Fall in love
with ballet
Fall classes begin Monday, September 9th, 2019!
Ballet Kalamazoo offers two paths to study classical ballet.
Path 1: Our Ballet Kalamazoo School which includes our Children’s and Youth/Adult Division are for dancers new to ballet or revisiting their ballet training. Dancers in these divisions typically take one dance class per week. Tuition is billed by the semester and is due by the 10th day of the semester.
Path 2: The Ballet Kalamazoo Conservatory is a training curriculum for the more serious dancer ages 8+ that reach Level 2 Ballet. Dancers in the conservatory take a required amount of classes per week based on their level. The Ballet Kalamazoo Conservatory classes are designed to guide each individual student in achieving their goals as a ballet dancer. Tuition is billed monthly on the 10th of the month and dancers receive multi-class discounts.
Dancers not wishing to join the conservatory can continue their training one day a week in their level and remain on a semester billing cycle.
Your first class with us is free to try so be sure to select the trial option when you register. This can help to make sure your dancer is ready to commit to the full semester before you buy the uniform. For the first class, please wear something comfortable to move in like leggings and a t-shirt or dance attire if you have one already. If they decide to sign up, then we do require a uniform.
Visit our Uniform Page here
Make your dream
more than a wish
Be the next generation of ballet dancers at Ballet Kalamazoo!
Dates to note:
Fall Session: 11 weeks September 9th - November 21st.
Thursday and Saturday dancers will have a 10 week session.
Tuition is due by the 10th day of the semester. Conservatory students use a recurring payment due by the 10th of the month.
There will not be class on Thursday, October 31st.
Costume and $25 Recital Fee (per family) due the week of November 4th.
Thanksgiving Break: November 23rd - 30th.
Winter Session: 11 weeks December 2nd-February 27th.
Saturday Dancers will have a 10 week session
Winter Break: December 23rd - January 4th.
The Little Mermaid: February 29th, 2020 at Chenery Auditorium.
All of our dancers are welcome to participate. There is a $25 performance fee per family and costumes typically range between $40-$80.
Post Show Break: March 2nd - 7th
Spring Session: 10 weeks March 9th - May 21st
Spring Break: April 6th-11th
Parent Observation Week and Dancer Promotions: May 16th -21st
Dancer Collective Company Auditions are held each year in the spring for Ballet Kalamazoo Conservatory dancers ages 12-17yrs that have been dancing with Ballet Kalamazoo 2+ years
Summer Classes run in 3 week sessions beginning in June.
CHILDREN'S DIVISION
Our Children's Division builds a strong foundation in classical ballet technique using imaginative ideas that build muscle memory, strength, musicality, flexibility and teamwork. These classes prepare the dancers wishing to continue with the Ballet Kalamazoo Conservatory. Dancers commit to one class time per week.
Pre-Primary Ballet - Ages 3-4 yrs - 30 mins
Tuesdays: 10:00am-10:30am and 5:30pm-6:00pm - FULL
Wednesdays: 5:45pm-6:15pm
Saturdays: 9:00am-9:30am - FULL
Primary Ballet - Ages 5-6yrs - 45 mins
Mondays: 4:45pm-5:30pm
Tuesdays: 6:10pm-6:55pm
Wednesdays: 6:30pm-7:15pm
Saturdays at 9:45am-10:30am - FULL
Level One Ballet - Ages 7-9 yrs - 60 mins
Mondays: 5:30pm-6:30pm - FULL
Saturdays at 10:00am-11:00am
Children's Division Pricing
30 Minute Class: $11 per class
45 Minute Class: $12 per class
60 Minute Class: $13 per class
90 Minute Class: $15 per class
Billed by session dates. Due by the 10th day of the session.
THE BALLET KALAMAZOO
CONSERVATORY
The Ballet Kalamazoo Conservatory
provides the opportunity for the more serious and committed dancer ages 8+ to study classical ballet.
The Ballet Conservatory is designed to guide the dedicated student in achieving their goals as a ballet dancer.
With added class offerings and our new multi-class pricing joining the Ballet Kalamazoo Conservatory allows you to take studying ballet from a hobby to living your passion.
The Ballet Kalamazoo Conservatory is a training curriculum for the more serious dancer ages 8+ that reach Level 2 Ballet. Dancers in the conservatory take a required amount of classes per week based on their level. The Ballet Kalamazoo Conservatory classes are designed to guide each individual student in achieving their goals as a ballet dancer. Tuition is billed monthly on the 10th of the month and dancers receive multi-class discounts.
Conservatory students will take their required level classes listed plus any additional conservatory classes.
For example: a Level Two Conservatory Dancer would minimally take their required Level Two Ballet Class on Monday and Wednesday. For additional training, they could add a Pre-Pointe Class and Progressing Ballet Technique Class. This allows for a completely customizable dance experience tailored to each individual dancer's goals.
Dancers not wishing to join the conservatory can continue their training one day a week in their level and remain on a semester billing cycle.
Level Two Ballet - Ages 9-11 yrs
Dancers are required to take 2+ classes per week.
Mondays: 6:30pm-7:30pm - FULL
Wednesdays: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Level Three Ballet - Ages 11-13yrs
Dancers are required to take 3+ classes per week.
Tuesdays: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Thursdays: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Advanced Ballet - Ages 14-18yrs
Ballet Kalamazoo Conservatory Discount
1st Class Full price
2nd Class 25% off
3rd Class 30% off
4th Class 50% off
5th Class 75% off
6th Classes or more 100% off
Billed Monthly by the 10th of the month.
Dancers are required to take 4+ classes per week.
Mondays: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Wednesdays: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Thursdays: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Additional Conservatory Classes
Level Two Ballet
Pre-Pointe: Mondays: 7:30pm-8:00pm
Progressing Ballet Technique: Tuesdays: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Level Three Ballet
Advanced Ballet: Mondays: 6:30pm-8:00pm (Instructor approval only)
Pointe and Variations: Mondays: 8:00pm-8:45pm
Pointe Technique: Tuesdays: 7:00pm-7:30pm
Progressing Ballet Technique: Tuesdays: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Advanced Ballet
Pointe and Variations: Mondays: 8:00pm-8:45pm
Pointe Technique: Tuesdays: 7:00pm-7:30pm
Progressing Ballet Technique: Tuesdays: 7:30pm-8:30pm
The Dancer Collective Company Dancers
The Dancer Collective Company Class: Saturdays: 11:00am-12:00pm
YOUTH/ADULT DIVISION
The Youth/Adult Division is for dancers ages 16+ that are new to ballet or wishing to revisit their ballet studies.
Please wear something you are comfortable moving in like yoga pants and a tee or buy yourself a beautiful dance leotard and skirt. Whatever you need to do to feel good! Buying your first pair of slippers is a special moment too.
Adult Beginning Ballet: Saturdays: 11:00am-12:15pm
Progressing Ballet Technique: Tuesdays: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Sign up for the full 11 weeks or drop-in by purchasing a 5 class punch card for $54.00.