World-class ballet training close to home.
Summer and Fall registration open!
Take advantage of our dancer referral program. Refer a friend and when they register,
you both get 25% off one month's tuition!
you both get 25% off one month's tuition!
Schedule Information
Most class levels are determined by the dancer's age. If appropriate, dancers may be placed in different levels based upon their skill level and the judgment of the teacher. Ballet Academy classes are determined by audition or teacher evaluation.
Beginning Ballet Classes
Mommy-and-Me Creative Movement
For dancers who are 18-36 months old and an accompanying adult
Section 1: Thursday, 10:45-11:15AM
Section 2: Saturday, 9:30-10AM
One class a week for a 6 week session: $45 total
The next sessions will begin in August, 2020.
Mommy-and-Me Creative Movement is an introduction to pre-ballet for young tots ages 18-36 months. An accompanying adult takes the class with the budding dancer, making this a fun and interactive first introduction to a structured ballet class. In these toddler ballet classes, we will explore rhythm, musicality, and locomotive coordination while learning to follow instructions and remember patterns and sequences. Dancers will be exposed to ballet steps and vocabulary, setting them up for success when they are old enough to join our Pre-Ballet A class.
Pre-Ballet A
For dancers who are 3 years old
Section 1: Monday, 10:30-11AM
Section 2: Tuesday, 3:30-4PM
Section 3: Thursday, 9:30-10AM
Section 4: Saturday, 10-10:30AM
One class a week: $35 per month
Two classes a week: $56 per month
Registration fee: $25 per family due upon registration
Costume fee: $45 per dancer due October 5
Spring performance fee: $30 per dancer due January 5
Pre-Ballet A is designed for dancers who are experiencing ballet class for the first time. Dancers will learn how to follow the teacher's instructions, mimic the teacher's movements for all exercises in class, interact with other dancers, and follow class rules. We focus on creative movement and refining locomotive skills to help improve coordination. Additionally, we utilize imagery to bring your dancer's imagination to life, and sow the seeds for technical development down the road. Ballet should be very fun at this age and we know your dancer will have a wonderful time in class!
Pre-Ballet B
For dancers who are 4 years old, and/or took Pre-Ballet A last year
Section 1: Monday, 11-11:45AM
Section 2: Tuesday, 4-4:45PM
Section 3: Thursday, 10-10:45AM
Section 4: Saturday, 10:30-11:15AM
One class a week: $40 per month
Two classes a week: $60 per month
Registration fee: $25 per family due upon registration
Costume fee: $45 per dancer due October 5
Spring performance fee: $30 per dancer due January 5
Pre-Ballet B focuses on a lot of the same concepts that are covered in Pre-Ballet A. Our priorities are musicality, creative and imaginative movement, introducing ballet technique, and developing correct use of muscles. With the developmental advances that children experience at 4 years old, we are able to start correcting students and encouraging critical thinking about how to "fix it". Class time is slightly longer than Pre-Ballet A to allow for more locomotive and coordination-improving steps. Pre-Ballet B is an upbeat class that will teach your dancer to love ballet!
Primary Ballet A
For dancers who are 5 or 6 years old, and/or took Pre-Ballet B last year
Section 1: Monday, 9:30-10:30AM
Section 2: Tuesday, 4:45-5:45PM
Section 3: Saturday, 11:15-12:15PM
One class a week: $48 per month
Two classes a week: $70 per month
Registration fee: $25 per family due upon registration
Costume fee: $45 per dancer due October 5
Spring performance fee: $30 per dancer due January 5
Primary Ballet A is a beginning ballet level. Designed for dancers who are 5 or 6 years old, this class introduces many classical ballet concepts for the first time. As in previous levels, dancers still mimic the teacher for most exercises, but are becoming more self-sufficient in memorizing combinations and executing without visual cues. Dancers begin to understand the use of ballet terminology in this class. In addition to musicality and artistry, we encourage dancers to use correct muscles by implementing cross-training exercises, and safely begin to increase flexibility. With emphasis on imaginative movement, dancers in Primary Ballet A enjoy every class.
Recreational Ballet Classes
Primary Ballet B
For dancers who are 7-9 years old, and/or took Primary Ballet A last year
Section 1: Tuesday, 5:45-7PM
Section 2: Thursday, 4-5:15PM
Section 3: Saturday, 12:15-1:30PM
One class a week: $52 per month
Two classes a week: See Academy Lilac Level
Registration fee: $25 per family due upon registration
Costume fee: $45 per dancer due October 5
Spring performance fee: $30 per dancer due January 5
Primary Ballet B is the first level that is structured like a traditional ballet class. Dancers work on ballet technique at the barre and center, with an increased focus on connective movements and jumps. This class is slightly longer than Primary Ballet A in order to cover all of the material. Flexibility, musicality, and performance quality are improved in this level. Dancers are more focused in Primary Ballet B and begin to act like classical ballet students.
Primary Ballet C
For dancers who are 8-10 years old, and/or took Primary Ballet B last year
Section 1: Tuesday, 7-8:15PM
Section 2: Wednesday, 6:30-7:45PM
One class a week: $58 per month
Multiple classes a week: See Academy Levels
Registration fee: $25 per family due upon registration
Costume fee: $45 per dancer due October 5
Spring performance fee: $30 per dancer due January 5
In addition to the material covered in previous levels, Primary Ballet C focuses on improving students' knowledge of key ballet concepts like turnout, posture, ballet etiquette, and connective steps. Structured like a true ballet class working at the barre, in the center, and allegro work, dancers string together more complex combinations than any previous level. By Primary Ballet C, dancers are expected to be able to perform combinations without the teacher, thus enhancing their ability to recall information quickly which is critical as a dancer.
