THE SCHOOL OF FIRST STATE BALLET
SUMMER SESSIONS (Whitehall Only)
6 week sessions - JULY-AUGUST
CREATIVE MOVEMENT (ages 2- 3yr) (Whitehall Only)
Start your child off with a class that begins to develop the muscles and skills needed to build a good foundation for complex movement through playful and imagination based games. Students will begin to develop musicality and awareness of classical music, as well as learn age-appropriate basic ballet terminology.
Time: Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:00pm
Dates: July 7th - August 11th, 2026
Tuition: 6 Week Session $130
BALLET LEVEL 1 (ages 3-4) (Whitehall Only)
Students will develop body awareness and coordination, explore movement quality and musicality, and discover creative self-expression. Teachers will work with students to develop cooperation and respect for self and others. Students will learn the basics of ballet class etiquette. Classes are taught with a focus on the joy of movement. Age-appropriate basic ballet terminology is introduced.
Time: Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:15pm
Dates: July 8th - August 12th, 2025
Tuition: 6 Week Session $120
BALLET LEVEL 2 (ages 5-6) (Whitehall Only)
Students will begin to experience a more traditional, structured ballet class. Teachers guide students to develop coordination, musicality, spacial understanding and muscle development for balance and form. Ballet class etiquette is reinforced
Time: Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm
Dates: July 8th - August 12th, 2026
Tuition: 6 Week Session $120
BALLET LEVEL 3 (ages 7-8) (Whitehall Only)
Students will begin to learn the traditional barre exercises in a technically sound and age-appropriate manner. Barre exercises transfer to the center floor work, where students begin to connect what they learn at the barre with the movements they will be executing in the center. Teachers guide students to develop a greater awareness of technique, musicality, and dancing with others to create a performance. Ballet class etiquette is reinforced. Conditioning exercises are included in classwork to increase strength and flexibility.
Time: Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm
Dates: July 8th - August 12th, 2025
Tuition: 6 Week Session $180
BALLET LEVEL 4 (ages 8-12) (Whitehall Only)
Students should have a good understanding of the proper execution of turn out, placement and port de bras (carriage of the arms). Teachers will continue to increase the complexity of exercises and introduce new material while focusing on correct technique and coordination. Basic pointe work includes learning how to prepare the shoes for dancing and developing strength in the feet, ankles, legs, core and upper body with exercises on two feet. When students are ready, they will begin simple center work with relevés (rises on to full pointe) on two feet.
Time: Tuesday 5:00pm-7:00pm +/or Thursday 4:00-6:00pm
Dates: July 7th - August 13th, 2025
Tuition: 6 Week Session 1x per WK $240 2x per WK $480
Teen and Adult Open Ballet in Whitehall
Connect with your body on a deeper level; for beginners and experienced dancers alike, maintain mobility, flexibility and strength.
SCHEDULE
Whitehall (60 min)
Beginning July 7th: Tuesday: 6:00pm-7:00pm, Wednesday: 6:00pm-7:00pm, and Thursday: 6:00pm-7:00pm
| 6 Week Session |
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| 1 Class a Week $150 per Session |
| 2 Classes a Week $264 per Session |
| 3 Classes a Week $360 per Session |
Teen and Adult Open Ballet in Wilmington
From the novice to the more experienced dancer, FSBT's popular open classes at The Grand Opera House are designed for dancers ages 13 and up of all backgrounds.
SCHEDULE
Wilmington (60 min)
Beginning June 23rd: Tuesday: 7:00PM - 8:00PM, Thursday: 7:00PM - 8:00PM
| Adult Class Card |
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| First Class FREE |
| 5 classes $150 |
| 10 classes $210 |
| 20 classes $340 |
| Standard class cards are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. FSBT maintains a policy of offering no refunds, credits or tranfers or tuition. All tuition is non-refundable |
Summer Programs
Summer Intensive
Ages 9-19
Children Workshops
Ages 3-8
Contact and Location
Now with two locations!
Whitehall
Our new satellite location in The Town of Whitehall.
We are pleased to offer free parking in the lot at the rear of our building, as well as free street parking.
Wilmington
Our spacious studios are housed in the historic Grand Opera House in downtown Wilmington.
Street parking is free after 6pm and on weekends. Click Here for downtown parking information