Tuition and Housing
2013 Summer Intensive Program
June 17 - July 26, 2013
Summer Housing
University of St. Thomas Chaperoned Dormitory:
Out of town students in Levels 5-8 may reside in a chaperoned dormitory at the University of St. Thomas, Guinan Hall. With high-tech security, courtyards, high-speed Internet access, and a cafeteria, Guinan is an ideal dormitory for summer students. A team of well-trained chaperones provide 24-hour supervision and transportation to and from the Academy. For a virtual tour of Guinan Hall please click here: Guinan Hall Virtual Tour.
The housing fee is $2900 for the 2013 6-week program, which includes swimming pool privileges and breakfast and dinner daily in the St. Thomas cafeteria with innovative menus designed for dancers. For more information, please visit www.stthom.edu.
For an additional fee, we can provide transportation to and from the airport during check-in and check-out dates.
Check-in day is Saturday, June 15, 2013, and check-out day is Saturday, July 27, 2013 for our 6 week students.
- Home Stay:
Students have the option of living with a home-stay family. Home Stay costs approximately $850 per month. Please visit www.homestayhouston.com for more information.
- Non-Chaperoned Living:
There are many luxury loft apartments in close proximity to the Center for Dance. Average rent is approximately US $2,000 a month. There are also many apartments in the nearby River Oaks area. The Center for Dance is easily accessible by bus from this neighborhood. Average rent ranges from US $600 a month for shared living to US $800 for single living. The Academy provides assistance to students in finding an apartment and/or roommate(s).
For an additional cost:
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Pre-paid lunches from local caterers delivered to the Academy Monday-Friday. (Students may also purchase lunches on their own from delis or restaurants located within walking distance from the Center for Dance.)
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Activities such as trips to NASA, the Museum District, Galleria Mall, Astros game, SplashTown Water Park, and other Houston attractions.
Tuition and Financial Cost Breakdown
| Level |
Tuition |
Duration |
Level 1
Level 2
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$ TBA
$ TBA
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Three weeks
Six weeks
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$ TBA |
Three weeks |
| Level 3 |
$ 720 |
Six weeks |
| |
$ 360 |
Three weeks |
| Level 4 |
$ 1130 |
Six weeks |
| |
$ 565 |
Three weeks |
| Level 5 |
$ 1960 |
Six weeks |
| |
$ 1030 |
Three weeks |
| Level 6-8 |
$ 1960 |
Six weeks |
Registration and Housing
| Registration Fee |
$ 25 |
Processing Fee for all registrants |
| Dormitory Rent |
$ 2900 |
For 6-week participants, includes 2 meals per day |
| Refundable Dorm Deposit |
$ 100 |
Refundable Deposit for Dorm students only |
Supplemental Options and Activities
| Airport Transportation |
$ 40 |
Round trip transportation from Houston Airport to Dorm upon arrival and departure |
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$ 25 |
One-way transportation from Houston Airport to Dorm or vice versa |
| Lunch Option |
$ 250 |
Students will receive a Houston Ballet lunch Monday-Friday for the 6 week program |
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$ 150 |
Students will receive a Houston Ballet lunch Monday-Friday for the 3 week program |
*Please note prices are subject to change
Payment Plan:
Payments can be made in four installments. Please note that all tuition and housing fees must be paid by June 1, 2013. Students with delinquent accounts will be denied participation in the 2013 summer program. Tuition is nonrefundable.
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Artistic staff of Houston Ballet awards a limited number of merit scholarships for the summer program. Financial aid is available for students in need. Parents must request and complete a financial application prior to the registration deadline. Payments can be made in 4 installments. Please note that all tuition and housing fees must be paid off by June 1, 2013.  |