Teen Ballet
For dancers who are 13 and older
Section 1: Monday, 3:30-5PM
One class a week: $58 per month
Multiple classes a week: See Academy Levels
Registration fee: $25 per family due upon registration
Costume fee: $45 per dancer due October 5
Spring performance fee: $30 per dancer due January 5
Adult Beginning and Intermediate Ballet
For adult dancers - no experience required!
Section 1: Wednesday, 7:45-8:45PM
Section 2: Thursday, 8:30-9:30PM
Adult Ballet is held in 8-week sessions. Pre-paid punch cards are available for $45 for 6 classes or $55 for 8 classes. Punch cards expire at the end of this session and do not roll over to future sessions. Drop-in rate is $10 per class.
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Academy Ballet Levels
Academy ballet classes are intended for dancers with an interest in committing to more than one class per week. Academy dancers will experience a more dedicated focus to the study of ballet technique and artistry, and will also have more performing opportunities. Classes will include ballet technique, pre-pointe or pointe work (depending on the level), and conditioning classes such as Pilates and Progressing Ballet technique. Ballet Academy Lilac Level By audition or teacher placement only For dancers approximately 7-10 years old Classes include: Ballet technique, pre-pointe, Progressing Ballet Technique, Pilates Monday, 6:30-8PM Thursday, 5:15-7PM Tuition: $95 per month Registration fee: $25 per family - due upon registration Academy Fee: $150 (includes Academy jacket, Academy leotard, costume fees, community outreach performances) - due Sept. 15 Spring performance fee: $30 - due Jan. 5 Ballet Academy Magenta Level By audition or teacher placement only For dancers approximately 10-14 years old Classes include: Ballet technique, pre-pointe and/or beginning pointe, contemporary ballet, Progressing Ballet Technique, Pilates Monday, 5-6:30PM Wednesday, 4-5:30PM Wednesday, 5:30-6:30PM (contemporary ballet) Thursday, 7-8:30PM Friday, 3:30-4:30PM (conditioning) Friday, 4:30-6PM Optional ballet class: Dancers in Magenta Level can add Teen Ballet on Mondays, 3:30-5PM. Tuition is an additional $10 per month. Tuition: $215 per month Registration fee: $25 per family - due upon registration Academy Fee: $150 (includes Academy jacket, Academy leotard, costume fees, community outreach performances) - due Sept. 15 Spring performance fee: $30 - due Jan. 5 |
About West Point Ballet Academy
Serving dancers from Riverton, Herriman, Bluffdale, Draper, Lehi, South Jordan and surrounding areas, West Point Ballet Academy is a classical ballet studio in Riverton. Located just seconds away from the Riverton library, our convenient location makes it easy for your dancer to receive world-class ballet training without having to go far from home.
Our faculty are highly-skilled ballet professionals, with professional dancing experience, degrees in Ballet from prestigious collegiate ballet programs, and teaching experience at respected ballet schools such as Ballet West Academy, the University of Utah's Department of Ballet, and Brigham Young University's Department of Dance. We teach one of the world's foremost and elite ballet pedagogy systems, American Ballet Theatre's (ABT) National Training Curriculum, and incorporate Progressing Ballet Technique's (PBT) holistic ballet cross-training program.
Incorporating ABT's, PBT's, and our own values, we have a commitment to keeping dancers' minds and bodies healthy, as well as learning classical ballet technique in a positive environment. Additionally, dancers at West Point Ballet Academy practice correct ballet technique and develop authentic artistry while learning skills like dedication, perseverance, and endurance which will last a lifetime.
We are committed to teaching dancers how to develop musicality and performance quality without sacrificing technique. Our performances and costumes are modest and age-appropriate, with a focus on showcasing the technique and artistry that is being developed in the studio during each class. All levels will perform onstage in our Spring performance.
Our faculty are highly-skilled ballet professionals, with professional dancing experience, degrees in Ballet from prestigious collegiate ballet programs, and teaching experience at respected ballet schools such as Ballet West Academy, the University of Utah's Department of Ballet, and Brigham Young University's Department of Dance. We teach one of the world's foremost and elite ballet pedagogy systems, American Ballet Theatre's (ABT) National Training Curriculum, and incorporate Progressing Ballet Technique's (PBT) holistic ballet cross-training program.
Incorporating ABT's, PBT's, and our own values, we have a commitment to keeping dancers' minds and bodies healthy, as well as learning classical ballet technique in a positive environment. Additionally, dancers at West Point Ballet Academy practice correct ballet technique and develop authentic artistry while learning skills like dedication, perseverance, and endurance which will last a lifetime.
We are committed to teaching dancers how to develop musicality and performance quality without sacrificing technique. Our performances and costumes are modest and age-appropriate, with a focus on showcasing the technique and artistry that is being developed in the studio during each class. All levels will perform onstage in our Spring performance.
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West Point Ballet Academy
1760 W 12600 S, Riverton, UT 84065 info@wpballet.com 385-355-1198 |