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2025-2026 Ballet Classes


Open Division Ballet

For hip-hop and jazz classes go HERE. 
Open Division Spring Term Orientation and Costume Fitting: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Open Division Spring 2026 Term: February 9 - April 25, 2026

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:  $30.00 (per year, per student, per family)
Term tuition:  $145.00 for the term
Recital Costume: $80.00

​Choose from one of the following 30 minute classes:
Mondays 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Tuesdays 5:45 - 6:15 pm
Thursdays 4:45 - 5:15 pm
Thursdays 6:00 - 6:30 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:  $30.00
Term tuition: $205 for the term
Recital Costume: $80.00


Choose from one of the following 45 minute classes:
Mondays 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Tuesdays 5:00 - 5: 45 pm
Thursdays 5:15 - 6:00 pm
Enroll HERE

Academy/Conservatory Division Ballet

Academy/Conservative Term: Orientation September 3, 2025.  Classes begin the week of September 7 - December 11, 2025 followed by Nutcracker performances through the end of December.  Classes resume January 12 and go until May 22, 2026. 

​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 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.  
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Registration fee (for new students):  $30.00
Term Tuition:  Nine monthly payments of $98.00 each
School Uniform: $70.00  (leotard, skirt, 1 pair of tights):  

Choose from one of the following times:
Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm
​Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm

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. Class placement determined by instructor.

Tuition:  Nine monthly installments of $170.00 or $212.00 depending on class placement
Registration: $30.00
​Uniform Fee: $70.00 (logo leotard, 1 short ballet skirt, 1 pair of tights)


Class times are as follows:
2 - 60 minute classes per week
Mondays 4:30 - 5:30 pm
​Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm

2 - 1 hr/15 minute classes per week
Mondays 5:30 - 6:45 pm
Thursdays 5:30 - 6:45 pm
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*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.
Enroll in 2025-2026 classes

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 and 30 minutes of conditioning. Class placement determined by instructor. 

Tuition: Nine monthly payments of $300.00 each.
Registration: $30.00
Uniform: $70.00 (logo leotard, 1 short ballet skirt, 1 pair of tights)


Class times are as follows:
2 - 90 minute classes per week
Mondays 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30 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.​

Ballet 5 and 6

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. Class includes 30 minutes of strength and conditioning.  Class placement determined by instructor. 
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Tuition: Nine monthly payments of $420.00 each
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  6:30 - 8:30 
Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm 
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:45 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.

Pre-Professional

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

Tuition:  Nine monthly payments of $420.00 each
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 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesdays 6:30  - 8:30 pm
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:45 pm
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*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. 
Enroll For 2025-2026 classes

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

Audition for Spring Performance: January 7, 2026
Academy/Conservatory Classes Begin:
January 12, 2026
Nutcracker Cast Party: January 24, 2026
Spring Performance: April 18 and 19, 2026

Spring Performances

Selections from Sleeping Beauty: April 18-19, 2026
Open Division Recital:  April 25, 2026


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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    • Spring 2026 Hip-Hop, Tap, Jazz, Ages 4-18
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