Student Division

 

In the Student Division of The School of Boca Ballet Theatre, students develop the technique and vocabulary of dance. In addition to ballet, students can take classes in modern, jazz, partnering, variations, and character dancing.

Class placement is determined at the discretion of the faculty and school director.

 
 

Class offerings:

Ballet: Careful development of the technique and vocabulary of dance. Strength, musicality, line, and suppleness, and artistry are emphasized.

Jazz: Upbeat rhythms and isolations are the trademarks of this uniquely American dance form. [Ballet prerequisite]

Modern Dance: Contemporary dance technique widens understanding of torso and limb movements through space, use of rhythms, and dramatic expression. [Ballet prerequisite]

Pointe: An extension of classical ballet for experienced female dancers.

Variations: Intermediate and advanced pointe students learn solos and excerpts from classical ballets.

Partnering: Intermediate and advanced students learn the basics of partnering, with focus on lifts, supports, and turns.

Men’s Class: A ballet class tailored to the specific demands of male dancers.

 
 

2024-2025 Class Schedule

Classes begin August 19, 2024

Ballet 1 (1 X per week required)
Monday from 3:45–4:45 PM
Tuesday from 4:45–5:45 PM
Friday from 5–6 PM

Ballet 2 (2 X per week required)
Monday from 4:45–5:45 PM
Wednesday from 4–5 PM
Friday from 4–5 PM

Ballet 3 (2 X per week required)
Monday from 5:45–7 PM
Thursday from 5:45–7 PM
Friday from 4–5:15 PM

Ballet 4 (2 X per week required)
Tuesday from 5:45–7 PM
Wednesday from 5:45–7 PM
Friday from 6:15–7:30 PM

Ballet 5 (3 X per week required )
Monday from 5–7 PM: Ballet/Pointe
Tuesday from 4:45–6:45 PM: Ballet/Pointe
Thursday from 4:45–6:45 PM: Ballet/Character
Saturday from 10 AM–12 PM: Ballet/Pointe

Ballet 6 (3 X per week required)
Tuesday from 4:45–6:45 PM: Ballet/Pointe
Thursday from 5–7 PM: Ballet/Pointe
Friday from 4:45–6:30 PM: Ballet/Pointe
Saturday from 12:00–1:30 PM: Ballet 6/7A

Ballet 7A (3 X per week required)
Monday from 7–9 PM: Ballet/Variations 7A/7B
Wednesday from 5–7 PM: Ballet/Pointe 7A/7B
Friday from 6:30–8:30 PM: Ballet/Pointe 7A/7B
Saturday from 12–1:30 PM: Ballet 6/7A

Ballet 7B (3 X per week required)
Monday from 7–9 PM: Ballet/Variations 7A/7B
Wednesday from 5–7 PM: Ballet/Pointe 7A/7B
Friday from 6:30–8:30 PM: Ballet/Pointe 7A/7B
Saturday from 12–1:30 PM: Ballet 7B/8

Ballet 8 ( 3 X per week required)
Tuesday from 6:45–9 PM: Ballet/Variations
Wednesday from 5–7 PM: Ballet/Pointe
Thursday from 6:45–9 PM: Ballet/Partnering
Saturday from 12–1:30 PM: Ballet 7B/8

Progressing Ballet Technique
Monday from 5:45–6:45 PM (Levels 6/7A/7B/8)
Tuesday from 3:30–4:45 PM (Levels 4/5/6)

Youth Ballet (Ages 10-15)
Friday from 6:15–7:15 PM

Contemporary
Tuesday from 7–8:15 PM (Levels 5/6/7A/7B)

Jazz
Friday from 5:15–6:15 PM (Levels 3/4)
Monday 7–8:15 PM (Level 8)
Thursday from 7–8:15 PM (Levels 5/6)

Jazz/Contemporary           
Saturday from 12:15–1:30 PM (Levels 5/6)
Saturday from 10:30 AM–12 PM (Level 7A/7B/8)

 
 

Tuition for 18 Week Semester

Tuition based on hours per week:

30 minutes: $284.00

45 minutes: $354.00

1 hour: $395.00

1.25 hours: $497.00

1.5 hours: $594.00

1.75 hours: $693.00

2 hours: $762.00

2.25 hours: $843.00

2.5 hours: $936.00

2.75 hours: $1,028.00

3 hours: $1,063.00

3.25 hours: $1,149.00

 

3.5 hours: $1,201.00

3.75 hours: $1,271.00

4 hours: $1,275.00

4.25 hours: $1,343.00

4.5 hours: $1,409.00

4.75 hours: $1,444.00

5 hours: $1,472.00

5.25 hours: $1,502.00

5.5 hours: $1,530.00

5.75 hours: $1,559.00

6 hours: $1,588.00

6.25 hours: $1,599.00

6.5 hours: $1,617.00 (Unlimited)

 
 

Tuition Policies

  • Tuition is non-refundable & non-transferable.

