semester
January 16th: MLK Day, no classes held
February 27th-March 5th: Alice in Wonderland performance week, schedule may vary
March 13th-19th: Spring Break, no classes held
April 7th-9th: Easter Holiday, no classes held
May TBD: Spring Showcase Performance
June Session TBD
July Summer Studies and Camps TBD
Refund & Withdrawal Policy
All tuition and fees paid to SBSA are non-refundable. Fees may not be transferred or extended towards future tuition. If a student wishes to withdraw from SBSA, we must receive written notification 30 days prior. SBSA is not liable or obligated in any way tpo process any refunds or issue any tuition credits. No refunds or credits are granted for missed classes or early withdrawal.
School of Ballet San Antonio
Our Location
2211 NW Military Hwy #127A, San Antonio, TX 78213
Phone: (210) 439-5743
Email: School@balletsanantonio.org
