Young Dancer Program
Students in the Young Dancer Program learn musicality, coordination, classroom etiquette, and ballet vocabulary, as well as educational visits to our costume shop and stage.
2020-21 Young Dancer Program
Students in the Young Dancer Program learn musicality, coordination, classroom etiquette, and ballet vocabulary, as well as educational visits to our costume shop and stage.
SECOND SEMESTER STARTS
JANUARY 25, 2021
At this time, we are planning for in-person class opportunity. However, we will monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and adjust our safety guidelines accordingly, possibly warranting a return to virtual-only learning.
Contact Grand Rapids Ballet School to schedule a complimentary trial class at 616.454.4771 ext. 17 or email.
AGES 3-4
Introduces children to the joy of dance through rhythm, movement, music and fun. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes.
SEMESTER AND MONTHLY 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.
This class is offered online and in-person.
DAY | TIME |
Online | available anytime; emailed to you monthly by School Office |
Thursday | 4:15-5pm |
Face masks (provided by the student) must be worn for every in-person class.
Girls
Boys
Registration is only available online.
AGES 5-6
This class is a prelude to formal dance instruction. It introduces children to the basic steps and terminology, music, rhythm and movement, while promoting creativity and group interaction. This 45-minute class meets once a week.
SEMESTER AND MONTHLY 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.
This class is offered in-person only.
DAY | TIME | SUBJECT |
Thursday | 5:15-6pm | Group A |
Saturday | 10-10:45am | Group B |
Face masks (provided by the student) must be worn for every in-person class.
Girls
Boys
Registration is only available online.
AGES 6.5-7
Introduces students to the fundamentals of classical ballet training. Students focus on basic ballet technique and terminology, proper body alignment, and musicality. This 45-minute class meets twice a week.
SEMESTER AND MONTHLY 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.
This class is offered online and in-person.
DAY | TIME |
Thursday | 6:15-7PM |
Saturday | 11:15am-12pm |
Face masks (provided by the student) must be worn for every in-person class.
Girls
Boys
Registration is only available online.
Payment Options:
Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, all student registrations will be for 1st Semester only and must be completed online. Families may select to pay for the semester in full (receiving a 5% discount) or pay monthly (incurring a 5% processing fee). Students that have a tuition credit from our 2019-20 school year are welcome to apply the amount to our fall semester.
*Monthly payment option requires payment by credit card, kept on file. Scheduled holidays, breaks and weather-related school closings do not alter monthly tuition.
Terms and Conditions:
Grand Rapids Ballet School maintains a policy of offering no refunds. Once the program in question has begun, tuition is non-refundable and if unused will be received as a donation.
All returned checks are subject to a $25 fee. Students with outstanding balances from the previous term will not be permitted to re-enroll until all accounts are made current.
All students are charged a $20 registration fee.
Please note: The School does not accept responsibility for injury or trauma incurred by any student.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Each year the GRBS awards $68,000 in financial aid to students who demonstrate financial need or artistic excellence. The financial aid fund is made possible through contributions by Wege Foundation, Beusse & Porter Family Foundation, James H. Schindler, and Stephen Dunker Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Families interested in applying for financial aid should submit an application form to Grand Rapids Ballet School.