school

Class Schedule

Learn Ballet in Balboa Park

CURRENT SEMESTER:

FALL 2024-25

  • August 26, 2024 to January 18, 2025

Below, you will find all the information you need to know about our current semester of ballet classes at the Casa del Prado.

Select a Ballet Level for information
preparatory divison (Ages 4-6)

Tiny Tots A

AGE:

4 (BY OCTOBER 1ST)

REQUIREMENTS:

1 CLASS/WEEK

  • MONDAY 3:00 - 4:00 PM
  • WEDNESDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM
  • THURSDAY 10:00 - 11:00 AM (Homeschool Program)
  • SATURDAY 9:30 - 10:30 AM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard: CC400C (Recommended) / PINK
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
preparatory divison (Ages 4-6)

Tiny Tots B

AGE:

5 (BY OCTOBER 1ST)

REQUIREMENTS:

1 CLASS/WEEK

  • WEDNESDAY 3:00 - 4:00 PM
  • THURSDAY 10:00 - 11:00 AM (Homeschool Program)
  • THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM
  • SATURDAY 8:30 - 9:30 AM
  • SATURDAY 10:30 - 11:30 AM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard: CC400C (Recommended) / PINK
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
preparatory divison (Ages 4-6)

Pre-Ballet

AGE:

6 (BY OCTOBER 1ST)

REQUIREMENTS:

1 CLASS/WEEK

  • TUESDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM
  • THURSDAY 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Homeschool Program)
  • THURSDAY 5:30 - 6:30 PM
  • SATURDAY 8:30 - 9:30 AM
  • SATURDAY 9:00 - 10:00 AM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard
    • CC400C (Recommended) / LIGHT BLUE
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
Beginning division (ages 7 & up)

Beginning Ballet

AGE:

7 - 10 (BY OCTOBER 1ST)

REQUIREMENTS:

1 CLASS/WEEK

  • MONDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard
    • ANY STYLE / BLACK
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
Beginning division (ages 7 &up)

Beginning Teen

AGE:

11 - 18 (BY OCTOBER 1ST)

REQUIREMENTS:

1 CLASS/WEEK

  • WEDNESDAY 7:00 - 8:00 PM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard
    • ANY STYLE / BLACK
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
TRAINING DIVISION (AGE 7 to 18)

Level 1A

REQUIREMENTS:

1 CLASS/WEEK

RECOMMENDATION:

2 CLASSES/WEEK

  • MONDAY 5:00 - 6:00 PM
  • TUESDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM
  • THURSDAY 12:00 - 1:00 PM (Homeschool Program)
  • SATURDAYS 8:30 - 9:30 AM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard
    • CL5607 / BURGUNDY
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes

TRAINING DIVISION (AGE 7 to 18)

Level 1B

REQUIREMENTS:

1 CLASS/WEEK

RECOMMENDATION:

2 CLASSES/WEEK

  • MONDAY 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Homeschool Program)
    • Combined 1B/2A Class
  • WEDNESDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  • THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  • SATURDAY 9:30 - 11:30 AM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard
    • CL5607 / NAVY BLUE
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
TRAINING DIVISION (AGE 7 to 18)

Level 2A

REQUIREMENTS:

1 CLASS/WEEK

RECOMMENDATION:

2 CLASSES/WEEK

  • MONDAY 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Homeschool Program)
    • Combined 1B/2A Class
  • MONDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  • SATURDAY 9:30 - 11:00 AM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard
    • CL5607 / TURQUOISE
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
TRAINING DIVISION (AGE 7 to 18)

Level 2B

REQUIREMENTS:

2 CLASSES/WEEK

RECOMMENDATION:

2 CLASSES/WEEK, STRETCH & STRENGTH

  • MONDAY 12:30 - 2:00 PM (Homeschool Program)
    • Combined 2B/3A Class
  • TUESDAY 5:00 - 6:30 PM
  • THURSDAY 6:00 - 7:30 PM
  • SATURDAY 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

