Ballet
For Children ages 3-5yrs please refer to our Creative Movement page.
Upon registering you will have the option to choose 1 complete payment or 8 monthly payments. The tuition amounts shown below reflect the 8 payment option. Please refer to the 2021-2022 Fee Schedule for more details on fees and discounts.
The following classes must attend twice per week:
At MHSB, once children reach 7 years of age they follow the more structured format of a traditional ballet class.
The Martha Hicks School of Ballet teaches the Cecchetti method of ballet. The solid unmannered Cecchetti base enables dancers to embrace any choreographic style.
Creativity continues to be encouraged as sense of presentation and artistry is developed. Emphasis is placed on the more technical aspects including posture, coordination and muscular awareness.
Every other year MHSB prepares eligible students for ballet exams in the Cecchetti syllabus.
Dedicated older students are required to come to class twice a week and will have the opportunity to be considered at 12 years of age or older for Pointe work. It is offered to advanced students when they have developed the necessary strength in the body, legs and feet.
For older, experienced students it may be necessary to undergo an assessment to ensure placement in the appropriate level.
Levels Offered
Ballet 2: 7 to 8 years of age
Ballet 3: 8 to 9 years of age
Ballet 4: 9 to 10 years of age
Regular Stream - must attend 2 times a week and will be eligible to complete an exam
Ballet 5: 10 to 11 years of age
Ballet 7: 11 to 12 years of age
Ballet 8: 12 to 14 years of age
Ballet 9: 13 to 15 years of age
Ballet 11: 14 to 16 years of age
Ballet 12: 15 to 18 years of age
Recreational Ballet
MHSB offers Recreational Ballet to dancers who have either little or no training, or those who wish to limit their ballet training just once a week, and prefer a slightly less serious approach to ballet. Basic technique is covered, with an emphasis on posture, musical interpretation and an appreciation for movement.
Levels Offered
All levels attend classes once per week
Junior Ballet Rec. 10+ years of age with 3+ years of experience
Senior Ballet Rec. 13+ years of age with 4+ years of experience
Pointe
Pointe work is an important addition to a ballerina's dance training. This is offered to the serious student who has reached at least 11 years of age. MHSB offers a introductory pointe class for dancers that have been in ballet twice a week for several years. Students are individually assessed for strength and control before being accepted into the Pointe program.
Levels Offered
All levels attend classes once per week
Pointe 1: 12+ years of age with 1 year of experience or more
Pointe 2: 13+ years of age with 2+ years of experience
Pointe 3: 13+ years of age with 3+ years of experience
Pointe 4: 14+ years of age with 3+ years of experience