1600 W Douglas Ave Wichita, KS 67203

(316) 687-5880

Classes and Policies

Tuition- due on first class day of each month
*30 or 45-min classes….. $30/month
All other classes:
•  1 class/week……………… $48/month
•  2 classes/week……………. $88/month
•  3 classes/week……………. $120/month
•  4 classes/week (unlimited).. $144/month
Family Discount: 20% off 2 or more students
Single Drop-In Class: $15
5-Class Punchcard: $75

Registration is always open at https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/balletwichita.

Classes with fewer than 4 students are subject to cancellation.

*Summer 2022 is a 6-week session from July 5- August 13. Tuition rates are adjusted to reflect this session (150% of a monthly rate).
For dancers ages 10+ wishing to take classes in June, check out our Summer Intensive!

Adult Classes

Open Teen/Adult Intermediate Ballet

  • June: Mondays 7-8:30pm
  • July: MWF 7-8:30pm; Saturday 12-1:15pm
  • Instructors: Miss Alex, Miss Liberty, Mr. Tim, Miss Katie
    • If you used to dance but haven’t in a while, or are trying to get back into dancing shape, this is the class for you! For ages 13+ with some previous ballet experience.
      • This class is also a great option for drop-in dancers, or those new to BW who aren’t sure what level to enroll in.
    • Attire: Leotard and tights, or workout/activewear
  • Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm; Saturdays 11:45am-1:00pm

Teen/Adult Beginning Ballet
•  Saturdays, 10:45am-11:45pm
•  Instructor: Miss Hannah
o  If you have always wanted to try ballet but never had the chance, this is the class for you! For anyone and everyone ages 13+, and no previous dance experience is required.
o  Attire: Leotard and tights, or workout/activewear

Ballet Classes

*Please Note: it is common for students to spend more than one year in a level to ensure mastery*

Primary Dance
•  Saturdays, 9:30-10:15am
•  Instructor: Miss Hannah
o  An introduction to both ballet and tap dance for students ages 4-6. Students will focus on gaining an appreciation and greater awareness of technique and rhythm.
o  No previous dance experience is required, although most students will spend 2 years in this class.
o Students MUST be potty-trained.
o  Attire: pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes for ladies; white shirt, black tights, black tap and ballet shoes for gentlemen.

Ballet 1
•  Mondays, 5:15-6:00pm
•  Instructor: Miss Alex
o  For beginning dancers usually ages 7-9, students will learn basic ballet steps and positions while developing an appreciation for movement and music. No previous dance experience is required.
o  Attire: Pink or black leotard, pink tights, and pink slippers for ladies; white shirt, black tights, and black ballet slippers for gentlemen.

Ballet 2
•  Mondays/Wednesdays 6-7:00pm
•  Instructor: Miss Alex and Miss Liberty
o  A lower-intermediate ballet class, for approximately ages 10-12. Students will build fundamental ballet vocabulary and work on progressively complex combinations.  Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in both days of this class.
•  Ladies ages 11 and older who are interested in pursuing pointework should also enroll in Pre-Pointe at this level.
o  Attire: leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers for ladies; shirt, black tights, and black ballet slippers for gentlemen.

Ballet 3
•  Mondays, 5:30-7:00pm
•  Instructor: Mr. Tim, Miss Katie
o  For students approximately ages 13+ with a high-intermediate level of ballet training.  Students work on intermediate and advanced ballet vocabulary and many begin  working en pointe. It is expected for students at this level to enroll in at least 2 ballet classes per week, either through BWI or concurrent enrollment at another studio.
o  Attire: leotard, tights, slippers and/or pointe shoes, optional skirt for ladies; shirt, tights or form fitting pants, and slippers for gentlemen.

Advanced Ballet
•  Thursdays, 5:00-6:30pm, Saturdays 10:30am-12:00pm
•  Wednesday/Friday (combined with Ballet 3), 5:30-7:00pm
•  Instructors: Mr. Tim & Miss Katie
o The highest level of ballet offered at BWI; students will work on advanced ballet technique and repertoire and are required to be proficient on pointe. New students should contact institute@balletwichita.com to schedule a placement class before enrolling in Advanced Ballet.  It is expected for students at this level to enroll in at least 2 ballet classes per week, either through BWI or concurrent enrollment at another studio.
o Attire: leotard, tights, slippers and/or pointe shoes, optional skirt for ladies; shirt, tights or form fitting pants, slippers for gentlemen.

Pre-Pointe
•  Mondays, 7-7:30pm
•  Instructor: Miss Alex
o For ladies in either Ballet 2 or Ballet 3 to gain the ankle and leg strength necessary to begin working on pointe. Ages 11+.
•  Students in Pre-Pointe should be simultaneously enrolled in at least one other ballet class during the week.
o Attire: Leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers.

Pointe/Variations
•  Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
•  Instructor: Miss Katie
o An overview of pointe skills and classical ballet variations. Students should be at an
intermediate or advanced level of ballet training and be proficient en pointe. Students
MUST take a full ballet class immediately preceding this class.

o Students will work on pointe skills and technique with increasing difficulty as the semester progresses.
o Attire: Leotard, tights, optional skirt, and pointe shoes.

Pas de Deux and Variations
•  Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
•  Instructor: Mr. Tim
o Intermediate and advanced partnering work, admission by invitation or audition only.  Ladies must have a strong pointe background and all students should be at a high level of ballet training.
•  New students should contact institute@balletwichita.com before enrolling in this class.
o Attire: leotard, tights, and pointe shoes for ladies; form fitting shirt, pants, and ballet slippers for gentlemen.

Stage Dance Genres

Open Contemporary
•  Saturdays, 12-1:00pm
•  Instructor: Miss Hannah
o A fun, community-oriented modern/lyrical class. Ages 12+, all levels welcome.
o Attire: socks or bare feet and clothes you can move in!

 

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