Academy

Academy Levels I & II

Academy Levels I & II are designed for our youngest dancers beginning committed preparatory training. By audition only.

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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

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