School Year
Start Your Journey
New students will be placed in one of four divisions, dependent on age and skill level. Each division is design to provide the proper training and resources to nourish every dancer’s growth.
All classes offer a unique syllabus and are designed to bring consistency based on traditional classical ballet. The syllabus is taught in all divisions of the school and is followed by every faculty member. All classes offer live piano accompaniment in order to foster an understanding of the relationship between movement and music. The School of Ballet Arizona accepts international students for Professional Program and Studio Company positions.
Need some more information on our programs and class offerings? Click the “Learn More” button below and one of our staff members will contact you.
Children’s
Division
Children’s Division
Lower
Division
Lower Division
Upper
Division
Upper Division
Professional Program
Upper Division Professional Program
Performances
The School of Ballet Arizona produces two yearly performances featuring all divisions and levels of our school.
Fall Showcase
The Fall Showcase is produced in Dorrance Theatre, the black-box theatre at the Ballet Arizona studios. This performance is typically a showcase-style performance, highlighting the skills of our students. This production also features students from Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras.
Spring Performance
The pinnacle performance of the school year typically features a full-length ballet performance at Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Phoenix. This production also features the full Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras.
Performances
FAQ
The School of Ballet Arizona (SBAZ) offers programs for ages 4-20. We offer children’s classes, lower and upper division programs, and Pre-Professional programs. The School of Ballet Arizona accepts international students for Upper Division Pre-Professional levels and Studio Company positions.
Join us for the school year!
Children’s and Lower Division
(for students from 4 – 12 years old)
Upper Division
(for dedicated students from 12 – 20 years old)
All classes are be held at our beautiful facility at 2835 E. Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85034.
International Students
The School of Ballet Arizona is pleased to offer international students consideration to our Professional Program and Studio Company.
This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
Audition fee is $40 per student. Please arrive 15 minutes before your student’s scheduled audition class.
All classes are be held at our beautiful facility at 2835 E. Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85034.
Process after registering for an audition:
- Audition class or open audition
- Decision letter
- If accepted, link to registration
Children’s and Lower Division
For students ages 4-8. If the student does not have dancewear, they may take this audition class in shorts (no denim) or leggings, a t-shirt and socks. Female students are to have their hair in a bun, neat and off the face.
For students ages 9 – 12. They should wear standard ballet attire (black leotard, light pink tights and pink leather ballet slippers for ladies). Female students are to have their hair in a bun, neat and off the face.
Upper Division
For dedicated students ages 12 – 20 years old. We ask that students wear standard ballet attire (For ladies, black leotard, light pink tights and bring pointe shoes if applicable. Hair should be in a bun, neat and off the face. For gentlemen, dance tights, fitted tee, and white ballet shoes.)
International Students
The School of Ballet Arizona is pleased to offer international students consideration to our Professional Program and Studio Company.
For video submissions: Please email the School for specific instructions at school@balletaz.org. There is a $35.00 audition fee for video submissions. If wanting an in-person audition: please look to the Upper Division Section above.
If accepted, please email your request to begin the I-20 process.
This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
Support Us
Without community support, our work would not be possible. To help us share the power of dance, please extend your generosity to The School of Ballet Arizona’s Annual Fund.