  • New students only can receive a prorated tuition when beginning after the commencement of a semester.

  • $50 annual registration fee per family.

  • 5% Family Discount on tuition.

  • 10% Discount for full payment of Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 tuition no later than August 24, 2024.

  • Payment Plans available – service fees apply (please inquire).

  • Limited Financial Aid (please inquire for deadlines and requirements).

  • Take advantage of our Referral Program.

  • Tuition is not charged for the weeks the school is closed, so no make-ups will be allowed.  However, if your class falls on Labor Day Weekend – Saturday, August 31, 2024 and/or Monday, September 2, 2024, or if  you are unable to attend your regularly-scheduled class due to illness or other reasons, you will be allowed make-up classes.

 

Register for Classes:

For more information, visit our enrollment page.

 

Class Attire

Student Division (Ballet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7a, 7b, 8)

  • Girls: BBT class uniforms required; pink tights, pink ballet shoes or pointe shoes (if appropriate), hair in a bun.

  • Boys: black tights, white t-shirts, white ballet shoes, white socks, hair should be neat and kept away from the face.

Student Division: Modern

  • BBT class uniform leotard (girls), black t-shirt (boys), black footless tights, hair in a bun or ponytail (girls)

Student Division: Character

  • Character shoes, character skirts for girls (you may borrow Boca Ballet Theatre character skirts), hair in a bun (girls)

Student Division: Jazz

  • Any solid color leotard (girls), tight black t-shirt (boys), black jazz pants or black/pink footless tights, tan/black jazz shoes (any style), hair in a bun or ponytail (girls)

  • Note: No shorts, warmers, or t-shirts.

 
 

Class Policies

Class Placement

  • Class placement in the Student Division will be determined by the School Director/Artistic Director and the decision will be final.

  • Boca Ballet Theatre uses a unique stair-step training system and it is normal for a student to remain in the same class level for two or more years.

  • In the Children’s Division, it is done strictly by age requirements — no exceptions.

Tuition

  • All tuition is due at the beginning of the semester.

  • Tuition is nonrefundable and nontransferable even if you or your child do not complete the semester.

  • Tuition will be pro-rated for new students only after the beginning of the semester.

  • A late fee of $10 will be assessed if tuition is not paid by the 15th day of the current semester. If tuition is not paid by the 30th day of the current semester, you or your child may not be allowed to attend classes.

  • A tuition payment plan is available for a nominal fee.

Class Attendance

  • In Boca Ballet Theatre’s unique stair-step system of training, each class builds upon materials learned in the previous class; therefore, class attendance is mandatory.

  • If your child will be unable to attend a class due to illness or other reason, please call BBT at least 30 minutes prior to the beginning of class so the instructor can be informed of the child’s absence.

  • If a dancer arrives after his/her class has already begun, the dancer must ask the instructor’s permission to enter the class. Tardy students (more that 5-10 minutes late) may be asked to observe to protect the dancer from injury.

  • Tardy dancers are asked to enter the studio when the music is not playing (between exercises).

Pick-Up Policy

  • Parents are expected to pick up children promptly at the close of their class. Boca Ballet Theatre is not responsible for any students left after their class has ended.

  • No siblings, friends, etc. can be left at Boca Ballet Theatre without parental supervision.

  • Any student left after the last class of the day will be assessed an overtime fee of $10 per child for each 15 minutes (or portion of 15 minutes), regardless of the reason for being late.

  • Payment is due at the time of pick-up (cash or check), and a child may not participate again until the late fee has been paid.

Food and Drink Policy

  • No candy, gum, or soft drinks are allowed in the studios.

  • Water is allowed and students may bring a spill-proof bottle of water to class. Hydration is important – especially when a dancer has several hours of instruction and/or rehearsal back-to-back on the same day.