GRAND RAPIDS BALLET SCHOOL ADA CAMPUS

Pre-School Combo (Ballet Plus Tap)

AGES 3-5

This class is a joyful and imaginative introduction to classical ballet and music through tap dance! Students will begin with 30 minutes of creative movement and ballet, and then change into tap shoes for the other half of class. Class runs for 50 minutes to allow time between classes. The preschool combo class is intended for students who are ages 3-5 and are potty trained. Parents are invited to relax in the lobby. Students are invited to perform in our showcase.

SCHEDULE
Dancers meet once per week.

Tuesdays, 4:30-5:20pm
Fridays, 9:30-10:20am

DRESS CODE
Girls- Soft pink leotard (attached skirt is approved, no separate tutu), soft pink or skin tone tights, pink or skin tone ballet shoes
*Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or skin tone as appropriate.
*Girls’ leotards should be solid colored tank, camisole, or short-sleeve styles.
Boys- White fitted t-shirt, black leggings, black socks, black ballet shoes

TUITION
– Monthly:  $97.25 (Cancel at any time)
– Semester:  Starting at $377.50/per semester
– Full Year:  Starting at $755

MONTHLY, SEMESTER, & YEAR-IN-FULL PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. Prices are subject to change. All classes require a $20 registration fee. Grand Rapids Ballet School maintains a no-refund policy. Once the program in question has begun, tuition is non-refundable and if unused will be received as a donation. Scheduled holidays, breaks, and weather-related school closings do not alter tuition.

Pre-Ballet

AGES 5-6

This class builds early dance skills through basic steps, rhythm, and movement while fostering creativity and group interaction. This 45-minute class meets once a week.

SCHEDULE
Dancers meet once per week.

Mondays, 5:30-6:15pm
Tuesdays, 10:00-10:45am
Saturdays, 9:30-10:15am

DRESS CODE
Girls- Soft pink leotard (attached skirt is approved, no separate tutu), soft pink or skin tone tights, pink or skin tone ballet shoes
*Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or skin tone as appropriate.
*Girls’ leotards should be solid colored tank, camisole, or short-sleeve styles.
Boys- White fitted t-shirt, black leggings, black socks, black ballet shoes

TUITION
– Monthly:  $97.25 (Cancel at any time)
– Semester:  Starting at $377.50/per semester
– Full Year:  Starting at $755

MONTHLY, SEMESTER, & YEAR-IN-FULL PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. Prices are subject to change. All classes require a $20 registration fee. Grand Rapids Ballet School maintains a no-refund policy. Once the program in question has begun, tuition is non-refundable and if unused will be received as a donation. Scheduled holidays, breaks, and weather-related school closings do not alter tuition.

Elementary Ballet

AGES 6.5-7

This class builds a foundation in classical ballet with focus on technique, terminology, alignment, and musicality. This 45-minute class meets twice a week.

SCHEDULE
Dancers meet twice a week.
Thursday, 5:15-6:00pm
Saturday, 11:15am-12:00pm

DRESS CODE
Girls- Soft pink leotard (attached skirt is approved, no separate tutu), soft pink or skin tone tights, pink or skin tone ballet shoes
*Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or skin tone as appropriate.
*Girls’ leotards should be solid colored tank, camisole, or short-sleeve styles.
Boys- White fitted t-shirt, black leggings, black socks, black ballet shoes

TUITION
– Monthly:  $130.80 (Cancel at any time)
– Semester:  Starting at $506/per semester
– Full Year:  Starting at $1012

MONTHLY, SEMESTER, & YEAR-IN-FULL PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. Prices are subject to change. All classes require a $20 registration fee. Grand Rapids Ballet School maintains a no-refund policy. Once the program in question has begun, tuition is non-refundable and if unused will be received as a donation. Scheduled holidays, breaks, and weather-related school closings do not alter tuition.

Youth Medley (Jazz/Tap)

AGES 7-12

Learn the best of Broadway! Students will sing, dance, act and learn fun choreography from their favorite musicals/shows that have a positive message. This class is rooted in jazz dance technique with rhythm and broadway style tap. Students will stretch their bodies and minds and enjoy healthy self expression. Both boys and girls welcome. Class runs for 60 minutes. Previous dance experience recommended but not required. Take this class in addition to Ballet 1 for the ultimate dance experience. Recommended for ages 7-12. Students are invited to perform in the season showcase and/or community events.

SCHEDULE
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm

DRESS CODE
Girls- Soft pink leotard (attached skirt is approved, no separate tutu), soft pink or skin tone tights, pink or skin tone ballet shoes
*Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or skin tone as appropriate.
*Girls’ leotards should be solid colored tank, camisole, or short-sleeve styles.
Boys- White fitted t-shirt, black leggings, black socks, black ballet shoes

TUITION
– Monthly:  $97.25 (Cancel at any time)
– Semester:  Starting at $377.50/per semester
– Full Year:  Starting at $755

MONTHLY, SEMESTER, & YEAR-IN-FULL PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. Prices are subject to change. All classes require a $20 registration fee. Grand Rapids Ballet School maintains a no-refund policy. Once the program in question has begun, tuition is non-refundable and if unused will be received as a donation. Scheduled holidays, breaks, and weather-related school closings do not alter tuition.

