Pre-Professional Division

Levels 4A, 4B, 5 & 6

25/26 School Session - August 18, 2025 - June 14 2026

Bay Area Ballet Conservatory offers exceptional classical ballet training and is a top choice for parents within San Mateo and San Francisco counties. Our Level 4A through Level 6 program is designed for committed students to reach their fullest individual potential and to prepare students to pursue a career in this art form, should they choose. Level 4A - Level 6 students may audition for Bay Area Youth Ballet.

Students looking for less commitment will be redirected towards our Teen Division. Our Teen Division is a great alternative for a student looking to train more casually. However, Pointe and performance opportunities are limited.

LEVEL 4A

Level 4A Student As A “Cygnet” in Swan Lake

SCHEDULE

Monday

  • 4:30pm-6pm Ballet Technique

  • 6pm-7pm Beginning Pointe I*

Tuesday

  • 4:45pm-6:15pm Ballet Technique

Wednesday

  • 4:45pm-6pm Contemporary Technique**

  • 6pm-7:30pm Ballet Technique

Thursday

  • 5:45pm-7:15pm Ballet Technique

Friday

  • 4:45pm-6:15pm Ballet Technique

*Beginning Pointe I is by recommendation only and must be taken with the 4:30pm Ballet Technique class

**Contemporary Technique is strongly recommended but not required

LEVEL 4A REQUIREMENTS

Level 4A requires a minimum enrollment in 3 Ballet Technique classes per week, with attendance monitored. You can absolutely take more ballet classes than 3x per week. The more hours of training per week = the more a dancer advances in their skills. In order for students to prepare for future pointe training or to maintain placement in Beginner Pointe I, students must meet minimum requirements. Students are required to train for a minimum of 3 weeks at Bay Area Ballet Conservatory during the summer.

LEVEL 4A PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

  • Audition for Roles in The Nutcracker (December) and perform in Coppelia (June).

  • Audition for Bay Area Youth Ballet (Saturday, September 13) which includes: The Nutcracker/December, Spring Show/March, extra roles in Coppelia/June, The Ballet Alliance festival by invite only.

  • Coppelia Performances - June 13 & 14, 2026

TUITION & FEES

Registration Fee: $50 Per Family, due upon enrollment for each new School Session.

Monthly Tuition Installment: $433.35 per installment for three ballet classes / week, base tuition. Additional ballet classes, pointe classes or contemporary incur additional tuition. Multi-class discount percentages continue to increase as classes are added. Tuition does not include any production or Bay Area Youth Ballet fees.

Our tuition is calculated by taking the total academic year cost and dividing it into 10 equal installments (Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr/May). Thus, when there are scheduled holidays, tuition is not prorated. Sibling Discounts: (2) 5% off the lesser child’s tuition. (3+) 10% off the lesser child’s tuition.

REGISTER ONLINE

Enrollment links are below, with Level 4B.

Intermediate Contemporary Student

LEVEL 4B

SCHEDULE

Monday

  • 4:30pm-6pm Ballet Technique

  • 6pm-7pm Beginning Pointe I or II*

Tuesday

  • 4:45pm-6:15pm Ballet Technique

Wednesday

  • 4:45pm-6pm Contemporary Technique**

  • 6pm-7:30pm Ballet Technique

Thursday

  • 5:45pm-7:15pm Ballet Technique

Friday

  • 4:45pm-6:15pm Ballet Technique

  • 6:15pm-7:15pm Beginning Pointe II & Intermediate Pointe*

*Pointe classes are by recommendation only and must be taken in conjunction with the preceding ballet class.

**Contemporary Technique is strongly recommended but not required

LEVEL 4B REQUIREMENTS

A Level 4B Student In The Nutcracker

Level 4B requires a minimum enrollment in 3 Ballet Technique classes per week, with attendance monitored. Beginning Pointe I is 1x per week pointe classes (Monday), and Beginning Pointe II is 2x per week pointe classes required (Monday/Friday). Pointe classes must be taken in conjunction with the preceding ballet class.

Students may absolutely can take more ballet classes than 3x per week! The more hours of training per week = the more a dancer advances in their skills. For students to prepare for future pointe training or to maintain pointe training recommendations, students must meet the minimum requirements. Students are required to train for a minimum of 3 weeks at Bay Area Ballet Conservatory during the summer.

LEVEL 4B PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

  • Audition for Roles in The Nutcracker (December) and perform in Coppelia (June).

  • Audition for Bay Area Youth Ballet (Monday, May 19), which includes: The Nutcracker/December, Spring Show/March, extra roles in Coppelia/June, The Ballet Alliance festival, April 2026 in Reno, NV.

TUITION & FEES

Registration Fee: $50 Per Family, due upon enrollment for each new School Session.

