Children's Division - Richmond Ballet

Children's Division

Ages 4–7 / September 6, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Learning the basics

Our Invitation to the Dance (ages 4-5), Pre-Primary Ballet (age 6), and Primary Ballet (age 7) classes introduce children to the wonderful world of dance! In our beautiful, state-of-the-art ballet facility, students will dance in classes to live music played by a ballet pianist. Students have the opportunity to observe and meet our company dancers and to train with teachers who themselves were formerly professional dancers.

Students will study all the elements of our story ballets including costumes, scenic elements, and music. After viewing the company in rehearsal they will see the live performance at the theatre.


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INVITATION TO THE DANCE

The School of Richmond Ballet’s Invitation to the Dance program for students (ages 4-6) introduces your child to ballet through movement and music. Your child’s natural love of dancing is enhanced through body awareness, listening skills, and rhythm in a structured, yet imaginative environment. Tuition includes two tickets (one student and one adult) for a performance opportunity during the year. A $40 annual registration fee is charged in addition to the quarterly tuition charges shown below.

IN-STUDIO CLASS # AGE DAY/TIME QUARTERLY TUITION
Invitation to the Dance: 4 year olds A 4 turning 5 M 4:00-4:40pm $201.00
Invitation to the Dance: 4 year olds B 4 turning 5 W 4:00-4:40pm $201.00
Invitation to the Dance: 4 year olds D 4 turning 5 Sa 9:15-9:55am $201.00
Invitation to the Dance: 5 year olds A 5 turning 6 M 4:40-5:30pm $230.00
Invitation to the Dance: 5 year olds B 5 turning 6 Tu 4:30-5:20pm $230.00
Invitation to the Dance: 5 year olds C 5 turning 6 Sa 10:00-10:50am $230.00
Invitation to the Dance: 5 year olds D 5 turning 6 Sa 12:00-12:50pm $230.00

Note: All students must be the required age by September 1, 2023.

PRE-PRIMARY AND PRIMARY BALLET

The School of Richmond Ballet takes students (ages 6-8) from the classroom to the theatre for a unique ballet adventure. Each week students enjoy a variety of activities which include dancing our signature ballet syllabus and learning about the story, music, costumes, and scenery of a ballet. Tuition includes two tickets (one student and one adult) for a performance opportunity during the year. A $40 annual registration fee is charged in addition to the quarterly tuition charges shown below.

IN-STUDIO CLASS # AGE DAY/TIME QUARTERLY TUITION
Pre-Primary Ballet A 6 turning 7 W 4:30-5:20pm $230.00
Pre-Primary Ballet B 6 turning 7 F 5:00-5:50pm $230.00
Pre-Primary Ballet C 6 turning 7 Sa 9:00-9:50am $230.00
Pre-Primary Ballet D 6 turning 7 Sa 11:00-11:50am $230.00
Primary Ballet A 7 turning 8 Tu 4:15-5:15pm $232.50
Primary Ballet B 7 turning 8 W 5:30-6:30pm $232.50
Primary Ballet C 7 turning 8 Th 4:30-5:30pm $232.50
Primary Ballet D 7 turning 8 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm $232.50

Note: All students must be the required age by September 1, 2023.

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PARKING

We are located in the heart of downtown Richmond at 407 East Canal Street. Free parking is available in the Richmond Ballet lot directly next to the Ballet building at all times. After 4pm, you may park in the blue spots in the Canal Street lot (the lot across from the Ballet building) at no charge. Street parking is also available.

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