(Levels 1 - 4)
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Tuition 2025 - 2026
Class | Age | Classes Per Week | Annual | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 1 | 7+ | 1 | $980 | N/A |
Ballet 2 | 8+ | 2 | $2,025 | N/A |
Ballet 3 | 9+ | 2 | $2,110 | N/A |
Ballet 4 | 10+ | 2 | $2,340 | N/A |
Boys Jumps & Turns | 10+ | 1 | $415 | N/A |
Clarksburg Class Tuition & Schedule 2025 - 2026
Class | Age | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 1 | 7+ | 5:55 - 6:55 PM | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | ||||
Ballet 2 | 8+ | 4:40 - 5:50 PM | 6:05 - 7:15 PM | ||||
Ballet 3/4 | 9+ | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | 8:55 - 10:25 AM | ||||
Ballet 4 | 10+ | 4:30 - 6:00 PM | |||||
Boys Technique | 8+ | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
Multiple Class Discount
Class | Discount |
|---|---|
Second Class | 25% Discount |
Third Class | 35% Discount |
Fourth Class | 45% Discount |
Discounted classes are available to students enrolled in more than one class or academic ballet program.
Students are placed based on their age as of September 1, 2025. To register, please call 301-762-1757 or fill out a form to schedule a trial class to determine your student's level. Students 6.5+ will require faculty placement.
Find a Class at our Gaithersburg Location!
ACADEMIC BALLET PROGRAM (LEVELS 1 - 4)
For the serious young dancer, Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry. As students progress through the program, more frequent training is required in order to accomplish the curriculum.
All-Academic Ballet programs require faculty placement and full-year enrollment. Please call the office to schedule a placement class.
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Pre-Professional Beginner level option is available starting at Academic Ballet Level 3. Must also take all required classes. Application required to Artistic Director.
Students will focus their training in either the Classical Division or Contemporary Division starting at Academic Ballet Level 5. Academic Ballet Level 1-4 students are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker, the Winter Collective, the Spring Ballet, and the Spring Collective. In the instance that we cannot produce planned performances due to health restrictions, videos will be taken in in-studio classes and shared with parents.
(Levels 5 - 8)
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Tuition 2025 - 2026
Class | Age | Required Classes Per Week | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 5 | 11+ | 3 | $3,020 |
Ballet 6 | 11+ | 3 | $3,630 |
Ballet 7 | 12+ | 4 | $4,185 |
Ballet 8 | 13+ | 5 | $4,547 |
Boys Technique | 8+ | 1 | $415 |
Multiple Class Discount
Class | Discount |
|---|---|
Fourth Class | 45% Discount |
Third Class | 35% Discount |
Second Class | 25% Discount |
Discounted classes are available to students enrolled in more than one class or academic ballet program.
Clarksburg Class Requirements 2025 - 2026
Class | Required Classes Per Week |
|---|---|
Ballet 5 | Tuition includes 3 required ballet classes per week. |
Ballet 6 | Tuition includes 3 required ballet classes per week plus 1 optional pointe or elective. |
Ballet 7 | Tuition includes 4 required ballet classes per week plus 1 optional elective. |
Ballet 8 | Tuition includes 5 required ballet classes per week plus 1 optional elective. |
Pre-Professional Option | This is an add-on with intermediate level starting at level 5 and advanced level starting at level 8. Must also take all required classes; Application required to Artistic Director. |
Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) | Must apply to be considered. Rehearsals, private lessons, and other meetings with artistic staff will be scheduled as needed. Expect 12-20 weeks of weekly rehearsal. Dancers are responsible also for their registration fees to YAGP, costumes, and all travel needs. |
Clarksburg Ballet Class Schedule 2025 - 2026
Class Key T = Technique P = Pointe T/P = Technique/Pointe
Class | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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Boys Technique | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | |||||
Ballet 5 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM (T) | |||||
Ballet 5/6 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM (P) | 10:25 - 11:55 AM (T/P) | ||||
Ballet 6/7 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM (T) | |||||
Ballet 6/7/8 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM (T) |
Find a Class at our Gaithersburg Location!
Students are placed based on their age as of September 1, 2025. To register, please call 301-762-1757 or fill out a form to schedule a trial class to determine your student's level. Students 7+ will require faculty placement.
ACADEMIC BALLET PROGRAM (LEVELS 5-8)
Students will focus their training in either the Classical Division or Contemporary Division starting at Academic Ballet Level 5. The progression through the Classical Division of the Academic Ballet Program requires a traditional focus on pointe work for women, and strengthening, jumps, and partnering for men. All Academic Ballet programs require faculty placement. Please call the office to schedule your free placement class.
Application to Intermediate Pre-Professional classes is available at Academic Ballet 5 and Advanced Pre-Professional is available at Academic Ballet 8. Must also take all required classes. Acceptance required from Artistic Director.
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Performing opportunities: Academic Ballet Levels 5 through 9 are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker, the Winter Collective, the Spring Ballet, and the Spring Collective, as well as informal performances throughout the year. As part of their curriculum, these upper-level students must perform in at least one of MBT’s two major ballet productions annually to develop the artistry and confidence required to progress to the next level. In the instance that you have a known conflict with both ballet productions, please discuss with the artistic staff in advance for options to obtain performance credit.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
(Levels 3 - 9)
Pre-Professional Tuition 2025 - 2026
Class | Age | Required Classes Per Week | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Professional 1 | 9+ | 1 | $430 |
Pre-Professional 2 | 11+ | 1 | $430 |
Pre-Professional 3 | 12+ | 1 | $760 |
Pre-Professional 4 an Advanced | 14+ | 1 | $975 |
Clarksburg Pre-Pro Class Requirements 2025 - 2026
Class | Required Classes Per Week |
|---|---|
Pre-Pro 1 | In addition to the required Academic Level Classes: 1 Elective, and 1 Pre-Pro class per week. |
Pre-Pro 2 | In addition to the required Academic Level Classes: 1 Elective per week, and 1 Pre-Pro class per week. |
*Electives include: Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Tap, Boys Classes
Pre-Professional Class Schedule 2025 - 2026
Class | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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Pre-Pro 1 | 7:15 - 8:25 PM | |||||
Pre-Pro 2 (Variations & Conditioning) | 6:05 - 7:05 PM |