Student Division (Ages 7+)

Preparatory Ballet A & B

Exercises help develop flexibility, strength, alignment and turnout. Curriculum includes an additional day of training to prepare for student division. Requires prior ballet training. Class option A is in-studio. Class option B is virtual.

Level 1 A & B

Curriculum concentrates on correct placement of the body, head, arms and feet in the five positions and requires that students have already developed good concentration skills. Class option 1A is in-studio. Class option 1B is virtual.

Level 2 A & B

The student expands beyond the previous level and is introduced to new vocabulary and exercises. Classes are longer. Class option 2A is in-studio. Class option 2B is virtual.

Character classes are being replaced in the curriculum with jazz classes while we work with Covid safety guidelines. Jazz will replace character in our current curriculum and at no additional cost.

Placement Form

Schedule

*Level 2A and 2B will attend the same Jazz class on Tuesdays, but 2B will attend virtually.

Level 3

Instructors introduce more complex steps, combinations and vocabulary. Classes become longer and a day is added to the weekly schedule. Pointe classes will also be introduced into the schedule.

Level 3 will be offered in an in-studio and virtual curriculum. All students will be divided into cohorts based on enrollment.

Placement Form

Schedule

Level 4

Students are introduced to more intricate patterns and sequences of steps with emphasis on port de bra (carriage of the arms) and epaulment (placement of the shoulders) in all movements. A day is added to the weekly schedule.

Level 4 is designed to be fully in-studio, however enrollment may necessitate a hybrid (in-studio + virtual) curriculum. There is also an option to do all-virtual classes.

Placement Form

Schedule

Level 5

Students expand their classical ballet vocabulary. Combinations are longer and more stylistic. In some classes, ladies will be expected to complete the class’s full barre and center work “en pointe.” Classical variations may be introduced. A day is added to the weekly schedule.

Level 5 classes will be presented in a hybrid format, with most classes taking place in-studio and some classes taken virtually. There is also an option to do all-virtual classes.

Placement Form

Schedule

*Wednesday Jazz class will be combined with Level 4. Students will stay in the studio they took ballet class in and alternate weekly between taking class in-persona with Jazz instructor or they will tune in virtually to the class from their studio.

**Friday Ballet class will be taken virtually from home with Level 6.

Tuition

• New students must register as a new student to ensure they begin dancing in the appropriate level.
• Returning students should register for the class level indicated on their year-end evaluation form.
• All students must submit a complete registration form and appropriate payment before the first class.

Make a Tuition Payment

Tuition may be paid in full or in payments according to the schedule 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.