Levels III-VI

Students who are new to Ballet Co.Laboratory must fill out an Interest Form below and may be asked to take a placement class prior to enrolling in the Performing Arts Upper School. Current Students who have been placed by BCL Teaching Staff should fill out the Registration Form affiliated with their Level below to begin the registration process.

Level III ⎪ Ages 10-12

Level III students have solidified their basic ballet stance and begin to add more quick and complicated movements at the barre and in the center. In addition, the dancers focus on their jumping and stamina and begin to turn. Dancers will also study jazz during one semester and character dance while beginning pre-pointe/pointe and continuing their conditioning. 6.75 hours per week. Classical Ballet Technique, Progressing Ballet Technique©, Pre-Pointe Conditioning, Repertoire, Jazz and Character.

MONDAYS
4:45-5:00pm Pre-Pointe Conditioning
5:00-6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
6:30-7:15pm Jazz (Semester I), Character (Semester II)

THURSDAYS
5:30-6:00pm Progressing Ballet Technique ©
6:00-7:30pm Classical Ballet Technique

SATURDAYS
10:00-11:30am Classical Ballet Technique
11:30am-12:15pm Repertoire

TEACHING ARTIST Anna Betz & Rosa Prigan

ATTIRE OPTIONS
Feminine presenting option - Hunter green camisole leotard, pink or skin-tone footed or convertible tights with matching ballet slippers

Masculine presenting option - Fitted tee (white or hunter green), black opaque tights rolled up to just above the ankle, white socks that meet the line of the tights, and matching white ballet slippers

Gender neutral option - any form-fitting athletic clothing in level colors that allows faculty to see lines of the body and muscle work, paired with ballet slippers in a color that make a continuous line of the leg

TUITION
$1,120 trimesterly

New students - Please fill out the Interest Form below and our School Manager will be in touch with you about scheduling a placement class.
Current students - Please fill out the Registration Form below and the BCL Office will complete your registration once payment is received.
All Students - please see Important Dates, Tuition, Registration & Fee guidelines at the bottom of this page!

New Student Interest Form Level III

Student Name

First Name

Last Name

Student Age

Parent/Guardian Name

First Name

Last Name

Please tell us more about your past dance experience

Have you begun pointe work? If so, how long ago?

Where have you trained in dance previously and what are you looking for in a new dance school?

Registration Form

Level IV ⎪ Ages 11-14

Level IV students focus on advancing pointe work and artistry through repertoire as they begin to fully utilize their strong ballet training. All dancers broaden their training in jumps and turns. All dancers also enhance and support their training with conditioning and study of jazz and character. 8.5 hours per week. Classical Ballet Technique, Pointe, Progressing Ballet Technique©, Repertoire, Jazz and Character.

TUESDAYS
4:30-5:00pm Progressing Ballet Technique©
5:00-6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
6:30-7:15pm Modern (Semester I), Character (Semester II)

WEDNESDAYS
5:00-6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
6:30-7:00pm Pointe
7:00-7:45pm Repertoire

SATURDAYS
2:30-4:00pm Classical Ballet Technique
4:00-4:30pm Pointe
4:30-5:15pm Repertoire

TEACHING ARTISTS Anna Betz and Anna Goodrich

ATTIRE OPTIONS
Feminine presenting option - Navy blue camisole leotard, pink or skin-tone footed or convertible tights with matching ballet slippers and pointe shoes

Masculine presenting option - Fitted tee (white or navy), black opaque tights rolled up to just above the ankle, white socks that meet the line of the tights, and matching white ballet slippers

Gender neutral option - any form-fitting athletic clothing in level colors that allows faculty to see lines of the body and muscle work, paired with ballet slippers & pointe shoes in a color that make a continuous line of the leg

TUITION
$1,250 trimesterly

New Student Interest Form Level IV

Student Name

First Name

Last Name

Student Age

Parent/Guardian Name

First Name

Last Name

Please tell us about your past dance experience

How many years have you been dancing en pointe?

Where have you trained in dance previously and what are you looking for in a new dance school?