Monthly Tuition Installment: $433.35 per installment for 3 ballet classes per week / base tuition. Additional ballet classes, pointe classes or contemporary incur additional tuition. Multi-class discount percentages continue to increase as classes are added. Tuition does not include any production or Bay Area Youth Ballet fees.

Our tuition is calculated by taking the total academic year cost and dividing it into 10 equal installments (Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr/May). Thus, when there are scheduled holidays, tuition is not prorated. Sibling Discounts: (2) 5% off the lesser child’s tuition. (3+) 10% off the lesser child’s tuition.

REGISTRATION OPEN

To register, select “Register” next to your desired class and follow the prompts to enroll. Please reach out to school@bayareabc.com if you need any assistance with registration or have any questions. 25/26 School Session registration fee ($50) plus the first monthly installment (Aug) is due upon registration to reserve your dancer’s place in class. Thereafter, School Session tuition auto-pay resumes September 1st.

Level 5

SCHEDULE

Monday

  • 4:30pm-6pm Ballet Technique

  • 6pm-7pm Beginning Pointe II or Intermediate Pointe Technique*

Tuesday

  • 6:15pm-7:45pm Ballet Technique

Wednesday

  • 5pm-6:15pm Contemporary Technique**

  • 6:15pm-7:45pm Ballet Technique

Thursday

  • 4:30pm-6pm Ballet Technique

  • 6pm-7pm Intermediate Pointe Technique*

Friday

  • 4:30pm-6pm Ballet Technique

  • 6pm-7pm Beginning Pointe II or Intermediate Pointe Technique*

Saturday

  • 10:15am-11:45am Ballet Technique

  • 11:45pm-12:45am Intermediate Pointe Technique*

*Pointe classes are by recommendation only and must be taken in conjunction with the preceding ballet class.

**Contemporary Technique is strongly recommended but not required. By invite only, some Level 5 dancers may be recommended for Advanced Contemporary, in which case, they will be recommended to take the 4:45pm Level 6 Ballet class, then the 6:15pm Advanced Contemporary class.

LEVEL 5 REQUIREMENTS

Level 5 requires a minimum enrollment in 4 Ballet Technique classes per week, with attendance monitored. Beginning Pointe II students are required to take both Monday and Friday Beginner Pointe II classes (2x per week pointe). Intermediate Pointe students are required to take 3x/week pointe classes. Pointe classes must be taken in conjunction with the preceding ballet class

You absolutely can take than the minimum requirements! The more hours of training per week = the more a dancer advances in their skills. For students to prepare for future pointe training or to maintain pointe training recommendations, students must meet the minimum requirements. Students are required to train for a minimum of 3 weeks at Bay Area Ballet Conservatory during the summer.

LEVEL 5 PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

  • Audition for Roles in The Nutcracker (December) and perform in Coppelia (June).

  • Audition for Bay Area Youth Ballet (Monday, May 19), which includes: The Nutcracker/December, Spring Show/March, extra roles in Coppelia/June, The Ballet Alliance festival, April 2026 in Reno, NV.

LEVEL 5 TUITION

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Level 6

SCHEDULE

Monday

  • 4:30pm-6pm Ballet Technique

  • 6pm-7pm Advanced Pointe Technique*

Tuesday

  • 6:15pm-7:45pm Technique Class en Pointe

Wednesday

  • 5pm-6:15pm Contemporary Technique**

  • 6:15pm-7:45pm Ballet Technique

Thursday

  • 4:30pm-6pm Ballet Technique

  • 6pm-7pm Advanced Pointe Technique*

Friday

  • 4:30pm-6pm Technique Class en Pointe

Saturday

  • 10:15am-11:45am Ballet Technique

  • 11:45pm-12:45am Advanced Pointe Technique*

*Stand alone pointe classes are by recommendation only and must be taken in conjunction with the preceding ballet class.

**Contemporary Technique is strongly recommended but not required.

LEVEL 6 REQUIREMENTS

Level 6 requires a minimum enrollment of 5 days per week, with attendance monitored. With Level 6 requiring 5 days a week, our 6th day of offering can be a “flex” day for the dancers, to be used to make up for absences or one-off scheduling conflicts. Attendance is monitored.

Students are required to train for a minimum of 3 weeks at Bay Area Ballet Conservatory during the summer.

LEVEL 6 PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

  • Audition for Roles in The Nutcracker (December) and perform in Coppelia (June).

  • Audition for Bay Area Youth Ballet (Monday, May 19), which includes: The Nutcracker/December, Spring Show/March, extra roles in Coppelia/June, The Ballet Alliance festival, April 2026 in Reno, NV.

LEVEL 6 TUITION

Level 6 tuition is an all-inclusive flat rate (all offerings of ballet, pointe and contemporary classes) for $675 per month, a discounted tuition amount for our students who are training the most.