CLASS OUTLINE & REQUIREMENTS

Conservatory track classes are designed to train students in the art of ballet in a pre-professional, structured, and progressive sequence. It aims to prepare students for the rigors that a professional career entails – even if students ultimately choses to not become professional dancers. The Conservatory Ballet track instills a good work ethic and how to perform under pressure – things that are highly translatable in whatever path a student chooses. Dancers wishing to follow the Conservatory track will be placed in the appropriate classical ballet level, will be guaranteed to be cast in the summer performance, will be given first consideration for lead roles, and will also have priority casting in other performance opportunities (by audition) in NWB productions. Conservatory Ballet Track is only available by audition. Dancers who choose to follow the Conservatory track must commit to training on this track for the entire school year. Conservatory track pricing includes unlimited classes (please see level requirements for minimum classes). Conservatory track dancers are encouraged to add these classes to their schedule if invited to do so. Requirements Fourth Position By placement. Same requirements as fourth position plus conservatory class/rehearsal, variations, and an elective. Fifth Position By placement. Same requirements as fifth position plus conservatory class/rehearsal, variations, pas de deux, and an elective.

TUITION
NWB Conservatory Ballet Track tuition structure differs from our Classical Ballet Track. To emphasize our school-based approach to ballet at this level and training at the pre-professional level, tuition can be paid either annually or by semester. Tuition will be automatically charged via credit card on the 10th of the start of the school year or each semester (whichever you prefer) unless tuition payment is made via check or cash in the office prior to the payment deadlines. A 3.5% credit or debit card processing fee will be added to all credit or debit card transactions. Tuition can be paid either annually or by semester.

• Annual Payments are due by September 10th. If utilizing this option, the annual registration fee is waived.

• Semester Payments are due at the beginning of each semester (see below for exact due dates).

  o First Semester –due by September 10th

  o Second Semester –due by January 10th

  o Third Semester –due by May 10th

• Monthly Payment Plans may be available for both tuition and performance fees. All payment plans include a $5.00 monthly service fee. Please email your payment plan request to the office at newwestballet@gmail.com. Upon availability, we will try our best to accommodate these requests.

• Conservatory Ballet Membership -$4,200 per year ($1,400 per semester)