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 exercise both their bodies and imaginations under the guidance of instructors who specialize in early childhood education.
PBT School is currently all virtual until Jan. 11, 2021 when in-studio classes resume. For more information on our latest COVID-19 response and procedures visit the School’s COVID-19 Health Update.
Registration for the 2020/21 school year is OPEN!
- 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, 2020.
Some levels have the option of in-studio or virtual classes. For those levels for which in-studio classes are offered, class sizes will be limited in following health and safety guidelines. If in-studio classes have filled up, students may sign up for the virtual class option of their level. Please note that students enrolled in the virtual class option may not transfer to in-studio classes until all classes have resumed in-studio.
Grown-up & Me–Pre-ballet 4
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. Classes in virtual format.
Pre-Ballet 2-4 (Ages 2-4)
Using descriptive imagery, instructors encourage imagination and self-expression while helping students develop a foundation for academic ballet technique. Classes in virtual format.
Schedule
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Class/Level |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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Grown-up & Me/ Pre-ballet 2 (Sat.) |
8:30–9 a.m. (virtual) |
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Pre-ballet 3 (Sat.) |
9–9:30 a.m. (virtual) |
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Pre-ballet 3, 4 & 5 (Mon.) |
3:30–4:15 p.m. (virtual) |
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Pre-ballet 4 (Sat.) |
9:30–10:15 a.m. (virtual) |
Pre-ballet 5–6 & Boys
Pre-Ballet 5-6 (Ages 5-6)
Using descriptive imagery, instructors encourage imagination and self-expression while helping students develop a foundation for academic ballet technique. Option to take class in virtual or in-studio format.
Pre-Ballet Boys (Ages 4-5)
This lively class introduces young male dancers to movement and music while emphasizing alignment, coordination and athleticism. Classes in virtual format.
Pre-Ballet Boys (Ages 6-8)
This lively class introduces young male dancers to movement and music while emphasizing alignment, coordination and athleticism. Class format is in-studio.
Schedule
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Class/Level |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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Pre-ballet 5/ Pre-ballet 6 (Sat.) |
9:30–10:15 a.m. (virtual) |
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Pre-ballet 5 (Sat.) Teacher: Lewis |
10:30–11:15 a.m. (in-studio) |
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Pre-ballet 5 (Sat.) Teacher: Adams |
10:30–11:15 a.m. (in-studio) |
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Pre-ballet 6 (Wed.) Teacher: Adams |
4:15–5 p.m. (virtual) |
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Pre-ballet 6 (Sat.) Teacher: Lewis |
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (in-studio) |
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Pre-ballet 6 (Sat.) |
11:30–12:15 a.m. (in-studio) |
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Pre-ballet Boys 4-5 (Sat.) |
12–12:30 p.m. (virtual) |
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Pre-ballet Boys 6-8 (Sat.) |
11–11:45 a.m. (in-studio) |
Ballet Foundations 1–2
Ballet Foundations 1 (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. Class format is in-studio.
Ballet Foundations 2 (Ages 7+)
The fundamentals of ballet are continued and students expand beyond the previous level to further develop through barre and floor exercises, French terminology, and other ballet concepts. Classes in virtual format.
Schedule
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Class/Level |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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Ballet Foundations 1 (Sat.) |
12:30–1:30 p.m. (in-studio) |
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Ballet Foundations 2 (Tues.) |
6:45–7:45 p.m (virtual) |
For more information, contact the PBT School office at 412-281-6727 or PBTSchool@pittsburghballet.org
2020-21 Tuition
Tuition
Tuition may be paid in full or in payments according to the payment schedule listed below.
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.
Tuition rates remain the same for virtual, hybrid, and in-studio options, and adjustments will not be made should PBT School need to transition fully to distance/online learning at any point this year.
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Class/Level |
Registration Deposit |
Annual Tuition |
Due Aug. 31 |
Due Jan. 15 |
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Grown-up & Me/ Pre-ballet 2 |
$50 |
$528 |
$264 |
$264 |
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Pre-Ballet 3 |
$50 |
$514 |
$257 |
$257 |
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Pre-Ballet 4-6 |
$50 |
$750 |
$375 |
$375 |
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Pre-Ballet Boys 4-5 |
$50 |
$260 |
$130 |
$130 |
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Pre-Ballet Boys 6-8 |
$50 |
$384 |
$192 |
$192 |
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Ballet Foundations 1 |
$100 |
$748 |
$374 |
$374 |
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Ballet Foundations 2 |
$100 |
$748 |
$374 |
$374 |
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