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TUITION PAYMENTS:
Tuition payments are due before the start of classes for the year by September 11, 2023.
For convenience, tuition may be paid by semesters or monthly (please contact the Administrative Assistant at 651-690-1588).
- Three payment options by check/cash or credit card:
1. One annual payment.
2. Semester payments: September 11, 2023 and January 29, 2024.
3. 9 Monthly payments: due on the same day each month.
- Entire tuition payment MUST be completed before the Winter and Spring Showcases for a student to be able to participate in performances.
- Sibling discount: 5% on the lower tuition for Children’s Division | 10% on the lower tuition for School-Year Division
Do you offer scholarships? Yes, we offer need-based scholarships. If tuition is a barrier, please complete the application HERE OR call and ask for a scholarship application. We would like to provide dance for any child who would like to try! 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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New Student Admission
New students ages 2.5-8: Register for class in your age group. No placement/audition needed.
New students ages 8.5-19 in the School-Year Division: Please contact School Director Christina Onusko at conusko@spballet.org or call 651-690-1588 to arrange a placement class for the School Year Division.
Performing
Performances:
SPB@25: Nutcracker Reimagined is for all students enrolled full-time in the School-Year Division. Performances December 1-2, 2023. Casting is at the sole discretion of the directors.
Spring Showcase: A Celebration of Our Students for students enrolled full-time for the School-Year Division and the Children’s Division. Performances in May 31-Jun 1, 2024.
Performance fees: This fee helps defray the costs for cleaning/repair/replacement of costumes in SPB’s inventory.
$40 fee due October 1, 2023 for students participating inWinter Showcase.
$40 fee due March 1, 2024 for students participating in the Spring Showcase.
Volunteering:
We couldn’t do it without you! Over 100 parents, family members and friends of semester or full-term students are needed to volunteer during performance production weeks. From loading scenery, driving trucks and transporting costumes to sewing, chaperoning and distributing posters and flyers we have plenty of jobs to fit your busy schedules.
Summer Study
Two audition weeks:
Mar 2024 – 1st Summer Audition Week for new students
April 2024 – 2nd Summer Audition Week for new students
Call the school to schedule placement that is convenient for your schedule.
Summer Study offers serious students a healthy progression of continuous classes in classical ballet, modern and more with accomplished faculty, live accompaniment and acclaimed guest artists.
Summer study is designed to offer training that is more demanding than during the school year. You will have a chance to explore new styles while growing in your technique. Continued study through the summer gives you the chance to grow exponentially and prepare for the upcoming season.
For Parents/Caregivers
Do you offer scholarships? Yes, we offer need-based scholarships. If tuition is a barrier, please complete the application HERE OR call and ask for a scholarship application. We would like to provide dance for any child who would like to try! 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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Fall Parent Meeting: Sunday, Sep 9 12:45-1:45pm
An essential meeting for families with dancers in the School-Year Division. School policies, events, and performance information will be discussed. Q&A.
Conferences:
Jan 2024: Student-Parent Mid-year Conferences for BB I & II thru Level 6 students. Sign-up online will be available.
May 2024: Student-Parent Year-end Conferences for BB I & II thru Level 6 students. Sign-up online will be available.
NOTE: Students continue in their same class and level throughout the school year and summer unless the School Director recommends a change in level placement.
Location and Parking:
655 Fairview Avenue N., St Paul, MN 55104 Ample free parking in the lot. Just 3 blocks north of the Fairview Ave. LRT Station on University Ave.
Volunteer opportunities: Help support the ballet through volunteering at performances and events. Sign up with the Administrative Assistant.
Fall Open House (August 26, 2023)
Nutcracker (Dec 1-2, 2023)
Spring Student Showcase (May 31-Jun 1, 2024)
and other opportunities as announced throughout the year!