THE SCHOOL OF BALLET SAN ANTONIO

Fall Registration Opens August 1, 2026

Class Descriptions

2026-27 Class Schedules

SUMMER HOURS

June 8 - September 1, 2026

Monday - Friday

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CT

(210) 439-5743 or school@balletsanantonio.org

Phone calls received outside of school hours will be returned the next business day.

Adult Division and Summer Open Classes

June 8, 2026 - September 1, 2026

MONDAY

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (Ages 12 - Adult)

TUESDAY

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Beginner Ballet (Ages 8 - Adult)

WEDNESDAY

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (Ages 12 - Adult)

THURSDAY

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Modern (Ages 12 - Adult)

FRIDAY

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Beginner Ballet (Ages 8 - Adult)

Pre-registration is available, but not required.

Classes are offered on a drop-in basis for $18/class, payable at the front desk upon arrival.

For those interested, class cards are available for purchase at the front desk upon arrival for $90 for 6 classes (a 16% discount!).

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From First Steps to Center Stage

The School of Ballet San Antonio (SBSA) offers high-quality, joyful dance training for students ages 2 and above, with additional classes for adults of all ages. Whether your child dreams of a professional ballet career or simply loves to move, SBSA provides a welcoming, empowering environment grounded in expert instruction and artistic excellence.

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Perform with the Pros

SBSA students have the unique and exciting opportunity to perform with Ballet San Antonio’s professional company in full-scale productions at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

Students also showcase their growth in our Annual Spring Showcase, and may participate in other community performances with the professional company throughout the year.

This kind of access to professional productions is rare — and unforgettable for young dancers.

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Our Faculty

Most of our faculty is made up of Ballet San Antonio’s professional company dancers — seasoned performers with a passion for teaching. In every class, students learn from the same artists they see on stage, gaining personal attention, expert training, and real-world inspiration.

Whether your child is dancing for joy or aiming for a professional path, they'll be mentored by teachers who are not only experts in their craft, but deeply committed to nurturing confidence, discipline, and love of movement in every student.

Meet Our Faculty

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Three Tracks: Find Your Path

PRE-BALLET

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FOR AGES 2-7

Up to age 7, all students participate in our Pre-Ballet Program, where they build foundational coordination, rhythm, and imagination through movement. A fun, age-appropriate curriculum offers joy in pink leotards and lots of smiles.

Enrollment is open — no placement required.

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PRE-PROFESSIONAL

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FOR AGES 8-18

For students with the passion and commitment to pursue a future in dance, our Pre-Professional Track offers structured, rigorous training in ballet and related disciplines — all led by an experienced faculty, including current dancers from Ballet San Antonio.

In addition to ballet class, students in this track are required to attend additional classes to augment their studies. Modern and Pilates Classes is required for all students in Levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Pointe Class is required for girl Levels 4, 5 and 6.

Placement required for enrollment.

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RECREATIONAL

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FOR AGES 7-18

For dancers ages 7–18 who enjoy the beauty and discipline of ballet without the goal of becoming a professional dancer, SBSA offers a Recreational track within Levels 1–6. Recreational students train alongside their peers in the same level but attend fewer classes per week. This path allows students to experience high-quality training and the joy of ballet in a way that complements their individual goals and broader interests.

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Class Descriptions

PRE-BALLET

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 1x/week for 45 minutes.
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 1x/week for 1 hour.
Student must be 3 years old by September 1st.
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 1x/week for 1 hour.
Student must be 4 years old by September 1st.
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 1x/week for 1 hour.
Student must be 6 years old by September 1st.

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PRE-PROFESSIONAL

The first level of the Pre-Professional Division, Level 1 presents the building blocks of a ballet class structure and deepens the ballet vocabulary. This class aims to strengthen technique, stamina, and concentration for beginning ballet students.
Level 1 meets 2x/week for 1 hour.
Student must be 8 years old by September 1st.
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.
Required Classes:
Level 2 meets 3x/week for 1 hour, 15 minutes plus Pilates 1x/week for 1 hour.
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.
Required Classes:
Level 3 meets 3x/week for 1.5 hours plus Pilates 1x/week for 1 hour.
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 after a physical assessment.
Required Classes:
Level 4 meets 4x/week for 1.5 hours plus Pilates 1x/week for 1 hour and Modern 1x/week for 1 hour.
Level 5 technique continues to build with more demanding material and advancing pointe work.
Required Classes:
Level 5 meets 5x/week for 2 hours (except Tuesday which is 1.5 hours) plus Pilates 1x/week for 1 hour and Modern 1x/week for 1 hour.
Level 6 focus technique and the vocabulary deepens, with an emphasis placed on refining and growing pointe work execution with extended class times.
Required Classes:
Level 6 meets 5x/week for 2 hours plus Pilates 1x/week for 1 hour and Modern 1x/week for 1 hour.
Required for all Pre-Professional Division students in Levels 2-6. Pilates classes focus on core strength, precise alignment, and hip mobility to enhance dance technique and injury prevention.
This class meets 1x/week on Saturday for 1 hour.
Required for all Pre-Professional Division students in Levels 4-6, 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.
This class meets 1x/week on Saturday for 1 hour.

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RECREATIONAL

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