CLASSES & SCHEDULE
Register here on Jackrabbit for classes.
Current and new students/families will need to create new accounts on the Jackrabbit parent portal. If you need assistance with registration or questions about invoicing, please email thechambersburgballet@gmail.com. Please note that multi-class discounts have to be adjusted manually after registration is complete.
PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS, CLASSES AND THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR:
- Fall classes for ballet students who register for classes 10 - weeks at a time started on September 5, 2023. That doesn't mean enrollment is closed. The Chambersburg Ballet accepts students year-round. To learn more, reach out to thechambersburgballet@gmail.com.
- NEW - Open Community Classes start on September 26th, 2023 for ages 13 and up!! No experience necessary. Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7:15pm and Thursday mornings from 10am to 11:15am. You can drop-in for $15 or pre-register and pay ahead for more than one class at a time. You must create an account on jackrabbit in order to pre-register. Contact thechambersburgballet@gmail.com for questions.
- Open Classes Fall 2023 class descriptions (including schedule, tuition and instructor) and requirements (for specific levels and company) here.
- Fall 2023 weekly calendar schedule here.
- 2023-2024 school calendar with important dates here.
- 2023-2024 tuition rates and registration and performance fees worksheet here.
Below is a summary of classes being offered this fall at the Chambersburg Ballet (a printable list of classes including the schedule, tuition, instructor and requirements is above)!
Beginner Classes
Preschool Class (3-year-olds)
Saturday 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM, Studio Fonteyn
Tuition: $127.50 per 10-week Quarter
An entry-level class in ballet and creative movement for 3-year-olds consisted of Circle Time, Center, and Corner (with coordination/strength-building exercises across the floor such as chasse, skip, and leap.) Class finishes with Reverence (learning how to bow, and also to honor the teacher).
Pre-School Ballet (Age 4 & 5)
Saturday 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM, Studio Nureyev
Tuition: $127.50 per 10-week Quarter
A small group Children's Division class with ballet-based dance movements for young children. 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.
Children's Beginning Ballet (Age 6-7)
Saturday 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM, Studio Fonteyn
Tuition: $135 per 10-Week Quarter
A Beginning Ballet Class for children ages 6-7, 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.
Elementary Classes
Elementary Ballet (Age 8-12)
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 7:00PM, Studio Fonteyn
Tuition: $265 per 10-Week Quarter (*Multi-Class Discount Applied)
An hour-long Elementary Ballet Class in the Children's Division for ages 8-12, emphasizing the fundamentals of ballet; exercises to develop strength, coordination, and graceful movement. Gentle stretching and basic steps are learned at the barre, with center work and practice from the corner.
Upper Elementary Ballet (Age 8 & Up)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM, Studio Nureyev
Tuition: $442.50 per 10-Week Quarter (*Multi-Class Discount Applied)
A high Elementary Ballet Class for ages 8 and up with requisite ballet experience with emphasis on exercises to develop strength, coordination, and graceful movement. Enhanced stretching techniques, pirouettes, adagio, jumps, and turns are also offered. Some of these students of age 10 or older may be eligible to study *pointe.
Intermediate Classes
Intermediate Ballet
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, Studio Nureyev
Tuition: $640 per 10-Week Quarter (*Multi-Class Discount Applied)
An Intermediate Ballet Class for ages 12 and up in the Children's Division with requisite ballet experience, and a focus on further development of strength, endurance, facility and extension.
Upper-Intermediate Ballet
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4:30 - 6:00 PM, Studio Nureyev
Tuition: $640 per 10-Week Quarter (*Multi-Class Discount Applied)
A high Intermediate Ballet Class for ages 12 and up in the Children's Division, with requisite ballet experience and extra Pointe work. This level focuses on further development of strength and endurance, facility and extension.
Pre-Pointe Class
Friday, 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM, Studio Nureyev
Tuition: $127.50 per 10-Week Quarter (*Multi-Class Discount will be applied upon registration)
A solid Elementary Pointe Class performed in soft shoes with ribbons along with Elementary Point students), for qualified students age 9 and up, who are of the Upper Elementary ballet technique level or above. Class includes exercises at the barre to strengthen lower legs and feet and learn basic pointe techniques.
Elementary Pointe
Friday, 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM, Studio Nureyev
Tuition: $127.50 per 10-Week Quarter (*Multi-Class Discount will be applied upon registration)
A solid Elementary Pointe Class for qualified students age 10 and up, who are of the Upper Elementary ballet technique level or above. Class includes exercises at the barre to strengthen lower legs and feet and learn basic pointe techniques.
Intermediate Pointes
Saturday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Studio Nureyev
Tuition: $127.50 per 10-Week Quarter (*Multi-Class Discount will be applied upon registration)
A thorough Intermediate Pointe Class for those students Intermediate Level and above who have completed two or more years on pointe, are comfortable with repeated releve's on one foot in the center, can pirouette en pointe, and execute consecutive turns from the corner.
Company Classes
Trainee/Company Class-
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Studio Nureyev
Tuition: $152.50 per 10-Week Quarter (*Multi-Class Discount will be applied upon registration)
A blended technique class for the Full Company Students of the Chambersburg Ballet performance ensemble.
Additional Classes
Teen/Adult Beginning/Basic Ballet
Tuesday, 4:45 - 6 PM, Studio Fonteyn
Tuition: $152.50 per 10-Week Quarter
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 in this 1-hour class.
Contemporary Dance Class
Thursday - 6:15 - 7:15 PM, Studio Nureyev
Tuition: $127.50 per 10-week Quarter
This class encourages the freedom of expression, improvisation, innovation and creative exploration of movement. Contemporary is offered to students in the junior and senior levels (intermediate and upper intermediate) or by invitation.
Placement Class
New students in the age range to begin in Elementary 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, 2023.