Student Division (Ages 7+)
Students follow their joy of ballet, learning long-lasting skills along the way.
In the Student Division, dancers are challenged to strengthen their ballet technique while learning ballet repertoire and other dance disciplines. Student Division dancers perform in the school’s annual Spring Performance and some students may have the opportunity to perform in company performances at the Benedum Center.*
PBT School is preparing to resume activities for the fall 2020 semester with the health and wellness of our community as the top priority. Our planning has been informed by guidance from local, state and federal public health authorities, as well as applicable orders and regulations from the governor and relevant federal agencies. Given the evolving nature COVID-19 recommended guidance, please understand that we will be constantly responding to continuing developments. Updates will be communicated by email and through our website. We all must commit to the actions and precautions we can take as individuals to protect our PBT community. It will require all of us to show care for their friends, peers, colleagues and neighbors to keep our community healthy. For more information on our latest COVID-19 response and procedures visit the School’s COVID-19 Health Update.
For the Fall 2020 semester, some levels will 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.
All classes will begin on September 8, 2020 and all classes will be virtual for the first 3 weeks, during which time class attendance is required by all students regardless of virtual or in-studio enrollment.
Registration for the 2020-21 school year is NOW OPEN!
- New students are required to take a placement class prior to enrolling. Complete the Level Placement form and a school representative will contact you to schedule a placement class.
Email the PBT School Office will questions regarding placement at pbtschool@pittsburghballet.org.
Preparatory–Level 2
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.
Schedule
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Class/Level |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Prep A |
5:15–6:15 p.m. |
5–6 p.m. |
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Prep B |
4:30–5:30 p.m. |
4–5 p.m. |
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Level 1A |
4:30–5:30 p.m. |
5:15–6:15 p.m. |
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Level 1B |
7–8 p.m. |
6:15–7:15 p.m. |
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Level 2A |
5:30–6:30 p.m. Ballet 6:45–7:45 p.m. Jazz* |
6:30–7:45 p.m. Ballet |
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Level 2B |
5:30–6:30 p.m. Ballet 6:45–7:45 p.m. Jazz* |
6:30–7:45 p.m. Ballet |
*Level 2A and 2B will attend the same Jazz class on Tuesdays, but 2B will attend virtually.
Level 3
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.
Schedule
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Class/Level |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Level 3 (in-studio) |
6:00–7:50 p.m. Ballet/Pointe |
6:45–8:15 p.m. Ballet |
4:30–6 p.m. Ballet 6:15–7:15 p.m. Jazz |
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Level 3 (virtual) |
6:00–7:50 p.m. Ballet/Pointe |
6:45–8:15 p.m. Ballet |
4:30–6 p.m. Ballet 6:15–7:15 p.m. Jazz |
Level 4
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.
Schedule
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Class/Level |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Level 4 |
5:30–7:30 p.m. Ballet/Pointe |
5:30–7:30 p.m. Ballet/Pointe |
6–7:30 p.m. Ballet 7:30–8:30 p.m. Jazz |
5:30–8:00 p.m. Ballet/Variations |
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Level 4 |
5:30–7:30 p.m. Ballet/Pointe |
5:30–7:30 p.m. Ballet/Pointe |
6–7:30 p.m. Ballet 7:30–8:30 p.m. Jazz |
5:30–8:00 p.m. Ballet/Variations |
Level 5
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.
Schedule
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Class/Level |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Level 5 (hybrid) |
6:15–8 p.m. Ballet/Pointe |
6–8 p.m. Ballet |
5:45–7:15 p.m. Ballet 7:30–8:30 p.m. Jazz* |
5:45–7:15 p.m. Ballet |
4–5:45 p.m. Ballet (virtual)** |
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Level 5 (virtual) |
6:15–8 p.m. Ballet/Pointe |
6–8 p.m. Ballet |
5:45–7:15 p.m. Ballet 7:30–8:30 p.m. Jazz |
5:45–7:15 p.m. Ballet |
4–5:45 p.m. Ballet |
*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.
2020-21 Tuition & Payments
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.
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.
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Class/Level |
Registration Deposit |
Annual Tuition |
Due Aug. 31 |
Due Dec. 1 |
Due Mar. 1 |
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Preparatory A or B |
$350 |
$1098 |
$366 |
$366 |
$366 |
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Level 1 A or B |
$350 |
$1149 |
$383 |
$383 |
$383 |
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Level 2 A or B |
$350 |
$1548 |
$516 |
$516 |
$516 |
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Level 3 |
$350 |
$2163 |
$721 |
$721 |
$721 |
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Level 4 |
$350 |
$2568 |
$856 |
$856 |
$856 |
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Level 5 |
$350 |
$3159 |
$1053 |
$1053 |
$1053 |
More Information
For questions and more information, please contact the PBT School office at PBTSchool@pittsburghballet.org.
*Subject to change based on COVID-19 developments.