yearly Classes Offered
Est: 1977
Chamberlain School of Ballet has proudly offered classes for all ages and skill levels for over 40 years!
While we may be known for Classical Ballet, we are proud to offer classes for modern, jazz, creative dance, creative movement, partnering, choreography, and more. We are proud of all our alumni who have gone on and danced professionally throughout their careers, but we are just as invigorated by the passions for dance found in our adults and open program students. Whether you’re just learning your first tendu or are a seasoned dancer looking to connect with an art you love, we are sure to have a class for you!
Creative Dance
(Ages 3-5)
Creative Dance
This class is designed to develop large and fine motor skills, coordination, and musical awareness while promoting creativity, group interaction and the joy of self-expression. Creative Dance classes meet once a week for 45 minutes.
Girls: Any color leotard, any color convertible or footless tights, bare feet, hair pulled up and away from face.
Boys: Any color T-shirt, exercise shorts or pants that do not restrict movement (No jeans, please).
Pre-ballet
(Ages 4-6)
PRE-BALLET
(AGES 4 - KINDERGARTEN)
The Pre-Ballet program offers a creative and enjoyable introduction to ballet specifically designed to bring the joy of movement and music to your children. These classes introduce students to the basic shapes, vocabulary, and postures of classical ballet. Coordination and motor skills become more refined as children are challenged to mold their bodies to these very specific positions. Musicality, flexibility, and dynamics of movement are stressed as the students gain more control of their bodies and learn the healthy habit of exercising at an early age. Pre Ballet classes for ages 4 through Kindergarten meet once a week for 45 minutes.
Girls: Black leotard (No skirts, please), theatrical pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes-no split soles (preferably Capezio, Bloch, or Sansha), hair secured in a bun or ponytail. A secured headband may be worn for short hair.
Boys: White short-sleeve fitted T-shirt, black fitted legging pants or black shorts with white socks, or black tights with no socks, black ballet shoes.
BALLET
We are proud to offer ballet options for all ages and skill levels. From Pre-Ballet to our open enrollment program, we have a class for you or your child.
For students younger than 4 years old, please visit our information on Creative Dance and Creative Movement.
Beginning Ballet
(AGES 6 YEARS AND OLDER)
Ballet is the foundation for all dance forms. Students may begin here with no previous training, or the preschool and kindergarten students can incorporate what they have learned in Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet and begin their formal introduction to classical ballet training. The student begins training with the emphasis on working at the barre, focusing on the muscle development that is necessary to execute basic classical movements. Center floor work is continued to develop motor skills and musicality. Ballet classes for 6-8 year olds meet once a week for 1 hour. Students 8 years and older attend ballet twice a week for an hour.
Girls: Black leotard (No skirts, please), theatrical pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes (preferably Capezio, Bloch, or Sansha), hair secured in a bun. A secured headband may be worn for short hair.
Boys: White short-sleeve fitted T-shirt, black fitted legging pants or black shorts with white socks, or black tights with no socks, black ballet shoes.
Ballet with training
(AGES 7 YEARS AND OLDER)
Students may begin here with previous training. The School's intermediate classes enter a more focused phase of classical ballet training. Students concentrate on technique and strength development. Faculty continues to guide students in proper positioning, body alignment and technical knowledge. Students at this level focus on increased center floor work, particularly in the areas of petite allegro and pirouettes. Girls begin pre-pointe exercises to strengthen their feet, ankles, and legs for future pointe work. Intermediate Level is when pointe work may be introduced. Students will begin pointe work upon approval of the instructor and/or Artistic Director. Girl's pointe work for teacher-recommended students begins at the age of 11 and up. Ballet classes meet two to three times a week for 1 hour or more as the student progresses.
Girls: Black leotard (No halter, high cut/French cut style; no side or back cut-outs; no multiple straps, lace, or rhinestone studs; no skirts, please), theatrical pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes (preferably Capezio, Bloch, or Sansha), hair secured in a bun. A secured headband may be worn for short hair.
Boys: White short-sleeve fitted T-shirt, black fitted legging pants or black shorts with white socks, or black tights with no socks, black ballet shoes.
boy’s ballet
Our boy’s ballet class is a wonderful way for aspiring male dancers to introduce themselves to ballet as a more dedicated path.
