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Placement Request

A placement class is required for dancers ages 9+ that are new to Terminus Ballet School. Please submit one placement request form per dancer. After submitting this form, you will be contacted by Terminus Ballet School's Education Director who will provide days and times in which your child can attend a level appropriate class based on their dance experience and skill level.

Please list all disciplines and years studied. Please include any pre-pointe or pointe experience.
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Thank you for submitting Terminus Ballet School's placement class request form. You will receive an email within 2-3 business days. Please create an account on Dance Studio-Pro. There, you can sign waivers and register for your trial class once contacted by the Education Director. We look forward to having you at Terminus Ballet School.

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Now in its 6th year, CATALYST is a partnership between Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre and Dance Canvas that opens doors for Black female dancers on the path to a professional ballet career — fully on scholarship.

Black female dancers remain significantly underrepresented on professional stages. CATALYST closes that gap with rigorous technical training at Terminus Ballet School, paired with mentorship and career development through Dance Canvas — giving each dancer the tools, guidance, and support to go pro. Past and current CATALYST students regularly earn scholarships to top training programs across the country — a track record that speaks to the strength of the program.

Eligibility: Applicants must be 14+ and placed in TBS Level 4 or the Professional Training Program, with at least one month of classes during the school year — or two weeks of Summer Intensive — for evaluation. An application form is also required; request one from c.welker@terminus-mbt.com.

Ready to apply for the 2026–2027 school year? Fill out our placement request form below.

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Terminus Ballet School

At Terminus, we provide a holistic training approach that is unique to each young dancers’ talents, with the ultimate goal of getting these aspiring black artists to the professional ballet stage.

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Dance Canvas

Dance Canvas nurtures leadership, fosters artist professionalism, and teaches career goal setting skills to allow young artists to be successful "both onstage and backstage".

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Catalyst Info

Are students required to attend Terminus School's summer intensive as a prerequisite?
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What level of dance should students have to qualify for the CATALYST program?
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Will transportation be provided to CATALYST students?
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How will students be notified if they've been accepted to the CATALYST program?
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What classes will CATALYST students take as part of the program?
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