Registration Form

Level V ⎪ Ages 12-16

Level V students explore classical variations and other repertoire to fine-tune their artistry and stage presence. Dancers strengthen ballet technique by taking classes both on flat and en pointe. All dancers will continue to train in jumps and turns. All students continue to enhance their training with Musical Theater, Variations, and Partnering. 11.25 hours per week. Classical Ballet Technique, Pointe, Variations, Partnering, Repertoire, and Musical Theater.

MONDAYS
4:30-6:00pm Classical Ballet Technique
6:00-6:30pm Pointe
*Level V Students are eligible to audition for the Junior Company, Junior Company Rehearsal 7:00-8:00pm

TUESDAYS
5:00-6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
6:30-7:00pm Pointe
7:00-7:45pm Repertoire
*Level V Students are eligible to audition for the Junior Company, Junior Company Rehearsal 7:45-8:45pm

THURSDAYS
4:45-6:15pm Classical Ballet Technique
6:15-6:45pm Pointe
6:45-7:45pm Musical Theater (Trimester I), Variations (Trimester II), Partnering (Trimester III)

SATURDAYS
12:15-1:45pm Classical Ballet Technique
1:45-2:15pm Pointe
2:30-3:30pm Repertoire

TEACHING ARTISTS Chiara Morales and Anna Betz

ATTIRE OPTIONS
Feminine presenting option - Cobalt Blue camisole leotard, pink or skin-tone footed or convertible tights with matching ballet slippers and pointe shoes

Masculine presenting option - Fitted tee (white or cobalt), black opaque tights rolled up to just above the ankle, white socks that meet the line of the tights, and matching white ballet slippers

New Student Interest Form Level V

Student Name

First Name

Last Name

Student Age

Parent/Guardian Name

First Name

Last Name

Please tell us about your past dance experience

How many years have you been en pointe?

Where have you trained in dance previously and what are you looking for in a new dance school?

Registration Form

Level VI ⎪ Ages 15-18

Level VI students continue to develop and fine-tune their advanced ballet technique and artistry through classical variations as well as contemporary choreography. Stamina is built through technically advanced classes focused on developing a well-rounded dancer. All students continue to enhance their training with Musical Theater, Variations, and Partnering. 13 hours per week. Classical Ballet Technique, Pointe, Variations, Partnering, Repertoire, and Musical Theater.

MONDAYS
5:00-6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
6:30-7:00pm Pointe
*Level VI Students are eligible to audition for the Junior Company, Junior Company Rehearsal 7:00-8:00pm

TUESDAYS
5:00-6:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
6:30-7:00pm Pointe
*Level V Students are eligible to audition for the Junior Company, Junior Company Rehearsal 7:15-8:45pm

WEDNESDAYS
5:00-7:00pm Classical Ballet Technique with center en pointe

THURSDAYS
5:00-6:45pm Classical Ballet Technique with center en pointe
6:45-7:45pm Musical Theater (Trimester I), Variations (Trimester II), Partnering (Trimester III)
7:45-8:45pm Repertoire

SATURDAYS
11:00am-12:30pm Classical Ballet Technique
12:30-1:00pm Pointe
1:15-2:30pm Repertoire

TEACHING ARTISTS Zoé Henrot, Genevieve Waterbury, Anna Betz, and Rosa Prigan

ATTIRE OPTIONS
Feminine presenting option - Plum camisole leotard, pink or skin-tone footed or convertible tights with matching ballet slippers and pointe shoes

Masculine presenting option - Fitted tee (white or plum), black opaque tights rolled up to just above the ankle, white socks that meet the line of the tights, and matching white ballet slippers

Gender neutral option - any form-fitting athletic clothing in level colors that allows faculty to see lines of the body and muscle work, paired with ballet slippers and pointe shoes in a color that make a continuous line of the leg

TUITION
$1,650 trimesterly

New Student Interest Form Level VI

Student Name

First Name

Last Name

Student Age

Parent/Guardian Name

First Name

Last Name

Please tell us more about your past dance experience.

How many years have you been dancing en pointe?

Where have you trained in dance previously and what are you looking for in a new dance school?

Registration Form

IMPORTANT DATES

Mandatory Performing Arts Division Student and Parent Orientation

Friday, September 6 | 5:30-7:00pm
*Kick-off the school year with us by meeting your Teaching Artist, reviewing the student handbook, learning more about performance opportunities, checking out the Grand Jeté pop up shop, and more!

