Boys’ Tuition-Free Ballet
Ages 8–12
Classes Run August 10, 2026 – May 15, 2027
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 Luke Roosma. 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 an additional Enrichment class for a fee. For the complete schedule of leveled classes with Enrichment options, please see our Class Information page.
SWBT is a qualified vendor for the Empowerment Scholarship Account program from the Arizona Department of Education.
Students are encouraged to audition for parts in The Nutcracker and the spring production and will participate in the year end Showcase.
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ScheduleBoys take the Saturday class and at least one other ballet class in Levels 1–3 (placement required). Class schedule subject to change based on enrollment. |
Additional InformationRegistration Fee: $25 for first student; $10 for each additional sibling, maximum of $45 per family. Enrollment: Open enrollment until Oct 31, 2026; after that, dancers can trial and be placed at the Director’s discretion. Dress Code: Nathalie & Co. link |
Boys’ Tuition-Free Ballet
Ages 8–12
Classes Run August 10, 2026 – May 15, 2027
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 Luke Roosma. 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 an additional Enrichment class for a fee. For the complete schedule of leveled classes with Enrichment options, please see our Class Information page.
SWBT is a qualified vendor for the Empowerment Scholarship Account program from the Arizona Department of Education.
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 10:15 – 11:15 AM
Boys’ Ballet (OTA)
Class schedule subject to change based on enrollment.
Additional Information
Registration Fee: $25 for first student; $10 for each additional sibling, maximum of $45 per family.
Enrollment: Open enrollment until Oct 31, 2026; after that, dancers can trial and be placed at the Director’s discretion.
Dress Code: Nathalie & Co. link
Black shorts & white socks or black footed tights, white shirt, black ballet shoes. Hair neatly combed or in a ponytail.