Dance Institute

of The University of Akron

Photo of dancers rehersing at the Ballet Center

Pre-Ballet

Fall Semester 2010
August 23 – December 10

Class Goals:

An introduction to basic ballet vocabulary and positions of the arms and legs. Children experience dance conceptually and technically through the development of simple movement sequencing.

Schedule, choose one:
  • Wednesday
    • Pre-Ballet (ages 5-6)
    • First class August 25th
    • 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    • Instructor: Miss Julie
  • Saturday
    • Pre-Ballet (ages 5-6)
    • First class August 28th
    • 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
    • Instructor: Miss Lisa
    • Pre-Ballet (ages 5-6)
    • First class August 28th
    • 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
    • Instructor: Miss Lisa/Miss Leslie
Important Dates! Please Mark Your Calendars!
  • Saturday, September 4: All classes in session
  • Monday, September 6: Labor Day, No Classes
  • Wednesday, November 10: No Pre-Ballet class
  • Friday, November 12: Dress Rehearsal for The Snow Maiden
  • Saturday, November 13: No Pre-Ballet, Pre-Tap, or Storybook Dance classes
    Saturday, November 13: The Snow Maiden at E. J. Thomas Hall, 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
    Wednesday-Saturday, November 24-27: Thanksgiving Break, No Classes
    Wednesday, December 8: Last Wednesday Pre-Ballet class
    Saturday December 11: Last Saturday Pre-Ballet and Storybook Dance class
Fall Tuition:
  • Regular Schedule: $212.00
Please note:
  • All classes are subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrollment.
  • A $10.00 registration fee for new students due with the first payment.
  • Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.
  • Make checks payable to Dance Institute.
  • Register by mail. Download and print a registration form.
  • No refunds will be made on tuition fees. In case of extended illness or injury, credit may be given for classes upon receipt of a doctor's certificate.
  • All items should have the child's name on the inside, especially shoes !
  • DRESS CODE: A neat, clean, professional appearance is expected. In addition:
    • Girls: Plain black leotard (no skirt attached), pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Hair secured back and off of face. YELLOW hairband to denote level. (Dance Institute's official black leotard is Mirella #207 princess seam camisole. Make sure to have one for performances for a uniformed look on stage.)
    • Boys: White T-shirt, black tights, white or black ballet slippers.
Download a PDF schedule for Pre-Ballet
Download a Registration form