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 19, 2024 – November 9, 2024
2nd Session: November 11, 2024 – February 15, 2025
3rd Session: February 17, 2025 – May 23, 2025
Come Dance With Me (Age 3)
Students enroll in 1 day per week. Options include:
Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Dance Around the World (Age 4)
Students enroll in 1 day per week. Options include:
Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 11:00 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, 11:00 AM - 11:45 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, 11:45 AM - 12:45 AM
No experience 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.
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 (but does not require) that students take 2 ballet classes per week, plus any additional tap classes.
Schedules and class times will be provided upon registration
Primary C
Mon, Wed, Sat
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ADDITIONAL CLASSES
Tap
Level 1: Tues
Level 2: Tues
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 (but does not require) that students take 2 ballet classes per week in Ballet IA (plus any additional), and 3 ballet classes in Ballet IB (plus any additional).
Schedules and class times will be provided upon registration
Ballet IA
Tues, Thurs
Ballet IB
Mon, Tues, Thurs
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ADDITIONAL CLASSES
Tap
Level 1: Tues
Level 2: Tues
Men’s Class (May begin in Ballet IB)
Beginner: Mon
Intermediate: Wed
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 (But does not require) that students take 3 ballet classes per week, plus any additional. See tuition chart below.
Schedules and class times will be provided upon registration
Ballet IIA
Tues, Thurs, Sat
Ballet IIB
Mon, Wed, Sat
Pre-Pointe IIB
Sat
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ADDITIONAL CLASSES
Tap
Level 1: Tues
Level 2: Tues
Level 3: Tues
Level 4: Tues
Men’s Class
Beginner: Mon
Intermediate: Wed
Jazz (May begin in Ballet IIB)
Level 1: Mon
Level 2: Wed
Level 3: Thurs
Level 4: Thurs
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 (But does not require) that 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).
Schedules and class times will be provided upon registration
Ballet IIIA
Mon, Wed, Sat
Pre-Pointe/Pointe IIIA
Sat
Ballet IIIB
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Pointe IIIB
Wed, Sat
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ADDITIONAL CLASSES
Tap
Level 1: Tues
Level 2: Tues
Level 3: Tues
Level 4: Tues
Men’s Class
Beginner: Mon
Intermediate: Wed
Advanced: Wed
Jazz
Level 1: Mon
Level 2: Wed
Level 3: Thurs
Level 4: Thurs
Musical Theatre (May begin in Ballet IIIB)
Sat
Character (May begin in Ballet IIIB)
Mon
Modern (May begin in Ballet IIIB)
Mon
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 (but does not require) that students take 5 ballet classes per week, plus any additional.
Schedules and class times will be provided upon registration
Ballet IV
Mon, Tues, Wed Thurs, Fri, Sat
Pointe IV
Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat
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ADDITIONAL CLASSES
Tap
Level 1: Tues
Level 2: Tues
Level 3: Tues
Level 4: Tues
Men’s Class
Beginner: Mon
Intermediate: Wed
Advanced: Wed
Jazz
Level 1: Mon
Level 2: Wed
Level 3: Thurs
Level 4: Thurs
Musical Theatre
Sat
Character
Mon
Modern
Mon
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 (but does not require) that students take 6 ballet classes per week, plus any additional.
Schedules and class times will be provided upon registration
Ballet V
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Pointe V
Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat
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ADDITIONAL CLASSES
Tap
Level 1: Tues
Level 2: Tues
Level 3: Tues
Level 4: Tues
Men’s Class
Beginner: Mon
Intermediate: Wed
Advanced: Wed
Jazz
Level 1: Mon
Level 2: Wed
Level 3: Thurs
Level 4: Thurs
Musical Theatre
Sat
Character
Mon
Modern
Mon
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.
Pre-Pro Ballet
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Pre-Pro Pointe
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
Partnering/Pointe
Sat
Pre-Pro Musical Theater
Sat
Pre-Pro Jazz
Wed
Pre-Pro Character
Fri
Pre-Pro Modern
Thurs
Men’s Classes
Advanced: Wed
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: Please contact Academy Registrar at rsparrow@fortwayneballet.org or call 260.4849646 for a full discussion on tuition plans and options.
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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. 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 for full details.
