Ballet Abilene
Our mission is to provide all students with the skills they need to enjoy,
appreciate, and excel in the art of dance for a lifetime.
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Ballet Abilene is the studio/school where we teach students from ages 3 and up how to dance.
We offer ballet, jazz and tap classes. Our classes are in session from September through May. Anyone may sign up to take classes. All students are invited to perform in our end of year recital in May, which showcases what all our dancers have learned over the year of instruction.
​We are thrilled to carry the dancer’s essentials right here in our very own studio boutique at Ballet Abilene!
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Pink Bananas is open by appointment. Text 325-660-9674.
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We have everything you need to get your dancer ready for class!
OTHER ONLINE OPTIONS
Tuition
1 Lesson Weekly - $75/month 2 Lessons Weekly - $90/month 3 Lessons Weekly - $105/month 4 Lessons Weekly - $120/month 5 Lessons Weekly - $135/month Individual Class - $20/hour Registration Fee - $50 (non-refundable)
Studio Policy
Tuition is invoiced via email on the first of each month and is considered late by the 15th of that month. Two months without payment results in the student's suspension from the class. If for some reason you cannot make the payment, please contact Lisa Gore and make provisions for the payment of the account. There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee paid annually at the time of registration. ​ Two or more students per family will receive a $5 family discount from their total monthly tuition. No refunds are given for classes missed because of illness, vacation or inclement weather since classes can and should be made up. Any student who stops taking lessons after the first day of the month must pay for the entire month. If a student quits classes, Ballet Abilene must be notified immediately. ​ We prefer that tuition be paid online as you receive your invoice on the first of each month. If you must write a check, it should be made out to Ballet Abilene and include the student's name on the memo line of the check. There is a charge of $50 for the processing of returned checks. ​ ​Holidays We begin the school year after Labor Day and end with our recital in the latter part of May. We take the same Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break as AISD. We do not take any additional AISD holidays or teacher work days. In case of bad weather or teacher absence, you will be notified by text, email, on our website/social media pages and/or a note posted on the door. ​ ​Class Placement Students are placed in classes according to age, ability and previous training. Students do not necessarily move into a different class each year, as in school. In ballet, we are educating muscles as well as minds, and muscles develop at different rates, as do children. Please leave placement up to the teacher! ​ Student progress is our most valued asset! Progress cannot be attained with a "drop-in, drop-out" attitude on the part of students or parents. It takes years to develop an accomplished dancer, but it can happen with the right attitude, perseverance, desire, and a little talent.
Dress Code
Color-specific dress code list... Baby Ballet (3&4's) - light pink leotard, (attached ballet skirts or tutus are acceptable), pink tights, pink ballet shoes Ballet I (5&6's) - light blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, no skirts Ballet II (7&8's) - lavender leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, no skirts Junior I (9&10's) - turquoise leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, no skirts Junior II (11) - plum leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, no skirts Senior I & II - black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes (skirts are acceptable) Tap - leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes (dance shorts worn over leotard and tights are allowed but not required) Jazz - leotard, pink tights, black jazz shoes (dance shorts worn over leotard and tights are allowed but not required) GENERAL DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS Proper dancewear is required. Hair should be neatly fixed in a bun. For little ones with hair too short to secure in a ballet bun, hair should just be pulled back from the dancer's face and secured with a barrette or in a ponytail. No jewelry shall be worn to class other than small stud earrings, please. Make sure to label all dance shoes with the dancer's name. Dancers must wear a cover-up when coming to and from the studio. Dance shoes must never be worn outside of the studio. Bring them in a dance bag. FOR YOUR DANCE WEAR NEEDS, Pink Bananas is open by appointment. Text 325-660-9674.
Calendar
2024
August 5
Online Registration Begins for '24 - '25 Ballet Abilene Classes
September 3
First Day of Classes
September 7
Abilene Ballet Theatre Company Auditions
November 16 & 17
Abilene Ballet Theatre Presents The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea
November 18-21
"Abilene Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker" Dress Rehearsals
November 22-24
Abilene Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker - 4 Shows
December 2-19
Classes resume until Christmas Break
2025
January 7
First Day of 2025 Classes
February 28
Abilene Ballet Theatre Spring Showcase Dress Rehearsal
March 1
ABT Presents Spring Showcase
March 10-14
Spring Break
May 6
Abilene Gives - Support Abilene Ballet Theatre!
May 16
Ballet Abilene Recital Dress Rehearsal
May 17
Ballet Abilene Recital - 2 Shows