what we teach
Alabama Ballet Royal Academy of Dance 
School Orientation TBA
Do you have questions about what your child will be learning throughout the year? Do you want to know why we chose to follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus? This orientation session is designed to inform parents and students about what to expect in the coming year and will give you a chance to ask questions of Artistic Director Tracey Alvey. Parents and students both new and returning are encouraged to attend.
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Philosophy
The Alabama Ballet School provides the highest quality training to aspiring artists of all ages that is developmentally appropriate both physically and artistically. The Alabama Ballet School’s instruction is based on the syllabus provided by the Royal Academy of Dance in London which takes into consideration the particular level of development of each child within that level. The RAD is an international teaching organization committed to establishing standards of excellence in ballet instruction. The faculty of the Alabama Ballet School is required to attend a workshop for the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. This provides the students with training that is both consistent and unified. Examinations are administered to students at the end of each school year. The Alabama Ballet School strives to serve members of the community who choose to dance as an extra-curricular activity for fun and build healthy bodies as well as those who aspire to a career in dance.
For more information about the Royal Academy of Dance, visit the RAD website.
Location
Located at 2726 1st Avenue South, just minutes from downtown Birmingham near Dr. Pepper Place and Sloss Furnaces, ABCD is the new home of the Alabama Ballet. The Center houses six bright, spacious studios with sprung floors. The large main studio includes seating space that will be used for in-house performances. All Alabama Ballet School classes will be held at this state-of-the-art center. The Center offers ample parking in a well-lit, gated lot. Students will be immersed in a professional atmosphere and will benefit from their affiliation with the Alabama Ballet. Students of the Alabama Ballet School will have the unique opportunity to observe company rehearsals, and on occasion, learn children's parts from the company repertoire.
For more information call Libba Owen at 322-1874 or email libbaowen@alabamaballet.org.
Class Schedule and Payment Options
| Level | Minimum Age | Class Days and Times | Tuition per Month* | Tuition per Semester | Tuition per Year |
| PreBallet/Tap* (1 class per week) pale pink leotard, pink satin shoes, pink socks, tap shoes | 3-4 | M 2:00-3:00 pm | $70 | $275 | $540 |
| Pre-Primary* (one class per week) pale pink leotard, pink satin shoes, pink socks |
4-5 | M 3:45pm - 4:30pm or T 4:00pm - 4:45pm or W 4:00pm - 4:45pm or S 9:45am- 10:30am |
$65 | $255 | $500 |
| Primary*
(one class per week) pale blue leotard, pink satin shoes, pink socks |
5.5 -6 | M 3:45pm - 4:45pm or T 4:00pm - 5:00pm or W 4:00pm - 5:00pm or Th 4-5:00 pm or S 10:30am - 11:30am |
$70 | $275 | $540 |
| Grade I*
(one class per week) pale blue leotard with blue waist elastic, pink tights, pink shoes |
7 | M 3:45-4:45pm or Th 4-5:00 pm or S 10:30-11:30am |
$80 | $315 | $615 |
| Boys Technique (1 class per week) white T-shirt, black tights | 6-8 | W 4:00pm - 5:00pm | $70 | $275 | $540 |
| Grade II*
(two classes per week) lavender leotard with lavender waist elastic |
8 | T/Th 4:00pm - 5:15pm |
$135 | $530 | $1,040 |
| Grade III
(two classes per week) burgundy leotard with black waist elastic |
9 | M/W 4:00 - 5:15pm | $135 | $530 | $1,040 |
| Grade IV
(2 technique, 1 Jazz class per week) Hunter leotard with black waist elastic |
10 | Technique: T, Th 4:00-5:30pm Jazz: Th 5:30-6:30pm |
$180 | $705 | $1,380 |
| Grade V
(3 technique, 2 pre-pointe, 1 modern class per week) garnet leotard with garnet waist elastic |
11 | Technique: M, W, F 4:00-5:30pm Pre-pointe: M, W 5:30-6:30pm Modern: F 5:30-6:30pm |
$240 | $940 | $1,845 |
| Intermediate Foundation
(3 technique, 2 pointe, 1 modern/jazz class per week) navy leotard with black waist elastic |
12 | Technique: M 4:45-6:15pm, T, 5:30-7pm, Th 5:15-6:45pm Modern/Jazz: T 7-8pm Pointe: M 6:15-7:15pm, Th 6:45-7:45pm |
$245 | $960 | $1,880 |
| Intermediate
(4 techniques, 2 pointe,1 modern/jazz, 1 variation class per week) royal blue leotard with royal blue waist elastic |
