TRAINING CENTER
From Pre-Ballet to Pre-Professional, we guide dancers every step along the way.
The Florida Ballet Training Center (FBTC) is recognized as one of Northeast Florida’s finest schools for dance education. FBTC cultivates the next generation of dancers and provides a diverse, classically based curriculum to students of all ages. While students grow in their technique and artistry, FBTC works to instill long-term appreciation for the art of ballet and the values it embodies.
THE FLORIDA BALLET’S YOUNG DANCERS DIVISION
(Ages 3-7)
The Young Dancers Division at The Florida Ballet is designed to introduce age-appropriate goals and milestones for our youngest dancers. Based on the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, the program’s overarching principles include correct posture, placement, musicality, coordination and creativity.
Required attire for this division 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.
*Nonrefundable annual registration fee: $50 | Due: July 15th or at time of enrollment.
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.
*Nonrefundable annual registration fee: $50.00 | Due: July 15th or at time of enrollment
*Students must attend ALL classes as listed. No exceptions.
*Tuition does not include Audition fees, ABT Exam fees, Nutcracker Participation fees, or optional Masterclasses/Workshops
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
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® Certified Schools are key partners in supporting ABT’s education and training initiatives across the country and around the world. ABT® Certified Schools are not only committed to teaching ABT’s National Training Curriculum (NTC) in their ballet training programs with faculty that is certified to teach the ABT® NTC, but they also present their students annually for ABT® Affiliate Examinations, along with hosting ABT Summer Intensive auditions, ABT® NTC Teacher Training Intensives, and other ABT events.
The Florida Ballet is one of only ten schools nationwide designated as an AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® Certified School.
