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Registration is now open for dancers of all ages and experience levels.
Developing Excellence
Carolina Ballet commits to the well-being of our students personally, technically and artistically by offering classes taught by some of the most knowledgeable professional dancers and ballet masters in the country. The curriculum is based on the shared history of the teachers’ careers which span working with such companies as the NYC Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Miami City Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Béjart Ballet of the 20th Century and of course the 25 year history of Carolina Ballet.
ACCEPTING STUDENTS 6 AND UP!
- Carolina Ballet professional dancers and ballet masters
- Conditioning classes
- Contemporary and Hip Hop classes
- Pas de deux classes
- Audition & perform in Carolina Ballet productions
- Men’s class
- Guest teachers/artists throughout the year
About The School
Learn from the best.
Carolina Ballet is the region’s only professional ballet company and launched The School of Carolina Ballet in September 2018.
Whether pursuing a professional track, or simply interested in studying dance, students will develop the technique and knowledge necessary to achieve their personal goals learning from our artistic staff.
The faculty includes Ballet Masters and Dancers of Carolina Ballet, along with some of the area’s most proficient teachers of contemporary and hip hop. In addition, on several occasions during the year, Artistic Director Zalman Raffael will be a guest teacher for the more advanced students.
Classes range from introductory with no previous ballet necessary for ages 6-7 up through the most advanced classes for 14-18 year olds to Pre-Professional. Dancers in the most advanced levels will have the opportunity to rehearse with Carolina Ballet Dancers in certain productions and those deemed ready will also have performance opportunities. Also, advanced students will be the first in consideration as Apprentices for the professional company leading to company positions.
Scholarships will be available based on financial aid.
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2025-2026 SCHOOL INFORMATION
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Class Descriptions
BEGINNER 1A
These classes introduce the fundamentals of ballet.
Per week, tuition includes:
(1) ballet technique class
Optional additional classes:
(1) ballet technique class (higher level possible based on teacher recommendation)
(1) hip-hop class
(1) jazz class
BEGINNER 1B
These classes serve as a bridge between Beginner 1A and Beginner 2.
Per week, tuition includes:
(2) ballet technique classes
Optional additional classes:
(1) ballet technique class (higher level possible based on teacher recommendation)
(1) hip-hop class
(1) jazz class
BEGINNER 2
These classes continue to build on the foundation of their studies in ballet.
Per week, tuition includes:
(2) ballet technique classes
Optional additional classes:
(1) ballet technique class (higher level possible based on teacher recommendation)
(1) hip-hop class
(1) jazz class
INTERMEDIATE 1
These classes are focused on crafting a young dancer’s ability to focus and execute existing and new ballet vocabulary.
Per week, tuition includes:
(4) ballet technique classes
(1) pointe prep (de-shank class) OR (1) men’s class
(1) hip-hop, contemporary OR jazz class
(1) conditioning class (men)
Optional additional classes:
(1) ballet technique classes (higher level possible based on teacher recommendation)
(1) hip-hop
(1) contemporary
(1) jazz class
(1) conditioning class (ladies)
INTERMEDIATE 2
This level provides a larger offering of classes to continue to expand a student’s knowledge and experience.
Per week, tuition includes:
(5) ballet technique classes
(2) pointe class OR (1) men’s class per week
(1) contemporary, jazz OR hip-hop classes
(1) conditioning class
Optional additional classes:
(1) ballet technique class (higher level possible based on teacher recommendation)
(1) pointe class
(1) hip-hop class
(1) contemporary class
(1) jazz class
ADVANCED 1 / ADVANCED 2
These classes focus on the finer and more advanced fundamentals of ballet.
Per week, tuition includes:
(6) ballet technique classes
(2) pointe classes
(1) men’s class
(1) pas de deux class (men enroll in both Adv 1 & Adv 2)
(1) variations class (for ladies)
(1) hip-hop class
(1) conditioning class
(1) contemporary OR jazz class
*These levels have the option to add the Morning Classes. These levels also include potential opportunities to rehearse and perform with Carolina Ballet if deemed ready.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
These classes are geared towards refining their training in preparation for a career in a professional ballet company and further.
Per week, tuition includes:
(6) ballet technique classes
(2) pointe classes
(1) men’s class
(1) pas de deux class
(1) contemporary OR jazz class
(1) hip-hop class
(1) conditioning class
(1) variations class
(5) morning classes
*This level includes opportunities to rehearse and perform with Carolina Ballet if deemed ready.
Adult Classes:
Mondays: 7:00-8:00 PM – Beginner Ballet
Wednesdays: 6:30-8:00 PM – Int/Adv Ballet
Wednesdays: 8:00-8:30 PM – Adult Pointe (Enrollment Required)
Thursdays: 6:30-8:00 PM – Intermediate Ballet
Saturdays: 9:30-11:00 am – Int/Adv Ballet
Adult Classes are on a drop-in basis and are open to ages 12+. Class cards can be purchased for 1, 10 or 20 classes by emailing us at scb@carolinaballet.com.