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Orlando Ballet The Academy
Make your passion your profession.
Orlando Ballet School prepares aspiring professionals through a rigorous and supportive training program rooted European Methodology. Following placement, students advance their technique through a structured program that emphasizes expressive upper-body movement inspired by Americanized Russian ballet. Under the guidance of internationally acclaimed faculty, dancers refine their strength, precision and artistry across all aspects of classical technique.
As dancers progress through The Academy’s comprehensive levels, they gain performance experience through seasonal productions, community showcases and international competitions — emerging as versatile, stage-ready artists prepared to perform around the world.
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The Academy Program
Admittance to The Academy is by audition only for dancers ages 13 and up. After auditions, students will be placed into the appropriate level based on age and ability. Registration is now open for the 25/26 school year.
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Academy 4B
Students in Academy – Level 4B Program are ages 12 and up. They complete their academics through virtual learning programs and train 18 to 20 hours per week. In addition to classical ballet technique, dancers also study pointe, variations, modern, contemporary and character.
Academy 4B
About
Students in Academy – Level 4B Program are ages 12 and up. They complete their academics through virtual learning programs and train 18 to 20 hours per week. In addition to classical ballet technique, dancers also study pointe, variations, modern, contemporary and character.
Schedule
Monday1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuition and Fees
Registration
$200
Yearly Tuition
$5,959 (nine-month installment plan available for $662.11/month)
Showcase (if student performs)
$400
Girls' Uniforms include:
- #4464 Leotard in Navy
- Pink Tights by Body Wrappers C45/A45
- Pink Leather or canvas split sole ballet shoes
- Capezio EJ2 Caramel Jazz shoe
- Eurotard 13843 C/A Black Jazz pants- Optional
- Black Ballet Rosa Character skirt
- Black Character shoes
Boys' Uniforms include:
- White fitted OBS shirt or all in one
- Black tights
- Leather belt to roll tights
- White nylon ankle socks with white ballet shoes
- Eurotard 13843 C/A Black Jazz pants
- Capezio EJ2 Black Jazz shoes
- Capezio Quilted dance belt
Academy – Level 5
Students in The Academy – Level 5 Program are ages 14 and up. They complete their academics through virtual learning programs and train 22 to 24 hours per week. In addition to classical ballet technique, dancers also study pointe, variations, pas de deux, modern, contemporary and character.
Academy – Level 5
Girls' Uniforms include:
- #4464 Leotard in Eggplant
- Pink Tights by Body Wrappers C45/A45
- Pink Leather or canvas split sole ballet shoes
- Capezio EJ2 Caramel Jazz shoe
- Eurotard 13843 C/A Black Jazz pants- Optional
- Black Ballet Rosa Character skirt
- Black Character shoes
Boys' Uniforms include:
- White fitted OBS shirt or all in one
- Black tights
- Leather belt to roll tights
- White nylon ankle socks with white ballet shoes
- Eurotard 13843 C/A Black Jazz pants
- Capezio EJ2 Black Jazz shoes
- Capezio Quilted dance belt
Academy – Level 6
Students in The Academy – Level 6 are ages 15 and up. They complete their academics through virtual learning programs and train 22 to 24 hours per week. In addition to classical ballet technique, dancers also study pointe, variations, pas de deux, modern, contemporary and character. This level is for students aimed at professional careers or competitive university programs.
Academy – Level 6
About
Students in The Academy – Level 6 are ages 15 and up. They complete their academics through virtual learning programs and train 22 to 24 hours per week. In addition to classical ballet technique, dancers also study pointe, variations, pas de deux, modern, contemporary and character. This level is for students aimed at professional careers or competitive university programs.
Schedule
Monday9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tuition and Fees
Registration
$200
Yearly Tuition
$6,659 (nine-month installment plan available for $739.89/month)
Showcase (if student performs)
$400
Girls' Uniforms include:
- #4464 Leotard in Eggplant
- Pink Tights by Body Wrappers C45/A45
- Pink Leather or canvas split sole ballet shoes
- Capezio EJ2 Caramel Jazz shoe
- Eurotard 13843 C/A Black Jazz pants- Optional
- Black Ballet Rosa Character skirt
- Black Character shoes
Boys' Uniforms include:
- White fitted OBS shirt or all in one
- Black tights
- Leather belt to roll tights
- White nylon ankle socks with white ballet shoes
- Eurotard 13843 C/A Black Jazz pants
- Capezio EJ2 Black Jazz shoes
- Capezio Quilted dance belt
Trainees – Level 7
The Trainee Program is the top level of Orlando Ballet School’s Academy program. This highly competitive program merit scholarship covered program is made up of 16 dancers chosen from within Orlando Ballet School and national auditions. These young dancers are one step away from a professional career. Additionally, trainees have numerous performance opportunities with Orlando Ballet School as well as in community events and outreach programs. Trainees may also be selected to understudy or participate in Orlando Ballet company performances.
Trainees – Level 7
About
The Trainee Program is the top level of Orlando Ballet School’s Academy program. This highly competitive program merit scholarship covered program is made up of 16 dancers chosen from within Orlando Ballet School and national auditions. These young dancers are one step away from a professional career. Additionally, trainees have numerous performance opportunities with Orlando Ballet School as well as in community events and outreach programs. Trainees may also be selected to understudy or participate in Orlando Ballet company performances.
Tuition and Fees
Registration
$300
Yearly Tuition
Covered by the Orlando Ballet School Scholarship upon submitting the scholarship application.
Showcase (if student performs)
$450
OBII
OBII is the highest level of Orlando Ballet School and admission is by audition only. Dancers train and perform alongside the professional company, bridging the gap between the Trainee Program and a professional career in ballet.
OBII
About
OBII is the highest level of Orlando Ballet School and admission is by audition only. Dancers train and perform alongside the professional company, bridging the gap between the Trainee Program and a professional career in ballet.