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.

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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, 2024).

Schedule and faculty subject to change based on enrollment.

Pre-Pointe Schedule

Buckhead Centre

Instructor Day Time Notes
Nadyne Bispo Mon/Wed 8:00-8:30p
Marlena Abaza Tue/Thu 8:00-8:30p/7:30-8:00p

Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre

Instructor Day Time Notes
Shirley Bennett Tue/Thu 8:00-8:30p

Virginia-Highland Centre at Amsterdam Walk

Instructor Day Time Notes
Han Myers/Ashley Suta Mon/Wed 7:00-7:30p

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:

Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre
1695 Marietta Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Kelly Tonina Cooper, Centre Administrative Director
admissions@atlantaballet.com
404.873.5811

Buckhead Centre
4279 Roswell Road, Suite 703
Atlanta, GA 30342

Ansilla Bearden, Manager
abearden@atlantaballet.com
404.303.1501

Virginia-Highland Centre at Amsterdam Walk
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 5): $35
Regular (All families, May 6 - Aug 4): $50
Late (All families, Aug 5 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. 4)
2 Installments: $215 per installment (1st due at registration, 2nd due by January 1st; option available through Sept. 4)
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.

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