Children’s Division

Creative Movement (Ages 3)

MCBS Creative Movement class is where it all begins! This class is an early introduction to the world of ballet, which provides children with a fun, and imaginative atmosphere that inspires creativity and encourages our students to express themselves through their love of dance. Any child can benefit from the joy, discipline, and exuberance of learning at Miami City Ballet School. These classes are a prelude to formal ballet instruction while introducing basic ballet vocabulary, and movement through a progression of engaging activities and exercises. Our goal is to begin to foster the love of dance in your little one.

Students must turn three (3) by September 1, 2023, to participate in this level. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes with the option to enroll in two classes per week. You may choose which day(s) of the week your child attends class. Class preferences are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please note: Enrollment is limited per class and is first-come-first-serve. Once the program reaches full capacity, you will have an option to be placed on a waitlist. Classes are filled on a first-come first-served basis.

Everyone is welcome. No audition is required.

Schedule
*Schedule is Subject to change

Choice of 1 or 2 class(es) per week:

Tuesday 3:15 – 4:00 PM
Thursday 3:15 – 4:00PM
Saturday 9:00 – 9:45 AM

Please note: Miami City Ballet School reserves the right to cancel or modify classes/levels at any time.

*Tuition & Fees

Tuition for One Class: $820.00

Tuition for Two Classes: $1,558.00

Payment plan options offered. Please log into MCBS Portal or review 23/24 Registration packet to view options.

Non-refundable $100 registration fee (due upon registration)
Non-refundable $25 performance fee (due upon registration)

*Tuition/fees and all payments are non-refundable, and non-transferable regardless of circumstance, either prior to, during or after the program.

PRE-BALLET (AGES 4 – 5)

MCBS Pre-Ballet class is an early introduction to the world of ballet, which provides children with a fun, and imaginative atmosphere that inspires creativity and encourages our students to express themselves through their love of dance. These classes are a prelude to formal ballet instruction while introducing basic ballet vocabulary, music concepts, and movement through a progression of engaging activities and exercises.

Students must turn four (4) by September 1, 2023, to participate in this level. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes with the option to enroll in two classes per week. You may choose which day(s) of the week your child attends class. Class preferences are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please note: Enrollment is limited per class and is first-come-first-serve. Once the program reaches full capacity, you will have an option to be placed on a waitlist. Classes are filled on a first-come first-served basis.

Everyone is welcome. No audition is required.

Schedule
Choice of 1 or 2 class(es) per week:

Tuesday 4:00 – 4:45 PM
Thursday 4:00 – 4:45 PM
Saturday 9:00 – 9:45 AM

Please note: Miami City Ballet School reserves the right to cancel or modify classes/levels at any time.

*Tuition & Fees

Tuition for One Class: $820.00

Tuition for Two Classes: $1,558.00

Payment plan options offered. Please log into MCBS Portal or review 23/24 Registration packet to view options.

Non-refundable $100 registration fee (due upon registration)
Non-refundable $25 performance fee (due upon registration)

*Tuition/fees and all payments are non-refundable, and non-transferable regardless of circumstance, either prior to, during or after the program.

BALLET PREPARATORY I (AGES 5 – 6)

MCBS Ballet Prep I class builds upon the Pre-Ballet experience by repeating some familiar exercises at a faster tempo and introducing new ones with a greater emphasis on posture, flexibility and strength. The preparatory ballet movements of plié, relevé and tendu in a parallel position are introduced with fun and engaging exercises. These exercises and activities are offered in an enjoyable learning atmosphere which will continue to inspire and develop the love and passion for dance among our preparatory level students.

Students must turn five (5) by September 1, 2023 to participate in this level. This class meets once a week for 45 minutes with the option to enroll in two classes per week. You may choose which day(s) of the week your child attends class. Class preferences are assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note: Enrollment is limited per class and is first-come-first-serve. Once the program reaches full capacity, you will have an option to be placed on a waitlist. Classes are filled on a first-come first-served basis.

Everyone is welcome. No audition is required.