Advanced Men’s Ballet
Our advanced men’s ballet class is for aspiring male dancers who have some experience in ballet and dance. This class further delves into the world of ballet from the male perspective in training and performance.
Teen Ballet
Our teen ballet class is for teens who are newer to the world of dance and ballet! Ballet is an energizing and rewarding way of learning the foundations of movement.
Adult/teen open program
ADULT/TEEN OPEN CLASSES
Monday: 7:00-8:30 pm - Intermediate/Advanced Ballet - Walker Martin
Tuesday: 9:30-11:00 am - Intermediate/Advanced Ballet - Linda Brown
Wednesday: 8:00-9:15 pm - Modern - Weaver Rhodes
Wednesday: 7:30-9:00 pm - Intermediate/Advanced Ballet - Shawn Stevens
Thursday: 9:30-11:00 am - Intermediate/Advanced Ballet - Linda Brown
Saturday: 10:00-11:30 am - Intermediate Ballet - Dalia Hay
Faculty: Linda Brown, Dalia Hay, Walker Martin, Weaver Rhodes
A $35 registration fee is due upon registration. For more information, call 972-985-1374.
Pricing:
Single Class Rate: $22.50
4 Class Card: $80.00
8 Class Card: $125.00
12 Class Card: $150.00
ADVANCED BALLET | PROFESSIONAL Preparatory DIVISION
The heart of the school is based on the intensive professional preparatory program. This is a prelude program to the semi-professional Chamberlain Ballet founded in 1984 as a non-profit, 501 C 3 organization to provide a vehicle to prepare students for a professional dance career. Students are accepted to the program by audition only. Ballet classes meet a minimum of three days a week for 1 hour and increase as the student progresses.
jazz
(GRADES 1 AND UP)
Jazz includes a set center warm-up that combines ballet, modern and jazz techniques, and is designed to strengthen and increase flexibility. The warm-up is an essential part of each class. Floor exercises continue further body placement, strengthening abdominal and lower back muscles and leg stretches. Progressions across the floor have a specific intention and focuses on putting technique into action with a series of challenging steps, turns, and jumps that helps the dancer connect movements. It focuses on agility, style, and supports the work in the combination. The final combination will challenge the dancer to put all the elements together with a sense of style and presentation.
The aim is to develop dancers with the freedom of movement that comes from a firm technical foundation, grace style and attitude!
Styles covered in classes include Classic Jazz, Broadway, Latin, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. Jazz classes meet once a week for 1 hour- 1.5 hours.
Girls: Black leotard, theatrical pink or flesh colored (match to skin tone - non-shiny tights), fitted jazz-style pants or shorts (tights must be worn under shorts), black split-sole oxford style jazz shoes (preferably Capezio, Bloch, or Sansha), toe undies for shoeless work allowed, hair pulled up and away from the face. (NO dance sneakers, please.)
Boys: White short-sleeve fitted T-shirt, exercise shorts or pants that do not restrict movement, black jazz shoes. (No dance sneakers, please.)
MODERN
(GRADES 4 and up)
These classes combine the fundamentals of the techniques of Martha Graham, Jose Limon, Bill Evans, and Lester Horton. It is important to acknowledge the origin of the term "modern dance," in that this dance form broke from earlier classical traditions in order to reflect the contemporary issues and artistic expressions of the time. Therefore, this class develops a training methodology which focuses on developing the "thinking" dancer, who will use his or her artistic expression and technique to express the issues and aesthetics of contemporary times. Modern classes meet once a week for 1 hour- 1.5 hours.
Girls: Any color leotard, any color convertible or footless tights, bare feet, hair pulled up and away from the face.
Boys: Any color fitted T-shirt, exercise shorts or pants that do not restrict movement
Fitness classes
Chamberlain School of Ballet is excited to offer Flexibility and Conditioning for Dancers. This new class, taught by Becca Sigmund will expand your dance mobility and preparation for a healthy season.
2024-2025
SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION
SEMESTER 1, 2023: August 14, 2023 – December 16, 2023
SEMESTER 2, 2024: January 8, 2024 – May 18, 2024
HOLIDAYS:
The school will be closed for Labor Day 9/5/22; Thanksgiving Break 11/21/22-11/26/22; MLK Day 1/16/23; Spring Break 3/6/23-3/11/23; Easter Break 4/7/23-4/8/23. We do not observe the various school districts Student/Teacher Holidays. For inclement weather, if classes are cancelled, an email will be sent out and our phone message will reflect the same.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Student #1 - $35; Student #2 - $25; Student #3 - $15
Family Registration Fee – Maximum of $100
DISCOUNTS, REFUNDS & MISSED CLASSES:
• There is a 5% Family Discount on the tuition of second child.
