Houston Ballet's Ben Stevenson Academy's Open class program

Houston Ballet's Ben Stevenson Academy's Two Track Program consists of ballet and jazz classes for children 7-14+ years that do not require an audition to enroll.

2007 - 2008 SEMESTERS

Fall Semester: August 27, 2007 - January 19, 2008
Spring Semester: January 22, 2008 - May 31, 2007

Registration

Fall 2008 Semester: Registration for new students will open on TBA.  Registration will be open until classes reach full capacity.

Spring 2009 Semester: TBA 

Schedule of Classes:

Beginner Ballet               Monday           4:30-5:30pm
Level 1

Beginner Ballet               Monday            5:30-6:30pm
Level 2                               Friday              5:30-6:30pm

Jazz                                   Monday             5:30-6:30pm

School Holidays
Labor Day: September 1-3, 2007
Teacher In-Service: October 31, 2007
Thanksgiving Break: November 19-24, 2007
Winter Break: December 17-January 6, 2008
Matrin Luther King Day: January 21, 2008
Spring Break: March 17-22, 2008
Student Holiday: April 21, 2008

Tuition
Tuition may be paid in full at registration or in four monthly payments.  Family rates are available to families with more than one student enrolled in classes.  The student in the highest level will pay full tuition.  Each additional child will receive a 10% discount on tuition.  Please call for tuition rates: 713-523-6300. 

Payment Schedule
First Payment: At the point of registration
Second Payment: Friday, September 24, 2007
Third Payment: Wednesday, November 24, 2007
Final Payment: Monday, January 24, 2008

Refund Policy
Tuition is non-refundable except in the case of serious illness or injury as verified by a doctor's certificate.

Attendance
All students are expected to attend every class scheduled for their level.  If a child is unable to attend class, the Academy office does not need to be notified of the child's absence.

Attire
Attire will be posted shortly.

Presentation
Parents are invited to observe their child's class on the following dates:

Fall Semester Observation:

December 3-8, 2007

Spring Semester Observation:

May 12-17, 2008

Faculty
Barbara Busier      Ballet Instructor
Ray Dones           Jazz Instructor

Administrative Staff
Eizabeth Overton    Administrator
Rachel Sawyers       Registrar
Lindsey Hurst         Administrative Associate 
Mandy Kolkhorst     Administrative Assistant
Kate Lummis          Education and Outreach Coordinator

To Contact the Academy:
Phone: 713.523.6300

Houston Ballet Ben Stevenson Academy maintains a policy of non-discrimination with regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual preference, and non-job related disability.

Image: Josh Seibel, Emily Bowen,
Gatlin Holden, and Hannah Fred
Photo by: Drew Donovan