STRETCH & STRENGTH

  • SATURDAYS 10:00 - 11:00 AM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard
    • CL5607 / L5607 (Adult Sizes) / RED
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
TRAINING DIVISION (AGE 7 to 18)

Level 3A

REQUIREMENTS:

2 TECHNIQUE

RECOMMENDED:

3 TECHNIQUE, PRE-POINTE, STRETCH & STRENGTH

TECHNIQUE

  • MONDAY 12:30 - 2:00 PM (Homeschool Program)
  • MONDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  • WEDNESDAY 5:30 - 7:00 PM
  • SATURDAY 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

PRE-POINTE

  • WEDNESDAY 7:00 - 8:00 PM
    • In order to enroll in pre-pointe class, the student must be enrolled in three technique classes. 

STRETCH & STRENGTH

  • SATURDAYS 10:00 - 11:00 AM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard
    • L5607 / LAVENDER
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
TRAINING DIVISION (AGE 7 to 18)

Level 3B

REQUIREMENTS:

3 TECHNIQUE

RECOMMENDED:

3 TECHNIQUE, BEGINNING POINTE, ADD-ON POINTE,

STRETCH & STRENGTH, PBT

TECHNIQUE

  • MONDAY 6:00 - 7:30 PM
  • WEDNESDAY 5:30 - 7:00 PM
  • SATURDAY 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

BEGINNING POINTE

  • MONDAY 7:30 - 8:00 PM
    • Optional "Add-On" Class
  • WEDNESDAY 7:00 - 8:00 PM
    • In order to enroll in pointe class, the student must be enrolled in three technique classes. 

PBT

  • MONDAY 5:30 - 6:00 PM

STRETCH & STRENGTH

  • SATURDAYS 10:00 - 11:00 AM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard
    • L5607 / AUBERGINE
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
TRAINING DIVISION (AGE 7 to 18)

Level 4

REQUIREMENTS:

3 TECHNIQUE, POINTE, MODERN

RECOMMENDED:

4 TECHNIQUE, POINTE, MODERN,

STRETCH & STRENGTH, PBT

TECHNIQUE

  • MONDAY 5:00 - 6:30 PM
  • WEDNESDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  • THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  • SATURDAY 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

POINTE

  • THURSDAY 5:30 - 6:30 PM

MODERN (Beginning/Intermediate)

  • MONDAY 6:30 - 8:00 PM 
    • Level 4 may enroll in Level 5/6 Intermediate/Advanced Modern by invite only

PBT

  • WEDNESDAY 3:30 - 4:00 PM

STRETCH & STRENGTH

  • SATURDAYS 10:00 - 11:00 AM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard
    • CC100 / ROYAL BLUE
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
TRAINING DIVISION (AGE 7 to 18)

Level 5

REQUIREMENTS:

4 TECHNIQUE, 2 POINTE, MODERN

RECOMMENDED:

5 TECHNIQUE, 2 POINTE, PARTNERING, MODERN,

STRETCH & STRENGTH, PBT

TECHNIQUE

  • TUESDAY 5:00 - 6:30 PM
  • WEDNESDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  • THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  • FRIDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  • SATURDAY 12:30 - 2:00 PM

POINTE

  • TUESDAY 6:30 - 7:30 PM
  • THURSDAY 5:30 - 6:30 PM

PARTNERING

  • SATURDAY 2:00 - 3:00 PM

MODERN (Intermediate/Advanced)

  • WEDNESDAY 5:30 - 7:00 PM
    • Level 4 may enroll by invite only

STRETCH & STRENGTH

  • FRIDAY 3:30 - 4:00 PM

PBT

  • WEDNESDAY 3:30 - 4:00 PM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard
    • ANY STYLE / BLACK
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
TRAINING DIVISION (AGE 7 to 18)

Level 6

REQUIREMENTS:

5 TECHNIQUE, 2 POINTE, PARTNERING, MODERN

RECOMMENDED:

