The Student Program offers classes that strengthen a young dancers' technical foundation, promotes creativity, and inspires a love for dance. Students are trained in different schools of classical training, including the CPYB & Vaganova methods, building upon their ballet technique. The curriculum also includes the intuitive movements of contemporary dance, all guided by caring instructors in a safe and nurturing environment.
All levels of the Student Program will participate in the Spring Showcase at the end of the academic year, and Levels 1A-PTP will have the opportunity to audition for the Nutcracker Suite.
Tuition:
$60/per month, per class
Minimum 2 day per week
Registration fee: $35
Costume fee: $80
Ballet:
Student Program Level 1A is for beginning ballet dancers ages 7-8yrs. Students learn the basics and foundation of classical ballet in a creative and supportive environment.
Students enrolled in this level are encouraged to take 2 classes per week. Class time runs for 1 hour 30 minutes with the first 15 minutes used for stretching and conditioning exercises. Classes are offered Mondays & Thursdays. If you are new to Terminus, one Free Trial class is offered on Monday. Please follow the advice under Placement. This class will participate in the Spring Showcase at the conclusion of the school year.
Tuition:
$60/month per class
Minimum 2 days per week
Registration fee: $35
Costume fee: $80
Ballet:
Student Program Level 1B is for beginning ballet dancers aged 9-11yrs. Students learn the basics and foundation of classical ballet in a creative and supportive environment in a class with peers their age.
Students enrolled in this level are encouraged to take 2 classes per week. Class time runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Classes are offered Tuesday and Friday. If you are new to Terminus, one Free Trial class is offered on Tuesday. Please follow the advice under Placement. This class will participate in the Spring Showcase at the conclusion of the school year.
Contemporary for Levels 1B & 2
Tuition $55 per month
Costume fee $80
Level 1B & 2 Contemporary is for the beginner to pre-intermediate dancer. Students channel their inner creativity while learning new dance techniques that spark their imagination. Class time runs 1 hour and is on Fridays. This class takes part in the Spring Showcase, separate from the ballet classes and has its own costume fee due in the Spring Semester. Dancers must be enrolled in a ballet technique class in order to enroll in this class.
Tuition:
Monthly: $216/month
(Ballet technique classes only - $72 per month, per class)
Minimum 3 days per week of ballet technique classes
Registration fee: $35
Costume fee: $80
Ballet:
Student Program Level 2 is for pre-intermediate ballet dancers. Students learn the basics and foundation of classical ballet while incorporating more complex sequences, and artistry.
Students enrolled in this level are required to attend 3 days per week. Class time runs for 1.5 hours. Classes are offered Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. If you are new to Terminus, one Free Trial class is offered on Thursday. Please follow the advice under Placement. This class will participate in the Spring Showcase at the conclusion of the school year.
Contemporary for Levels 1B & 2:
Tuition $55 per month
Costume fee $80
Level 1B & 2 Contemporary is for the beginner to pre-intermediate dancer. Students channel their inner creativity while learning new dance techniques that spark their imagination. Class time runs 1 hour and is on Fridays. This class takes part in the Spring Showcase, separate from the ballet classes and has its own costume fee due in the Spring Semester. Dancers must be enrolled in the ballet technique program in order to enroll in this class.
Tuition:
Monthly: $350/month
(Ballet technique & pointe classes only - $50 per month, per class.) Minimum 4 days per week of ballet technique & pointe classes.
Registration fee $35
Costume fee $80
Ballet:
Student Program Level 3 ballet is an intermediate-level ballet technique class for dancers. In this class, students expand upon their understanding of ballet technique and terminology in a blend of Russian, French, Danish, and American styles with a primary focus on the CPYB and Vaganova methods. Students also begin to incorporate their artistic expression into their dance.
Students are required to attend 4 days per week.. Class times run 1.5 hours. Classes are offered on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday. If you are new to Terminus, one Free Trial class is offered on Friday for ballet & pre-pointe/pointe. Please follow the advice under Placement. This class will participate in the Spring Showcase at the conclusion of the school year.
Pre-Pointe/Pointe:
Student Program Level 3 pre-pointe/pointe is for intermediate level dancers. In this class, students work on the fundamentals of beginning pointe work. Students not already on pointe gain the strength required to move on to pointe work through the same series of exercises performed on demi-pointe. Class times run 1 hour.
Dancers joining Student Program Level 3, who are not currently on pointe, should not purchase pointe shoes until speaking with their instructor or the Student Program principal. The students receive notification when the instructor feels that the student has sufficient strength, level of technique, and maturity necessary to begin pointe work. The decision to start pointe work will be made on an individual basis with the instructor's advice, even if the student has been on pointe at a previous studio. Instructors will check the fit of the shoes to ensure the students purchase proper shoes for their feet. Students should not sew ribbons and elastics on their shoes until they receive approval from their instructor.
Level 3 Contemporary:
Tuition: $50/month
Costume Fee: $80
Student Program Level 3 Contemporary is for intermediate dancers. Techniques taught in this class will consist of contemporary ballet, improvisation technique, and Horton technique. Class time runs 1 hour. This class takes part in the Spring Showcase, separate from the ballet classes and has its own costume fee due in the Spring Semester. Dancers must be enrolled in the ballet technique program in order to enroll in this class. Class is offered on Fridays. If you are new to Terminus, one Free Trial class is offered on Friday. Please follow the advice under Placement.
Tuition:
Monthly: $450 ballet/month
(Ballet technique & pointe classes only - $50 per month, per class.) Minimum 5 days per week of ballet technique & pointe classes.
Registration fee $35
Costume fee $80
Student Program Level 4 is an intermediate-advanced level ballet technique program. This is a comprehensive program where dancers will continue developing complex motor skills with multiple turns and beats and musicality in classical ballet and contemporary techniques.
