DANCE CLASSES
Schedule ❘ Enrollment ❘ Tuition ❘ Dress Code ❘ Ticket Information
As children advance in the School, the work becomes more structured and focused on muscular development, dance skills, and accuracy of execution. While we welcome all children to dance as it fits into their schedules, TBCDE recommends that children 6-yrs and older consider taking multiple classes per week. Repetition will assist with muscle memory and allow children to gain confidence in their learning skills.
PREPARATORY BALLET
Children ages 6 and 7 begin to learn technical skills, gain physical strength, and develop focus in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. Emphasis is on balance, posture, flexibility, strength, musicality and the discipline required for all dance forms. Preparatory Ballet 1 for age 6; Preparatory Ballet 2 for age 7.
BALLET FUNDAMENTALS
Ballet Fundamentals employs the skills learned in the Preparatory Classes to allow young dancers ages 8 and 9 to develop the fundamental elements required for classical ballet. Children develop their coordination and musicality and are introduced to the formal structure of a ballet class.
BEGINNER BALLET
These classes are designed to introduce teen students with no previous experience to ballet. Students will learn the elements of ballet with a focus on physical awareness, musicality, expression, and basic ballet vocabulary.
JAZZ
Jazz dance is a dance style that first emerged in the United States in the early twentieth century. In a fast-paced and fun environment, students learn technique as well as dance combinations set to current music and improve their overall coordination and physical fitness.
TAP
Tap dancing is one of the most popular dance forms of all time. Tap classes develop coordination, rhythm, balance and concentration in a fun and stimulating environment.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Contemporary dance developed during the mid-twentieth century and is an important part of a ballet dancers’ training. It employs elements of ballet with the use of the torso found in Modern dance. Contemporary dance also employs contract-release, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation techniques.
ENROLLMENT
Dance Classes for 6-13 yr olds are 33 week sessions, starting in August and ending in May. These classes begin Aug. 28, 2023 and run through May 18, 2024. Student age listed is by September 1, 2023.
SPRING Session Classes, run from Jan. 8, 2024 through April 27, 2024. Student age listed is by January 1, 2024.
To enroll your student online: click on the desired class (gold class title) and fill out the required form and payment.
To enroll your student by mail: follow the directions on the registration form and mail with enrollment fee.
If you have any questions about enrollment, please call us at 918-712-5327 or email education@tulsaballet.org.
Spring 2024 Dance Class Schedule: Ballet
| CLASS | DAY | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning Ballet for 6-9 yr olds, Spring Session | Tuesdays | 5:35-6:35pm | Brookside |
| Beginning Ballet for 10-14 yr olds, Spring Session | Tuesdays | 6:40-7:40pm | Brookside |
| CLASS | DAY | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning Ballet for 6-9 yrs, Spring Session | Tuesdays | 6:05-7:05pm | Broken Arrow |
| Beginning Ballet for 10-14 yrs, Spring Session | Wednesdays | 6:05-7:05pm | Broken Arrow |
TUITION
Preparatory Ballet 1 & 2: $775
Contemporary Class: $775
Jazz Class: $775
Tap Class: $775
Beginning Ballet: $775
Ballet Fundamentals (Partial Program): $775
Annual Tuition: $736.25
5% discount for paying in full at time of enrollment
Installment Tuition (4 payments): $193.75 per payment
Installment 1 due: at time of enrollment
Installment 2 due: Sept. 5, 2023
Installment 3 due: Dec. 5, 2023
Installment 4 due: Feb. 5, 2024
Ballet Fundamentals: Full Program: $1,204
Annual Tuition: $1,143.80
5% discount for paying in full at time of enrollment
Installment Tuition (4 payments): $301.00 per payment
Installment 1 due: at time of enrollment
Installment 2 due: Sept. 5, 2023
Installment 3 due: Dec. 5, 2023
Installment 4 due: Feb. 5, 2024
Beginning Ballet Spring (ages 6-14): $400
Spring Session Tuition: $380.00
5% discount for paying in full at time of enrollment
Installment Tuition: $200.00 per payment
Installment 1 due: at time of enrollment
Installment 2 due: Feb. 5, 2024
WITHDRAWAL AND REFUNDS
For students who need to withdraw from classes, withdrawal forms can be obtained at the front desk and returned to one of the CDE Administrative Assistants. All forms must be returned 30 days prior to student withdrawal. Parents/guardians will be responsible for all tuition payments due up to one month after the written notice. Tuition is non-refundable except in the case of serious illness or injury as verified by a doctor’s certificate or in the relocation of a family. Refunds will not be given for inclement weather or unforeseen events.
DRESS CODE
| Preparatory Ballet (Girls) | Leotard – light pink Bloch tank with TBCDE logo Tights – Capezio #1816/#1916 in Ballet Pink Skirt – Light Pink, pull-on skirt Shoes – Pink ballet slippers |
| Preparatory Ballet (Boys) | Shirt – White fitted Body Wrappers shirt with TBCDE logo Shorts – Black fitted shorts (bike shorts) Socks – White thin cotton socks Shoes – White ballet slippers |
| Ballet Fundamentals (Girls) | Leotard – Columbia Blue custom tank with TBCDE logo Tights– Capezio #1816/#1916 in Ballet Pink Skirt– Columbia Blue wrap skirt Shoes– Pink ballet slippers |
| Ballet Fundamentals (Boys) | Shirt – White fitted Body Wrappers shirt with TBCDE logo Shorts – Black fitted shorts (bike shorts) Socks – White thin cotton socks Shoes – White ballet slippers |
| Beginner Ballet (Girls) | Leotard – Columbia Blue custom tank with TBCDE logo Tights – Capezio #1816/#1916 in Ballet Pink Skirt– Columbia Blue wrap skirt Shoes – Pink ballet slippers |
| Beginner Ballet (Boys) | Shirt – White fitted Body Wrappers shirt with TBCDE logo Tights – Men’s black ballet tights Socks – White thin cotton socks Shoes – White ballet slippers |
| Jazz or Tap (Girls) | Leotard – Same as age group or class leotard if enrolled in another class Pants – CDE logo warmup pants or other black pants Shoes – (Jazz)-Black split-sole, slip-on jazz shoes; (tap) – black tap shoes |
| Jazz or Tap (Boys) | Shirt – White fitted Body Wrappers shirt with TBCDE logo Pants – CDE logo warmup pants or other black pants Shoes – (Jazz)-Black split-sole, slip-on jazz shoes; (Tap) – black tap shoes |
| Contemporary (Girls) | Leotard – Same as age group or class leotard if enrolled in another class Tights – Capezio #1816/#1916 in Ballet Pink Shoes – none |
| Contemporary (Boys) | Shirt – White fitted Body Wrappers shirt with TBCDE logo Tights – Men’s black ballet tights Shoes – none |
TICKETS
Students in these classes will receive two complimentary tickets to Tulsa Ballet’s 2023/24 productions of The Nutcracker, Jack and the Beanstalk, and a third exciting ballet!