PRE-BALLET

Learn. Dance. Grow.

The joy of ballet begins with Pre-Ballet classes at San Francisco Ballet School. We introduce young children to the fundamentals of classical ballet, focusing on proper body alignment, basic ballet technique and terminology, and musicality. As part of the SF Ballet School family, your energetic young child will learn much more than ballet. Exposure to dance reinforces important life skills like creativity, discipline, and team participation—all in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.

REGISTRATION

Students must register for the class based on their age as of September 1, 2020.

 

2020 Summer Ballet Classes

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2020–21 SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE

Virtual Classes will begin the week of October 5, 2020

Pre-Ballet for 4-year-olds

Saturday 8:30–9:15 am
Sunday 8:30–9:15 am

Pre-Ballet for 5-year-olds

Saturday 9:30–10:15 am
Sunday 9:30–10:15 am

Pre-Ballet for 6-year-olds

Saturday 10:45–11:45 am
Sunday 10:45–11:45 am

Pre-Ballet for 7-year-olds

Saturday 12:00–1:00 pm
Sunday 12:00–1:00 pm

Registration will begin at 9am on Friday, September 4

REGISTER

TUITION

Classes are once a week from October through June

$250 Registration Fee

Ages 4–5: $1120
Ages 6–7: $1400

Payment Timeline

(Registration Fees and Tuition are non-refundable and non-transferable)

There are no financial aid or scholarship funds available for Pre-Ballet classes.

1. A non-refundable $250 registration fee will be assessed when this application is submitted.
2. Within 10 days of submitting this form, you will receive the enrollment packet
3. When you complete the enrollment packet, you will set up one of these payment plans

• • If you want to commit to the full school year:
    • Pre-Ballet (Ages 4–7): Full Pay – Full tuition will be due 10 days after our staff finalizes your plan
    • Pre-Ballet (Ages 4–7): 2-pay plan – Half tuition will be due 10 days after our staff finalizes your plan, and the other half is due November 1

1. You will have 10 days to complete your enrollment packet or your student may be put on a waitlist.

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED

Class size is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend registering as early as possible, as classes do fill up.

WAITLIST

If your preferred class is full, you may request placement on the waitlist by emailing classes@sfballet.org with your student’s full name, date of birth, and the class date and time of your preferred class.

DETAILS

FACULTY

Pre-Ballet classes are taught by SF Ballet School Faculty. Faculty will be announced before classes begin.

SCHEDULE CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS & STUDENT ABSENCES

Our class schedule is subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel class if the minimum enrollment is not met. As a courtesy to the teacher, we ask that parents report absences to the school office. There are no make-up classes and students may not attend alternate classes.

PARENT OBSERVATIONS

Observation dates will be shared with families at the start of each semester.

AUDITIONS, HIGHER LEVEL CLASSES & PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Because Pre-Ballet is not a part of the graded curriculum at SF Ballet School, we do not require an audition for Pre-Ballet classes. Students who age-out of Pre-Ballet and are seeking admission to our Level 1 class will be required to audition. Students must be 8 years old to audition.

LEARN MORE

Students in Pre-Ballet do not participate in Nutcracker or Spring Festival performances.

CONTACT INFORMATION

415-865-6700 or classes@sfballet.org

"The greatest thing that SF Ballet School has provided the girls is the appreciation for what it takes to excel at dance and the discipline to pursue it while further stoking their love of ballet. I think it can be difficult to maintain the balance between discipline and joy but SF Ballet School and Ms. Kristi really nail it!”

Carol Carrubba
Pre-Ballet Parent