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Orlando Ballet School classes begin with the Enrollment Division and progress to the Pre-Professional Division. Each level follows a structured syllabus that recognizes cognitive, emotional and physical development. Students aged three to six are place by age while students aged seven and up are auditioned and placed by knowledge, ability and potential. All students receive bi-annual progress reports and are advanced only when the teaching team believes more advanced work will be beneficial to the student. Please click below to see more information including classes descriptions and schedules.

Enrollment Division (ages 3-6) ::
Pre-Professional Division (ages 7-18) ::
Orlando Ballet School Academy ::
Trainee Division ::

OBII ::
Open Adult Classes ::

 

2011-12 Class Schedules

Enrollment Division ::
Students ages three to seven being their ballet training in the enrollment division, which includes Mommy & Me, Dress Up & Dance, Creative Movement I, Creative Movement II, and Primary. These classes meet once a week and introduce structured movement and basic stance preparing students for the demands of serious ballet study.


Kindermusik (for students ages 0 to 3 as of September 1st)
An introduction to the art of dance in a nurturing environment ideal for children ages 0 to 3 years of age. Parents or caregivers participate with the child. Kindermusik is the basis for this class. Motor skills, creative dance, props, and games are used in a circle time format to teach song and dance exercises. Imaginative exercises present an outlet for an active mind and satisfy a child’s natural instinct for movement, introducing dance to the youngest of dancers. These classes also give parents a chance to spend quality time with their children and to meet other parents with whom they can share ideas and information. Class meets once per week for 45 minutes. The instructor is a Kindermusik Licensed Educator with Bachelor in Music and Piano Education. For more information on the Kindermusik program, please visit www.allegrolearning.com.

Fee Schedule (please see registration packet at right for payment details)

Non-Refundable Registration Fee

$35

Due at registration

Yearly Tuition $450 Yearly, Semi-Annual, or 7-Payment Options available

         
South Class Schedule

Tuesday Ages 0-18 months 10:15am - 11:00am Deborah DoCarmo
Tuesday Ages 18 mo-3 yrs 11:15am - 12:00pm Deborah DoCarmo

 


Mommy & Me (for students ages 2 and up as of September 1st)
An introduction to the art of dance in a nurturing environment ideal for children ages two to three years of age. Parents or caregivers participate with the child. Creative Movement is the basis for this class. Motor skills, creative dance, props, and games are used in a circle time format to teach song and dance exercises. Imaginative exercises present an outlet for an active mind and satisfy a child’s natural instinct for movement, introducing dance to the youngest of dancers. These classes also give parents a chance to spend quality time with their children and to meet other parents with whom they can share ideas and information. Class meets once per week for 45 minutes. The dress code for this class is any color/style of dancewear. Pink leather ballet shoes are optional. Parents or caregivers should wear clothing in which they can easily move.

Fee Schedule (please see registration packet at right for payment details)

Non-Refundable Registration Fee

$35

Due at registration

Yearly Tuition $520 Yearly, Semi-Annual, or 8-Payment Options available

         
Central Class Schedule

Saturday 10:00am - 11:00am Katie Slattery Studio 1

 


Dress Up & Dance (for students ages 3 and up as of September 1st)
The class focuses on having a good time together all the while learning their first dance steps. The dress code for the class is a one-piece lavender leotard with attached skirt and Orlando Ballet School logo, pink tights, pink leather split-sole shoes with hair pulled back from child's face for the girls. Boys are to wear black shorts, white T-shirt, white ballet shoes with white socks.

Fee Schedule (please see registration packet at right for payment details)

Non-Refundable Registration Fee

$35

Due at registration

Non-Refundable Showcase Fee
$90
Due at registration
Yearly Tuition $640 Yearly, Semi-Annual, or 8-Payment Options available

           
Central Class Schedule

Monday 3:30 – 4:30 Jackie Wendelken Studio 1
Saturday 10:00am – 11:00am Jackie Wendelken Studio 4

Seminole Class Schedule

Monday 3:00 –4:00 Natasha Glos Studio 1
Saturday 9:00am –10:00am Rachel Arnett Studio 2

South Class Schedule

Wednesday 3:30 – 4:30 Jennifer Zuckerman Studio B
Thursday 4:30 – 5:30 Kathy Landa Studio B
Saturday 9:00 – 10:00am Kathy Landa Studio B

Creative Movement I (for students ages 4 and up as of September 1st)
The Creative Movement I class is divided by skill and early proficiencies of primary steps and forms.  The dress code for the class dictates a one-piece light blue leotard with attached skirt and Orlando Ballet School logo, pink tights, pink leather split-sole ballet shoes with hair pulled back from child's face for the girls. Boys are to wear black shorts, white T-shirt, white ballet shoes with white socks.

