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Many ballerina's feet all pointed in circle as the girls sit together.

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
A young ballerina dancer in class with her hands at her hips and a pink tutu.
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
A young ballerina with her hands at her hips during a class.
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
A class with all young female ballerina dancers in a line with their hands at their hips.
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
Pointed ballerina feet on the floor.
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
Ballerina posing with one arm raised against a railing, under an arch.
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

Ballerina posing with one leg raised against a railing, under an arch.
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
Two young ballerina's using the bar during a class.
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
Ballerina posing against railing, under an arch.
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
A class where all ballerina's wearing red and white are in line with their arms raised.
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
Ballerina posing with one arm and one leg raised against a railing, under an arch.
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
A class with several ballerina dancers in line.
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
A ballerina class where the girls are wearing blue and white and raising an arm.
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
A ballerina class where one female is holding the bar and raising one arm.
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

A group of male dancers stretching and talking while sitting on the floor.
OPEN DIVISION

Beginning
Adult

  • MONDAY 5:30 - 6:30 PM

DRESS CODE:

  • Movement-Friendly Clothing

A female instructor with her arm pointed across her body toward the sky.
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.