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Artistic Directors:   Gregory Aaron
    Jocelyn Buchanan
    Nicolas Pacaña

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Atlanta Festival Ballet School's Open Division is designed for the student who wishes to participate in dance class for physical activity and dance appreciation.  The Open School Division includes pre-ballet for ages 3-4; combination ballet and tap and/or jazz classes for students ages 5-9; ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop classes for ages 14-adult.  Each student will be placed in the appropriate class for his/her level of training as determined by the Directors and the student's teacher.

2011/2012 Schedule of Classes
Monday, August 8, 2011 through Saturday, May 26, 2012

Download 2011/12 Registration Packet

Parents and other interested persons are invited to Atlanta Festival Ballet Studios during the designated Parent Watch Week to observe their student. There are two weeks:

  • November 7 - November 12
  • April 23 - April 28

All Open School Division students are invited to audition for the two full-length ballets produced during the year by Atlanta Festival Ballet Company, our resident professional ballet company. There is no audition fee. However, if the participant is accepted, there is a production fee of $125.00.

Spring Gala

The talents and accomplishments of students enrolled for the 2011-2012 school year are showcased during a Spring Gala performance, tentatively scheduled for June 7 through the 9th at the Henry County Performing Arts Center. Family and Friends are welcome to attend. Tickets are $10.00.

3 to 4 Year Olds (45 Minute Classes)

Day Time Class
Sunday 1:00 - 1:45 PM Ballet & Tap
Monday 3:00 - 3:45 PM Ballet & Tap
Monday 6:00 - 6:45 PM Ballet & Tap
Tuesday 3:00 - 3:45 PM Ballet & Tap
Tuesday 5:30 - 6:15 PM Ballet & Tap (Class Full)
Wednesday 3:00 - 3:45 PM Ballet & Tap
Thursday 4:30 - 5:15 PM Ballet & Tap
Thursday 6:30 - 7:15 PM Ballet & Tap
Friday 5:30 - 6:15 PM Ballet & Tap
Saturday 9:00 - 9:45 AM Ballet & Tap

5 to 6 Year Olds (1 Hour Classes)

Day Time Class
Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 PM Ballet & Tap
Monday 3:30 - 4:30 PM Ballet & Tap
Monday 6:00 - 7:00 PM Ballet & Tap (Class Full)
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 PM Ballet & Tap
Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 PM Ballet & Tap
Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 PM Ballet & Tap
Friday 6:30 - 7:30 PM Ballet & Tap
Saturday 9:45 - 10:45 AM Ballet & Tap

7 to 9 Year Olds (1 Hour / 15 Minute Classes)

Day Time Class
Monday 4:30 - 5:45 PM Ballet & Jazz (Class Full)
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:45 PM Ballet & Jazz (Class Full)
Thursday 3:15 - 4:30 PM Ballet & Jazz
Saturday 10:45 - 12:00 PM Ballet & Jazz

Open Age Dance Classes (Class Durations Vary)

Day Time Class
Sunday 2:00 3:30 PM
(1.5 Hours)
Ballroom & Tea
Monday 5:00 - 6:00 PM
(1 Hour)
Tap
Monday 7:00 - 8:15 PM
(1 Hr/15 Min)
Ballet & Jazz
Tuesday 8:00 - 9:00 PM
(1 Hour)
Ballet
Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 PM
(1 Hour)
Jazz
Thursday 7:15 - 8:30 PM
(1 Hr/15 Min)
Ballet & Jazz
Friday 7:00 - 8:00 PM
(1 Hour)
Hip Hop
Friday 7:30 - 8:30 PM
(1 Hour)
Teen/Adult Lyrical
Saturday 9:00 - 10:30 AM
(1.5 Hours)
Ballet

Specialized Classes

Day Time Class
Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 PM
(1 Hour)
Pilates
Sunday 3:30 - 4:30 PM
(1 Hour)
Silver Power
Monday 10:00 - 11:00 AM
(1 Hour)
Pilates
Monday 10:00 - 10:30 AM
(30 Minutes)
Mommy & Me
Monday 10:30 - 11:15 AM
(45 Minutes)
Toddler Creative Movement
Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30 PM
(1 Hour)
On Camera Acting
Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00 AM
(1 Hour)
Pilates
Friday 10:00 - 11:00 AM
(1 Hour)
Pilates
Friday 5:00 - 6:00 PM
(1 Hour)
Pilates
Friday 6:00 - 7:00 PM
(1 Hour)
Musical Theater

Registration $25 - first student
($15 - each additional student - immediate family members only)

  • Fees are based upon 36 guaranteed weeks of instruction. In fact, the actual number of classes over the year is greater than 36 to allow for emergency cancellations. Should one class meet less than 36 times due to bad weather, etc, make-up classes will be scheduled.
  • There are 3 payment options:
    • Ten monthly automatic payments (Auto-Debit Only - Payments are August through May)
    • Two Semester Payments (August and January Payments)
    • Payment in Full (5% Discount)
  • Any account with a returned check or ACH transaction will be charged a $25 penalty.
  • All payments must be made on the 1st of the month due, any account not paid by the 15th of the month will be charged a $25 late fee each $15 days in arrears.
  • Any account 30 days past due will result in the student being suspended from class until the account is made current.

Costume/Recital Fees:
(Costume fees are due at the time of registration - for multiple classes first costume full price, next costume $10.00 off)

  • 3 - 6 Year Olds - $85.00
  • 7 - 9 Year Olds - $95.00
  • 10 and Up - $105.00

The non-refundable performance fee of the 2011-12 recital is $50.00 per dancer. This fee is due at the time of registration.

Annual Tuition Fees
(The annual tuition fees DO NOT include the registration, costume or recital fee)

30 Minute Open School Classes

Annual Payment Semester Payments 10 Monthly Payments
$266.00 2 Payments of $140.00 10 Payments of $28.00

45 Minute Open School Classes

Annual Payment Semester Payments 10 Monthly Payments
$447.00 2 Payments of $235.00 10 Payments of $47.00

1 Hour Open School Classes

Annual Payment Semester Payments 10 Monthly Payments
$532.00 2 Payments of $280.00 10 Payments of $56.00

1 Hour /15 Minute Open School Classes

Annual Payment Semester Payments 10 Monthly Payments
$618.00 2 Payments of $325.00 10 Payments of $65.00

1.5 Hours Open School Classes

Annual Payment Semester Payments 10 Monthly Payments
$703.00 2 Payments of $370.00 10 Payments of $74.00
  • 10% discount for referrals.
  • 5% discount of equal or lesser tuition per additional enrolled family member.
  • 5% discount of equal or lesser tuition per each additional class.
  • Parents wishing to withdraw their child from the school must submit their decision in writing 60 days in advance.
  • Number of payments and amount of payments will be adjusted when the student begins after the August 8th week.