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 LevelsPre-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.
Pre-Primary & Primary Schedule
| Class | Age | Day & Time | Duration | Full Year Tuition |
| Pre-Primary (1) | 3 - 5 | Mondays, 4:00 - 4:45pm | 45 min, 1x per week | $1,350 |
| Pre-Primary (2) | 3 - 5 | Saturdays, 10:15 - 11:00am | 45 min, 1x per week | $1,350 |
| Primary A (1) | 5 - 6 | Mondays, 4:15 - 5:15pm | 60 min, 1x per week | $1,550 |
| Primary A (2) | 5 - 6 | Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:00am | 60 min, 1x per week | $1,550 |
| Primary B (1) | 6 - 7 | Fridays, 4:00 - 5:00pm | 60 min, 1x per week | $1,550 |
| Primary B (2) | 6 - 7 | Saturdays, 9:15 - 10:15am | 60 min, 1x per week | $1,550 |
| Primary B (3) | 6 - 7 | Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15pm | 60 min, 1x per week | $1,550 |
| Primary C | 7 - 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.
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Level 1 Info & Schedule
Class Age Day & Time Full 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
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Level 2 Info & Schedule
Class Age Day & Time Full Year Tuition 2A 8+ Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Saturdays, 12:30 - 2:00pm$3,650 2B 8+ 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
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Level 3 Info & Schedule
Class Age Day & Time Full Year Tuition 3 10+ 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