Ballet 1

Ballet 1 students build a foundation in classical ballet. Training focuses on basic technique, musicality, and alignment. They learn core terminology and arm positions through barre, center, and across-the-floor work.

SCHEDULE
Dancers meet twice a week.
Monday, 4:30-5:30pm
Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm

DRESS CODE
Girls- Lavender leotard (no attached skirt), soft pink or skin tone tights, pink or skin tone ballet shoes
*Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or skin tone as appropriate.
*Girls’ leotards should be solid colored tank, camisole, or short-sleeve styles.
Boys- White fitted t-shirt, black leggings, black socks, black ballet shoes

TUITION
– Monthly:  $215.25 (Cancel at any time)
– Semester:  Starting at $832.50/per semester
– Full Year:  Starting at $1665

MONTHLY, SEMESTER, & YEAR-IN-FULL PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. Prices are subject to change. All classes require a $20 registration fee. Grand Rapids Ballet School maintains a no-refund policy. Once the program in question has begun, tuition is non-refundable and if unused will be received as a donation. Scheduled holidays, breaks, and weather-related school closings do not alter tuition.

Adult Ballet Classes

TEEN / ADULT BALLET 101 – Monday, 6:30-8:00pm
We are excited to add this new class to our schedule!  It is a beginner‑friendly class designed to introduce teens and adults (ages 13+) with no prior dance experience to the fundamentals of classical ballet in a supportive, confidence‑building environment.
FACULTY- Melanie Anderson Brossiet

ADULT BEGINNER – Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm
Ready to get fit, flexible, and have fun? Taught by experienced Grand Rapids Ballet dancers and faculty, Adult Beginner ballet is open to all levels and abilities.  Prior ballet experience is recommended. 

• – Improve your health, flexibility, and mood 

• – Focus on ballet technique, core strength, and muscle conditioning 

• – Boost self-confidence, relieve stress, and grow artistically

FACULTY SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
September 9- Rowan Allegra
September 16- Rowan Allegra
September 23- Yuka Oba-Muschiana
September 30- TBA

ADULT INTERMEDIATE – Tuesday, 6:00-7:30pm (NOTE EARLIER TIME)
Refine your technique and push your limits!  Taught by experienced Grand Rapids Ballet dancers and faculty, Adult Intermediate is open to adults with prior ballet experience.

• – Build on technique, strength and flexibility

• – Challenge yourself with more complex moves and combinations

• – Improve fitness, confidence, and artistry

FACULTY SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
September 8- Jimmy Cunningham
September 15- Rowan Allegra
September 22- Rowan Allegra
September 29- Rowan Allegra

TUITION FOR ALL ADULT BALLET CLASSES
$25 / class
$200 / 10-class punch card (expires 6 months from purchase date)

Adult Jazz/Musical Theater

Experience the best of Broadway inspired choreography, infused with classic jazz dance technique and modern dance steps. This class meets you at your technique level and provides each participant with modifications. Stretch, strengthen and sing along in this upbeat and uplifting class that begins with a jazz dance and pilates/yoga inspired warm up. Students are invited to perform in community events and in the season showcase.

SCHEDULE
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm

TUITION FOR ALL ADULT DANCE CLASSES
$20 / class
$160 / 10-class punch card (expires 6 months from purchase date)

Adult Tap

Come make music with your feet in a fun, uplifting, and non-judgmental environment. During “tappy hour” Tuesdays, participants will expand on their tap skills and learn both rhythm and Broadway style choreography. This class is for teens and adults and is taught with various options for personal skills. Students are invited to perform in community events and in the season showcase.

SCHEDULE
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm

TUITION FOR ALL ADULT DANCE CLASSES
$20 / class
$160 / 10-class punch card (expires 6 months from purchase date)

Independence in Motion

This is a functional movement class, not a dance class. Music plays in the background to set an energizing, welcoming mood, but participants move at their own pace rather than following musical phrasing or choreography. The goal is simple: build the strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and flexibility that will allow people to keep doing the everyday tasks that let them stay safe and independent at home such as getting out of a chair, reaching a cabinet, stepping into a shower, carrying groceries, or catching themselves before a fall.

Every exercise is chosen because it mirrors a real task participants do every day and to create carryover into their life outside of class. Before each block, a few minutes will be taken to explain and demonstrate correct form and connect the movement to daily life — the why matters as much as the how. This is what creates carryover: participants leaving class and noticing the difference in places like their own kitchen, bathroom, and driveway.

Participants will be encouraged to focus on progress over perfection, to modify anything, and to keep their focus on what they can do versus what they cannot do.

SCHEDULE
Tuesday, 1:30-2:30pm

COST
$20 drop-in rate