Pre-Ballet Classes

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Pre-Ballet 2018-2019

  • Creative Dance 4 years onward
  • Pre-Primary 5 years onward (kindergarten)
  • Primary 6 years onward (First grade)
The Pre-Ballet classes for younger children Age 4 to 7 years are preparation for readiness in classical ballet. Minimum age cut- off dates is January 1 and August 1. Fall term students must reach the minimum cut-off date by August 1, 2018. Spring term students must reach the minimum cut-off date by January 1, 2019. No audition required.
Parents are invited in the fall to observe the classroom work. Parent-Watch is held November 13th–16th, and is offered only during the fall term. Please mark your calendars.
Pre-Ballet Students also participate in the all school performance at Year’s end.  This event is held at the Mercer Island high school performing arts Center and is a requirement for all students enrolled in the school.

Tuition/Policies

Students are registered on a yearly basis.  Tuition may be paid in semester or monthly installments.  For monthly installments:
  • Please provide 10 pro-rated monthly checks Fall/Spring Terms
  • Or credit card for monthly installments
Once classes have begun, tuition is not refundable. Students who miss class or withdraw before the end of the semester are still obligated for the semester’s fees, whether they are paying on a semester basis or monthly installments.
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Pre-Ballet/Class Attire – Schedule

Class Instructor Day Time Uniform
Creative Dance Valencia Wednesday 1:15 –  2:15 pm Pink
Pre-Primary Thyra Demetrick Saturday 9:00 – 10:00 am Lilac
Primary Valencia Wednesday 3:00 – 4:00 pm Marine Blue
*Please see Regulation Uniform / Attire List

Tuition

Pre-Ballet
Class / Level
Year in Full with EBD* Biannual Installment with EBD* Biannual Installment Amount After closing date Monthly Installment Amount
Creative Dance $1,018.00 $509.00 $550.00 $110.00
Pre-Primary $1,170.00 $585.00 $600.00 $120.00
Primary $1,170.00 $585.00 $600.00 $120.00
*Early bird discount applied if semester tuition is received no later than August 24, 2018/Jan 18, 2019

All School Performance 2019*

*This event is an enrollment requirement for all Pre-Ballet students
Special Events Required Fee due May 1, 2019
All School Performance 2019 Pre-Ballet $175.00
June 13, 2019   7PM Fee is per family
  • Excerpts from Cinderella

    “Excerpts from Cinderella” continues an Island tradition with a springtime ballet full of hope and magic. More than 40 Mercer Island ballet students will perform highlights from the classical story of a young girl who discovers her prince with the loving help of friendly forest creatures and a fairy godmother.