Saint Paul City Ballet

Children’s Program

Teachers provide a nurturing environment where each child can develop according to his/her potential. Terminology and basic steps are introduced and an appreciation of French as the language of dance is developed. The program is designed for a full academic year of training from September through May split into trimesters:
Fall (September, October, November)
Winter (December, January, February)
Spring (March, April, May)
No previous dance training is necessary. Classes are divided by age group and students must meet the appropriate age requirement by Sept 1 of the current school year.

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Ready, Steady, Go! (Age 4)
This is a developmentally appropriate dance class for 4 year olds emphasizing movement and musicality. The young dancer will have fun with skills learned through rhyme and rhythm. One lesson per week:
Monday 5:00-5:45pm
OR Saturday 10:00-10:45am
$215 per trimester
Dress Code: Pink or pastel leotard, pink or white footless tights, bare feet. Simple skirts permitted.
Dress Code (boys): White T-shirt, black or dark biker shorts or pants, bare feet.

Music & Movement (Age 5)
This is a developmentally appropriate dance class for 5 year olds, emphasizing movement and musicality. The young dancer will become excited to learn dance patterns while engaging in and learning a variety of dance skills. One lesson per week:
Wednesday 5:00-5:45pm
OR Saturday 10:00-10:45am
$215 per trimester
Dress Code (girls): Pink or pastel leotard, pink or white footless tights, bare feet. Simple skirts permitted.
Dress Code (boys): White T-shirt, black or dark biker shorts or pants, bare feet.

Dance Fundamentals (Age 6)
Dancers gain strength, flexibility, and ballet-based skills. For dancers ages 6. One lesson per week:
Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm
OR Saturday 8:45am-9:45am
$220 per trimester
Dress Code (girls): Pink leotard, pink footless tights, pink ballet slippers. No skirts.
Dress Code (boys): White T-shirt, black biker shorts or pants, white socks, black or white ballet slippers.

Tuition includes all performance and costume fees.
The program is designed for a full academic year of training from September through May split into trimesters:
Fall (September, October, November)
Winter (December, January, February)
Spring (March, April, May)
Save $15 off your tuition each trimester by paying through automatic withdrawal from your credit card. Pay your tuition in three equal installments: September 1, 2011; December 1, 2011; and March 1, 2012. To enroll, a signed SPCB School credit card authorization form must be on file. The tuition will be drawn out within the first week of each trimester.

Annual registration fee: $50 individual; $55 family. Non-refundable.
This one-time per year fee covers administrative costs for registering, database management, and processing transactions during the year. This allows us to keep our per class rates down.

Volunteer opportunities: Help support the ballet.
Saint Croix Vineyard fundraiser (Sep-Oct, 2011)
The Enchanted Toy Shop production (Nov-Dec 2011)
Spring Gala production (Apr-May 2012)

Performances: The Enchanted Toy Shop Dec 16-18, 2011 (by invitation) and Spring Gala May 18-20, 2012 (all students)

Location and Parking:
Studios at 1680 Grand Avenue in St. Paul, 2 blocks west of Snelling Avenue. Entrance on Cambridge Avenue.
Free on-street parking.