Children’s Division

PRE-BALLET (AGES 3 & 4)

MCBS Virtual Pre-Ballet class is an early introduction into 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. These movement exercises are emphasized to help children improve balance, body awareness and coordination. Any child can benefit from the joy, discipline and exuberance of virtual learning with Miami City Ballet School.

Students must turn three (3) by September 1, 2020 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.

Schedule

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

• Tuesday – 3:00 – 3:45 pm
• Wednesday – 3:00 – 3:45 pm
• Thursday – 3:30 – 4:15 pm
• Saturday – 9:00 – 9:45 am

Tuition & Fees*

Non-refundable $50 Fall Registration Fee (due upon registration)

Tuition For One Class: $175
Payment Options

Option 1: Full Payment Plan
A one-time, non-refundable tuition payment of $175.00

Option 2: Three-Payment Plan
First Month Tuition Deposit of $58.33 due at time of registration. Two non-refundable payments of $58.33 due on the first of each month: November & December. 3.5% installment fee will be applied.

Tuition For Two Classes: $332.50
Payment Options

Option 1: Full Payment Plan
A one-time, non-refundable tuition payment of $332.50

Option 2: Three-Payment Plan
First Month Tuition Deposit of $110.83 due at time of registration. Two non-refundable payments of $110.83 due on the first of each month: November & December. 3.5% installment fee will be applied.

*Tuition/fees and all payments are non-refundable, and non-transferable regardless of circumstance, either prior to, during or after the program. Please note: Miami City Ballet School reserves the right to cancel or modify classes/levels at any time.

Dress Code Requirements

Girls must wear pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers and can wear any colored leotard for their class. No other clothing may be worn. No jewelry except small post earrings will be allowed. Boys must wear a white T-shirt with black shorts white ankle length socks and white leather ballet shoes. MCB Store is currently closed until further notice. To purchase all uniforms items please visit Dancing Supplies Depot.

BALLET PREPARATORY I (AGES 5 & 6)

MCBS Virtual 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, elevé and tendu in a parallel position are introduced with fun and engaging exercises. These exercises and activities are offered in an enjoyable virtual 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, 2020 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.

Schedule

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

• Wednesday – 4:00 – 4:45 pm
• Thursday – 4:00 – 4:45 pm
• Saturday – 9:00 – 9:45 am

Tuition & Fees*

Non-refundable $50 Fall Registration Fee (due upon registration)

Tuition For One Class: $175
Payment Options

Option 1: Full Payment Plan
A one-time, non-refundable tuition payment of $175.00

Option 2: Three-Payment Plan
First Month Tuition Deposit of $58.33 due at time of registration. Two non-refundable payments of $58.33 due on the first of each month: November & December. 3.5% installment fee will be applied.

Tuition For Two Classes: $332.50
Payment Options

Option 1: Full Payment Plan
A one-time, non-refundable tuition payment of $332.50

Option 2: Three-Payment Plan
First Month Tuition Deposit of $110.83 due at time of registration. Two non-refundable payments of $110.83 due on the first of each month: November & December. 3.5% installment fee will be applied.

*Tuition/fees and all payments are non-refundable, and non-transferable regardless of circumstance, either prior to, during or after the program. Please note: Miami City Ballet School reserves the right to cancel or modify classes/levels at any time.

Girls must wear pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers and can wear any colored leotard for their class. No other clothing may be worn. No jewelry except small post earrings will be allowed. Boys must wear a white T-shirt with black shorts white ankle length socks and white leather ballet shoes. MCB Store is currently closed until further notice. To purchase all uniforms items please visit Dancing Supplies Depot.

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, 2020 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.

Schedule

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

• Wednesday – 5:30 – 6:15 pm
• Thursday – 5:00 – 5:45 pm
• Saturday – 12:15 – 1:00 pm

Tuition & Fees*

Non-refundable $50 Fall Registration Fee (due upon registration)

Tuition For One Class: $175
Payment Options

Option 1: Full Payment Plan
A one-time, non-refundable tuition payment of $175.00

Option 2: Three-Payment Plan
First Month Tuition Deposit of $58.33 due at time of registration. Two non-refundable payments of $58.33 due on the first of each month: November & December. 3.5% installment fee will be applied.

Tuition For Two Classes: $332.50
Payment Options

Option 1: Full Payment Plan
A one-time, non-refundable tuition payment of $332.50

Option 2: Three-Payment Plan
First Month Tuition Deposit of $110.83 due at time of registration. Two non-refundable payments of $110.83 due on the first of each month: November & December. 3.5% installment fee will be applied.

*Tuition/fees and all payments are non-refundable, and non-transferable regardless of circumstance, either prior to, during or after the program. Please note: Miami City Ballet School reserves the right to cancel or modify classes/levels at any time.

