Primary Program

The Primary Program curriculum focuses on building a strong foundation in classical ballet technique, developing artistic expression, and encouraging personal growth. Within a nurturing atmosphere, dancers explore creative movement, learn dance concepts and vocabulary, engage in bun technique and stage makeup tutorials, learn audition processes, and are guided in overall dance discipline. Students observe studio and  theater rehearsals while fostering relationships with company members. When casting opportunities arise, students are invited to participate in seasonal productions.

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Requirements

Although auditions are not held for the Primary Program, certain criteria must be met. Students must:

• have turned 8 years old on or before October 1st of the application year

• have at least one prior year of ballet training

• maintain at least one regular ballet class at their choice of dancing school

• have regular attendance within the ballet class at their choice of dancing school

• have a general understanding of ballet technique and vocabulary 

 

Students must complete the enrollment form by August 28, 2026. 

 

Schedule

Classes are held on Friday evenings from 5:15 – 6:15pm. Twenty-four classes are divided into two semesters. Semester 1 is September 4 – December 4, 2026 and semester 2 is January 15 - April 9, 2027.

 

Tuition

Tuition for the 24-week Primary Program is $360. The cost includes one Premium seat ticket voucher for The Nutcracker and Spring production. The tuition can be paid in one or two payments. It is the desire of the Board of Directors that no dancer is excluded from participation due to financial constraints. We will be happy to meet with you in regard to the fee schedule.

 

Question? Contact Us

This program is an excellent opportunity for your young dancer to experience Ballet Arts, Inc. Jackson. You may direct questions to kdborden@gmail.com.

 

We look forward to hearing from you!