Lower Division (Ages 8-12)
September 10, 2018 – June 2, 2019
The Lower Division features three levels of ballet instruction for students beginning at age eight.
Advancement through the Lower Division is based on a student’s level of skill and accomplishment, not his or her age. The School’s faculty evaluates and places each student in the appropriate level.
Students in the Lower Division attend ballet classes that incorporate barre and center work and have the option of adding Jazz, Tap, Character Dance, or Theatre Dance.
New students, with previous training, need to be placed by School of Richmond Ballet faculty prior to the start of the year, please contact Susan Collet.
One child ticket and one companion adult ticket to the Richmond Ballet production of Cinderella at the Dominion Energy Center are included with Lower Division ballet tuition. This ballet classic will be studied as part of class and the students will watch a company rehearsal and learn about other aspects of the production.
Lower I
Student must be required age for Lower Level I by September 1, 2018.
| Class | # | Age | Day/Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower I | 201A | 8-9 | M 5:30-6:30pm W 5:30-6:30pm |
$1260 or (4)$325 |
| Lower I | 201C | 8-9 | Tu 5:30-6:30pm Th 5:30-6:30pm |
$1260 or (4)$325 |
| Lower I | 201D | 8-9 | W 5:00-6:00pm Sa 10:30-11:30am |
$1260 or (4)$325 |
Accelerated Basic Ballet
| Class | # | Age | Day/Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | 299A | 10-12 | W 6:00-7:15pm Sa 11:30am-12:30pm |
$1366 or (4)$351.50 |
Lower II
Student must complete Lower I or be placed by SRB faculty.
| Class | # | Age | Day/Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower II | 202A | Placement by Faculty | M 5:15-6:15pm W 4:30-5:45pm |
$1366 or (4)$351.50 |
| Lower II | 202B | Placement by Faculty | M 4:30-5:30pm Th 4:30-5:45pm |
$1366 or (4)$351.50 |
| Lower II | 202C | Placement by Faculty | Tu 5:30-6:30pm Sa 10:15-11:30am |
$1366 or (4)$351.50 |
Lower III
Student must complete Lower II or be placed by SRB faculty.
| Class | # | Age | Day/Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower III | 203A | Placement by Faculty | M 4:30-6:00pm W 4:30-5:45pm |
$1580 or (4)$405 |
| Lower III | 203B | Placement by Faculty | Tu 5:30-6:45pm F 5:15-6:45pm |
$1580 or (4)$405 |
| Lower III | 203C | Placement by Faculty | Th 5:00-6:30pm Sa 11:15am-12:30pm |
$1580 or (4)$405 |
Additional Lower Level Subjects
| Class | # | Day/Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Character Dance* | 210A | Sa 12:30-1:30pm | $663 or (4)175.75 |
| Jazz | 211A | Sa 9:30-10:30am | $663 or (4)175.75 |
| Tap | 212B | W 6:30-7:30pm | $663 or (4)175.75 |
| Theatre Dance | 213A | Tu 4:15-5:15pm | $663 or (4)175.75 |
*Character Dance can only be taken with ballet
General Policies
- Parents are asked to please remain in the lobby during class times, so that the student can focus his/her entire attention on dance.
- The School is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property. Please leave all valuables at home. Please label dancewear with student’s name.
- Dance is a strenuous activity. The School suggests a complete physical prior to starting classes.
- Students are not permitted to participate in a class after entering late without the permission of the instructor.
- Absences should be reported prior to the missed class at (804) 344-0906 ext. 228. Students are urged to make up any classes that are missed if there is another class option (of the same level). Make up classes must be completed within the session. Ask your child’s instructor for advice on make up class times.
- For their safety, students should wear street clothes and shoes when entering and leaving the Richmond Ballet building.
- Tuition is non-refundable except in the case of serious illness or injury with written verification from a physician. The School of Richmond Ballet does not refund registration fees.
- Classes are contingent upon meeting required enrollment numbers. The School of Richmond Ballet may cancel any classes not meeting enrollment requirements.
- Students may bring non-breakable water bottles to class. Food and/or other beverages are allowed in designated snack areas only. Gum is not allowed in the Ballet building.
Girls Ballet
- Lower I, II and Accelerated Basic Ballet: Eurotard Brand, Light Blue cotton short sleeve, scoop neck leotard, mandatory uniform
- Lower III: Mirella Brand, Royal Blue, style M515C, mandatory uniform. This is a scoop neck, cap sleeve leotard with princess seams.
- Pink footed dance tights and pink leather, full sole ballet shoes with elastic across the in-step*
Boys Ballet
- All Levels: White fitted t-shirt
- Lower I & II: Black knit shorts
- Lower III: Black footed dance tights rolled on a belt, worn with dance belt undergarment
- White Socks (optional with tights)
- All Levels: Black leather full sole ballet shoes with elastic across the in-step*
* No split sole or canvas ballet shoes, leather only with elastic across the In-step.
Jazz, Tap, and Theatre Dance
- Black/Red/White leotard or t-shirt
- Black Jazz Pants or knit shorts
- Jazz & Theatre Dance: black jazz shoes
- Tap: black oxford style lace up tap shoes
Character Dance
- Boys & Girls: Ballet Attire
- Girls: Black Knee-Length Circular Skirt (not chiffon wrap-around) Can be ordered through SRB
- Boys: black jazz pants optional
- Black jazz shoes for all (girls may wear black, 1.5-inch character dance shoes if they would like)
Additional Information
- No varied necklines, strings, halters, or low backs on leotards. Uniform style only.
- No skirts, sweats, warmers, jewelry, or watches
- No footless or rolled up tights in Ballet classes
- Hair should be pulled back neatly from the face; in a ballet bun for girls
Dress code attire for School of Richmond Ballet is available at Ellman’s Dancewear in Carytown, 19 S. Belmont Street Richmond, Va, 23221 (804) 358-0655
