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School Of Ballet San Antonio Children’s Camp

Open to children ages 4-10, students will spend a fun week learning what is involved in making a ballet from start to finish. Each week will start with learning the story of the ballet, and conclude with an in-studio showcase. Their day will include Ballet, Creative Movement, Choreography, Set Design, and Costume Design.

June 17th – 21st: Fairy Tale Fun
June 24th – 28th: Peter Pan
July 8th – 12th: Epic Villains
July 15th – 19th: The Nutcracker

Children’s Camp Schedule

Full Day Schedule

Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Questions?  Please call (210) 439-5743 or email school@balletsanantonio.org

9:00 am – 10:00 am Dance Class

10:00 am – 10:30 am Snack Break

10:30 am – 11:30 am Choreography

11:30 am – 12:00 pm Lunch

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Story Exploration

12:30 – 1:45 pm Crafts

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm Pack Up

Tuition And Fees

Fairy Tale Fun

June 17th – June 21st 

Immerse yourself into the magical world of fairy tales with Fairy Tale Fun! Come explore classic story ballets like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and Coppelia. 

Tuition: $295

Peter Pan

June 24th – June 28th

Pirates, Mermaids, and Flying? Who would want to grow up! Defeat Captain Hook and defend Neverland in a fun filled week spent diving into the ballet Peter Pan.  

Tuition: $295

Epic Villains 

July 8th -12th

Sometimes it’s fun to be the bad guy. Explore ballets most wicked characters like the Black Swan, Rat King, Carabosse, and Cinderella’s evil Step-Mother. 

Tuition: $295

The Nutcracker 

July 15th – 19th

It’s Christmas in July! Learn about Clara, The Nutcracker, and all the magical characters and places in between. Was it real, or was it all a dream?

Tuition: $295

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.

Ages 2+ (as of September 2024)

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.

Ages 3-4 (3 as of September 2024)

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.

Ages 4-5 (4 as of September 2024)

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.

Ages 5-6 (5 as of September 2024)

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.

Ages 6-7 (6 as of September 2024)

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. 

Modern classes are required and included as part of the tuition when enrolling in this class. Modern takes place on Tuesdays from 6:15 – 7:15.

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. 

Modern classes are required and included as part of the tuition when enrolling in this class. Modern classes take place on Tuesdays from 6:15 – 7:15.

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. Modern and Pilates classes are required and included as part of the tuition when enrolling in this 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. Modern and Pilates classes are required and included as part of the tuition when enrolling in this class.

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. Modern and Pilates classes are required and included as part of the tuition when enrolling in this class.

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. Modern and Pilates classes are required and included as part of the tuition when enrolling in this class.

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, Jazz, and Pilates classes are open for all students enrolled in the Pre-Professional and Rec Ballet classes.

Pre-Ballet Jazz

Open to Robins and Owls, Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers also learn many fun dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. This class meets once a week for 1 hour.

Ages 5-7 (5 as of September 2024)

Level 1-4  Jazz & Level 4-5 Jazz

Open to Pre-Professional Division students in Levels 1-4 and 4-5 respectively, Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers also learn many fun dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. These classes meets once a week for 1 hour. 

Levels 1-4, 4-5

Level 6-7 Jazz

Open to Pre-Professional Division students in Levels 6-7, Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers also learn many fun dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. This class meets once a week for 1 hour.

Levels 4-7

Levels 2/3, 4/5, and 6/7 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 2-3, 4-5, 6-7

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.

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.
Ages 2+ (as of September 2024)

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.

Ages 3-4 (3 as of September 2024)

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.

Ages 4-5 (4 as of September 2024)

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.

Ages 5-6 (5 as of September 2024)

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.

Ages 6-7 (6 as of September 2024)

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. 

Modern classes are required and included as part of the tuition when enrolling in this class. Modern takes place on Tuesdays from 6:15 – 7:15.

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. 

Modern classes are required and included as part of the tuition when enrolling in this class. Modern classes take place on Tuesdays from 6:15 – 7:15.

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. Modern and Pilates classes are required and included as part of the tuition when enrolling in this 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. Modern and Pilates classes are required and included as part of the tuition when enrolling in this class.

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. Modern and Pilates classes are required and included as part of the tuition when enrolling in this class.

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. Modern and Pilates classes are required and included as part of the tuition when enrolling in this class.

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, Jazz, and Pilates classes are open for all students enrolled in the Pre-Professional and Rec Ballet classes.

Pre-Ballet Jazz

Open to Robins and Owls, Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers also learn many fun dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. This class meets once a week for 1 hour.

Ages 5-7 (5 as of September 2024)

Level 1-4  Jazz & Level 4-5 Jazz

Open to Pre-Professional Division students in Levels 1-4 and 4-5 respectively, Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers also learn many fun dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. These classes meets once a week for 1 hour. 

Levels 1-4, 4-5

Level 6-7 Jazz

Open to Pre-Professional Division students in Levels 6-7, Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers also learn many fun dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. This class meets once a week for 1 hour.

Levels 4-7

Levels 2/3, 4/5, and 6/7 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 2-3, 4-5, 6-7

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.

Class Attire

SBSA is proud to have uniforms by Keto and Repetto for all classes

Class Attire

Students can wear any dance clothes they are comfortable moving in. Ballet shoes are required.

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.