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2024-2025 Ballet Classes



Open Division Ballet

Open for enrollment:
Open Division Spring Term:  February 3 - May 3, 2025

Beginning Ballet

Ages 3, 4, and 5: An introductory class for young students to learn basic ballet terminology and develop rhythm, coordination, and strength. This class follows the format of a traditional ballet class but without barre work. It includes a warm-up, basic ballet steps, center movement, simple choreography, and free dance time. Winter performance at the end of the semester (costume fee required). 

Registration fee (for new students):  $30.00
Term tuition:  $145.00
Recital Costume:  $80.00
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Mondays, 5:30 - 6:00 pm

Ballet 1

Ages 5-7: An introductory class for young students to learn basic ballet terminology and steps. This class follows the format of a traditional ballet class. It includes a warm-up, basic ballet steps at the barre, center movement, and simple choreography. Winter performance at the end of the semester (costume fee required). 

Registration fee (for new students):  $30.00
Term tuition:  $195.00
Recital Costume:  $80.00​


Choose from one of the following:
Mondays 5:45 - 6:30 pm
Thursdays: 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Thursdays: 5:45 - 6:30 pm

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Ballet 2 

Ages 7-8: An experienced/introductory class for young students to learn basic ballet terminology and steps. This class follows the format of a traditional ballet class, including a warm-up, basic ballet steps at the barre, center movement, and simple choreography.  Winter performance at the end of the semester. 
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Registration fee (for new students):  $30.00
Term Tuition:  $285.00
School Uniform (leotard, skirt, 1 pair of tights):  $70.00

Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Academy/Conservatory Division Ballet

Academy/Conservative Term: September 3, 2024 - May 22, 2025  (Start date of August 5, 2024 for those attending the Professional Intensive)

​Academy/Conservatory students have an opportunity to audition for our fall and spring performances. A performance fee of $130.00 will be invoiced for each student accepted. Rehearsal times for performances are in addition to regular class schedules and will be distributed to students upon selection for the performances. 

Ballet 3

By audition: Experienced students focusing on ballet terminology and technique. This class follows the format of a traditional ballet class. It includes a warm-up, ballet steps at the barre, center movement, and simple choreography. Placement classes require the instructor's approval for enrollment.

Tuition:  Nine monthly installments of $165.00 each
Registration: $30.00
​Uniform Fee: $70.00 (logo leotard, 1 short ballet skirt, 1 pair of tights)


Class times are as follows:
Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
​Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm

*Traditional class attire: female: uniform leotard in lilac, short ballet skirt in lilac (optional), pink tights, pink ballet slippers. 

                    male: black ballet tights or fitted athletic pants, white or lilac t-shirt, black ballet slippers.

Ballet 4

By audition:  Experienced intermediate students focusing on ballet terminology and technique. This class follows the format of a traditional ballet class. It includes a warm-up, ballet steps at the barre, center movement, and simple choreography. Placement classes require the instructor's approval for enrollment.

Tuition: Nine monthly installments of $165.00 each.
Registration: $30.00
Uniform: $70.00 (logo leotard, 1 short ballet skirt, 1 pair of tights)


Class times are as follows:
Mondays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm

*Traditional class attire: female: uniform leotard in mallard, short ballet skirt in mallard (required), pink tights, pink ballet slippers. 

                    male: black ballet tights or fitted athletic pants, white or mallard t-shirt, black ballet slippers.​
Enroll in 2024-2025 classes

Ballet 5

By audition: Experienced Intermediate formal ballet class for young students focusing on ballet terminology and technique. This class follows the format of a traditional ballet class. It includes a warm-up, ballet steps at the barre, center movement, and simple choreography.  Placement classes require the instructor's approval for enrollment.
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Tuition: Nine monthly installments of $380.00 each.(not including the August workshop)
Registration: $30.00
Uniform:  $70.00 (logo leotard, 1 short ballet skirt, 1 pair of tights)
​Pre-Pointe Bundle: TBD


Class times are as follows:
Mondays  6:00 - 7:30 pm
Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm 
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm

*Traditional class attire: female: uniform leotard in merlot, short ballet skirt in merlot (required), pink tights, pink ballet slippers. 

                    male: black ballet tights or fitted athletic pants, white or merlot t-shirt, black ballet slippers.

