Birmingham Ballet Academy Junior Division

Enrollment: The Junior Division 2008-2009 School Year begins in September.

How to Register:

Use the links provided on the left under GENERAL INFORMATION to print out Registration Forms. Fax your completed Registration to (205) 979-5139 or mail to: Birmingham Ballet, 2198 Columbiana Road - Suite 100, Birmingham, Al 35216. If you have questions about class placement, please contact Birmingham Ballet Academy at (205) 979-9492.

Dress Code:

Ballet students in Junior Division wear pink tights and a pink leotard with pink leather ballet shoes. Hair must be secured neatly in a bun.

Junior Division 2008-2009 School Year classes begin September 2.

Class size is limited to eight students in Pre-Ballet and 10 students in Primary Ballet. Early registration is recommended.

Creative Movement - Mommy & Me (age 2 by 9/1)

Thursday 9:30 - 10:15

Pre-Ballet I (age 3 by 9/1)

Tuesday 1:30 - 2:15

Thursday 10:15- 11:00

Pre-Ballet II (age 4 by 9/1)

Wednesday 1:30 - 2:15

Thursday 3:30 - 4:15

Pre-Ballet I/II (age 3 or 4 by 9/1)

Wednesday 5:30 - 6:15

Saturday 9:30 - 10:15

Primary Ballet (5K)

Tuesday 3:45 - 4:30

Wednesday 4:00 - 4:45

Saturday 10:15 - 11:00

Tap Jr. (5K - must be enrolled in Primary Ballet)

Wednesday 4:45 - 5:30

Tuition Options:

Creative Movement - Tuition is paid by the session. Fee: $90 per session.

Pre-Ballet - Tuition may be paid in either four equal payments (Quarter payments) or two equal payements (Semester payments). Quarter Fee: $124; Semester Fee: $243

Primary Ballet - Tuition may be paid in either four equal payments (Quarter payments) or two equal payements (Semester payments). Quarter Fee: $124; Semester Fee: $243

Tap Jr. Tuition may be paid in either four equal payments (Quarter payments) or two equal payements (Semester payments). Quarter Fee: $95; Semester Fee: $185

Class Descriptions:

Creative Movement - Mommy & Me (Age 2 - young 3) is an introduction to dance taught in four 6 week sessions. Students may register for one or more sessions. The primary goal is to foster a love of movement. The creative component is quite large. Several fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, a scarf dance at the end can facilitate the dancer’s own physical expression. Taking part in dancing a narrative helps children understand that dancing is a means of communication and expression. Children build self-confidence by mastering simple dance movements and learning how to work in a group.

Pre-Ballet (Ages 3 - 4) covers the basic movements found in all dance forms. Pre-Ballet fosters creativity, freedom, expression in movement, and a love of dance. Children learn about rhythms and quality of movement. The creative component is still large. As their ability and self-confidence grows, children are introduced to more challenging sequences of movement and vocabulary that prepares them for Primary Ballet.

Primary Ballet (5K) As the school year progresses, more ballet structure and technique is added to the curriculum in a creative and fun way. At this level, children begin to learn more about how they can control the muscles in their bodies. They learn to use self-control and concentration while dancing. By the end of the year, students can dance set work independently of the teacher and memorize simple exercises or sequences.

Tap focuses on rhythm, syncopation and style. Our classes provide instruction in traditional tap. An emphasis is placed on developing proper sound and clarity.