Ballet Conservatory
The Ballet Conservatory at Fort Worth Country Day provides students from around the metroplex the opportunity to study with experienced professionals in the world of ballet. With the emphasis on developing the technique and artistry of each dancer, The Ballet Conservatory provides a curriculum to foster the joy, expression and discipline of ballet at every level. All ability levels are welcome.
Summer Classes 2024 now open.
The Ballet Conservatory at Fort Worth Country Day invites all students in the metroplex to participate in its outstanding ballet training program. The school provides quality ballet instruction for all levels of advancement.
From the youngest pre-ballet student to the aspiring professional, each student is guided through a curriculum designed to enhance both physical skill and the appreciation for the artistry of dance. The goal of The Ballet Conservatory is to provide a firm foundation for each dancer to attain his or her full potential through a combination of the highest quality training and exciting performance opportunities.
To enroll in The Ballet Conservatory, please access our Online Registration Platform. If you have questions about The Ballet Conservatory programs, please contact Carrie Cheng ([email protected]).
2024 Summer Intensive
Senior Intensive
Advanced Level (13 and up)
Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Modern, Jazz, Pilates
- Week 1: June 3-7
- Week 2: June 10-14
- Week 3: June 17-21
- Week 4: June 24-28
Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Technique
- 12:00-12:45 p.m. Pointe
- 1:00-2:00 p.m. Variations, Modern, Jazz, Pilates
$225 Week/ $900 for 4 weeks
Junior Intensive
Intermediate Level (10-12 years old)
Ballet, Pre-pointe, Pointe, Character
- Week 1: June 3-7
- Week 2: June 10-14
- Week 3: June 17-21
- Week 4: June 24-28
Monday-Friday, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
$150 Week/ $600 for 4 weeks
Children's Division - Studio A (Fall Semester)
Junior Kindergarten Ballet (ages 4-5), Fall Semester
| Grade | Ages 4-5, Junior Kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | Fridays, 3:45-4:30 p.m (15 classes) |
| Tuition | $320 |
| Capacity | 20 |
Kindergarten Ballet (ages 5-6), Fall Semester
| Grade | Ages 5-6, Kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | Mondays, 4:00-4:45 pm (14 classes) |
| Tuition | $300 |
| Capacity | 25 |
Ballet 1 (ages 6-7 | 1st Grade), Fall Semester
| Grade | Ages 6-7, 1st Grade |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45 pm (15 classes) |
| Tuition | $320 |
| Capacity | 20 |
Ballet 2 (ages 7-8 | 2nd Grade), Fall Semester
| Grade | Ages 7-8, 2nd Grade |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | Wednesdays, 4:00-4:45 pm (15 classes) |
| Tuition | $320 |
| Capacity | 15 |
Ballet 3 (ages 8-9 | 3rd Grade), Fall Semester
| Grade | Ages 8-9, 3rd Grade |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 pm (15 Classes) |
| Tuition | $375 |
| Capacity | 15 |
Children's Division Dress Code
| Level | Class Days | Color | Leotard Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Kindergarten | F | White | Bloch CL8262 |
| Kindergarten | M | Pink | Bloch CL8262 |
| Ballet 1 | T | Pastel Blue | Bloch CL8262 |
| Ballet 2 | W | Lavender | Bloch CL8262 |
| Ballet 3 | TH | Berry | Bloch CL5605 Leotard |
Girls will wear the selected leotard for their class with pink ballet shoes. Pink tights are not required until Parent Observation Days or for performances. Students will wear thin white socks with their ballet slippers. Hair must be in a bun or a secured ponytail.
Student Division - Studio A (Fall Semester)
Placement of students in the student division is governed by individual potential and technical proficiency not entirely by age, grade, or amount of previous training. New students ages 9 and up must audition for placement.
Intermediate 1 (4th & 5th Grade), Fall Semester
| Grade | 4-5 |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. 30 Classes |
| Tuition | $690 (includes $150 Fall Recital Fee) |
| Capacity | 20 |
Intermediate 2 (Fifth & Sixth Grade), Fall Semester
| Grade | 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | Mondays & Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. 30 Classes |
| Tuition | $700 (includes $150 Fall Recital Fee) |
| Capacity | 15 |
Intermediate 3 (5th, 6th & 7th Grade), Fall Semester
| Grade | 5-7 |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Pointe/Pre-pointe) 42 Classes |
| Tuition | $910 (includes $150 Fall Recital Fee) |
| Capacity | 20 |
Intermediate 3, Fridays Only Pointe/Pre-Pointe (5th, 6th & 7th Grade), Fall Semester
| Grade | 5-7 |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Pointe/Pre-pointe) 15 Classes |
| Tuition | $270 |
| Capacity | 20 |
| Recital | No recital for this class. |
Student Division Dress Code
| Level | Class Days | Color | Leotard Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate 1 | T & TH | Garnet | Mirella Dance Dress M201C2/M201L |
| Intermediate 2 | M-W-F | Royal Blue | Mirella Dance Dress CL5405/L5405 CR5110 Skirt |
| Intermediate 3 | M-W-F | Aubergine | Bloch Leotard |
- Students in the Student and Pre-Professional Divisions will wear their selected leotard and matching skirt with tights matching their skin tone. We prefer body wrappers tights. A45 for adult sizes and C45 for children’s sizes.
