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(Levels 1-4)
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Tuition 2021-2022
Class | Age | Classes Per Week | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 1 | 7+ | 1 | $925 |
Ballet 2 | 8+ | 2 | $1,825 |
Ballet 3 | 9+ | 2 | $1,845 |
Ballet 4 | 10+ | 2 | $1,925 |
Gaithersburg Class Schedule 2021-2022
Class | Age | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 1 | 7+ | 6:15 - 7:15 PM | 6:05 -7:05 PM | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | |||
Ballet 2 | 8+ | 5:00 - 6:10 PM | 5:00 PM - 6:10 PM | 8:50 - 10:00 AM | |||
Ballet 3 | 9+ | 4:45 - 6:00 PM | 7:20 - 8:35 PM | 8:45 - 10:00 AM | |||
Ballet 4 | 10+ | 6:15 - 7:45 PM | 4:45 - 6:15 PM |
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Students are encouraged to add full-year jazz and/or modern at discounted $400 rate each.
Students are placed based on their age as of September 1, 2021. Returning students may register online via Parent Portal. For new students, please call 301-762-1757 to register 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 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.
Academic Ballet 1 students are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker, the Winter Showcase, and the Annual Scholarship Gala. Academic Ballet Level 2-4 students are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker, the Spring Ballet, and the Annual Scholarship Gala. In the instance that we cannot produce planned performances due to COVID restrictions, video will be taken in in-studio classes and shared with parents.
(Levels 5-7)
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Tuition 2021-2022
Class | Age | Required Classes Per Week | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 5 | 11+ | 3 | 2630 |
Ballet 6 | 11+ | 4 | 3235 |
Ballet 7 | 12+ | 5 | 3740 |
Gaithersburg Class Requirements 2021 - 2022
Class | Required Classes Per Week |
|---|---|
Ballet 5 | Tuition includes 3 required ballet classes per week. Students are
encouraged to register for full-year jazz and/or modern at discounted $400 rate each. |
Ballet 6 | Tuition includes 4 required ballet classes per week.
1 elective - jazz or modern – is included but optional.
Students are encouraged to register for second full-year jazz or modern at discounted $400 rate. |
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).
Students are encouraged to register for second full-year jazz or modern at discounted $400 rate. |
Gaithersburg Ballet Class Schedule 2021 - 2022
Class Key T = Technique P = Pointe
Class | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 5 | 7:05-8:35pm T | 6:10-7:40pm P | 6:45-8:15pm T | |||
Ballet 6 | 5:05-6:35pm T/P | 5:00-6:30pm T | 6:20-7:50pm T/P | 10:05-11:35pm T | ||
Ballet 7 | 6:40-8:10pm T | 6:25-7:55pm P | 3:25-4:55pm (L8 placement) | 5:35-7:05pm P | 10:05-11:35pm T |
Students are placed based on their age as of September 1, 2021. Returning students may register online via Parent Portal. For new students, please call 301-762-1757 to register 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 Spring Ballet, and the Annual Scholarship Gala, 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 2021 - 2022
Class | Age | Required Classes Per Week | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 8 | 13+ | 6 | $4,030.00 |
Ballet 9 | 14+ | 8 | $4,285.00 |
Ballet 9+ | 15+ | 9 | $4,410.00 |
Pre-professional option | 14+ | 2 | $315.00/class |
Gaithersburg Class Requirements 2021 - 2022
Class | Required Classes Per Week |
|---|---|
Ballet 8 | Tuition includes 6 required 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 8 required classes per week including a required weekly fitness class.
1 elective – variations – is included but optional ( students must apply and be accepted to pre-professional program). |
Ballet 9+ | Tuition includes 9 required classes per week.
Includes all Ballet 9 classes plus those noted.
Unlimited ballet classes at a lower level are optional at no additional charge. |
Pre-professional option | This is an add-on starting at level 8. Students must also take all required classes. Applications are required to submit to Artistic Director.
Pre-professional students enrolled in both pre-professional option classes plus their full Level schedule. Students may take unlimited classes at MBT (must register for options, no drop-ins).
Ballet 9/9+ tuition includes option for Variations classes (9/9+ Pre Professional students register for only additional Friday class). |
Gaithersburg Ballet Class Schedule 2021 - 2022
T = Technique J = Jazz M = Modern P = Pointe
Class Key
Class | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 8 | 3:20-4:55pm P | 4:50-6:20pm T | 3:25-4:55pm T | 3:15-4:00pm fitness (opt)
4:00-5:30pm P | 10:05-11:35am T | |
Ballet 9 | 3:15-5:00pm T
5:15-6:10pm (Var.) | 3:15-4:45pm P | 3:15-4:55pm T | 3:15-4:45pm J | 3:15-4:00pm fitness
4:00-5:30pm P | 10:05-11:45am T
11:55am-1:25pm M |
Ballet 9+ | 3:15-4:45pm P (GB) | 7:30-8:30pm (TLJ) | ||||
Pre-professional option | 5:15-6:10pm (Var.) | 7:00-8:00pm (Choreography) (GB) | 5:30-6:30pm (Var. & Character) | 5:40-6:40pm (Turns & Partnering) |
Students are placed based on their age as of September 1, 2021. Returning students may register online via Parent Portal. For new students, please call 301-762-1757 to register 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 Spring Ballet, and the Annual Gala, 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)
CONTEMPORARY PROGRAM
Tuition 2021 - 2022
Class | Age | Required Classes Per Week | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
Ballet 5 | 11+ | 3 | $2,630 |
Ballet 6 | 11+ | 4 | $3,235 |
Ballet 7 | 12+ | 5 | $3,740 |
Ballet 8 | 13+ | 6 | $3,885 |
Ballet 9 | 14+ | 8 | $3,885 |
Gaithersburg Class Requirements 2021 - 2022
Class | Required Classes Per Week | Available Classes Per Week |
|---|---|---|
Ballet 5 | 3 | 2 plus Modern or Jazz |
Ballet 6 | 4 | 2 plus Modern and Jazz |
Ballet 7 | 5 | 3 plus Modern and Jazz |
Ballet 8 | 6 | 4 plus Modern and Jazz |
Ballet 9 | 8 | 6 plus Modern and Jazz |
Gaithersburg Class Information 2021 - 2022
Class | Information |
|---|---|
Ballet 5 | Tuition includes 3 required classes per week
1 elective – modern or jazz – is required
Encouraged to register for the other full-year jazz or modern at discounted $400 rate |
Ballet 6 | Tuition includes 4 required classes per week
Electives in modern and jazz are required |
Ballet 7 | Tuition includes 5 required classes per week
Electives in jazz and modern are required |
Ballet 8 | Tuition includes 6 required classes per week
Electives in jazz and modern are required |
Ballet 9 | Tuition includes 6 required classes per week
Electives in jazz and modern are required |
Students are placed based on their age as of September 1, 2021. Returning students may register online via Parent Portal. For new students, please call 301-762-1757 to register or fill out a form to schedule a trial class to determine your student's level. Students 7+ will require faculty placement.
CONTEMPORARY PROGRAM (LEVELS 5-9+)
Students will focus their training in either the Classical Division or Contemporary Division starting at Academic Ballet Level 5.
For ballet students interested in exploring Contemporary dance styles, technique classes in this division are coupled with a progression of classes in modern, jazz, and contemporary.
Contemporary Division students who are interested in pointe work in addition to their regular required schedule, may consult artistic staff.
All Academic Ballet programs require faculty approval and placement.
Performing opportunities: Academic Ballet Levels 5 through 9+ are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker, the Spring Ballet, and the Annual Gala, 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.