Girls must wear pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers and can wear any colored leotard for their class. No other clothing may be worn. No jewelry except small post earrings will be allowed. Boys must wear a white T-shirt with black shorts white ankle length socks and white leather ballet shoes. MCB Store is currently closed until further notice. To purchase all uniforms items please visit Dancing Supplies Depot.

BALLET PREP III

Schedule

Virtual Class Schedule
Schedule available Sept 14 – Dec 19, 2020.

In-Person Classes
Schedule available Jan 4 – June 6, 2020.

Tuition & Fees* (Virtual Only)

Virtual Only option is for students who plan to commit to the virtual classes in the first half of the school year from Sept. 14th – Dec. 19th. If you would like to continue enrollment for the second half of the school year you will need to register in November. Enrollment is not automatic.

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

Tuition: $570
Payment Options

Option 1: Full Payment Plan
A one-time, non-refundable tuition payment of $570.00. A 5% discount is applied if paid on or before September 1st. Total with discount is $541.50

Option 2: Four-Payment Plan
First Month Tuition Deposit of $142.50 due at the time of registration. Three non-refundable payments of $142.50 due the first of each month: October – December. 3.5% installment fee will be applied.

Tuition & Fees* (Full Year Option – Virtual & In-Person Classes)

Full Year option is for students who plan to commit to the entire school year with Virtual classes in the first half of the year from Sept. 14th – Dec. 19th, 2020 and In-person classes from Jan. 4th – June 6th, 2021. You may choose your schedule option for In-Person classes in November when announced.

Non-refundable $100 registration fee (due upon registration)
Non-refundable $25 performance fee (due January 1, 2021)

Tuition: $1,660
Payment Options

Option 1: Full Payment Plan
Full Payment Plan A one-time, non-refundable tuition payment of $1,660. A 5% discount is applied if paid on or before September 1st. Total with discount is $1,577.

Option 2: Two-Payment Plan 
First Month Tuition Deposit of $207.50 due at time of registration. Two non-refundable semester payments of $726.25 due October 1st and January 1st. 3.5% installment fee will be applied.

Option 3: Eight-Payment Plan 
First Month Tuition Deposit of $207.50 due at time of registration. Seven non-refundable payments of $207.50 due the first of each month: October – April. 3.5% installment fee will be applied.

*Tuition/fees and all payments are non-refundable, and non-transferable regardless of circumstance, either prior to, during or after the program. Please note: Miami City Ballet School reserves the right to cancel or modify classes/levels at any time.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Attendance

We cannot emphasize enough the importance of regular attendance and the commitment of the student to improve and polish his/her skills and talents. Progress in class depends upon regular and consistent participation.

Students are encouraged to make up excused absences, which include those missed due to illness, injury, family emergency, or religious holidays. Students in the Children Division can make up to two classes per semester and they need to be approved by the School Managing Director.

Absence notices should submitted through the MCBS Parent Portal and/or e-mailed in advance to school@miamicityballet.org before class so that the teacher and staff may be alerted of the absence.

Student Evaluation & Level Placement

Please note that Children’s Division classes are not a part of the graded curriculum at Miami City Ballet School. Students seeking admission into the Student Division will be re-evaluated by School Faculty at the end of Ballet Preparatory III.

Inclement Weather

Miami City Ballet School follows Miami Dade Public School weather closings. MCBS will not add classes or extend the calendar school year to make up for classes missed due to inclement weather or unexpected school closings. No refunds or credit will be given for classes missed due to inclement weather. Students are encouraged to make up any missed classes.

Tuition Policy

• All tuition payments are due on the first of each month. Tuition reminders are sent as a courtesy; however, upon registration parents should note the due dates and amounts for tuition.
• Students with past due accounts will not be permitted to take classes.
• A late charge of $40.00 will be applied on all accounts after the first of the month. To avoid late charges parents can place their payments on auto pay.
• Once classes have begun, tuition is non-refundable/non-transferable.
• A charge of $30.00 will be applied on all returned checks.
• No refunds are given for classes missed because of illness, injury, vacation or weather, school withdrawal or missed classes.
• Re-enrollment is not automatic. It is the parent’s responsibility to register, if invited, for the next school period. A spot will not be saved if registration is not made in a timely manner.

Withdrawl Procedure 

• To withdraw from the program, the school office must be notified at school@miamicityballet.org in order to begin the withdrawal procedure.
• A School Withdrawal Form is required to formally complete your withdrawal request.
• All withdrawals must be submitted prior to the last day of the current month to avoid incurring tuition charges for the following month.
• All past due balances and remaining tuition charges must be paid before withdrawal is approved.