Female dancers work en pointe, and male dancers focus on men's combinations. Ballet classes will include technical influences from the Russian, French, Danish, and American styles with a focus on the CPYB and Vaganova methods.
Disciplines include:
● Ballet
● Pointe
● Men’s technique
● Variations
● Contemporary
● Modern
● Improvisation technique
● Ballet fitness
Level 4 students have a prerequisite of 5 days per week. Classes are offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday. If you are new to Terminus, one Free Trial class is offered on Monday for ballet & pointe. Please follow the advice under Placement. This class will participate in the Spring Showcase at the conclusion of the school year.
** Level 4 students have the opportunity to audition for Terminus Student Company, giving them the enriching experience of performance.
Level 4 Contemporary
Tuition: $50 per month
Costume Fee: $80
Student Program Level 4 Contemporary is for intermediate to advanced dancers. Techniques taught in this class will consist of contemporary ballet, improvisation technique, and Horton technique. Class time runs 1 hour. This class takes part in the Spring Showcase, separate from the ballet classes and has its own costume fee due in the Spring Semester. Dancers must be enrolled in the ballet technique program in order to enroll in this class. Class is offered on Monday.
Tuition:
$60/month
(Minimum 1 day/week)
Boys Class is for the beginning to pre-intermediate male dancers. Students have the opportunity to attend this class specifically designed with exercises to strengthen men’s technique in addition to their Level 1 or 2 classes. Class time runs 1 hour, 30 minutes long. Class is offered on Wednesdays. Students must be enrolled in either Level 1 or 2 classes to attend.
Every student progresses at their own pace; please note the suggested age range for classes. A student may place in a more appropriate level for their skill level rather than age.
To best find the level that fits, an evaluation is recommended and required for Levels 1A-PTP. Please fill out our placement request form and contact the Education Director to set up an appointment at c.welker@terminus-mbt.com.
Registration opens for all levels on June 1, 2025. Once your child has been placed in a level, classes will be opened for enrollment using your Studio Pro account for Terminus Ballet School. If you are unsure of level placement or are new to Terminus Ballet School, please follow the advice listed in Placement. Scholarships and financial aid are available please contact c.welker@terminus-mbt.com for more information.
15% off 1st month if registration is completed by August 1st
Female Students
Primary Ballet 1-PTP, Wear Moi Leotards in Style Faustine, Abbie, or Candide (Adult sizes) and Faustine, Abbie, or Candide (Child sizes). Found at Wear Moi: https://wearmoi.us/en/ or any dance retail store that carries this brand. Please note that TBS no longer sells leotards from our DSP online store.
Colors per level listed below:
Primary Ballet 1 - Pink
Primary Ballet 2 - Rose
Level 1 - Mint
Level 2 - Sky
Level 3 - Lilac
Level 4 - Purple
Level PTP - Navy
Terminus Student Company & RDA - Emerald Green, Fuschia, & Black
Tights in color closest to their natural skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable. Recommended brand: Body Wrappers TOTALSTRETCH Back Seam Regular Mesh Convertible Tights or TOTALSTRETCH Back Seam Sheer Mesh Convertible Tights.
Hair must be swept back and up in a secured ballet bun. Braids and locs are accepted but should not exceed a length much lower than the shoulder. The thickness of the braids or locs should allow for a safe, secure, appropriately sized bun that does not move. Dancers with short hair must keep their hair neat, secure, and away from the face.
Canvas or leather ballet shoes in the color closest to their tights color are suggested. Recommended brands: Bloch, Eurotard, Sansha, So Danca, & Capezio
Students may wear black tights, shorts, or warm ups for contemporary class, repertoire, and rehearsal. Dancer’s clothing may not be baggy clothing that detracts from the instructor's view. Footwear will be determined by the instructor and will be communicated on the first day. Footwear may be ballet shoes, barefoot, socks, dance sneakers, or athletic shoes.
Skirts may be worn for pointe and variations class. Skirts must be above the knee line. Long skirts may be worn for rehearsals where the costume is a long skirt. PTP and Student Company dancers may wear practice tutus for variations and pas de deux class (with teacher permission), and for student rehearsals requiring a tutu.
Male Students
Mariia Pasha V-Neck Dance Shirt (Level 1A-4) and Lulli Ferdinand Short Sleeve Dance Top (PTP-TSC) found at Discount Dance: https://www.discountdance.com/index.php or any dance retail store that carries this brand.
Colors per level listed below:
Level 1A - Gray
Level 1B - Gray
Level 2 - Gray
Boys - Gray
Level 3 - Black
Level 4 - Black
PTP: Royal
Terminus Student Company & RDA: Jade & Black
Black tights or shorts (All male dancers Level 1A-PTP must wear a dance belt.)
Levels 1A-Level 2 - Mariia Crown Viggo Convertible Tights or Mariia Crown Fitted Ballet Shorts
Level 3-PTP - Wear Moi Orion tights, Mariia Crown Viggo Convertible Tights, or Wear Moi Odeon Knee Length Ballet Dance Shorts
Black, white, or skin tone canvas ballet shoes suggested. Recommended Brands: Bloch, Eurotard, Sansha, So Danca, & Capezio
Levels 1A-3: Black or White shoes (worn with white socks)
Levels 4-PTP: Black, White, or Skin tone
Hair must be neat. Long hair must be secured back and away from the face without heavy facial hair.
Students may wear black tights, shorts, or warm ups for contemporary class, repertoire, and rehearsal. Dancer’s clothing may not be baggy clothing that detracts from the instructor's view. Footwear will be determined by the instructor and will be communicated on the first day. Footwear may be ballet shoes, barefoot, socks, dance sneakers, or athletic shoes.