Pre-Primary Ballet Classes

 

Pre-Primary Ballet 1 (Ages 3-5)

• Saturday 10AM - 10:45AM, Studio 2

• Tuition: $65 per month for 9 months ($585) / $498 annual (15% discount if paid in full up front)

• Instructor: Alcinda Burchill

 

A small group class, limited to 10 individual dancers, with ballet-based dance movements for young children ages 3-5. The class consists of Circle Time, gentle stretching, learning the 5 positions of the arms, 1st; 2nd position of the feet. An introduction to spatial concepts, and basic motor skills which can later be applied to ballet technique. Class finishes with a story ballet of an improvisatory nature danced to beautiful classical music.

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Primary Ballet Classes

 

Primary Ballet (Age 6-8)

• Thursday 5PM - 5:45PM, Studio 2

• Tuition: $70 per month for 9 months ($630) / $536 annual (15% Discount if paid in full up front)

• Instructor: Leyshla Oquendo

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A beginning ballet class, limited to 12 individual dancers, for children ages 6-8, where students learn the 5 positions of the arms and 3 different positions of the feet (1st, 2nd, 3rd), as well as basic ballet exercises, steps, and terminology. They learn to stretch, skip, chase, leap to music, and finish with an improvisatory dance to beautiful classical music. Class ends with the traditional stage bow or reverence, to thank their teacher and one another.

 

Adolescent Ballet Levels 1-4

 

Level 1A Ballet (Ages 8-10)

• Saturdays 10AM - 11AM, Studio 1

• Tuition: $85 per month for 9 months ($765) / $651 annual (15% Discount if paid in full up front)

• Instructor: Leyshla Oquendo

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An hour-long ballet class for children ages 8-10 years of age, emphasizing the fundamentals of ballet; including the introduction of exercises standing at the barre to develop strength, coordination, and balance. Gentle stretching and basic steps are learned at the barre, with center work and basic movements across the floor. 

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Level 1B Ballet (Ages 9-10)

• Tuesdays 6PM - 7PM, Studio 2

• Tuition: $90 per month for 9 months ($810) / $689 annual (15% Discount if paid in full up front)

• Instructor: Brian Grant

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An hour-long ballet class for children ages 9-10 years of age, emphasizing the fundamentals of ballet, including the introduction of exercises standing at the barre to develop strength, coordination, and balance. Gentle stretching and basic steps are learned at the barre, with center work and basic movements across the floor. We will also introduce the concepts of Derriere (to the back) and En Arriere (moving backwards). 

 

Level 2B/3A Ballet (Ages 11-13)*

• Tues. 6 - 7:15PM in Studio 2

• Tuition: $70 per month for 9 months ($630)/ $536 annual (15% Discount  if paid in full up front)

• Instructor: Brian Grant

 

Ballet class for children ages 11-13, emphasizing the fundamentals of ballet, including the introduction of barre exercises with one hand on the barre to develop strength, coordination, and graceful movement. Gentle stretching and basic steps are learned at the barre, with center work and traveling across the floor. This is considered the Pre-Pointe level of our current school. This individual class is offered during the Fall Semester as a built-in makeup class for all dancers Level 3A and Up.

 

*Pre-Pointe Class Friday 5:15PM - 6PM may be added with a 25% discounted rate of $48/month over a 9 month period or $368 annual (if paid in full up front).

 

Level 3A/B / Boy's Ballet (Ages 12-14)*

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6PM - 7:30PM, Studio 1

• $260 per month for 9 months ($2,340)/ $1,989 annual (15% Discount if paid in full up front)

• Instructors: Jenna Smith on Monday, Brian Grant on Wednesday & Friday

 

A class with requisite ballet experience with emphasis on exercises to develop strength, coordination, and balance. Enhanced stretching techniques, pirouettes, adagio, jumps, and turns are also offered. Ballet Level 3A/B will include the introduction of work en pointe, which in turns focuses heavily on strengthening the foot, in-step, and ankle. Note: This class includes the cost of Pre-Pointe Conditioning, which is REQUIRED.

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*Contemporary Class is an optional add-on for Thursday 6:00PM - 7:00PM and receives a discount rate (25% discount) of $48/month over a 9 month period  or $368 annual (15% if paid in full up front).​

 

Level 4B/5A Ballet (Ages 13+)*

• Monday - Thursday 4:30PM - 6:00PM, Studio 1

• Tuition: $340 per month for 9 months ($3,060)/ $2,601 annual (15% Discount if paid in full up front)

• Instructors: Brian Grant on Monday & Tuesday, Sarah Voight on Wednesday, and Alcinda Burchill Thursday

 

With requisite ballet experience this class focuses on further development of strength, endurance, flexibility, extension, balance and extra pointe work in the center. Must have at least 2 years prior pointe experience to take part in this class.

 

*Contemporary Class is a REQUIRED add-on for all dancers Ballet Level 4A and up. NOTE: If you are signed up for all Ballet Level 4 classes, Contemporary Class is included in the tuition

 

Pre-Pointe and Pointe Classes

 

Pre-Pointe Conditioning (Ages 9+)*

• Friday, 5:15PM - 6PM, Studio 1

• $65 per month for 9 months ($585)/ $498 per annual (15% Discount if paid in full up front)

• Instructor: Brian Grant

 

An Introduction to pointe training, performed in soft shoes or bare feet with other parts of cross-training, for qualified students age 9 and up, who are of the Level 2B ballet technique level or above. Class includes exercises at the barre to strengthen lower legs and feet and learn basic pointe techniques. To test out of the class, you must pass a Pointe Shoe Assessment, which will be administered by the Artistic Director. 

