The Art & Practice of Classical Ballet

Students entering the second grade are mentally and physically ready to begin the study of classical ballet.  As dancers progress from Ballet I to
Ballet VI, the number of classes per week increases and pointe, folk, contemporary dance and conditioning are offered.

All students participate in a school performance at the end of the year. From Ballet II, students have additional performance opportunities, and selected Ballet VI students have important parts in full-length OBT productions.

Olympic Ballet School places a priority on live piano music for its classes and is proud to include accompanists for classical ballet levels.

Ballet I

Classes meet once per week. Enroll in the Tuesday class or the Saturday class.
Tuesday: 5:45 to 6:45 PM
Saturday: 10:30 to 11:30 AM

Ballet II

Classes meet two times per week. Enroll in Tues/Thurs or Mon/Thurs classes.
Tuesday and Thursday: 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Monday and Thursday :  5:45 - 6:45 PM

Ballet III

Classes meet three times per week.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:45 to 7:00 PM

Ballet IV

Classes meet three times per week.
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 to 11:00 AM

Ballet V- V +

Students have six classes per week, including contemporary dance and pointe.
Monday and Friday: 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 - 7:00 PM (+ Contemporary)
Saturday: 9:30 to 11:30 / 12:00 (+Pointe)

Ballet VI

Ballet VI students have eight classes per week, including contemporary dance and pointe
Monday: 4:00 to 6:45 PM ( + Pointe/Variations)
Wednesday: 4:00 to 7:00 PM ( + Contemporary)
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Attire for All levels

Girls: black leotard, pink ballet tights, and pink ballet shoes.
Boys: white T-shirt, black tights, white socks, and black ballet shoes.

Admission

Students entering the second grade are mentally and physically ready to begin the study of classical ballet. Students are accepted by audition from Ballet II to Ballet VI. For beginners, age and school grade are also considered.

Registration

There are two semesters per year, each 19 weeks long. First semester starts September 4.  Second semester starts January 28.  Contact OBT about mid-term entry.

The annual registration fee is $20. Additional family members - $15.

Registration forms are available at the OBT office, on the 3rd floor of Anderson Center at 700 Main Street in Edmonds. Visit the OBT office or call 425-774-7570 for more information.

Tuition

With each level, the number of hours of instruction increase, and tuition also increases. Single or trial classes are $14. We encourage new strudents to take trial classes. Fees for trial classes can be applied to tuition for the semester in which the trial classes were taken.

Semester Payments: Full payment for each of 2 semesters, with payment due by the first class of each semester.

Four Equal Payments: 4 equal payments throughout the year with the first payment due by the first class.