Student Division
Pre-Pointe
A full level-appropriate ballet technique schedule at Atlanta Ballet is required in order to add a pre-pointe class. Students may advance to pre-pointe with instructor's recommendation only.
More Information
A level-appropriate ballet technique schedule at Atlanta Ballet is required in order to add a pre-pointe class. Students may advance to pre-pointe with the instructor's recommendation only. Students must be 11 years old and up (as of Sept. 1, 2026).
Schedule and faculty subject to change based on enrollment.
2025-2026 Pre-Pointe Schedule
Buckhead Centre
| Instructor | Day | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ericka Shannon | Mon/Wed | 8:15-8:45p | Block A |
| Amelia Murren | Tue/Thu | 8:30-8:45p | Block B |
Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre
| Instructor | Day | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Bennett | Tue/Thu | 8:00-8:30p | Block C |
Virginia-Highland Centre at Amsterdam Walk
| Instructor | Day | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Johnson | Mon/Wed | 8:00-8:30p/7:00-7:30p | Block D |
| Madelin Jamison/Ericka Shannon | Tue/Thu | 8:00-8:30p/7:00-7:30p | Block E |
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
Ashley Suta, Manager
asuta@atlantaballet.com
404.883.2178
Registration Fee
Early (Current CDE families that register by May 4): $35
Regular (All families, May 5 - Aug 10): $50
Late (All families, Aug 11 onward): $75
Annual Tuition
$430/block (Two 30-minute classes/week or one-hour/wk)
Payment Options:
1 Installment: $408.50 (5% discount applied; valid through Aug. 11)
2 Installments: $215 per installment (1st due at registration, 2nd due by January 1st; option available through Aug. 31)
10 Installments: $43 per installment (1st and last installments due at registration)
Dress Code
Girls: Level-appropriate Atlanta Ballet logo leotard, classic or skin tone tights and matching ballet shoes, hair in bun (all hair décor secured)
Uniform leotards are exclusively available at the Atlanta Ballet Boutique. Boutiques are located at the West Midtown and Buckhead Centres. Shoes, tights, and other dance supplies are also available in the Boutique. Questions regarding the Boutique can be directed to boutique@atlantaballet.com.