Upper School
New Student Placement 2011/12
CLICK HERE for new student registration information.
Ballet Austin Academy Upper School students interested in receiving a PE waiver from their middle school or high school PE class may click here to find out more about the Off-Campus Physical Education (OCPE) Program.
 Students placed in the Upper School have shown they have the discipline and determination to commit to a serious ballet program as well as having the required technical ability and physical strength.
Progression to the next level is based on the student’s mastery of the vocabulary and the physical understanding of the syllabus in his or her current level. Since students progress at different rates this may be a two or three year process.
All Upper School students attend class 9.5 – 14.5 hours per week, depending on the level. Ballet technique and pointe, with partnering added for Levels 6, 7 and 8, comprise the core curriculum of the Upper School.
Level 4A and 4B students have one mid-year conference in January or February with Academy Artistic Staff. They will receive a written evaluation with registration packets sent out in June. Girls in Level 4A will begin the process of getting their pointe shoes in early spring of the school year.
Levels 5–8 have conferences with Ballet Austin Academy Artistic Staff twice a year. In addition, they may take advantage of "Opening Night at the Ballet" and receive one complimentary ticket to each opening night performance of Ballet Austin’s season, with the exception of The Nutcracker.
All Upper School students may audition for Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker as well as participate in the Academy Spring Performance in the AustinVentures StudioTheater. The Young Artists program is open to all who wish to have an opportunity to work with a choreographer on an additional piece for the Spring Performance.
Dress Code
Upper School Level 4A and 4B Girls:
Royal Blue Mirella, Bloch or Sapphire Capezio leotard, cap-sleeve or short-sleeve style only, clean pink tights with no runs, canvas or leather pink ballet shoes with a snug fit. No skirts. No jewelry or watches. Hair must be secured in a bun.
Upper School Level 5A, 5B, 6, 7 and 8 Girls:
Black leotard - simple camisole or sleeved leotards only, no halter tops, no criss-cross backs- (solid colored leotards may be worn in Saturday classes), pink tights with no runs, pink ballet shoes, and pink pointe shoes. Hair must be secured in a bun.
All Upper School Boys: Bloch white short-sleeve leotard or Body Wrappers fitted T-shirt, black tights, white ballet shoes, white socks, Baltogs or Body Wrappers dance belt. Boy’s hair should be tidy and away from the face.
Butler Community School Classes and Courses
Additional dance and fitness classes are offered through the Butler Community School (BCS). Classes include jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, dance fitness and musical theatre. Both the Academy and BCS are housed at the Butler Dance Education Center.
2011/12 Class Schedule
The 2011/12 school year begins August 29, 2011
CLICK HERE to register.
Levels 6-8 Student Warm up schedule 09
Class |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Level 4A |
Technique |
5:00-6:30 pm
E. Carr |
5:00-6:30 pm
J. Witts |
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5:00-6:30 pm
C. Renner |
5:00-6:30 pm
C. Renner |
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Pointe |
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6:30-7:30 pm
J. Witts |
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Men |
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6:30-7:30 pm
E. Carr |
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Level 4B |
Technique |
5:00-6:30 pm
L. James |
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5:00-6:30 pm
L. James |
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5:00-6:30 pm
L. Short |
9:00-10:30 am
L. Short |
Pointe |
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10:30-11:30 am
L. Short |
Men |
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6:30-7:30 pm
E. Carr |
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Level 5A |
Technique |
5:00-6:30 pm
C. Renner |
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6:45-8:30 pm
L. Short |
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5:00-6:30 pm
L. James |
11:45a-1:15p
L. Short |
Pointe |
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1:15-2:15 pm
L. Short |
Men |
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6:30-7:30 pm
E. Carr |
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Level 5B |
Technique |
6:30-8:00 pm
L. Short |
5:00-6:30 pm
J. Hart |
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5:00-6:45 pm
J. Witts |
6:30-8:00 pm
L. Short |
9:00-10:45 am
J. Wits |
Pointe |
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6:30-7:30 pm
J. Hart |
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10:45-11:45 am
J. Witts |
Men |
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6:30-7:30 pm
E. Carr |
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5:00-6:30 pm
J. Hart |
5:00-6:45 pm
A. Paino Martin |
5:00-6:45 pm
M. Martin |
5:00-6:30 pm
J. Hart |
5:00-7:00 pm
J. Witts |
10:00-11:45 am
J. Schwender |
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6:30-7:30 pm
J. Hart |
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12:00-1:00 pm
J. Hart |
Partnering |
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6:45-8:00 pm
J. Schwender |
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Level 7/8 |
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5:00-6:30 pm
J. Hart |
5:00-6:45 pm
J. Schwender |
5:00-6:45 pm
M. Martin |
5:00-6:30 pm
J. Hart |
5:00-7:00 pm
J. Witts |
10:00-11:45 am
J. Schwender |
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6:30-7:30 pm
J. Hart |
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12:00-1:00 pm
J. Witts |
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6:45-8:00 pm
J. Schwender |
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All class schedules are subject to change. |
Upper School Tuition Rates for 34-week School-Year
(Tuition rates include all registration fees and deposits) |
Class |
Early Discount * |
Regular Tuition |
Installment Plan** |
Level 4A |
$100.00 |
$2,270.00 |
$227.00 |
Level 4B |
$100.00 |
$2,400.00 |
$240.00 |
Level 5A |
$100.00 |
$2,590.00 |
$259.00 |
| Level 5B |
$100.00 |
$3,130.00 |
$313.00 |
Level 6/7/8 |
$100.00 |
$3,300.00 |
$330.00 |
* If paid in full by August
22, 2011.
**Installment Plan: Ten equal payments, with first payment (non-refundable deposit) due at registration. The remaining nine installments are due on the first of each month beginning on September 1, 2011. A late fee of $15.00 will be assessed on the fifth of each month in which payment is delinquent.
Students enrolling after the start of the school year will be prorated accordingly.
Upper School Staff: Ed Carr, Jennifer Hart, Libby James, Michelle Martin, Allisyn Paino Martin, Chelsea Renner, Jerry Schwender, Lynne Short, Jamie Lynn Witts
2012 Summer Intensive :
2012 Summer Intensive Registration
Level 5B Self-Evaluation Form 2011
Level 6/7/8 Self-Evaluation Form 2011
For all class and registration information, please contact:
Eric Caruthers, Schools Registrar
Phone - 512.476.9051 ext. 138
E-mail - eric.caruthers@balletaustin.org
Fax - 512.472.3073
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