Children’s Division (Ages 1.5+)

Expose your child to the joy, expression and discipline of ballet.

As they explore the foundations of dance, students can exercise both their bodies and imaginations under the guidance of instructors who specialize in early childhood education.

Upcoming Workshops

The Sleeping Beauty  Pre-Ballet Workshop

April 7, 2019  ||  11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  ||  $60

A Children’s program for students ages 3-6 inspired by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Sleeping Beauty.  Featuring ballet class lead by Kaila Lewis, PBT School’s Children’s Division Coordinator, storytelling, music, crafts and costuming. PLUS, a special appearance by Princess Aurora!

Each participant receives a 30% discount off their ticket order for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Sleeping Beauty at the Benedum Center, May 10-12. (Seating and performance restrictions may apply.)

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Registration

Registration for the 2018/19 school year is now closed.

Take a look at our Summer 2019 Programs.

Fall-Spring 2018-19 Classes

Grown-up & Me (18-24 months)

Grown-up & Me classes offer an introduction to the art of ballet in a nurturing environment. Children can begin to explore the world of dance through movement, music and rhythm.

Pre-Ballet (Ages 2-6)

Using descriptive imagery, instructors encourage imagination and self-expression while helping students develop a foundation for academic ballet technique.

Pre-Ballet Boys (Ages 4-5)

This lively class introduces young male dancers to movement and music while emphasizing alignment, coordination and athleticism.

Pre-Ballet Boys (Ages 6-8)

This lively class introduces young male dancers to movement and music while emphasizing alignment, coordination and athleticism.

Ballet Foundations (Ages 7+)

The fundamentals of ballet are encouraged to develop through barre and floor exercises, French terminology and other basic ballet concepts. Designed for students with little or no prior ballet experience.

Registration & Tuition

Registration

  • Classes start the week of September 4, 2018.
  • With the exception of Ballet Foundations, placement classes are not required for the Children’s Division.
  • Students MUST be registered according to their age as of September 1, 2018.

Tuition

Tuition may be paid in full or in payments according to the payment schedule listed below. Payment options include automatic credit card deduction, which permits an automatic credit card charge based on the installment plan chosen. Please check the applicable box on the registration form.

Pro-rated tuition will go into effect as of October 1. Please contact the School Office at 412-281-6727 for a proper tuition quote after this date.

Class/Level Tuition Deposit Annual Tuition Due Aug. 31 Due Dec. 1 Due Jan. 22 Due March 1
Grown-up & Me $50 $516 $258 $ – $258 $ –
Pre-Ballet 2 $50 $505 $252 $ – $252 $ –
Pre-Ballet 3-6 $50 $734 $367 $ – $367 $ –
Pre-Ballet Boys 4-5 $50 $254 $127 $ – $127 $ –
Pre-Ballet Boys 6-8 $50 $376 $188 $ – $188 $ –
Ballet Foundations $100 $732 $366 $ – $366 $ –

Schedule

Schedule

Class/Level Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Grownup & Me (18-24 mo.) 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Pre-ballet 2 – A (2 yrs.) 3:45-4:15 p.m.
Pre-ballet 2 – B (2 yrs.) 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Pre-ballet 3 – A (3 yrs.) 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
Pre-ballet 3 – B (3 yrs.) 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Pre-ballet 4 – A (4 yrs.) 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Pre-ballet 4 – B (4 yrs.) 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Pre-ballet 5 – A (5 yrs.) 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Pre-ballet 5 – B (5 yrs.) 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Pre-ballet 6 – A (6 yrs.) 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Pre-ballet 6 – B (6 yrs.) 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pre-ballet Boys (4-5 yrs.) 12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
Pre-ballet Boys (6-8 yrs.) 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
Ballet Foundations 1 (7+ yrs.) 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.