5 TECHNIQUE, 2 POINTE, MODERN,

PARTNERING, STRETCH & STRENGTH, PBT

TECHNIQUE

  • TUESDAY 5:00 - 6:30 PM
  • WEDNESDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  • THURSDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  • FRIDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM
  • SATURDAY 12:30 - 2:00 PM

POINTE

  • TUESDAY 6:30 - 7:30 PM
  • THURSDAY 5:30 - 6:30 PM

PARTNERING

  • SATURDAY 2:00 - 3:00 PM

MODERN (Intermediate/Advanced)

  • WEDNESDAY 5:30 - 7:00 PM
    • Level 4 may enroll by invite only

STRETCH & STRENGTH

  • FRIDAY 3:30 - 4:00 PM

PBT

  • WEDNESDAY 3:30 - 4:00 PM

DRESS CODE:

  • Level Colored Leotard
    • ANY STYLE / BLACK
  • Pink or Skin-toned footed tights worn with matching Pink or Skin-toned ballet shoes

OR

  • White dance shirt
  • Black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes
Three ballerina's practicing with the bar against the wall.

Boys Classes

ALL BOYS must be enrolled in an additional technique class.

LEVELS 1A - 2A:

  • MONDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM

LEVELS 2B - 3B:

  • MONDAY 6:30 - 7:30 PM

LEVELS 4 - 6 (Partnering):

  • SATURDAY 2:00 - 3:00 PM

OPEN DIVISION

Beginning
Adult

  • MONDAY 5:30 - 6:30 PM

DRESS CODE:

  • Movement-Friendly Clothing

Tuition

TUITION SCHEDULE (18 Weeks)
Tiny Tots, Pre-Ballet, Beg. Ballet, Beg. Teen, 1A
1 class per week: $290
2 classes per week: $505

Levels 1B-6, Open Classes
1 class per week: $370
2 classes per week: $645
3 classes per week: $845
4 classes per week: $1,010
5 classes per week: $1,155
6 classes per week: $1,320
7 classes per week: $1,445
8 classes per week: $1,530
9 classes per week: $1,590
Stretch & Strength (Level 2B-4): $155
Stretch & Strength (Level 5/6): $85
PBT Class (Level 3B-6): $85
Add-On Pointe Class (Level 3B): $85
Boys Class: Tuition Waived
Pre-Professional: $90
Adult Ballet Class (Drop-In Rate): $25

SCHOLARSHIPS
Need-based scholarships are available to students and families experiencing financial hardship. To apply for financial aid, please stop by our office to pick up an application and speak with a staff member about the application process and requirements.

Enrollment & Payment Policies

1. By enrolling in class, you agree to pay the full tuition owed.
2. Payment is DUE IN FULL at enrollment, or the dancer will be dropped from the class.
3. All tuition and production fees are non-refundable.
4. Tuition will not be prorated for classes missed.
5. Discounts (10% sibling discount, scholarship, etc.) must be requested at enrollment. No refunds or credits will be issued after payment.
6. Tuition for upper-level dancers will be billed to the payment card on file within 48 hours of enrollment.
7. Payment plans are available for tuition over $200, with 25% of the tuition due at enrollment. Credit card must be on file to sign up for a payment plan.
8. For cash or check payments, enroll in person or by phone.
9. Returned checks will be charged a $25.00 fee.
10. Accounts with an unpaid balance will NOT be able to enroll in the next semester, and the dancer will be dismissed from class.

PRO-RATE: We will only pro-rate for new students who begin classes once a semester has already started.  

Make-Up Policies

1. Students may take a make-up class of the same level (or 1 level lower) if a class is missed.
2. All make-up classes must take place during the same semester as the missed class.
3. Make-up classes must be scheduled in advance with the SDCYB office.
4. A missed Stretch & Strength class/PBT Class/Boys class does not qualify for a make-up of any kind.
5. Students may take a MAXIMUM of 4 make-ups for each class enrolled (ex. If a student is enrolled in 4 classes, they may take no more than 8 make-up classes per semester). For Summer, it's a MAXIMUM of 2 make-ups for each class enrolled.