TRAINING CENTER

THE FLORIDA BALLET’S YOUNG DANCERS DIVISION
(Ages 2-7)

The Young Dancers Division at The Florida Ballet offers age-appropriate classes to encourage a young child’s physicality, coordination, and natural instinct to move with music. Based on the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, the program’s overarching principles include correct posture, placement, musicality, coordination and creativity. Students in this division will have an opportunity to perform in an end of year Primary Presentation.

Required attire for this division (excluding Move with Me classes) includes a custom Florida Ballet leotard, ordered exclusively from Danzar, 9119 Merrill Rd. Jacksonville, FL., pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. If for any reason the required leotard is out of stock your dancer may wear any style black leotard until the correct attire arrives. Please know your dancer’s level when arriving at the store to ensure the correct color leotard is ordered.

In the interest of both our students and teachers in creating the best possible learning environment, parents are not permitted to observe classes. There will be designated Parent Observation Weeks on two occasions throughout the year.

THE FLORIDA BALLET’S PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
(Ages 8-18)

The Florida Ballet’s Pre-Professional Division is designed for students seeking a higher-level training with an expansive and progressive curriculum. Based on the American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum, our certified instructors will provide safe, articulate, and one-of-a-kind instruction in which students will grow in both their technique and artistry. Students in this division will have the opportunity to perform in the school’s end of year Dance Concert.

Audition is required for all levels. Class placement is based upon a combination of technical ability, previous experience, and age. Placement decisions are at the sole discretion of the Educational Director. Please fill out form below to schedule a placement audition.

Required class attire for females includes a custom Florida Ballet leotard, matching skirt, pink tights, pointe shoes, and pink ballet slippers. The leotard will need to be ordered exclusively from Danzar, 9119 Merrill Rd #41, Jacksonville, FL 32225. We will require all dancers to have the required attire for class. If for any reason attire is out of stock, a black leotard (any style) can be worn to class until the required leotard arrives. Please know your dancer’s level when going to the store to ensure the right color leotard is purchased.

Required attire for males includes a custom Florida Ballet white leotard, black tights, and black ballet slippers.

In the interest of our teachers and students creating the best possible learning environment, parents are not allowed to watch class. There will be a designated parent observation week scheduled twice per year. Dates will be announced as the event approaches.

THE FLORIDA BALLET’S OPEN DIVISION
(Ages 8+)

Begin formal training in a creative, safe, and fun learning environment. The Florida Ballet’s Open Division is designed for dancers of all abilities to further their dance training in a recreational setting. Students have the opportunity to take a variety of classes, without the added expectations and requirements of The Florida Ballet’s Pre-Professional Division. Students meet weekly. This division is not designed for drop-in classes. No audition required.

Students in this division should wear any style black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers, with hair secured away from the face in a bun.

Male students should wear a plain white t-shirt, black shorts, black socks, and black ballet slippers.

In the interest of both our students and teachers in creating the best possible learning environment, parents are not permitted to observe classes. There will be designated Parent Observation Weeks on two occasions throughout the year.

Tuition and Payment Options:

1 class/week – $85 monthly