Pre-Ballet Division

Formal ballet does not begin within the Academy until children are 7 years old and older. Before this time, often children's bones and joints are too soft for the rigors of ballet training. In addition, their attention spans and cognitive capabilities might inhibit them from finding the joy ballet can bring. Our 4-6 year olds enroll in the Pre-Ballet Division, a graduated creative movement program. Creative movement combines skill development and self-expression. We believe in teaching children dance concepts and elements versus just learning a teacher's "steps."

Creative movement allows children to gain an understanding of dance history and different cultures, while increasing their listening skills. It expands children's creative skills and increases their self-esteem through self-expression. Children learn body and spatial awareness, control, balance, and coordination. As they progress from Fun N Dance through Creative Dance II, they will gain physical strength, flexibility, stamina, and agility while developing locomotor movement. Sometimes it is hard for observers to see the concepts being learned as children leap and zigzag through the studio, however, important concepts are being conveyed to your child. The concepts of Space, Time, Force, Body, Movement, and Form are the concepts they will take with them through their final year of Performing Level. Through it all, the primary goal is to instill a love of dance they will take with them through their lives.

Click here to learn more about the Academy.  If you would like to enroll in a Pre-Ballet class, print and complete the 2010-2011 Registration Form letting us know which class you would prefer.  Mail your completed form to 324 Penn Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. 
• Academy Brochure
• 2010-2011 Registration Form

Pre-Ballet Class Schedule for 2010-2011

To receive more information about the Academy's educational opportunities, contact info@fortwayneballet.org

Dress Code
   Girls: Pastel tank or camisole leotard, white ankle socks, pink ballet slippers
  Girls' Hair: Hair below the ears MUST be tied back from the face and securely fastened to the head in a bun. This allows faculty to watch your child's spinal alignment and ensure they do not learn practices that harm themselves or their physical development.
Boys: Plain white t-shirt, black tights, white socks, black ballet shoes 

 Pre-Ballet Tuition
 Pre-Ballet Division Tuition - $320 for 36-week Academic Year 10-11
 Registration Fee (per family) - $25

How to Enroll in Pre-Ballet Classes
To enroll in Pre-Ballet classes, you can call 260-484-9646 ext. 21 and speak with Lucia, the Academy Coordinator. We can easily send you the appropriate paperwork to enroll your child!

Snow Policy
In the event that Fort Wayne Community Schools close, class at the main studio and satellite will be cancelled for the day.  In the event that Huntington County Community Schools close, class at the satellite location will be cancelled for the day.  In the event that Fort Wayne Community Schools cancel after-school activities, class at the main studio and satellite will be cancelled for the day.  In the event that Huntington County Community Schools cancel after-school activities, class at the satellite location will be cancelled for the day.  In the event that Fort Wayne Community Schools observes a 2-hour delay, the Company AM class will begin at 11AM.  All other classes will run as scheduled.  Saturday closures will be broadcast on local TV and radio stations.