Schedule
Choice of 1 or 2 class(es) per week:

Tuesday: 4:00 – 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 4:45 PM
Saturday (A): 9:00 – 9:45 AM
Saturday (B): 9:45 – 10:30 AM

Please note: Miami City Ballet School reserves the right to cancel or modify classes/levels at any time.

*Tuition & Fees

Tuition for One Class: $820.00

Tuition for Two Classes: $1,558.00

Payment plan options offered. Please log into MCBS Portal or review 23/24 Registration packet to view options.

Non-refundable $100 registration fee (due upon registration)
Non-refundable $25 performance fee (due upon registration)

*Tuition/fees and all payments are non-refundable, and non-transferable regardless of circumstance, either prior to, during or after the program.

BALLET PREPARATORY II (AGES 6 – 7)

MCBS Ballet Prep II class continues to build upon Pre-Ballet and Ballet Preparatory I, where strength, flexibility, posture and coordination are highly emphasized. Some basic ballet positions are taught as a preparation for the Level I MCBS Syllabus. Children are introduced to working at the ballet barre during the second half of the year.

Students must turn six (6) by September 1, 2023 to participate in this level. This class meets once a week for 60 minutes with the option to enroll in two classes per week. You may choose which day(s) of the week your child attends class. Class preferences are assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note: Enrollment is limited per class and is first-come-first-serve. Once the program reaches full capacity, you will have an option to be placed on a waitlist. Classes are filled on a first-come first-served basis.

Everyone is welcome. No audition is required.

Schedule

Choice of 1 or 2 class(es) per week:

Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday (A): 9:45 – 10:45 AM
Saturday (B): 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Please note: Miami City Ballet School reserves the right to cancel or modify classes/levels at any time.

*Tuition & Fees

Tuition for One Class: $925.00

Tuition for Two Classes: $1,757.00

Payment plan options offered. Please log into MCBS Portal or review 23/24 Registration packet to view options.

Non-refundable $100 registration fee (due upon registration)
Non-refundable $25 performance fee (due upon registration)

*Tuition/fees and all payments are non-refundable, and non-transferable regardless of circumstance, either prior to, during or after the program.

BALLET PREPARATORY III (AGES 7 – 8)

MCBS Ballet Prep III continues to lay the foundation of classical ballet training and prepares the students for the more demanding requirements of the MCB School syllabus. At the end of the school year, students seeking admission into the Student Division will be evaluated to by the School Faculty and Director. Admission to the Student Division is by Invitation only. The student’s physical aptitude, coordination, musicality, work ethic, classroom effort, attendance, feet, flexibility, turnout, structure, and proportions will be taken into consideration.

Students must turn seven (7) by September 1, 2023 to participate in this level This class meets twice a week. You may choose which days of the week your child attends class. Class preferences are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Class preferences are assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note: Enrollment is limited per class and is first-come-first-serve. Once the program reaches full capacity, you will have an option to be placed on a waitlist. Classes are filled on a first-come first-served basis.

Everyone is welcome. No audition is required.

Schedule

Option A or Option B Schedule

Ballet Prep III (A)
Tuesday 4:45 – 6:00 PM
Thursday 4:45 – 5:45 PM

Ballet Prep III (B)
Wednesday 4:45 – 6:00 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM

*Tuition & Fees

Tuition: $1,850.00

Payment plan options offered. Please log into MCBS Portal or review 23/24 Registration packet to view options.

Non-refundable $100 registration fee (due upon registration)
Non-refundable $25 performance fee (due upon registration)

*Tuition/fees and all payments are non-refundable, and non-transferable regardless of circumstance, either prior to, during or after the program.

PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK

Our Parent/Student Handbook offers important information about the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Miami City Ballet School. It provides answers to many commonly asked questions that students and parents/guardians may have during the school year. Because this handbook contains information about student rights and responsibilities, parents/guardians and students are responsible for reviewing the content.

Miami City Ballet School reserves the right to modify and/or amend the content of the Handbooks at any time during the year.

If you have any questions, please contact School@miamicityballet.org.

23/24 MCB School Student/Parent Handbook