Dance Institute

of The University of Akron

Photo of dancers rehersing at the Ballet Center

Pre-Ballet

Spring Semester 2010
January 11 – May 8

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 4-7)
    • First class January 20th
    • 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    • Instructor: Miss Julie
  • Saturday
    • Pre-Ballet (ages 4-7)
    • First class January 16th
    • 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
    • Instructor: Miss Lisa
    • Pre-Ballet I (ages 4-5)
    • First class January 16th
    • 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
    • Instructor: Miss Leslie
    • Pre-Ballet II (ages 6-7)
    • First class January 16th
    • 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
    • Instructor: Miss Lisa
Important Dates! Please Mark Your Calendars!
  • Saturday, March 13: Pointe to the Future Benefit at EJ Thomas Hall
  • Monday, January 18: Martin Luther King Jr., No Classes
  • March 14 - March 21: Spring Break, No Classes
  • Saturday, April 3: Easter Break, No Classes
  • Saturday, May 1: Parents Observation Day
  • Work Summary for Pre-Ballet and Pre-Tap classes will be scheduled for the week of May 3
Fall Tuition:
  • Regular Schedule: $206.00
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: Solid color leotard (no skirt attached), pink or black tights. Hair is to be off the face, in a secure bun, 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: Solid color T-shirt or leotard, black tights.
Download a PDF schedule for Pre-Ballet I
Download a Registration form