Boys’ Tuition-Free Ballet

Ages 8–12
Classes Run August 19, 2023 – May 19, 2024

Southwest Ballet Theatre has created a tuition-free ballet program in order to make ballet more accessible to boys in the West Valley. Ballet is the first discipline of all dance forms. Boys who train in ballet enjoy crossover benefits in sports, learn self-expression and discipline, attain superior core strength, endurance and flexibility, and experience the benefits of entertaining people from all walks of life.

The program is centered around a boys-only class taught by Artistic Director Anthony Spaulding. This class is designed to enhance athletic skills, increase flexibility, build muscle strength, and help develop coordination. The unique and athletic energy of boys is given proper attention in this class. Additional co-ed ballet classes are based on age and ability. A minimum of two ballet classes are required per week (boys ballet plus one more coed ballet class). All ballet classes are free and boys have the option to attend the additional Enrichment class for a fee.

Students are encouraged to audition for parts in The Nutcracker and the spring production and will participate in the year end Showcase.

Schedule

Boys take the Saturday class and at least one other ballet class in Levels 1–3 (placement required).
Saturday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Boys’ Ballet (Black Box Studio)

Class schedule subject to change based on enrollment.
NOTE: Students must be enrolled at least 12 hours before their initial class

Additional Information

Registration Fee: $20 for first student; $10 for each additional sibling, maximum of $40 per family.

Dress Code:
Black shorts, white t-shirt, black tights or socks, black ballet shoes. Hair neatly combed or in a ponytail.

** SWBT is a qualified vendor for the Empowerment Scholarship Account program from the Arizona Department of Education.

Boys’ Tuition-Free Ballet

Ages 8–12
Classes Run August 19, 2023 – May 19, 2024

Southwest Ballet Theatre has created a tuition-free ballet program in order to make ballet more accessible to boys in the West Valley. Ballet is the first discipline of all dance forms. Boys who train in ballet enjoy crossover benefits in sports, learn self-expression and discipline, attain superior core strength, endurance and flexibility, and experience the benefits of entertaining people from all walks of life.

The program is centered around a boys-only class taught by Artistic Director Anthony Spaulding. This class is designed to enhance athletic skills, increase flexibility, build muscle strength, and help develop coordination. The unique and athletic energy of boys is given proper attention in this class. Additional co-ed ballet classes are based on age and ability. A minimum of two ballet classes are required per week (boys ballet plus one more coed ballet class). All ballet classes are free and boys have the option to attend the additional Enrichment class for a fee.

Students are encouraged to audition for parts in The Nutcracker and the spring production and will participate in the year end Showcase.

Schedule

Boys take the Saturday class and at least one other ballet class in Levels 1–3 (placement required).
Saturday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Boys’ Ballet (Black Box Studio)

Class schedule subject to change based on enrollment.
NOTE: Students must be enrolled at least 12 hours before their initial class

Additional Information

Registration Fee: $20 for first student; $10 for each additional sibling, maximum of $40 per family.

Dress Code:
Black shorts, white t-shirt, black tights or socks, black ballet shoes. Hair neatly combed or in a ponytail.

** SWBT is a qualified vendor for the Empowerment Scholarship Account program from the Arizona Department of Education.