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Milwaukee Ballet
Watch your child grow in confidence, agility, dedication, and inspiration. Through structured classes and professional techniques, we build a foundation that helps our students elevate their art and confidence to their highest potential. See how much they can gain on and off the stage at MBSA.
Placement in Children’s Division is based on the student’s age as of September 1 of the current school year. All children in Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet levels must be fully toilet trained and comfortable entering the classroom without an adult.
DANCE ALONG WITH ME // Ages 2-4
Dance Along with Me is designed as an introduction to dance for our littlest dancers, aged 2-4 years old. Students and their adult participate in this class together. Class sessions are typically 6 weeks long.
2023/24 Tuition:
6-week session | $101
5-week session | $85
* A $25 registration fee applies at the time of enrollment only
2023/24 Sessions:
Session #1 | 6 weeks | September 5-October 14
Session #2 | 6 weeks | October 16-December 2*
Session #3 | 5 weeks | December 4-January 20*
Session #4 | 6 weeks | January 22-March 2
Session #5 | 6 weeks | March 4-April 20*
Session #6 | 5 weeks | April 22-May 25
2023/24 Locations & Times:
DOWNTOWN – BAUMGARTNER CENTER FOR DANCE
Thursday | 10:30-11:00am
Saturday | 9:00-9:30am
FOX POINT – RIVERPOINT VILLAGE
Wednesday | 11:00-11:30am
Saturday | 10:45-11:15am
BROOKFIELD – TOWNE CENTRE
Thursday | 9:00-9:30am
Saturday | 9:00-9:30am
*Classes are not in session during MBSA breaks including November 20-20, December 20-January 3, and March 25-30.
Creative Movement // Age 3
Creative Movement introduces elements of dance with a professional instructor in a studio environment. Based on creativity, musicality, and imagination, students gain awareness of elements of dance before entering the Pre-Ballet program. Classes meet once weekly.
2023/24 Tuition:
9 monthly payments of $68 per month
* A $25 registration fee applies at the time of enrollment only
2023/24 Locations & Times:
DOWNTOWN – BAUMGARTNER CENTER FOR DANCE
Tuesday | 3:00-3:30 pm
Wednesday | 4:15-4:45 pm
Saturday | 12:45-1:15 pm
FOX POINT – RIVERPOINT VILLAGE
Thursday | 4:30-5:00 pm
Saturday | 9:00-9:30 am
BROOKFIELD – TOWNE CENTRE
Tuesday | 4:15-4:45 pm
Saturday | 9:45-10:15 am
Pre-Ballet I // Age 4
Students develop body and simple muscle awareness, strengthen locomotor skills, and are introduced to basic ballet posture and some techniques. Classes meet once per week.
2023/24 Tuition:
9 monthly payments of $98 per month
* A $25 registration fee applies at the time of enrollment only
2023/24 Locations & Times:
DOWNTOWN – BAUMGARTNER CENTER FOR DANCE
Tuesday | 3:45-4:30 pm
Wednesday | 5:00-5:45 pm
Saturday | 11:45 am-12:30 pm
FOX POINT – RIVERPOINT VILLAGE
Tuesday | 4:15-5:00 pm
Thursday | 5:15-6:00 pm
Saturday | 9:45-10:30 am
BROOKFIELD – TOWNE CENTRE
Monday | 4:15-5:00 pm
Tuesday | 4:15-5:00 pm
Saturday | 10:30-11:15 am
Pre-Ballet II // Age 5
More complex loco motor movements within the classical posture help students gain knowledge of personal directions and basic musicality. Classes meet once per week.
2023/24 Tuition:
9 monthly payments of $98 per month
* A $25 registration fee applies at the time of enrollment only
2023/24 Locations & Times:
DOWNTOWN – BAUMGARTNER CENTER FOR DANCE
Monday | 4:15-5:00 pm
Tuesday | 4:45-5:30 pm
Saturday | 10:45-11:30 am
FOX POINT – RIVERPOINT VILLAGE
Tuesday | 5:15-6:00 pm
Wednesday | 4:15-5:00 pm
Saturday | 11:30 am-12:15 pm
BROOKFIELD – TOWNE CENTRE
Monday | 5:15-6:00 pm
Tuesday | 5:15-6:00 pm
Saturday | 11:30 am-12:15 pm
Pre-Ballet III // Age 6
More emphasis is placed on right and left, pointed feet, and straight legs within the classical posture and discipline. Upon completion of Pre-Ballet III, students should be prepared to start formal ballet training in Ballet I. Classes meet once per week.
2023/24 Tuition:
9 monthly payments of $98 per month
* A $25 registration fee applies at the time of enrollment only
2023/24 Locations & Times:
DOWNTOWN – BAUMGARTNER CENTER FOR DANCE
Monday | 5:15-6:00 pm
Tuesday | 5:45-6:30 pm
Saturday | 9:45-10:30 am
FOX POINT – RIVERPOINT VILLAGE
Tuesday | 6:15-7:00 pm
Wednesday | 5:15-6:00 pm
Saturday | 12:30-1:15 pm
BROOKFIELD – TOWNE CENTRE
Monday | 4:15-5:00 pm
Tuesday | 4:15-5:00 pm
Saturday | 12:30-1:15 pm
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