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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

2024-25 Ballet 1 Schedule
Full-time dancers meet twice per week.

DAYTIME
Wednesday6:00-7:00PM
Saturday12:15-1:15PM

TUITION

Monthly: $191/per month

Semester: $762/per semester

Full Year: $1,525

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 2

Ballet 2 students deepen their foundation with expanded vocabulary and new steps. They learn to perform longer, more complex combinations with precision and coordination. Training emphasizes muscle awareness, alignment, and strength building.

SCHEDULE

2024-25 Ballet 2 Schedule
Full-time dancers meet three times per week.

DAYTIME
Monday4:30-5:45pm
Wednesday4:30-5:45pm
Saturday9:30-10:45am

TUITION

Monthly: $216/per month

Semester: $865/per semester

Full Year: $1731

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 3

Ballet 3 students focus on refining technique and using their bodies with greater precision. Training emphasizes leg extension, foot shape, core strength, and turnout. Students learn complex movement sequences with epaulement and port de bras as vocabulary and combinations become more advanced.

Contemporary students explore movement beyond classical ballet. They develop skills in parallel positioning, floor work, body contractions, and breath coordination. The focus is on expanding expression and comfort with new movement styles.

SCHEDULE

2024-25 Ballet 3 Schedule
Full-time dancers meet four days per week.

DAYTIMESUBJECT
Tuesday4:30-6pmTechnique
6:00-6:45pmYoung Men’s Class
Wednesday4:30-6pmTechnique
6:15-7:15pmContemporary
Friday4:30-6pmTechnique
Saturday11:30am-1pmPBT & Technique

TUITION

Monthly: $275/per month

Semester: $1099/per semester

Full Year: $2199

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 4

Ballet 4 students advance technique with faster tempos, complex combinations, and more work en relevé. Training builds leg extension to 90 degrees and strengthens feet. Double pirouettes and advanced petite and grand allegro are introduced.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) builds muscle memory to improve core strength, alignment, and weight placement. Developed with physiotherapists, it uses exercise balls and resistance bands to target key muscle groups. Taught by certified instructors Attila and Mindy Mosolygo, PBT helps dancers train smarter and move with control.

Pointe trains students to safely and confidently work in pointe shoes using strength built through prior ballet training. Classes focus on foot and ankle control, rolling through demi-pointe, and achieving full relevé over the box. As strength improves, students progress to center work and, in year two, master more advanced steps and double pirouettes.

Contemporary students build strength, coordination, and control as they explore movement beyond classical technique. Training focuses on torso relaxation, joint isolation, breath, and floor work. Each step and transition is approached with clear intention and artistry.

SCHEDULE

2024-25 Ballet 4 Schedule
Full-time dancers meet five days per week.

DAYTIMESUBJECT
Monday4:30-6pmTechnique
6:15-7:15pmPointe
Tuesday4:30-6pmTechnique
6:00-6:45pmYoung Men’s
6:15-7:15pmPointe
Thursday4:30-6pmTechnique
6:15-7:15pmContemporary
Friday4:30-6pm PBT & Technique
Saturday10:45am-12:15pmTechnique

TUITION

Monthly: $335/per month

Semester: $1338/per semester

Full Year: $2676

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 5

Ballet 5 students train en pointe five days a week to build stamina, strength, and refined technique. They face greater demands, focusing on complex combinations, musicality, and precision. Emphasis is placed on self-correction, motivation, and developing individual artistry and grace.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) builds muscle memory to improve core strength, alignment, and weight placement. Developed with physiotherapists, it uses exercise balls and resistance bands to target key muscle groups. Taught by certified instructors Attila and Mindy Mosolygo, PBT helps dancers train smarter and move with control.

Pointe students build foot strength, balance, and clarity in executing combinations. Classes include barre and center work. Steps grow more challenging, adding consecutive turns and hops en pointe.

In Variations/Repertoire class, students will learn classical ballet variations and excerpts from classical and contemporary ballets or original choreography will be taught.

Contemporary students use their classical ballet base to master diverse styles and expand their movement fully. They focus on emotional expression, fluid floor work, and tension-free transitions. Partnering skills are also introduced to deepen their practice.

SCHEDULE

2024-25 Ballet 5 Schedule
Full-time dancers meet 6 days per week.

DAYTIMESUBJECT
Monday4:30-6pmTechnique
6:15-7:15pmPointe
Tuesday4:30-6:00pmTechnique
6:00-6:45pmYoung Men’s
6:15-7:00pmPointe/Variations
7:00-7:30pmPBT
Wednesday4:30-6pmTechnique
6:00-7:15pmContemporary
Thursday4:30-6:15pmTechnique en pointe
Friday4:30-6pmTechnique en pointe
Saturday10:00-11:30amTechnique en pointe

TUITION

Monthly: $393/per month

Semester: $1572/per semester

Full Year: $3144

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 6

Ballet 6 students train en pointe five times weekly as training intensifies. They master complex combinations requiring strength, flexibility, and fluidity. Focus is on epaulement, port de bras, multiple pirouettes, artistry, musicality, and consistent technique.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) builds muscle memory to improve core strength, alignment, and weight placement. Developed with physiotherapists, it uses exercise balls and resistance bands to target key muscle groups. Taught by certified instructors Attila and Mindy Mosolygo, PBT helps dancers train smarter and move with control.

Pointe students advance by mastering complex steps with refined transitions and controlled, fluid port de bras. Variations class focuses on classical ballet solos, while Repertoire class covers excerpts from classical and contemporary ballets.

In Variations class, students will learn classical ballet variations and excerpts from classical and contemporary ballets or original choreography will be taught.

Contemporary students build on their ballet foundation to master diverse dance styles and express emotions fully. They explore fluid floor work, including smooth rolling and tension-free transitions. Every movement is challenged to reach its fullest potential.

SCHEDULE

2024-25 Ballet 6 Schedule
Full-time dancers meet 6 days per week.

DAYTIMESUBJECT
Monday4:30-6pmTechnique
6:30-7:30pmPointe
Tuesday4:30-6:00pmTechnique
6:00-6:45pmYoung Men’s
6:15-7:00pmPointe/Variations
7:00-7:30pmPBT
Wednesday4:30-6pmTechnique
6:00-7:15pmContemporary
Thursday4:30-6:15pmTechnique en pointe
Friday4:30-6pmTechnique en pointe
Saturday10:00-11:30amTechnique en pointe

TUITION

Monthly: $437/per month

Semester: $1747/per semester

Full Year: $3495

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.

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Inquiries? Contact Us!

School Administrator – Arianna Wisniewski

school@grballet.com | (616) 454-4771 ext. 117

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 

Each year GRBS awards scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need or artistic excellence. The financial aid fund is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of our donors including the James and Mary Nelson Scholarship Fund, and the Grand Rapids Ballet’s Geraldine Ann Coleman Zech Scholarship.

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