- Ballet shoes can be canvas or leather and should match their tights. Hair must be secured in a bun.
- Boys will wear black tights or black shorts with white t shirt and white socks and white or black ballet shoes.
- Attire is available at The Dance Shop at 2485 Forest Park Blvd. and Winners All Dancewear at 6500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Suite #160.
Pre-Professional Division - Studio B (Fall Semester)
Advanced 1 (ages 11 – 14), Fall Semester
| Ages | 11-14 |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. |
| Tuition | $985 (includes $175 Fall Recital Fee) |
| Capacity | 25 |
Advanced 2, 3 Days (ages 14+), Fall Semester
| Ages | 14+ |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Saturdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Modern/Jazz) 54 Classes |
| Tuition | $985 (includes $175 Fall Recital Fee) |
| Capacity | 25 |
Advanced 2, 5 Days (ages 14+), Fall Semester
| Ages | 14+ |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Saturdays, 9:30-11 a.m. 84 Classes |
| Tuition | $1,435 (includes $175 Fall Recital Fee) |
| Capacity | 25 |
Pre-Professional Division Dress Code
| Level | Class Days | Color | Leotard Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced 1 | M-W-F | Burgundy | Bloch Leotard SL-115 Mirella Wrap Skirt SL66 or Cranberry Bullet Pointe Skirt |
| Advanced 2 | T-TH-S | Black | Bloch SL-115 MotionWear 2201 AD Mirella Wrap Skirt R9721 or MS12 or Bullet pointe skirt |
2024-25 Class Schedule and Calendar
Studio A is located across from the theater.
Studio B is located between the two gymnasiums.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4:45 p.m. KINDERGARTEN STUDIO A Bracken 5-6 p.m. INT 2 STUDIO A Ordonez 6-7:30 p.m. INT 3 STUDIO A Rattliff 6-7:30 p.m. ADV 1 STUDIO B Cheng | 4-4:45 p.m. BALLET 1 STUDIO A Bracken 5-6 p.m. INT 1 STUDIO A Parker 6-8 p.m. ADV 2 STUDIO B L. Cheng | 4-4:45 p.m. BALLET 2 STUDIO A Parker 5-6 p.m. INT 2 STUDIO A C. Cheng 6-7:30 p.m. ADV 1 STUDIO B Parker 6-7:30 p.m. INT 3 STUDIO A Rattliff | 4-5 p.m. BALLET 3 STUDIO A Parker 5-6 p.m. INT 1 STUDIO A Parker 6-8 p.m. ADV 2 STUDIO B C. Cheng | 3:45-4:30 p.m. JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN STUDIO A Parker 4:30-5:30 p.m. INT 3 POINTE STUDIO A Parker 6:00-7:30 p.m. ADV 1 STUDIO B Parker | 9:30-11 a.m. ADV 2 STUDIO B Various 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MODERN STUDIO B Rattliff |
Please note that the FWCD Ballet Conservatory follows the FWCD Calendar and some changes may be made during the year.
- September 3 - Fall Semester begins
- October 14 - Fall Break – No Classes
- November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break – No School
- December 2 - School Resumes
- December 20 and 21 - Nutcracker Performance (Int. 1-Advanced 2 only)
- December 23-January 7 - Winter Break
- January 8 - Classes resume
- January 20 - Martin Luther King Holiday
- February 14 - Spring holiday
- February 17 - Presidents Day
- March 17-21 - Spring Break
- May 17 and 18 - Spring Recital (All levels)
Full tuition payment via credit card is due upon registration. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Ballet Conservatory tuition is non-refundable; fees cannot be refunded or prorated for missed days, including absences resulting from illness or injury.
Parents/guardians of students are responsible for transporting their students to and from Ballet Conservatory classes. FWCD families who would like to utilize SOAR Extended Care coverage before Ballet Conservatory classes are welcome to do so (please note: SOAR Extended Care fees are applicable for this service).
