ABT Level 4
Placement is by audition only
August 21 - May 17 (34 Weeks)
Mondays, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Thursdays, 4:15 - 6:45pm
Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Tuition: $6,350.00
* Age ranges are given as guidelines, and Faculty may adjust placements as needed
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Sign inThe Pre-Professional Division of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School is dedicated to training students serious about advancing into a career on stage or attending a prestigious dance college/university. All classes feature live piano accompaniment by industry professionals, and are led by a talented team of faculty, all certified in the ABT National Training Curriculum.
Serious ballet students ages 12+ must audition for Levels 4 and above. In the Pre-Professional Division, dancers are exposed to various dance styles including Character and Modern and have additional Partnering and Variations classes included in their weekly schedule. Master classes by world renowned Guest Artists are offered throughout the year. Priority auditions with touring companies and additional performance opportunities are provided to the Pre-Professional Division students.
Terms and Conditions
The ABT Gillespie School is pleased to offer on-site classes for the 2023-2024 School Year. Students between the ages of 3 – 7 are able to enroll in Pre-Primary & Primary classes during Open Enrollment periods. Students ages 8 and above must be accepted and placed into Levels 1 and above in order to register. For more information, please visit our website or email ABTGillespieSchool@scfta.org.
Once a class section is full, you will only be allowed to register in the alternate section of the class, or place your child on the waitlist for the desired section. If you are on the waitlist, there is no guarantee that a spot will open up in that desired section. In the event that a spot becomes available, a member of the ABT Gillespie School Staff will be in touch to walk you through the enrollment process. Payment plans are available; an initial deposit of 25% is due upon registration along with the non-refundable $150 registration fee. The remaining amount will be equally divided into payments that will be charged on the 15th of each subsequent month, with the final payment due February 15, 2024.
Pro-Rated refunds are only available for the first two weeks of classes; afterwards no refunds will be available, but all future payment plan installations can be cancelled. Students withdrawing due to injury or illness accompanied with a physician’s withdrawal recommendation may receive a refund. Students dismissed or withdrawing for other reasons are not eligible for a refund. More information on the withdrawal policy and tuition refunds can be found in the Family Handbook.
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination is not required for the 2023-24 School Year. All dancers are required to provide up to date immunization records, with standard immunizations.