Fee Schedule (please see registration packet at right for payment details)

Non-Refundable Registration Fee

$35

Due at registration

Non-Refundable Showcase Fee
$115
Due at registration
Yearly Tuition $640 Yearly, Semi-Annual, or 8-Payment Options available

Central Class Schedule

Tuesday 3:30 – 4:30 Heidi Towle Studio 4
Thursday 3:30 – 4:30 Heidi Towle Studio 1
Saturday 9:00am – 10:00am Jackie Wendelken Studio 4

Seminole Class Schedule

Wednesday 2:30 – 3:30 Katie Slattery Studio 2
Friday 3:00 – 4:00 Randee Workowski Studio 1
Saturday 9:00 – 10:00am Aretuza Caldas Studio 2

South Class Schedule

Tuesday 4:00 – 5:00 Katie Slattery Studio C
Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30 Jennifer Zuckerman Studio B
Saturday 10:00 – 11:00am Kathy Landa Studio B

Creative Movement II (for students ages 5 and up as of September 1st)
The Creative Movement II class is divided by skill and early proficiencies of primary steps and forms.  The dress code for the class dictates a one-piece light pink leotard with attached skirt and Orlando Ballet School logo, pink tights, pink leather split-sole ballet shoes with hair pulled back from child's face for the girls. Boys are to wear black shorts, white T-shirt, white ballet shoes with white socks.

Fee Schedule (please see registration packet at right for payment details)

Non-Refundable Registration Fee

$35

Due at registration

Non-Refundable Showcase Fee
$115
Due at registration
Yearly Tuition $640 Yearly, Semi-Annual, or 8-Payment Options available

Central Class Schedule

Monday 4:30 – 5:30 Jackie Wendelken Studio 1
Saturday 11:00am – 12:00pm Jackie Wendelken Studio 4

Seminole Class Schedule

Tuesday 3:30 – 4:30 Natasha Glos Studio 2
Thursday 3:30 – 4:30 Natasha Glos Studio 1
Saturday 10:00am – 11:00am Rachel Arnett Studio 1

South Class Schedule

Monday 6:00 – 7:00 Heidi Towle Studio C
Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 Jennifer Zuckerman Studio C
Friday 5:00 – 6:00 Heidi Towle Studio C
Saturday 11:00am – 12:00pm Kathy Landa Studio B

Primary (for students ages 6 and up as of September 1st)
This is the final level in our enrollment track. The dress code for this class dictates a turquoise leotard with the Orlando Ballet School logo, pink tights, pink leather split-sole ballet shoes for the girls. Boys are to wear black tights, white T-shirt, white ballet shoes with white socks.

Fee Schedule (please see registration packet at right for payment details)

Non-Refundable Registration Fee

$35

Due at registration

Non-Refundable Showcase Fee
$115
Due at registration
Yearly Tuition $640 Yearly, Semi-Annual, or 8-Payment Options available

Central Class Schedule

Monday 5:30 – 6:30 Jackie Wendelken Studio 1
Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 Jackie Wendelken Studio 4
Saturday 11:00am – 12:00pm  Katie Slattery Studio 5

Seminole Class Schedule

Tuesday 3:30 – 4:30 Bevalie Pritchard Studio 1
Thursday 4:00 – 5:00 Bevalie Pritchard Studio 2
Saturday 10:00 – 11:00am Aretuza Caldas Studio 1

South Class Schedule

Monday 7:00 – 8:00 Heidi Towle Studio C
Wendesday 5:30 – 6:30 Heidi Towle   Studio B
Friday 6:00 – 7:00 Heidi Towle   Studio C
Saturday 12:00pm – 1:00pm Kathy Landa Studio B

 

 

Helpful Resources ::

Click to download a pdf of any of the following:

2011 - 2012 Full Registration Packet

2011 - 2012 Scholarship Information

2011 - 2012 Full Year Calendar

2010 - 2011 OBS Handbook

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