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CLASS PLACEMENT AUDITIONS

2024-25 School Year

July 27, 2024

Ages 7-12 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Ages 13-17 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Auditions are open to students ages 7-17 as of September 1, 2024. Students ages 2-6, or those interested in rec ballet classes do not need to audition for placement.

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

2024-25 School Year

September 3 – May 24

The School of Ballet San Antonio provides dancers ages 2 and above, the opportunity to work with our professional staff to emphasize the French curriculum of 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.

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 Descriptions

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)

Schedule

Monday

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Hummingbirds 

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Wrens

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Level 1A

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Level 6/7

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Level 5

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Adult Ballet

7:30 pm – 8:45 pm Rec Ballet B (13-18)

Tuesday

5:00 pm – 6:15 pm Level 3

5:00 pm – 6:15 pm Level 2

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Modern 4/5

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Level 6/7 Jazz

6:15 pm – 7:15 pm Modern 2/3

6:15 pm – 6:45 pm Level 5 Partnering

6:45 pm – 8:15 pm Level 4 Girls/ Boys

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Level 5

7:15 pm – 8:45 pm Level 6/7

WEDNESDAY

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Level 1B

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Owls

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Robins

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Modern 6/7

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Boys Class

7:00 pm – 8:40 pm Level 6/7

Thursday

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Level 3

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Level 4 Girls/Boys

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Level 1A

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Level 5

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Level 1-4 Jazz

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Level 6/7

7:30 pm – 8:45 pm Rec Ballet B (13-18)

7:45 pm – 8:45 pm Level 4/5 Jazz

Friday

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Level 3

5:00 pm – 6:15 pm Level 2

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Level 6/7

6:00 pm – 7:45 pm Level 5

6:15 pm – 7:45 pm Level 4 Girls/Boys

Saturday

9:00 am – 10:00 am Hummingbirds B

9:00 am – 10:00 am Wrens

9:00 am – 10:00 am Dance with Me 2+

10:00 am – 11:00 am Owls

10:00 am – 11:00 am Robins

10:00 am – 11:00 am Rec Ballet A (ages 8-12)

11:00 am– 12:30 pm Adult Ballet

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