Saint Paul City Ballet

Classical Ballet

The curriculum is divided into beginning ballet and three levels, providing professional training in classical ballet based on the Vaganova Method. In levels 1-3 all classes are accompanied by accomplished pianists. Advancement is determined by the students’ progress in developing technical skills, strength, and flexibility. Parental support is encouraged.

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Beginning Ballet (Age 7)
Introduction to the Vaganova Syllabus. One lesson per week:
Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm 1 hr. technique
OR
Thursday 6:30-7:30pm 1 hr. technique
$225 per trimester
Dress Code (girls): White short sleeve leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. No skirts.
Dress Code (boys): White shirt, black shorts or pants, white socks, black or white ballet slippers.

Level 1
Saturday 11:30-12:45pm 1.25 hrs. technique
Saturday 12:45-1:00pm .25 hrs. conditioning or rehearsal
$435 per trimester
Note: Must be age 8 by September 1, 2011
Dress Code: Girls- Lavender short sleeve leotard
Boys-White shirt, black shorts

Level 1A
Monday 5:45-7:15pm 1.5 hrs. technique
Monday 7:15-7:30pm .25 hrs. rehearsal
$450 per trimester
Note: Must be age 9 by September 1, 2011
Dress Code: Girls- Lavender camisole leotard
Boys-White shirt, black shorts

Level 2
Monday 5:45-7:15pm 1.5 hrs. technique
Monday 7:15-7:30pm .25 hrs. rehearsal
Tuesday 5:45-7:00pm 1.25 hrs. technique
Tuesday 7:00-7:15pm .25 hrs. rehearsal
$690 per trimester
Note: Must be age 10 by September 1, 2011
Dress Code: Girls- Light blue camisole leotard
Boys-White shirt, black shorts

Level 2A
Tuesday 5:45-7:00pm 1.25 hrs. technique
Tuesday 7:00-7:30pm .5 hrs. rehearsal and pre-pointe technique
Saturday 1:00-2:30pm 1.5 hrs. technique
Saturday 2:30-2:45pm .25 hrs. conditioning or rehearsal
$705 per trimester
Note: Must be age 11 by September 1, 2011
Dress Code: Girls- Light blue wide strap camisole leotard
Boys-White shirt, black shorts

Boys’ Class (Ages 9-14)
Tuesday 5:45-6:30pm
$75 per trimester
Dress Code: Boys-White shirt, black shorts

Level 3
Monday 7:30-9:00pm 1.5 hrs. technique
Tuesday 7:30-8:45pm 1.25 hrs. technique
Tuesday 8:45-9:15pm .5 hrs. pointe
Saturday 1:00-2:30pm 1.5 hrs. technique
Saturday 2:30-2:45pm .25 hrs. conditioning or rehearsal
$900 per trimester
Dress Code: Girls- Royal blue camisole leotard
Boys-White shirt, black ankle tights and dance belt

Level 3A
Monday 7:30-9:00pm 1.5 hrs. technique
Tuesday 7:30-8:45pm 1.25 hrs. technique
Tuesday 8:45-9:15pm .5 hrs. pointe
Thursday 6:30-7:00pm .5 hrs. conditioning
Thursday 7:00-8:15pm 1.25 hrs. technique
Thursday 8:15-9:00pm .75 hrs. pointe
Thursday 9:00-9:30pm .5 hrs. rehearsal
$945 per trimester
Dress Code: Girls- Royal blue wide strap camisole leotard
Boys-White shirt, black ankle tights and dance belt

New! Ballet Basics for Teens (13 to 18 years)
It is not too late to start!  If you always wanted to try ballet and never had the chance, this class is for you.  The class incorporates the basic elements of classical ballet barre and center work.
Thursday 5:30-6:30pm 1 hr. technique
$220 per trimester
Dress Code: Girls- Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Black skirt, optional.
Boys-White T-shirt, black biker shorts or pants, white socks, black or white ballet slippers.

Tuition: 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.