Ballet 6

By audition Intermediate/Advanced formal ballet class for young students focusing on ballet terminology and technique. This class follows the format of a traditional ballet class. It includes a warm-up, ballet steps at the barre, center movement, and simple choreography. Placement classes require the instructor's approval for enrollment.  Pre-pointe/Pointe is a portion of this class.

Tuition: Nine monthly installments of $380.00 each (not including August workshop)
Registration: $30.00
​Uniform: $70.00 (logo leotard, 1 short ballet skirt, 1 pair of tights) 


Class times are as follows:
Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Thursdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm

*Traditional class attire: female: uniform leotard in black, short ballet skirt in black (required), pink tights, pink ballet slippers. 

                    male: black ballet tights or fitted athletic pants, white t-shirt, black ballet slippers.
Enroll For 2024-2025 classes

Pre-Professional Junior

By invitation only.  Pre-professional dance training for intermediate/advanced students. Includes additional performances.  
Teacher: AnneMarie Abderholden

Tuition: Nine monthly installments of $380.00 each. (not including August workshop)
Registration: $30.00
​Uniform: $70.00 (logo leotard, 1 short ballet skirt, 1 pair of tights)
Pre-Prof bundle: $65.00 (includes character skirt and character shoes)


Class times are as follows:
Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Thursdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm


*Traditional class attire: female: uniform leotard in black, short ballet skirt in black, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. 

                    male: black ballet tights or fitted athletic pants, white t-shirt, black ballet slippers.

Pre-Professional Senior

By invitation only.  Pre-professional dance training for advanced students. Includes additional performances.  
Teacher: Anne Marie Abderholden

Tuition: Nine monthly payments of $420.00 each (not including August workshop)
Registration: $30.00
​Uniform: $70.00 (logo leotard, 1 short ballet skirt, 1 pair of tights)
Pre-Prof bundle: $65.00 (includes character skirt and character shoes)


Class times are as follows:
Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm

*Traditional class attire: female: uniform leotard in black, short ballet skirt in black, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. 

                    male: black ballet tights or fitted athletic pants, white t-shirt, black ballet slippers.
*Gender and skin-tone affirming options available. Contact [email protected] for assistance. 

Important Information:

Auditions are required for students over the age of six who are new to the studio. Please contact the studio founder directly at 920-279-1578 or email [email protected] to make arrangements. 
*Registration Fees includes access to performance videos
**Recital Costume fees are for students performing in the Open Division Recital 

​Academic Term Dates

Professional Dance Intensive: August 5 - 22, 2024 
Nutcracker Auditions: August 16- 17, 2024 
Fall Classes Academy/Conservatory Begin: September 3, 2024
Fall Classes Open Division Begin: September 9, 2024
Spring Classes Academy/Conservatory Begin: January 13, 2025
Spring Classes Open Division Begin: February 3, 2025

​Holidays for Academic Year

Holiday Break December 23 - 26, 30-31, 2024 - January 13, 2025
Spring Break March 27- April 2, 2024

Performances

Winter Performance (Open Division, Beginning Ballet, and Ballet 1):  Saturday, November 23, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church, Neenah
The Nutcracker Ballet (by audition): December 20,21,22, 27,28,29, 2024 at The Grand Oshkosh
Pre-Professional Company Performance: March 1, 2025  The Grand Oshkosh
Spring Performance (Open Division, Beginning Ballet and Ballet 1): Saturday, May 10, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church Neenah
Where the Wild Things Are Ballet (by audition): May 17-18, 2025 at The Grand Oshkosh

Academy and Conservatory students are eligible to audition for our December production of the Nutcracker Ballet and our year-end performance held in May.  For those invited to perform, there is an additional rehearsal fee (one for each production) and rehearsals are held in addition to their normal class time. 


​139 N Lake St, Neenah, WI 54956 • (920) 279-1578 • [email protected]

Valley Academy for the Arts, Inc., admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin in administering its programs. Valley Academy for the Arts is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are tax-exempt to the extent allowed by law. © 2020​
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Photos Courtesy of: Sarah Celine Photography & Willow Marie Photography
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