Preschool Registration for 2019 Spring Semester is now open! Classes begin the week of January 14, 2019.
If you would like to register for any of the open classes listed below, please email our Academy Administrative Assistant, Bethany Morgan at: bmorgan@houstonballet.org . Please include your child’s full name, date of birth, contact phone number and primary email address when contacting us.
2018-19 CLASS SCHEDULE:
*Schedule subject to change at any time
Parent and Me
(for children 2 years old as of August 20, 2018 with a parent or guardian)
Parent and Me classes are held one time per week on either Tuesday or Saturday. Registration is open for any of the below six-week sessions.
Tuesday 9:30-10:15 AM
August 21 - September 25
October 2 - November 6
January 8 - February 12
February 19 - April 2 (No class: March 12 due to Spring Break)
April 9 - May 14
Saturday 9:00-9:45 AM
August 25 - September 29
October 6 - November 10
January 12 - February 16
February 23 - April 6 (No class: March 16 due to Spring Break)
April 13 - May 25 (No class: April 20 due to holiday)
Joy of Motion
(for children 3 years of age as of August 20, 2018)
Tuesday 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Tuesday 3:30 - 4:15 PM
Saturday 9:45-10:30 AM
Creative Dance
(for children 4 years of age on August 20, 2018)
Tuesday 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Pre-Ballet
(for children 5 years of age on August 20, 2018)
Monday 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Monday 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Elementary Ballet
(for children 6 years of age on August 20, 2018)
2018 – 2019 Elementary Ballet Registration is closed.
If you would like to be added to the waitlist please contact Carla Cortez, Academy Registrar at 713.535.3209 or ccortez@houstonballet.org.
CLICK HERE for Preschool Program tuition information.
Parent & Me
In Parent and Me, the use of creativity and movement stimulates both mental and physical development as well as encourages the student to gain social skills and independence. Muscular strength, coordination, balance, memory, and use of rhythm and musicality will all be explored. The exploration of music and the use of routine make this class a bonding experience for both the child and caregiver.
JOY OF MOTION
Through developmentally appropriate creative movement, children develop coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and spatial awareness. The goal of this class is for each child to find their own pleasure through music and movement, while developing fine gross motor skills.
CREATIVE DANCE
Creative Dance is for children 4 years of age. Creative Dance explores both the creative and physical dimensions of each child as they gain awareness of music, rhythm, and movement. Activities are designed to develop strength, coordination, creative thinking, and expression. Through classroom activities, children refine motor skills and develop the creative process through the use of props and imagery.
PRE-BALLET
Pre-Ballet is for children 5 years of age. This class provides a bridge between Creative Dance and the Academy's first level of ballet. Children are introduced to the structure and discipline of a ballet class, as well as music awareness and basic ballet terminology. Pre-Ballet emphasizes creative expression through movement to music.
Elementary Ballet
Elementary Ballet is a young dancer’s introduction to classical ballet technique and vocabulary. Students will learn and develop musical appreciation—this includes both quality and rhythm, as well as the coordination of their movements to the music. Classes are structured to provide a strong foundation before moving from the Preschool into the Pre-Professional Program. Besides physical strength, students also develop memory and patterning skills as well as follow specific directions. Elementary Ballet students are also able perform in May for the “Preschool Celebration” performances.