Children's Division

ABT Class

Children's Division
(Ages 3 - 12+)

The Children's Division of the ABT Gillespie School focuses on building a solid foundation in ballet technique with an emphasis on proper placement and safe progression of movement while remaining sensitive to the developmental needs of younger dancers.

The Children's Division is subdivided into Pre-Primary & Primary Classes (ages 3-8*) and Levels 1-3 (ages 8-12+). Admission into Levels 1-3 is by audition only.

Pre-Primary & Primary Levels  Levels 1 - 3

Pre-Primary & Primary Levels


ABT students ages 3-7 are introduced to music and movement in our Pre-Primary & Primary Levels. All classes feature live piano accompaniment. The emphasis in these courses is on rhythm, dynamic, and placement, so that students graduate from Primary with an understanding of spatial awareness, correct alignment, teamwork, and focus. Each level is divided by age in order to accommodate the developmental needs for every student.

No auditions are necessary to enroll.

ABT Class


Pre-Primary & Primary Schedule

ClassAgeDay & TimeDurationFull Year Tuition
Pre-Primary (1)3 - 5Mondays, 4:00 - 4:45pm45 min, 1x per week$1,350
Pre-Primary (2)3 - 5Saturdays, 10:15 - 11:00am45 min, 1x per week$1,350
Primary A (1)5 - 6Mondays, 4:15 - 5:15pm60 min, 1x per week$1,550
Primary A (2)5 - 6Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:00am60 min, 1x per week$1,550
Primary B (1)6 - 7Fridays, 4:00 - 5:00pm60 min, 1x per week$1,550
Primary B (2)6 - 7Saturdays, 9:15 - 10:15am60 min, 1x per week$1,550
Primary B (3)6 - 7Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15pm60 min, 1x per week$1,550
Primary C7 - 8*Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Saturdays, 11:15 - 12:15pm
60 min, 2x per week$3,050

* Students ages 8 and above must audition to be placed and accepted into the Children's Division. Students with no prior ballet training can enroll in Primary C if they are 8 years of age by September 1st.

If a class shows as Closed, please contact us at abtgillespieschool@scfta.org to join the waitlist for a class.

Levels 1 - 3


Serious ballet students ages 8+ must audition for Levels 1 - 3 to pursue pre-professional training. ABT Faculty follow a specific graded curriculum designed to strengthen technique, stamina, and discipline through practical training. Classes are co-ed with the exception of Pre-Pointe/Pointe classes and Men's Class or unless otherwise noted. Pointe work typically begins in Level 3 in the National Training Curriculum.

ABT Class
  • Level 1 Info & Schedule
    ClassAgeDay & TimeFull Year Tuition
    1A (1)7+Mondays, 5:15 - 6:30pm
    Fridays, 4:30 - 5:45pm
    $3,350
    1A (2)7+Wednesdays, 5:45 - 7:15pm
    Saturdays, 12:30 - 1:45pm
    $3,350
    1B (1)7+Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30pm
    Saturdays, 10:30 - 12:00pm
    $3,650
    1B (2)7+Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30pm
    Saturdays, 10:30 - 12:00pm
    $3,650

    Please contact us at abtgillespieschool@scfta.org to join the waitlist for a class.


    Please Note:

    • Age ranges are given as guidelines and Faculty may adjust placements as needed
    • Schedule is subject to change
    • All classes are mandatory unless otherwise noted
    • All classes are mixed boys and girls unless otherwise noted
  • Level 2 Info & Schedule
    ClassAgeDay & TimeFull Year Tuition
    2A8+Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00pm
    Saturdays, 12:30 - 2:00pm
    $3,650
    2B8+Tuesdays, 4:30 - 7:15pm
    Thursdays, 5:45 - 7:15pm
    Fridays, 5:15 - 7:15pm
    $5, 350

    Please contact us at abtgillespieschool@scfta.org if you are interested in enrolling.


    Please Note:

    • Age ranges are given as guidelines and Faculty may adjust placements as needed
    • Schedule is subject to change
    • All classes are mandatory unless otherwise noted
    • All classes are mixed boys and girls unless otherwise noted
  • Level 3 Info & Schedule
    ClassAgeDay & TimeFull Year Tuition
    310+Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00pm
    Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:00pm
    Fridays, 6:00 -8:00pm
    $5,850

    Please contact us at abtgillespieschool@scfta.org if you are interested in enrolling.


    Please Note:

    • Age ranges are given as guidelines and Faculty may adjust placements as needed
    • Schedule is subject to change
    • All classes are mandatory unless otherwise noted
    • All classes are mixed boys and girls unless otherwise noted
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