STUDENT INFO & UPDATES
Welcome ballet students! Here you’ll find helpful updates and information about our courses.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
STUDENT PORTAL
UNIFORMS
STUDENT EVENTS
culmination 2023
June 17 & 18 | Woodman Center
The next generation takes center stage at School of Ballet RI’s Culmination 2023! Enjoy the hard work and dedication of students of all ages in the School of Ballet RI, whether they are taking the stage for the first time or advanced students showing their stuff, Culmination puts the next generation of dancers in the spotlight!
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Includes holidays, quarter start dates, observation weeks, exam week, culmination rehearsals and performances. Does not necessarily include emergency cancellations or rescheduled classes. Refer to the school home page or local news websites for weather cancellations.
UNIFORMS
Approved leotard and uniform styles are listed on the linked uniform order forms and are available at LaBrie by Capezio store. Discounted, gently used dancewear is also available at Festival Ballet Providence’s front desk.
Download Order Form (Female) | (Español)
Download Order Form (Male) | (Español)
Females:
Me & My Guardian: Lavender leotard, white ankle socks, pink ballet shoes (white tutus are welcomed)
Creative Movement : Lavender leotard, white ankle socks, pink ballet shoes (white tutus are welcomed)
Pre-Ballet 1: Lavender leotard, white ankle socks, pink ballet shoes
Pre-Ballet 2: Lavender leotard, white ankle socks, pink ballet shoes
Pre-Ballet 3: Lavender leotard, white ankle socks, pink ballet shoes
Males: See PDF
Download Order Form (Levels 1-8, Female) | (Español)
Download Order Form (Male) | (Español)
Females:
Required uniform and leotard color by level:
Level 1: Light blue leotard, tights, ballet shoes*
Level 2: Light blue leotard, tights, ballet shoes*
Level 3: Royal blue leotard, tights, ballet shoes*
Level 4: Purple leotard, tights, ballet shoes*
Level 5: Navy Blue leotard, tights, ballet shoes*
Level 6: Dark Grey leotard, tights, ballet shoes*
Level 7: Black leotard, tights, ballet shoes*
Level 8: Black leotard, tights, ballet shoes*
Males:
See PDF
Download Order Form (Female) | (Español)
Download Order Form (Male) | (Español)
Females:
Open Beginner Ballet: Royal Blue, tights, ballet shoes*
Musical Theatre Jazz: Any color leotard, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes
Open Integrated Modern: Any color leotard, black footless tights or leggings, socks or barefeet
Adaptive: Any color leotard, black footless tights or leggings, black jazz shoes
Tap/Ballet: Any color leotard, tights, ballet shoes, white socks, black tap shoes
Males:
See PDF
No dress code is required, however, comfortable fitted clothing such as yoga wear is suggested.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Our handbook provides basic, over-arching information about Ballet RI.
FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES
DANCE FOR ALL
Ballet RI provides an enriching and transformative dance education to all, regardless of ability to pay tuition and associated fees. Below are the various financial aid opportunities available to students through gifts made to Ballet RI and through third party scholarships. If you know of an additional scholarship opportunity that you would like us to list here, please contact us.
CHRISTINE HENNESSEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Christine Hennessey Scholarship Fund honors the legacy and values of our co-founder, who believed education was central to our mission and the broad success of the arts in the community.
Applications are accepted once a year, prior to the academic term in the fall and require pertinent tax information. If interested, please email [email protected] and put “Scholarship Application” in the subject line.
2023-2024 Deadline TBA.
Give to the Fund
DERRICK DAVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The family of Derrick Jerrell Davis are honored to offer a transformative new scholarship program in Derrick’s memory, which funds tuition assistance for promising dance students of color ages 5 – 20 who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship covers tuition and/or additional costs associated with dance needs (such as uniforms, fees, etc.). This application does not require financial documentation.
2023-2024 Deadline TBA.
Give to the Fund
PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Closed. Application to reopen winter of 2024.
The Providence Performing Arts Center ARTS Scholarships Program, sponsored by The Textron Charitable Trust and PPAC’s Annual Fund donors with support from WPRI-TV, awards up to $500 in financial assistance to each of 30 winning Rhode Island students (15 from Providence, 15 from other Rhode Island communities) for summer arts education programs.
RIDE ALL COURSE NETWORK
Rhode Island Department of Education’s All Course Network is designed to help districts and schools meet the need for enriching experiences and supplemental coursework by creating opportunities for Rhode Island students in Grades 3-12 who are eligible for scholarship assistance and high school credit through RIDE. Please contact your guidance counselor for more information.
2023-2024 Deadlines TBA.
BROWN GIRLS DO BALLET
Brown Girls Do Ballet increases participation of underrepresented populations in ballet programs through ballet performances, photo exhibitions, and providing resources and scholarships to assist young girls in their ballet development and training. There are numerous scholarship opportunities through Brown Girls do Ballet, all with different application deadlines.
Summer Dance Intensive scholarships opens May 1, 2023 and closes May 31, 2023.
Tiny Dancer scholarships opens April 1, 2023 and closes June 30, 2023.
PROVIDENCE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
The Providence Country Day School – BalletRI School partnership offers tuition awards:
- Up to $6,000 to Providence Country Day for those enrolled in the advanced core program and
- $3,000 to Providence Country Day for those enrolled in the Intermediate core program at BALLET RI.
TINNEY FAMILY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County offers the Tinney Family Arts Scholarship of $2,000 in memory of the Tinney Family. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating High School Senior who has demonstrated artistic talent and the ambition to strive for excellence. All areas of the arts will be accepted and considered. It is the desire in giving this scholarship that the Tinney family’s protégé will cherish and perpetuate the Tinney legacy while making the most of his/her own inherent artistic abilities.
2023 deadline TBA
ANTHONY QUINN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
This program was established to commemorate Anthony Quinn’s contribution to the arts and support his vision for an art conscious society. The Scholarship Program provides up to $2500 in financial assistance to high school students who wish to attend a recognized pre-college, or summer intensive arts education program.
2024 Deadline TBA