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Beginning Division
Students in the Beginning Division build upon the skills learned in Pre-Ballet and begin learning the fundamentals of a classical ballet education. Classes emphasize proper technique and build the strength and posture needed for dancers to continue their training at the Intermediate level.
Beginning Division
AGES 7-10 YEARS OLD
Students must be age 7 or older as of September 1 of the current school year for placement in the Beginning Student Division. Children age 8+
with previous experience outside of MBSA should call (414) 902-2150 to schedule a free placement class to determine the appropriate level of study.
Ballet I // Age 7 - 8
Ballet I is the first year of formal ballet training. Proper posture, class etiquette, and use of positions of feet and arms are emphasized. Students learn to identify points of the room and develop muscle memory, increase coordination and music recognition along with artistry and expression. Class meets once per week.
2024/25 Tuition:
9 monthly payments of $106 per month
A $50 registration fee applies at the time of enrollment only
2024/25 Locations & Times:
DOWNTOWN – BAUMGARTNER CENTER FOR DANCE
Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm
Saturdays 10:45-11:45am
FOX POINT – RIVERPOINT VILLAGE
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
BROOKFIELD – TOWNE CENTRE
Mondays 5:15-6:15pm
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
Ballet II // Age 8 - 9
Ballet II is for children who have completed Ballet I or have some previous ballet experience. Students develop a strong carriage of arms (port de bras) and begin larger body movements in classical posture. Stronger balance and jumps are incorporated while beginning preparations for turns. Basic épaulement for croisé positions are introduced to help develop artistry and expression. Class meets once per week.
2024/25 Tuition:
9 monthly payments of $132 per month
A $50 registration fee applies at the time of enrollment only
2024/25 Locations & Times:
DOWNTOWN – BAUMGARTNER CENTER FOR DANCE
Thursdays 4:15-5:30pm
Saturdays 12:00-1:15pm
FOX POINT – RIVERPOINT VILLAGE
Wednesdays 5:45-7:00pm
Thursdays 4:30-5:45pm
BROOKFIELD – TOWNE CENTRE
Wednesdays 4:30-5:45pm
Thursdays 4:30-5:45pm
Ballet III // Ages 9 - 10
Ballet III is for students who have completed Ballet I & II or have equivalent experience. Most work in Ballet III is done with one hand on the barre. Proper ballet vocabulary and a full understanding of barre exercises are emphasized. Balance on one foot and two feet in demi-pointe are established along with sustained leg lifts and proper foot position in tendu. Two-foot jumps and further épaulement are maintained. Classes meet twice per week.
2024/25 Tuition:
9 monthly payments of $171 per month
A $50 registration fee applies at the time of enrollment only
2024/25 Locations & Times:
DOWNTOWN – BAUMGARTNER CENTER FOR DANCE
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:45-7:00pm
FOX POINT – RIVERPOINT VILLAGE
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30-5:45pm
BROOKFIELD – TOWNE CENTRE
Mondays 4:30-5:45pm & Wednesdays 6:00-7:15pm
Boys Class I // Ages 7 - 10
Boys Class I concentrates on the steps a male dancer must master. Strength, stamina, elegance, and presentation are stressed. Boys Class I reinforces classical posture while placing more emphasis on allegro work, batteries, pirouettes, and the male athleticism of dance. Students develop the skills to understand classical ballet while building a sound technique in the context of safe dance practice. Classes are structured in progressive order to ensure that skills are learned at a basic level preparing boys for more complex movements as they advance in level. Class meets once each week.
Boys class I may be taken in addition to Ballet I, II, or III or as an independent class.
2024/25 Tuition:
9 monthly payments of $29 per month
A $50 registration fee applies at the time of enrollment only
2024/25 Location & Time:
DOWNTOWN – BAUMGARTNER CENTER FOR DANCE
Saturdays 9:00-10:00am
Dress Code
Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy requires a uniform dress code to create a strong sense of unity and discipline in the studio.