Classes

Pre-Ballet & Creative Movement

New to Fort Wayne Ballet and unsure where to begin?  Start here!  Each of these classes are designed as introductory courses, from our youngest dancers at 3 years old to those in Primary C first being introduced to formal Ballet training.  No previous experience necessary. 

 

Our Pre-Ballet classes are designed to stimulate the body and mind of the student as they explore movement and develop their motor skills through play and creative dance. At this level, these classes are separated by age and focus on age-appropriate gross motor skills and cognitive development.  No experience needed for any level!  Children learn body awareness, control, balance, and coordination while gaining physical strength, flexibility, stamina, and agility.

 

1st Session: August 21, 2023 – November 11, 2023

2nd Session: November 13, 2023 – February 17, 2024

3rd Session: February 19, 2024 – May 25, 2024

Come Dance With Me (Age 3)

Students enroll in 1 day per week. Options include:

Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

 

Dance Around the World (Age 4)

Students enroll in 1 day per week. Options include:

Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Primary A: Creative Movement I (Age 5)

Students enroll in 1 day per week. Options include:

Wednesdays, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

 

Primary B: Creative Movement II (Age 6)

Students enroll in 1 day per week. Options include:

Wednesdays, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Saturdays, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Lower & Upper Divisions

Primary C / Ballet Levels (I - V) / Pre-Professional

No necessary to join Primary C!  Primary C is open to all young dancers ages 7-10 looking to begin the formal study of ballet.

 

Placement Exams required for enrollment all classes after Primary C. Looking for more information or have previous ballet experience from another academy?  Contact our Academy Registrar to schedule a placement exam at rsparrow@fortwayneballet.org or call 260.484.9646.

 

(Formerly Titled Ballet IA)

Ages approx. 7-10. Primary C is where the art of dance is shared and shown to be more than a performance art, but rather a foundation for developing the whole person. No previous experience required! Students progressively move through each level based on careful evaluation of physical strength, artistic growth, and level of technique achieved based on the required curriculum.

 

NOTE: Students in Primary C and beyond progress through the levels based on their knowledge, ability, and safety for their specific bodies. It is not uncommon for a student to spend more than one year in a particular level.  These classes are curricular from August – May.  Contact the Academy Registrar at rsparrow@fortwayneballet.org for more information.

 

FWB recommends students take 2 ballet classes per week, plus any additional tap classes.  See tuition chart below.

 

Primary C (Formerly Ballet IA):

Mondays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Wednesdays, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

 

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ADDITIONAL CLASSES

 

Tap

Level 1: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM

Level 2: Tuesdays, 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM

 

(Formerly Titled Ballet IB and Ballet IIA)

 

Ages approx. 8-11.  Placement exam required. Contact the Academy Registrar at rsparrow@fortwayneballet.org for more information or to schedule a placement exam.

 

NOTE: Students in Primary C and beyond progress through the levels based on their knowledge, ability, and safety for their specific bodies. It is not uncommon for a student to spend more than one year in a particular level.  These classes are curricular from August – May.

 

FWB recommends students take 2 ballet classes per week in Ballet IA (plus any additional), and 3 ballet classes in Ballet IB (plus any additional).  See tuition chart below.

  

Ballet IA (Formerly IB)

Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

 

Ballet IB (Formerly IIA)

Mondays, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

 

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ADDITIONAL CLASSES

 

Tap

Level 1: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM

Level 2: Tuesdays, 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM

 

Men’s Class (May begin in Ballet IB)

Beginner: Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Intermediate: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

(Formerly Titled Ballet IIB and IIIA)

 

Ages approx. 10-13. Placement exam required. Contact the Academy Registrar at rsparrow@fortwayneballet.org for more information or to schedule a placement exam.

 

NOTE: Students in Primary C and beyond progress through the levels based on their knowledge, ability, and safety for their specific bodies. It is not uncommon for a student to spend more than one year in a particular level.  These classes are curricular from August – May.  

 

FWB recommends students take 3 ballet classes per week, plus any additional.  See tuition chart below.

 

Ballet IIA (Formerly Ballet IIB)

Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

Thursdays, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

 

Ballet IIB (Formerly Ballet IIIA)

Mondays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Pre-Pointe IIB

Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

 

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ADDITIONAL CLASSES

 

Tap

Level 1: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM

Level 2: Tuesdays, 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM

Level 3: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM

Level 4: Tuesdays, 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM

 

Men’s Class

Beginner: Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Intermediate: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

Jazz (May begin in Ballet IIB)

Level 1: Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Level 2: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Level 3: Thursdays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Level 4: Thursdays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

(Formerly Titled Ballet IIIB and IV)

 

Ages approx. 12 – 15. Placement exam required.  Contact the Academy Registrar at rsparrow@fortwayneballet.org for more information or to schedule a placement exam.

 

NOTE: Students in Primary C and beyond progress through the levels based on their knowledge, ability, and safety for their specific bodies. It is not uncommon for a student to spend more than one year in a particular level.  These classes are curricular from August – May.  

 

FWB recommends students take 4 ballet classes per week in Ballet IIIA (plus any additional classes), and 5 ballet classes per week in Ballet IIIB (plus any additional classes).  See tuition chart below.

