Student Division
Pointe
A full level-appropriate ballet technique schedule at Atlanta Ballet is required in order to add a pointe class. Students may advance to pointe with instructor's recommendation only.
More Information
Open to students ages 11 and up as of September 1, 2023. A full level-appropriate ballet technique schedule at Atlanta Ballet each week is mandatory in order to add a pointe class. Students may advance to pointe with the instructor's recommendation only.
Pointe classes meet for one hour each week in two half-hour classes.
Schedule and faculty subject to change based on enrollment.
Pointe Schedule
Buckhead Centre
| Instructor | Day | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| La'Toya Princess Jackson/Amelia Murren | Tue/Thu | 8:00-8:30p | Pointe I |
| Amelia Murren | Wed | 7:00-8:00p | Pointe I |
| Shirley Bennett | Mon/Wed | 8:00-8:30p | Pointe II/Advanced |
| Mia Givens | Tue/Thu | 8:30-9:00p/8:00-8:30p | Pointe II |
Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre
| Instructor | Day | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Tue/Thu | 7:45-8:15p | Pointe I |
Virginia-Highland Centre at Amsterdam Walk
| Instructor | Day | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Suta | Tue/Thu | 8:00-8:30p | Pointe I |
| Calla Vaughn | Mon/Wed | 7:00-7:30p/7:15-7:45p | Pointe II |
Enrollment Information
All students must contact the Centre Administrative Director at the Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre in West Midtown or the Principals at the Buckhead and Virginia-Highland Centres.
For In-Person appointments, email:
1695 Marietta Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Kelly Tonina Cooper, Centre Administrative Director
admissions@atlantaballet.com
404.873.5811
4279 Roswell Road, Suite 703
Atlanta, GA 30342
Ansilla Bearden, Manager
abearden@atlantaballet.com
404.303.1501
504 Amsterdam Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
Nicole Adams, Principal
nadams@atlantaballet.com
404.883.2178
Registration Fee
Early (Current CDE families that register by April 30): $35
Regular (All families, May 1 - Aug 6): $50
Late (All families, Aug 7 onward): $75
Annual Tuition
$420/block (Two 30-minute classes per week)
Payment Options:
1 Installment: $399 (5% discount applied)
2 Installments: $210 per installment (1st due at registration, 2nd due by January 1st)
10 Installments: $42 per installment (1st and last installments due at registration)
Dress Code
Girls: Level appropriate Atlanta Ballet logo leotard, pink or skin tone tights, classic or skin tone tights, classic or skin tone ballet shoes, hair in bun (all hair décor secured)
Uniform leotards are exclusively available at the Atlanta Ballet Boutique. Boutiques are located in each school location. Shoes, tights, and other dance supplies are also available in the Boutique. Questions regarding the Boutique can be directed to boutique@atlantaballet.com.