Pre-professional Levels 1-5
The curriculum is divided into five levels and provides professional training in classical ballet based on the Vaganova Method. Advancement is determined by the students' progress in developing technical skills, strength, and flexibility. Parental support is encouraged.
Registration form 
Dance wear order form
Level 1
One lesson per week (plus one hour of rehearsal):
Saturday 11:30-12:30pm
$135 monthly
Note: Must be age 8 by September 1, 2010
Dress Code: Girls- Hunter green leotard
Boys-White t-shirt, black shorts
Level 1-Conditioning for boys
One lesson per week (plus one hour of rehearsal):
Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
$135 monthly
Note: Must be age 8 by September 1, 2010
Dress Code: Boys-White t-shirt, black shorts
Level 1A
One lesson per week (plus one hour of rehearsal):
Monday 6:00-7:30pm
$140 monthly
Note: Must be age 9 by September 1, 2010
Dress Code: Girls- Hunter green camisole style leotard
Boys-White t-shirt, black shorts
Level 2
Three lessons per week (plus one hour of rehearsal):
Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm
Saturday 12:00-12:30pm conditioning
Saturday 12:30-2:00pm technique
$220 monthly
Dress Code: Girls- Burgundy leotard
Boys- White t-shirt, black tights and dance belt
Level 2A
Four lessons per week (plus one hour of rehearsal):
Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm technique
Tuesday 7:00-7:30pm pre-pointe
Saturday 12:00-12:30pm conditioning
Saturday 12:30-2:00pm technique
$225 monthly
Dress Code: Girls- Burgundy camisole style leotard
Boys-White t-shirt, black tights and dance belt
Level 3
Five lessons per week (plus one hour of rehearsal):
Monday 7:30-9:00pm
Tuesday 7:30-9:00pm
Thursday 6:30-7:00pm conditioning
Thursday 7:00-8:00pm technique
Thursday 8:00-9:00pm pointe technique
$290 monthly
Dress Code: Girls- Royal leotard
Boys-White t-shirt, black tights and dance belt
Level 4
Eight lessons per week (plus two hours of rehearsal):
Monday 4:00-5:30pm technique
Monday 5:30-6:00pm pointe
Tuesday 4:00-5:30pm technique
Tuesday 5:30-6:00pm conditioning
(flexibility, cross training, injury prevention)
Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm technique
Wednesday 5:30-6:00pm pointe
Friday 4:00-5:30pm technique
Saturday 10:00-11:30pm technique
$320 Level 4 monthly
Dress Code: Girls- Red leotard
Boys-White t-shirt, black tights and dance belt
Level 5
Ten lessons per week (3+ hours of rehearsal, Wednesday classes optional):
Monday 4:00-5:30pm technique
Monday 5:30-6:00pm pointe
Tuesday 4:00-5:30pm technique
Tuesday 5:30-6:00pm w/conditioning
(flexibility, cross training, injury prevention)
Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm technique (optional)
Wednesday 5:30-6:00pm pointe (optional)
Thursday 4:00-5:30pm sur les pointes
Friday 4:00-5:30pm technique
Saturday 2:00-3:30pm technique
Saturday 3:30-4:15pm partnering
$365 Level 5 monthly
Dress Code: Girls- Black leotard
Boys-White t-shirt, black tights and dance belt
Tuition: The program is designed for a full academic year of training from September to May. Tuition can be paid in two equal installments, September 13, 2010 and January 1, 2011. If a monthly payment is preferred, the dancer/family must have a credit card number on file at SPCB School. The monthly tuition will be drawn out within the first week of each month. Tuition includes all performance and costume fees.
Annual enrollment fee: $55 individual; $60 family.
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.
Give Back and Get Back!
Each family and/or dancer who volunteers 4 hours for the year will receive a $20 credit toward tuition. Credit will be given in December for 1st semester volunteering OR in May for 2nd semester volunteering.
1st semester Sep 14-Nov 30 volunteer opportunities:
Saint Croix Vineyard fundraiser (Sep-Oct, 2010)
Masquerade Ball (Oct 15, 2010)
2nd semester Dec 1-Apr 30 volunteer opportunities:
The Enchanted Toy Shop production (Dec 2010)
Spring Gala production (Mar-Apr 2011)
Performances: Holiday Show Dec 17-19, 2010 (by audition) and Spring Gala May 20-22, 2011 (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.