Teachers provide a nurturing environment where each child can develop according to their potential. Terminology and basic steps are introduced. Find your dancer’s class by age as of September 1, 2019.
For New Students to SPB ages 8-12: Please contact spb@spballet.org or call 651-690-1588 to arrange a placement class for the pre-professional division.
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AGES 2.5 to 4
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Parent and Me Ages 2.5 – 4
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| Music and Movement Age 3 Your dancer will have fun exploring music and movement concepts, developing dance skills, strengthening the body and brain. 4 Saturdays in June (8, 15, 22, 29) 10-10:30am $45 |
AGES 4-6
| Ready, Steady, Go! Age 4 One 45-minute lesson per week for the semester. Semester 1: Sep 5-Dec 15. Register and pay by Sept. 9, 2019. Semester 2: Jan 9- May 4. Register and pay by Jan. 9, 2019. 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. Teaching Artist: Mary Coats Day Time Age Saturday 9:30-10:15am Must be age 4 by Sep. 1, 2018 Tuition: Full Term Annual payment Semi-annual payments 9 Monthly payments Method $520 $266.50 $60.38 Cash or check $530.40 $271.83 $61.53 Credit card Tuition: Half-Term Pay in Full 4 Monthly payments Method $266.50 $67.93 Cash or check $271.70 $69.23 Credit card Monthly payments are due between the 1st-10th of each month. What to wear: Pink leotard, pink or white footless tights, bare feet. Simple skirts permitted. White T-shirt, black or dark biker shorts or pants, bare feet. |
| Dance Fundamentals: Age 5-6 Wednesdays or Saturdays One 1-hour lesson per week for the semester. Semester 1: Sep 5-Dec 15. Register and pay by Sept. 5, 2018. Semester 2: Jan 9- May 4. Register and pay by Jan. 9, 2019. This is a developmentally appropriate dance class for 5-6 year olds. Dancers gain strength, flexibility, self confidence and are encouraged to create in collaboration with others. Teaching Artist: Mary Coats Day Time Age Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm Must be age 5 by Sep. 1, 2018 Saturday 10:15-11:15pm Must be age 5 by Sep. 1, 2018 Tuition: Full Term Annual payment Semi-annual payments 9 Monthly payments Method $630.00 $322.88 $73.15 Cash or check $642.60 $329.18 $74.55 Credit card Tuition: Half-Term Pay in Full 4 Monthly payments Method $322.88 $82.29 Cash or check $329.18 $83.87 Credit card Monthly payments due between the 1st-10th of each month. What to wear: Pink leotard, pink footless tights, pink ballet slippers. Simple skirts permitted. White T-shirt, black biker shorts or pants, white socks, black or white ballet slippers. |
AGES 7-8
| Beginning Ballet I – Age 7 (Must be age 7 by September 1, 2019) One lesson per week for the school year. Introduction to the basics of ballet vocabulary and technique, traditional structure and etiquette of the ballet class, creative movement and repertoire. Teaching artist: Rahila Coats Wednesday 6:00-7:15pm (Ballet technique and Repertory) Tuition: Annual payment Semi-annual payments 9 Monthly payments Method $775.00 $397.19 $89.98 Cash or check $790.49 $404.94 $91.71 Credit card Semi-annual payment 1 due by Sep. 5, 2018. Semi-annual payment 2 due by Jan 6, 2019. Monthly payments due between the 1st-10th of each month. What to wear: Girls: Dark pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. No skirts. Hair pulled neatly away from face and neck. Boys: White fitted tee or athletic shirt, black tights or black shorts, white socks, black or white ballet slippers. Hair pulled neatly away from face and neck. |
| Beginning Ballet II – Age 8+ (Must be age 8 by September 1, 2018) One lesson per week for the school year. Introduction to the basics of ballet vocabulary and technique, traditional structure and etiquette of the ballet class, creative movement and repertoire. Teaching artist: Leta Triebold Monday 6:00-7:30pm (Ballet technique and Repertory) Tuition: Annual payment Semi-annual payments 9 Monthly payments Method $900.00 $461.25 $104.50 Cash or check $917.99 $470.25 $106.50 Credit card Semi-annual payment 1 due by Sep. 5, 2018. Semi-annual payment 2 due by Jan 6, 2019. Monthly payments due between the 1st-10th of each month. What to wear: Girls: Iris leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. No skirts. Hair pulled neatly away from face and neck. Boys: White fitted tee or athletic shirt, black tights or black shorts, white socks, black or white ballet slippers. Hair pulled neatly away from face and neck. |
AGES 9-10
Level 1 Ballet Age 9+
(Must be age 9 by September 1, 2018) Two lessons per week for the school year.
Introductory ballet technique according to a Vaganova-based curriculum, with a focus on developing movement vocabulary. Classes include introduction to modern which is essential in nurturing versatility and growth in creativity and workshop which allows the appropriate time to prepare and rehearse choreography for performances.
Teaching artist: TBA
Monday 4:30-6:00pm (Ballet technique)
Friday 4:30-7:00pm (Ballet technique and Repertory/Workshop)
| Tuition: Annual payment |
Semi-annual payments |
9 Monthly payments | Method |
| $1,620.00 | $830.25 | $188.10 | Cash or check |
| $1,652.39 | $846.45 | $191.70 | Credit card |
Semi-annual payment 1 due by Sep. 5, 2018.
Semi-annual payment 2 due by Jan 6, 2019.
Monthly payments due between the 1st-10th of each month.
What to wear:
Girls: Turquoise leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. No skirts. Hair pulled neatly away from face and neck.
Boys: White fitted tee or athletic shirt, black tights or black shorts, white socks, black ballet slippers. Hair pulled neatly away from face and neck.
Intro to Modern/Contemporary Ages 12-19
Come engage and create a dance community by celebrating American modern technique. By exploring the introductory concepts of Cunningham, Graham and Horton, dancers will learn the importance of energy, time, space and levels in movement. You are invited to create joy in movement!
Workshop for HS and MS age Thursday, June 27th 10-11:30am $15 or class card. Please rsvp to Andrea: alane@spballet.org
Teaching artist: Rahila Coats is an active dancer and choreographer in the Twin Cities. She has studied dance across the globe at Gustavus Adolphus College, University of Ghana and Hebrew University’s Dance Jerusalem. She is finishing her final year at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities where she will receive her BFA in Dance.
Do you offer scholarships? Yes, we offer need-based scholarships. Please complete the application and mail, email or bring it to our studios at: 655 Fairview Avenue N., St. Paul, MN 55104
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Pre-professional: Beginning Ballet – Level 2
Live piano accompaniment in Beginning Ballet, Level 1 Ballet and Level 2 Ballet.
| Beginning Ballet 3 weeks |
Level 1 Ballet 3 weeks |
Level 2 Ballet & Modern 3 weeks |
| Ages 7-8 | Ages 8+ | Ages 9+ |
| August 5-21 Mon & Wed 6:00-7:00pm |
August 5-21 Mon & Wed 4:30-6:00pm |
August 5-23 Mon, Wed, & Fri 4:30-7:00pm |
| $70 | $110 | $265 |
Pricing Plan
Description
$50/month
- First Feature
- Second Feature
- Third Feature