Academy
Academy Levels I & II
Academy Levels I & II are designed for our youngest dancers beginning committed preparatory training. By audition only.
More Information
By invitation only.
This level will be comprised of a select group of invited talented young dancers. The dancers will be recommended by CDE faculty and the Principals before being approved by the Dean. They will train exclusively with Academy faculty. Classes meet five days per week. All enrolled students are required to participate in Spring Concert. Rehearsals begin during class in January 2023.
Academy I: Ages 8 - 10
Academy II: Ages 10 - 12
Fall 2022 Schedule*
Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre
| Instructor | Day | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy I | Mon | 4:15-5:30p | Technique |
| Mon | 5:30-6:00p | Modern | |
| Tue | 4:00-5:00p | Technique | |
| Wed | OFF | ||
| Thu | 4:15-5:15p | Technique | |
| Thu | 5:15-5:45p | Character | |
| Fri | OFF | ||
| Sat | 12:00-1:00p | Technique | |
| Sat | 1:15-1:45p | Character |
*schedule subject to change / refer to email updates
Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre
| Instructor | Day | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy II | Mon | 4:45-5:30p | Modern |
| Mon | 5:30-6:45p | Technique | |
| Tue | 6:00-7:15p | Technique | |
| Wed | 5:15-6:15p | Technique | |
| Wed | 6:15-6:45p | Character | |
| Thu | OFF | ||
| Fri | OFF | ||
| Sat | 1:45-3:15p | Technique |
*schedule subject to change / refer to email updates
Enrollment Information
All Academy students must register in person with the Centre Administrative Director at the Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre in West Midtown. Please call or email for available appointment times.
Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre
Kelly Tonina Cooper, Centre Administrative Director
404.873.5811 x1225
Registration Fee
Early (Current CDE families that register by May 1): $35
Regular (All families, May 2 - Aug 7): $50
Late (All families, Aug 8 onward): $75
Annual Tuition
Academy I
Annual Tuition: $2,305 (Includes performance fees.)
Academy II
Annual Tuition: $2,865 (Includes performance fees.)
Dress Code
Academy I
Girls: White Atlanta Ballet logo leotard (Eurotard style #1043), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in bun (all hair décor secured)
Boys: White Atlanta Ballet t-shirt, black shorts or tights, white socks, black ballet shoes
Academy II
Girls: Gray Atlanta Ballet logo leotard (Eurotard style #1043), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in bun (all hair décor secured)
Boys: White Atlanta Ballet t-shirt, black shorts or tights, white socks, black ballet shoes
Uniform leotards are exclusively available at the Atlanta Ballet Boutique. Boutiques are located in each studio location. Shoes, tights, and other dance supplies are also available in the Boutique. Questions regarding the Boutique can be directed to boutique@atlantaballet.com.
Credit Requirements
Academy I & II
10.75 hours per semester