13 | Technique: M/T 5:30-7:00pm, W 5:15-6:45pm, F 4:00-5:30pm Pointe: M 7:00-8:00pm, W 6:45-7:45pm Modern/Jazz: T 7-8pm Variations: F 5:30-6:30pm |
$290 | $1,135 | $2,230 |
| Advanced Foundation (4 technique, 2 ponte, 1 jazz/modern, 1 variation class per week) grey leotard with black waist elastic |
13 | Technique: T/W 5:30-7 pm F 4-5:30, S 10-11:30 am Modern/Jazz: T 7-8:00 pm Pointe: W 7-8:00 pm S 11:30-12:30pm Variation: F 5:30-6:30pm |
$290 | $1,135 | $2,230 |
| Advanced (5 technique, 2 pointe, 1 modern, 1 variation, 1 partnering class per week) black leotard with black waist elastic |
14 | Technique: M, T, W, Th 5:30-7:00pm, S 10:00-11:30am |
$345 | $1,350 | $2,650 |
| Performance Course
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| Tap I | 6 | Th 5:00 - 6:00pm | $70 | $275 | $540 |
| Tap II | 8 | T 5:15-6:15pm | $70 | $275 | $540 |
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| Fun & Fit at Alabama Ballet
Adult Classes
* Students with ID can take class for $10 and a class card for $100 |
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| Ballet | 16 | Beginner
Th 6:45-8:15 pm Beginner/Intermediate M/W 6:45 - 8:15 pm Intermediate/Advanced T,Th 9:45-11:15 am T 6:45-8:15 pm S 10:30 am - 12noon |
By Class $18 |
Class Card $160 |
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| Tap | 16 | Advanced: 4:30pm Intermediate/Advanced: 5:15pm Intermediate: 6:00pm Advanced Beginner: 6:45pm Beginner I: 7:15pm Beginner II: 7:30pm |
$60 per month | ||
| Pilates | 16 | T,Th 5:30-6:30 pm |
$18 | $160 | |
| Zumba | 16 | M,W 8:45-9:45am | By Class $5 |
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| *Tuition is due Sept, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March, Apr, and May. No tuition due in Dec. The Ballet reserves the right to cancel any classes that do not meet minimum enrollment. For Adult Class information, please contact school office - 205-322-1874. Students with iD get class for $10 or a class card for $100 |
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Registration and Orientation
Registration is open for the 2012-20113 school year.
The registration fee for the program is $30 per family per school year; and is non-refundable. Registration can be done by mail, by phone, or by fax.
Placement
Students will be placed in a level appropriate for both their age and level of physical and/or technical development. Our instructors are trained professionals who wish to provide age appropriate dance training for all of our young artists. Placement within a level is subject to change solely at the discretion of the artistic director.
Performance
Students of the Alabama Ballet School will present Report-of-Progress performances at the end of each year, instead of the common year-end recital. These reports are hour-long presentations for each level, and are open to parents, family, and guests at our dance studios. They will show a cross-section of class to illustrate the work that has been done throughout the year. Advanced level students will give an in-house class performance at the end of the school year. Students are encouraged to audition for community cast roles in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker and other local productions of the Ballet, Opera or local theaters.
Class Attire
LADIES - LEOTARDS
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LADIES - SHOES
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LADIES - TIGHTS
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GENTLEMEN
YOUNG BOYS
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Payment and Registration Highlights
- Registration and payment must be complete prior to beginning classes.
- Classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Students registered at the Alabama Ballet Royal Academy of Dance are registered for the entire session and are responsible for payments throughout the end of the school year, unless written notification is received the month prior to withdrawal.
- Tuition is non-refundable beyond the first day of class, except in the case of serious illness or injury, verified by a doctor's written confirmation.
- Classes do have maximums to insure quality instruction. Be sure to register early.
- Scholarships/Financial Aid Forms must be in by Sept 1 for the school year 2010-2011.
For more information call Libba Owen at 205-322-1874 or email libbaowen@alabamaballet.org