 

Ballet IIIA (Formerly Ballet IIIB)

Mondays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Pre-Pointe/Pointe IIIA

Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Ballet IIIB (Formerly Ballet IV)

Mondays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Fridays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Saturdays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

 

Pointe IIIB

Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturdays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

 

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ADDITIONAL CLASSES

 

Tap

Level 1: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM

Level 2: Tuesdays, 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM

Level 3: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM

Level 4: Tuesdays, 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM

 

Men’s Class

Beginner: Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Intermediate: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Advanced: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

Jazz

Level 1: Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Level 2: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Level 3: Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Level 4: Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

 

Musical Theatre (May begin in Ballet IIIB)

Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

 

Character (May begin in Ballet IIIB)

Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

Modern (May begin in Ballet IIIB)

Mondays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Upper School banner

(Formerly Ballet V)

 

Ages 14+. Placement exam required.  Contact the Academy Registrar at rsparrow@fortwayneballet.org for more information or to schedule a placement exam.

 

NOTE: Students in Primary C and beyond progress through the levels based on their knowledge, ability, and safety for their specific bodies. It is not uncommon for a student to spend more than one year in a particular level.  These classes are curricular from August – May.  

 

FWB recommends students take 5 ballet classes per week, plus any additional.  See tuition chart below.

 

Ballet IV (Formerly Ballet V)

Mondays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Fridays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Pointe IV (Formerly Pointe V)

Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursdays, 7:00PM – 8:00PM

Fridays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

 

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ADDITIONAL CLASSES

 

Tap

Level 1: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM

Level 2: Tuesdays, 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM

Level 3: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM

Level 4: Tuesdays, 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM

 

Men’s Class

Beginner: Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Intermediate: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Advanced: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

Jazz

Level 1: Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Level 2: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Level 3: Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Level 4: Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

 

Musical Theatre 

Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

 

Character 

Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

Modern 

Mondays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

(Formerly Ballet VI)

 

Placement exam required.  Contact the Academy Registrar at rsparrow@fortwayneballet.org for more information or to schedule a placement exam.

 

NOTE: Students in Primary C and beyond progress through the levels based on their knowledge, ability, and safety for their specific bodies. It is not uncommon for a student to spend more than one year in a particular level.  These classes are curricular from August – May.  

 

FWB recommends students take 6 ballet classes per week, plus any additional.  See tuition chart below.

 

Ballet V (Formerly Ballet VI)

Mondays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM C

Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Fridays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Pointe V (Formerly Pointe VI)

Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursdays, 7:00PM – 8:00PM

Fridays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

 

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ADDITIONAL CLASSES

 

Tap

Level 1: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM

Level 2: Tuesdays, 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM

Level 3: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM

Level 4: Tuesdays, 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM

 

Men’s Class

Beginner: Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Intermediate: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Advanced: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

Jazz

Level 1: Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Level 2: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Level 3: Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Level 4: Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

 

Musical Theatre 

Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

 

Character 

Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

Modern 

Mondays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Audition Required.  The Pre-Professional program is open to dance students who have achieved an advanced level of classical ballet technique but seek additional training to prepare for a professional career in the dance world. This is not the next level within our Academy; it is a separate component with a rigorous, time-demanding curriculum.

 

Class requirements: Once a dancer auditions and is accepted into the program, they are required to take all PrePro level classes which will include ballet class six days per week, pointe or men’s classes, modern, jazz, character, musical theater, floor barre/ conditioning, and dance academic. Outside of their weekly classes, they will also have scheduled rehearsals for upcoming performances.

 

Performance requirements: PrePro students are cast in the yearly production of The Nutcracker, are considered for our fall/spring performances, and participate in the Academy Showcase at the end of the year.

 

Summer study requirements: PrePro students are required to participate in a minimum of 3-weeks at an approved summer intensive. Continuing PrePro summer classes are available for 5 weeks during the summer.

 

Tuition: $6,200, including summer intensive.  Payment plans available.

 

Pre-Pro Ballet

Mondays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Wednesdays, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Fridays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Pre-Pro Pointe

Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Fridays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

Partnering/Pointe

Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

 

Pre-Pro Musical Theater

Saturdays, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

 

Pre-Pro Jazz

Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

 

Pre-Pro Character

Fridays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

 

Pre-Pro Modern

Thursdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

 

Men’s Classes

Advanced: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

The Auer Academy of Fort Wayne Ballet is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 7 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels.

All levels will be taught by our ABT® Certified Teachers, who have successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.

Tuition

The below chart applies to our 36-week curricular classes (Primary C – Ballet V).   

A discount is applied for student taking 8 or more classes (not Pre-Pro).

Plan A: Full-year payment automatically debited on September 1st.

 

Plan B: Two payments automatically debited on September 1st and January 1st.

 

Plan C: Eight installment payments automatically debited the 1st of each month starting September 1st through April 1st.

 

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REGISTRATION FEE: In addition to tuition, an annual, non-refundable $50 student registration fee is due at the time of registration.  Any additional children enrolled from the same immediate family pay a $20 registration fee.  Class placement will not be secured without registration fee payment and a valid credit card on file.

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FAMILY TUITION DISCOUNT: The student with the highest tuition rate pays full tuition, a second immediate family member enrolled will receive a 10% discount on his/her tuition, all third or more subsequent, immediate family members enrolled will receive a 20% discount on tuition.  Please contact rsparrow@fortwayneballet.org or call 260.484.9646 for more information.

 

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: For more information, contact Academy Registrar at rsparrow@fortwayneballet.org or call 260.484.9646

 

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NOTE: Please see the attached Auer Academy Handbook and 2023-2024 Tuition Policy for full details.

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