Children and Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-Professional Program

The Pre-Professional Ballet 6 and Studio Company Programs have been created for students who are truly serious about their ballet training and may be considering pursuing a career as a ballet dancer. The students in these programs take classes on a daily basis.

The curriculum includes Ballet Technique, Pointe, Variations, and Contemporary, and Pas de Deux.

Competition Ensemble

City Ballet Competition Ensemble is for pre-professional dancers who are interested in gaining more performance opportunities and improving their technique while learning teamwork and leadership skills. Open to ages 12 through 18 enrolled in Ballet 4, Ballet 5, Ballet 6 and Jr Studio Company levels, the Ensemble prides itself on being technique-focused as well as a positive, supportive team environment for students.

City Ballet Competition Ensemble works with City Ballet choreographers who create special pieces for competitions in Southern California. Members of the Ensemble have a required schedule of weekly classes and rehearsals throughout the school year to give students the necessary competitive edge.

For more information, please email the school at school@cityballet.org.

Performances

Students of all ages enrolled in City Ballet classes have the opportunity to perform in City Ballet’s annual School Performance – part of City Ballet’s Family Ballet Presentations, each May. Additionally, all students age 6 and up have the opportunity to perform on stage with City Ballet’s professional company in our annual production of The Nutcracker. Please see the School Performances page for more information.

Class Placement

The number of years of ballet and pointe experience suggested for each level are approximate. Each student is unique, and final level placement is determined by the teacher. Students are placed in an appropriate level at the teacher’s discretion.
City Ballet also offers a one-time class placement at no charge to any new student to City Ballet School, in which the instructor will evaluate the student and recommend an appropriate level and schedule. Please email the school at school@cityballet.org to ask about scheduling a placement class.

Schedule, Registration, and Fees

Tuition: Please see prices above for each program level.
Yearly Registration Fee: $25
Installment Fee (for tuition over $500): $30
Returned Check Fee: $25
Payment Methods Accepted: Checks, Cash, Visa, and MasterCard

A Registration Form must be received prior to attending any class, including placement classes