LEVEL 4/5 BALLET

September 8, 2026 - May 28, 2027 (view calendar)

Dancers ages 16+ with several years of ballet training and at least one year en pointe commit to a more rigorous and consistent training schedule throughout the year and are offered opportunities to perform with the Company.

Technique and proper alignment must be solid, as steps increase in difficulty and combinations grow in length and complexity. Adagio, multiple pirouettes, grand allegro (leaps) and petite allegro increase in difficulty. Dancers will train en pointe during the last half hour of each class.

CLASS SCHEDULE AND TUITION

Dancers enroll in a minimum of 3 classes per week for the academic year. Classes are offered on Mondays through Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 pm and on Saturdays from 10:30-12:30 pm. Tuition is $395 per month. Enroll in four classes per week for $410 per month. Learn more about tuition and online payment.

DRESS CODE

Girls are to wear a black leotard, pink tights, pink leather slippers. A black ballet skirt is optional. Please secure hair into a neat bun. Boys are to wear a plain white t-shirt, black tights and black leather slippers.

PRIVATE CLASSES

Dancers interested in preparing for a ballet competition or needing assistance setting choreography can arrange for private master classes. Athletes, especially skaters and gymnasts, who are looking to improve balance, coordination and strength will also benefit from ballet training. Contact us to learn more.

Learn more below about our upcoming season and program for Trainees, Apprentices and Junior Company Members.

2025-2026 SEASON

Nutcracker | romeo & juliet

PERFORM IN BALLETS OTHERS ONLY DREAM OF

Trainees

The Trainee Program is designed for developing dancers who are serious about training and performing classical ballets.  Dancers commit to train a minimum of 3 times per week with training en pointe. Both Junior and Senior Trainees will be invited to perform in our annual Nutcracker and may be invited to perform in other productions throughout the year. Contact us to request a class trial.

ApprenticeS

Our Apprentice Program offers an attractive training scholarship and provides dancers with a progressive step towards working as a professional in the world of classical ballet. The program focuses on high level education, training and performance. Dancers will study pointe, variation & repertoire and Senior Apprentices will be offered a stipend to perform frequently during the year. Class training is required a minimum of 3-4 times per week, plus weekend rehearsals. Email us with any questions or to request an audition.

• Junior Apprentice: 25% off tuition, 25% off performance fee

• Senior Apprentice: 50% off tuition, no performance fee, performance stipend for each ballet

Junior Company memberS

Soloist and Demi-soloist dancers with strong classical ballet technique and artistry will find exceptional opportunities to perform with Metropolitan Ballet. Junior Company dancers receive a full tuition scholarship for training and a competitive wage to perform. Junior Company dancers benefit from training alongside company members and over time may be offered a position with the company.  Email us with any questions or to request an audition.

• Full tuition scholarship

• Competitive wage to perform

professional Company memberS

Soloist and Principal level dancers with strong classical ballet technique, artistry, and proven partnering skills will find rewarding opportunities with Metropolitan Ballet. Dancers are offered a competitive salaried position with a 20-week contract. Dancers should be currently eligible to work in the United States. To request an audition, please email us with your bio, headshot and photo in first arabesque.