Trimester start and end dates

Trimester I - September 9, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Trimester II - December 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Trimester III - March 1, 2025 - May 22, 2025

Check-In dates All students receive one-on-one feedback from their Teaching Artist twice a year

Check-In I - January 3, 2024
Check-In II - May 20-22, 2025

See more Important Dates on our School Calendar by clicking the button below

School Calendar

UNIFORM

Clean and properly fitting level attire ensures success in the ballet class so your Teaching Artist can give you feedback and help you continue learning! Long hair must be neatly secured back from the face in a bun, french twist or any variation thereof - claw clips are not secure enough for the physical demands of a ballet class. Shorter hair must be pulled away neatly from the face, secured with pins, a headband, or strong hair products. No large jewelry or wrist watches are allowed, though small stud earrings are acceptable.

We are blessed to have a dance store in Saint Paul - Grand Jeté! Please place your order with Grand Jeté at (651) 227-0331 or at our Mandatory Performing Arts Division Orientation.

TUITION, REGISTRATION & FEES

The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory Office will complete all registration for the Performing Arts Division. The “Interest Form” button below will open an email to our School Manager Anna Betz, who will help new students find the right Level for them. The “Registration Form” button will allow current students who have already been placed in a Level by BCL Staff to start their registration for the 2024/25 season. Registration is not complete until payment is received by the BCL office. You will receive a receipt from MindBody (our student software), when your registration has been completed.

Tuition for the Upper School is paid trimesterly either by card or check. If paying by card, the card must be saved of the student’s Mindbody account and each trimester payment will be scheduled via autopay. If paying my check, the check must be received by the BCL Office on the following dates:

Trimester I - September 1, 2024
Trimester II - December 1, 2024
Trimester III - March 1, 2025

We do offer an application process to pay tuition monthly or apply for a scholarship to the School of Ballet Co.Laboratory. All applications must be submitted by August 10, 2025 to be considered for monthly tuition. Click “Apply Here” below.

Apply here

Sibling discounts are available towards the tuition of the younger sibling. Please inquire with our School Manager.

Registration opens July 1, 2024 and continues with open enrollment all year-long. In addition to the Trimester I Tuition, there is a one-time Registration Fee due at the time of registration and a Performance Fee. In Trimesters II & III, there is only the Trimester Tuition and a Performance Fee for students who were already enrolled in the previous Trimester.

Registration Fee | $25 before August 15 | $50 after August 15

Performance Fee | $100 per performance (3 performance opportunities a year)

A $25 late fee will be added to my account for tuition paid 1-7 days late and a a $50 late fee will be added for tuition paid 7-14 days late. Once paid, tuition is non-refundable; only if injury or sickness occurs will tuition be pro-rated onto my MindBody account to be used at a later date at BCL.

If a dancer decides to cancel the program for any reason, a written notice must be submitted to the School Manager (Anna Betz, abetz@balletcolaboratory.org) 30 days prior to the next tuition payment date (i.e. if your tuition payment is due December 1, and you submit a written cancellation notice on November 15, your tuition will still be processed on December 1. Thank you for your understanding. All tuition payments, once paid, are non-refundable.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

All Students in the Upper School of the Performing Arts Division perform in professional, main stage productions with the Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory twice a year and enjoy their own Upper School performance under the Laboratory II: Emerging Choreographer Program once a year. Please see all outside of weekly schedule rehearsal dates and times HERE on the School Calendar.

There will be a Performance Fee for each performance which helps defray the cost of costume construction, tailoring, and cleaning. This fee will be charged with trimesterly tuition.

Performance Fee | $100 per Performance

2024/25 Season Performances for Upper School Students:

As a non-profit, we rely on Parent/Guardian Volunteers to make our productions a success. We ask that for families volunteer a minimum of 2 shifts per semester (per dancing family) during productions and events. Parents/Guardians who are unable to volunteer or choose not to volunteer will pay the semesterly Volunteer Fee after each main stage production (Nutcracker in Wonderland and An American in Paris). This fee will be automatically charged post-production on Mindbody (December and May).

Volunteer Fee | $100 per Semester if minimum volunteer shifts are not met

Frequently asked questions

Please feel free to call the studio at any time if you have questions about our Pre-Professional Program or see our FAQ Page.

FAQ Page

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