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.
Registration
Registration for the 2019/20 school year is now open!
- Classes start the week of September 3, 2019.
- 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, 2019.
Fall-Spring 2019-20 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 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.
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.
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.) | 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. | |||||
| Pre-ballet 5 – B (5 yrs.) | 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. | |||||
| Pre-ballet 6 – A (6 yrs.) | 5:15 – 6:00 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. | |||||
| Ballet Foundations 2 (7+ yrs.) | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
For more information, contact the PBT School office at 412-281-6727 or PBTSchool@pittsburghballet.org
Tuition
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. 15 | Due March 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grown-up & Me | $50 | $528 | $264 | $ – | $264 | $ – |
| Pre-Ballet 2 | $50 | $514 | $257 | $ – | $257 | $ – |
| Pre-Ballet 3-6 | $50 | $750 | $375 | $ – | $375 | $ – |
| Pre-Ballet Boys 4-5 | $50 | $260 | $130 | $ – | $130 | $ – |
| Pre-Ballet Boys 6-8 | $50 | $384 | $192 | $ – | $192 | $ – |
| Ballet Foundations 1 | $100 | $748 | $374 | $ – | $374 | $ – |
| Ballet Foundations 2 | $100 | $748 | $374 | $ – | $374 | $ – |