(Levels 1- 4)
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Tuition 2023 - 2024
Class | Age | Classes Per Week | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 1 | 7+ | 1 | $950 |
Ballet 2 | 8+ | 2 | $1,950 |
Ballet 3 | 9+ | 2 | $2,030 |
Ballet 4 | 10+ | 2 | $2,210 |
Gaithersburg Class Schedule 2023 - 2024
Class | Age | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 1 | 7+ | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | ||||
Ballet 2 | 8+ | 5:55 - 7:05 PM | 5:00 - 6:10 PM | 8:50 - 10:00 AM | |||
Ballet 3 | 9+ | 4:45 - 6:00 PM | 7:20 - 8:35 PM | 8:55 - 10:10 AM | |||
Ballet 4 | 10+ | 7:05 - 8:35 PM | 6:15 - 7:45 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, 2023. 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.
Find a Class at our Clarksburg 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.
Students will focus their training in either the Classical Division or Contemporary Division starting at Academic Ballet Level 5.
Performing opportunities: 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 - 7)
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Tuition 2023 - 2024
Class | Age | Required Classes Per Week | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 5 | 11+ | 3 | $2,900 |
Ballet 6 | 11+ | 4 | $3,510 |
Ballet 7 | 11+ | 5 | $3,950 |
Gaithersburg Class Requirements 2023 - 2024
Class | Required Classes Per Week |
|---|---|
Ballet 5 | Tuition includes 3 required ballet classes per week |
Ballet 6 | Tuition includes 4 required ballet classes per week
1 elective - jazz or modern – is included but optional |
Ballet 7 | Tuition includes 4 required ballet classes per week plus 1 required elective
1 elective – jazz or modern – is required
1 additional technique class – is included but optional (placement required) |
Ballet 7/8/9 Technique | *Placement Required |
Class for Young Men | *Placement Required |
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.
Gaithersburg Ballet Class Schedule 2023 - 2024
Class Key T = Technique P = Pointe P/T = Pointe/Technique
Class | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 5 | 5:00 - 6:30 (T) | 7:05 - 8:30 PM (P) | 6:35 - 8:05 PM (T) | |||
Ballet 5/6 | 6:40 - 8:10 PM (T) *Clarksburg location | |||||
Ballet 6 | 5:00 - 6:30 (P/T) | 4:45 - 6:15 PM (T) | 4:30 - 6:00 PM (T) | 5:50 - 7:20 PM (P) | ||
Ballet 7 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM (T) | 6:25 - 7:55 PM (P) | 4:50 - 6:20 PM (P) | 10:10 - 11:40 AM (T) | ||
Ballet 7/8/9 | *3:15 - 4:45 PM (T) | |||||
Boys Jumps & Turns | *3:30 - 4:30 PM |
Students are placed based on their age as of September 1, 2023. 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 5-7)
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.
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.
(Levels 8 - 9)
ACADEMIC &
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Tuition 2023 - 2024
Class | Age | Required Classes Per Week | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 8 | 13+ | 6 | $4,290 |
Ballet 9 | 14+ | 8 | $4,500 |
Ballet 9+ | 15+ | 9 | $4,600 |
Pre-Professional 1 | 14+ | 1 | $400 |
Pre-Professional 2 | 14+ | 2 | $700 |
Gaithersburg Class Requirements 2023 - 2024
Class | Required Classes Per Week |
|---|---|
Ballet 8 | Tuition includes 5 required ballet classes per week plus an optional weekly fitness class.
1 elective – jazz or modern – is required
1 elective – jazz or modern – is included but optional |
Ballet 9 | Tuition includes 5 required ballet classes per week plus a weekly fitness class. 2 electives - jazz and modern - are required.
Includes one additional, optional teen class or pre-pro class (must apply) |
Ballet 9+ | Tuition includes 9 required classes per week, including Ballet 9, Ballet 9+, Jazz, Modern, and Pre-pro classes
Application required to Artistic Director |
Pre-Professional Option | " This is an add-on starting at level 8; must also take all required classes; Application required to Artistic Director" |
Youth American 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." |
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.
Gaithersburg Ballet Class Schedule 2023 - 2024
T = Technique P = Pointe
Class Key
Class | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 7/8/9 Technique | 3:15 - 4:45 PM (T) | |||||
Ballet 8 | 3:15 - 4:45 PM (T) | 4:50 - 6:20 PM (P) | 3:15 - 4:45 PM (P) | 10:15 - 11:45 AM (T) | ||
Ballet 9 | 3:15 - 4:55 PM (T) | 3:15 - 4:45 PM (P) | 3:15 - 4:55 PM (T) | 3:15 - 4:45 PM (P) | 10:05 - 11:45 AM (T) | |
Ballet 9+ Pointe | 3:15 - 4:45 PM (P) | |||||
Boys Jumps & Turns | 3:30 - 4:30 PM (T) | |||||
Fitness 8/9 | 4:45 - 5:25 PM | |||||
Pre-Pro Adv. Variations/Fitness | 5:30 - 7:00 PM *Clarksburg location | |||||
Pre-professional Turns & Partnering | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | |||||
Pre-professional Variations/Character | 4:55 - 5:55 PM |
Students are placed based on their age as of September 1, 2023. 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 8-9+)
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. Application to pre-professional classes is available at Ballet 8. Acceptance required from Artistic Director.
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.