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*NOTE: Pointe Shoe Assessment only to be administered to those dancers enrolled in Chambersburg Ballet's Ballet Level 3A/B classes, and will be administered at the discretion of the Artistic Director. This class is REQUIRED for all dancers Ballet Level 3A/B, and is included in the pricing of Ballet Level 3A/B.

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Teen/Adult Pre-Pointe Conditioning (13+)*

• Tuesday, 6:30PM - 7:15PM, Studio 2

• $65 per month for 9 months ($585)/ $498 per annual (15% Discount if paid in full up front)

• Instructor: Sarah Voight

 

An Introduction to pointe training, performed in soft shoes or bare feet with other parts of cross-training, for qualified teen/adult students, who shall be vetted and selected by the Teen/Adult Instructors. Class includes exercises at the barre to strengthen lower legs and feet and learn basic pointe techniques. To test out of the class, you must pass a Pointe Shoe Assessment, which will be administered by the Artistic Director. 

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*NOTE: Pointe Shoe Assessment will be administered at the discretion of the Artistic Director for Teen/Adult Dancers to go en pointe.

 

Pre-Pointe Level 3A/B (Ages 11-13)*

• Friday, 7:30PM - 8:00 PM, Studio 1

• Instructor: Brian Grant

 

Beginning Pre-Pointe Class for qualified students age 11 and up, who are of the Level 3A ballet technique or above. Class includes exercises at the barre to strengthen lower legs and feet and learn basic pointe techniques.

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*NOTE: Dancers enrolled in Level 3A/B Ballet are automatically enrolled in this class with the fee included in the Ballet Level 3A/B tuition

 

Level 4B/5A Pointe (Ages 13+)*

• Tuesday 4:30 - 6PM, Studio 1

• Instructor: Brian Grant

 

A thorough intermediate/advanced level Pointe Class for those students level 4A and above who have completed two or more years on pointe, are comfortable with repeated relevés on one foot in the center, can pirouette en pointe, and execute consecutive turns from the corner.

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*NOTE: Dancers enrolled in Level 4B/5A Ballet are automatically enrolled in this class with the fee included in the Ballet Level 4B/5A tuition.

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Additional Classes

 

Conditioning for Dancers (Age 13+)

• Wednesday 6:15-7PM, Studio 2

• Tuition: $65 per month over 9 months ($585)/ $498 per annual (10% Discount if paid in full up front)

• Instructor: Sarah Voight

 

This class is designed to strengthen muscles not typically used in ballet class, which helps mitigate injury risks and improve overall health and performance. Class focuses on multiple exercise modalities to help you become a better, fitter dancer and can include: bodyweight calisthenics, abdominal training, strength training with props and cardio-acceleration circuits.

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Teen/Adult Beginning Ballet (Age 13+)

• Tuesday 5:15-6:30PM, Studio 2

• Tuition: $75 per month over 9 months ($675)/ $608 per annual (10% Discount if paid in full up front)

• Instructor: Katherine Smith

 

An excellent class to learn basic ballet fundamentals and steps, starting with the five positions of the feet and of the arms. Barre and Center Exercises will be included.

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Teen/Adult Intermediate Ballet (Age 13+)

• Thursday 10AM - 11:15AM, Studio 1

• Tuition: $75 per month over 9 months ($675)/ $608 per annual (10% Discount if paid in full up front)

  • If signed up for Teen/Adult Beginning Ballet, 50% Discount is applied $37/month over a 9 month period or $305 if paid in full

• Instructor: Brian Grant

 

A morning intermediate ballet class to learn intermediate ballet steps and concepts. Barre and Center Exercises will be included in this 1hr 15min class. Open to dancers 13 and up. Open to alumni of Chambersburg Ballet or former professional dancers. Must have taken 1 year of Teen/Adult Beginning Ballet at least as a prerequisite.

 

Teen/Adult Open Ballet (Ages 13+)

• Saturday 1:00-2:15pm, Studio 2

• Tuition: $75/month over a 9 month period ($675) or $608/annual (10% discount if paid in full up front)

  • If signed up for Teen/Adult Beginning Ballet, 50% Discount is applied $37/month over a 9 month period or $305 if paid in ful

• Instructor: Jenna Smith

 

An afternoon intermediate ballet class to learn intermediate ballet steps and concepts. Barre and Center Exercises will be included in this 1hr 15min class. Open to dancers 13 and up. Open to alumni of Chambersburg Ballet or former professional dancers. Must have taken 1 year of Teen/Adult Beginning Ballet at least as a prerequisite.

 

Contemporary Dance Class* 

• Thursday 6PM - 7PM, Studio 1

• $65 per month over 9 months ($585) / $498 annual (15% Discount if paid in full up front)

• Instructor: Alcinda Burchill

 

This class encourages the freedom of expression, improvisation, innovation and creative exploration of movement.

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*Contemporary is Included in Pricing of Level 4A/B and is REQUIRED for all dancers level 4A and up. Level 3A/B may be allowed to join in class with approval of the Artistic Director and the instructor. These dancers would receive a 25% discount on pricing ($49/mo or $375 if paid in full)

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Company Class (Ages 12+) 

• Saturday, 11AM - 12:30PM, Studio 1

• No additional tuition (by invitation only after Audition on Aug 29th, 2026) [Performance Fees may apply]

• Instructors: Brian Grant (Alcinda Burchill or Jenna Smith)

 

Priority Casting opportunities for our company dancers in our Mainstage Productions, such as Nutcracker, Winter Showcase & our End of Year Production. Learn more about joining the Chambersburg Ballet Dance Company. (80% Attendance for ALL Classes required for performances)

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Placement Class 

New students in the age range to begin in Level 1 and up will be required to take a placement class to determine appropriate placement. This will be based on the age of the dancer as of January 1, 2027. Contact us for more details or with any questions.