Grand Rapids Ballet Young Dancer Program

YOUNG DANCER PROGRAM

School Enrollment Opens July 1, 2026

Registration Inquiries? Contact Us!
school@grballet.com 616.454.4771 ext. 200

One Free Trial Ballet Class!

Contact Grand Rapids Ballet School to schedule a complimentary trial class at 616.454.4771 ext. 117 or email.

CREATIVE DANCE

AGES 3-4

This class introduces children to the joy of dance through rhythm, movement, music and fun. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes.

TUITION

Creative Dance Tuition:

  • Monthly: $91.25 (Cancel at anytime)

  • Semester: Starting $352.50/per semester

  • Full Year: Starting at $705

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.

SCHEDULE

2026-27 Creative Dance Schedule
Dancers meet once per week.

  • DAY
  • Thursday
  • Saturday
  • TIME
  • 4:15 – 5:00pm
  • 9:30 – 10:15am

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.

TUITION

Pre-Ballet Tuition:

  • Monthly: $91.25 (Cancel at anytime)

  • Semester: Starting $352.50/per semester

  • Full Year: Starting at $705

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.

SCHEDULE

2026-27 Pre-Ballet 1 Schedule
Dancers meet once per week.

  • DAY
  • Thursday
  • Saturday
  • TIME
  • 5:15 – 6:00pm
  • 10:30 – 11:15am

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.

TUITION

Elementary Tuition:

  • Monthly: $121.88 (Cancel at anytime)

  • Semester: Starting $472.50/per semester

  • Full Year: Starting at $945

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.

SCHEDULE

2026-27 Pre-Ballet 2 Schedule
Dancers meet twice per week.

  • DAY
  • Thursdays
  • Saturdays
  • TIME
  • 6:15 – 7:00pm
  • 11:15am – 12:00pm

BOYS 1

AGES 6-8

Boys 1 is a class tailored to introduce young learners to the basics of dance and musicality. This 45-minute class meets once a week.

TUITION

All Boys 1 classes are free!
A $20 non-refundable registration fee applies.

SCHEDULE

2026-27 Boys 1 Schedule
Dancers meet once per week.

  • DAY
  • Mondays
  • TIME
  • 6:00-6:45pm

Find everything you need to support your dancer’s success—including dress code details, class guidelines, and other important school information—all in one convenient place.

Inquiries? Contact Us!

School Administrator – Shanikqua Spears

school@grballet.com | (616) 454-4771 ext. 200

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: Grand Rapids Ballet 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. Families interested in applying for financial aid should submit an application form to Grand Rapids Ballet School.

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