• There are NO REFUNDS, CREDITS, or TRANFERS to another semester. Once classes have begun, tuition is not refundable. Students who miss classes or withdraw before the end of the semester are still obligated for the full semester tuition.
• Students who miss classes are not eligible for a tuition refund except when due to prolonged illness or severe injury and verified by a doctor’s confirmation, then 50% of the tuition will be due.
• Students are allowed to make-up a maximum of 2 unexcused classes missed per semester depending on class availability.
TUITION:
• Single Class Rate: $25.00
• Professional Single Class Rate (with proof of professional statue, i.e., union card, etc.): $20.00
• $25 Return Check Fee assessment for any returned checks.
Tuition by hour:
4.5 hr $ 285.00/monthly $ 1,140.00/semester
4.75 hr $ 291.25/monthly $ 1,165.00/semester
5 hr $ 297.50/monthly $ 1,190.00/semester
5.25 hr $ 303.75/monthly $ 1,215.00/semester
5.5 hr $ 310.00/monthly $ 1,240.00/semester
5.75 hr $ 316.25/monthly $ 1,265.00/semester
6 hr $ 322.50/monthly $ 1,290.00/semester
6.25 hr $ 328.75/monthly $ 1,315.00/semester
6.5 hr $ 335.00/monthly $ 1,340.00/semester
6.75 hr $ 341.25/monthly $ 1,365.00/semester
7 hr $ 347.50/monthly $ 1,390.00/semester
7.25 hr $ 353.75/monthly $ 1,415.00/semester
7.5 hr $ 360.00/monthly $ 1,440.00/semester
7.75 hr $ 366.25/monthly $ 1,465.00/semester
8 hr $ 372.50/monthly $ 1,490.00/semester
30 min $ 75.00/monthly $ 300.00/semester
45 min $ 88.50/monthly $ 354.00/semester
1 hr $ 102.75/monthly $ 411.00/semester
1.25 hr $ 121.00/monthly $ 484.00/semester
1.5 hr $ 139.00/monthly $ 556.00/semester
1.75 hr $ 157.10/monthly $ 628.40/semester
2 hr $ 175.20/monthly $ 700.80/semester
2.25 hr $ 193.90/monthly $ 775.60/semester
2.5 hr $ 212.60/monthly $ 850.40/semester
2.75 hr $ 231.30/monthly $ 925.20/semester
3 hr $ 247.50/monthly $ 990.00/semester
3.25 hr $ 253.75/monthly $ 1,015.00/semester
3.5 hr $ 260.00/monthly $ 1,040.00/semester
3.75 hr $ 266.25/monthly $ 1,065.00/semester
4 hr $ 272.50/monthly $ 1,090.00/semester
4.25 hr $ 278.75/monthly $ 1,115.00/semester
If your student is taking more than 8 hours a week of dance, please contact the school’s office for tuition information.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
• Option 1: Pay School Year Tuition in Full – due on or before 8/15/22
• Option 2: Pay School Year Tuition in two payments – due on or before 8/15/22 and 1/4/23
• Option 3: Pay School Year in 8 monthly payments – due on or before 8/15/22, 9/15/22, 10/15/22, and 11/15/22 for Semester 1 and 1/16/23, 2/16/23, 3/16/23, and 4/16/23 for Semester II.
Online payments can be made through the school’s website and can be set up to have automatic payment.
Tuition can also be paid at the school’s front office. If paying by Option 3, tuition received 10 days after the due date of each month will have an automatic $10 late fee assessed. Please remember, we do not send tuition bills. Contact the school office regarding payment arrangements. A student will not be allowed to continue if there is an outstanding tuition for more than 30 days. All tuition, costume fees, and performance fees must be paid before the students is allowed to participate in the Annual Spring Recital.
Private lessons can be arranged with individual faculty members through the school’s front office. Teaching fees vary and are paid directly to the faculty member. The private studio rental if $25/hour is paid directly to Chamberlain School of Ballet. If the student is a member of Chamberlain Ballet, the private studio rental is $10/hour.