STUDENT INFO & UPDATES
Welcome ballet students! Here you’ll find helpful updates and information about your courses.
IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES
UNIFORMS
financial aid
Welcome Back! Please find all the information you’ll need to stay updated about activities in School of Ballet RI below.
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- Access the School Brochure
- Access the Student Handbook
- Uniform Information
- Financial Aid
Session 1: Aug. 27, 2026 – Nov. 15, 2026
Session 2: Nov. 16, 2026 – Mar. 14, 2027
Session 3: Mar. 15, 2027 – Jun. 13, 2027
Jul. 13 Registration Opens – Session 1
(Options for Full Year Registration OR Session 1 Only)
Sept. 27 Registration Closes – Session 1
Nov. 2 Registration Opens – Session 2
(Options for Session 2 Only OR Session 2+3)
Dec. 13 Registration Closes – Session 2
Jan. 25 Registration Opens – Early Bird Summer Rate
Feb. 1 Registration Opens – Session 3 and All Summer Programs
Apr. 4 Registration Closes – Session 3 and Remains Open for Summer
Jun. 13 Registration Closes – Summer
Aug. 27 First day of Classes Session 1
Sept. 7 No Classes – Labor Day
Sept. 12 YAGP/Ensemble Information Session – invitation only
Sept. 19 Nutcracker Auditions
Sept. 26 Nutcracker Auditions, call backs
Oct. 12 No Classes – Indigenous People’s Day
Oct. 26-Nov. 1 Observation Week
Nov. 16 First day of Classes Session 2
Nov. 26-29 No Classes – Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 30 Classes Resume
Dec. 14-Dec. 20 No Classes Open, Core, Adaptive, and Children – Winter Break
Dec. 21-Jan. 3 No Classes All Programs – Winter Break
Jan. 4 Classes Resume
Jan. 18 No Classes – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Feb. 13 Ensemble Performances
Feb. 15-21 No Classes Open, Core, Adaptive, and Children – Mid-Winter Break
Feb. 22 Classes Resume
March 1-7 Observation Week
Mar. 15 First day of Classes Session 3
Mar. 28 No Classes – Easter Sunday
Apr. 19-25 No Classes Open, Core, Adaptive, and Children – Spring Break
Apr. 26 Classes Resume
May 1 NextGen Performances
May 31 No Classes – Memorial Day
Jun. 12 Culmination Performances
Jun. 13 Last day of Classes
* Bold indicates no classes
2026–2027 TUITION CHART
Please note that all prices indicate the cost for 36 weeks of study and will be split into three automatic payments across the academic year.
| Children’s Program | Class Name | Full Year Pricing (split in three) |
| 45 min/week | Creative Movement | $480.00 |
| 60 min/week | Adaptive Dance | $450.00 |
| 60 min/week | Pre-Ballet 1, 2, or 3 | $636.00 |
| Open Fundamentals Program | Class Name | Full Year Pricing (split in three) |
| 60 min/week | Level 1 or Pre-pointe/Pointe | $636.00 |
| 90 min/week | Level 2 | $720.00 |
| Core Program | Class Name | Full Year Pricing (split in three) |
| 3 hrs/week | Primary 1A or Primary 1B | $1575.00 |
| 4.5 hrs/week | Primary 2A | $2430.00 |
| 6.5 hrs/week | Option 1: Primary 2B | $3135.00 |
| 8 hrs/week | Option 2: Primary 2B | $3420.00 |
| 7.5 hrs/week | Option 1: Primary 3A | $3225.00 |
| 9 hrs/week | Option 2: Primary 3A | $3555.00 |
| 10.5 hrs/week | Option 1: Primary 3B | $4290.00 |
| 12 hrs/week | Option 2: Primary 3B | $4545.00 |
| 13.5 hrs/week | Option 1: Upper 1 | $5055.00 |
| 11.5 hrs/week | Option 1: Upper 1 – FLEX | $4425.00 |
| 15 hrs/week | Option 2: Upper 1 | $5175.00 |
| 11.5 hrs/week | Option 2: Upper 1 – FLEX | $4425.00 |
| 17.5 hrs/week | Option 1: Upper 2 | $6300.00 |
| 14.5 hrs/week | Option 1: Upper 2 – FLEX | $5130.00 |
| 17 hrs/week | Option 2: Upper 2 | $6180.00 |
| 12 hrs/week | Option 2: Upper 2 – FLEX | $4725.00 |
| 20 hrs+/week | Pre-professional | $7245.00 |
| 30 hrs+/week | Professional Trainee | $7425.00 |
Students enrolled in both School of Ballet RI and Providence Country Day School during the 2026–2027 academic year receive a discount on tuition at both schools. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Tuition is refundable within the indicated registration periods of each respective program, less a $30 processing fee per child, registration fee, the pro-rated cost of classes have taken place (whether attended or not), and any applied discounts. Please note that schedule and/or teachers are subject to change. Once a registration period has closed, tuition is not refundable.
Registration fee: $50.00 for the first child, $35.00 for subsequent children
- Paid once for the academic year, parents registering more than one child receive a discount on registration fees for each additional child.
Nutcracker Performance fee: $150.00
- By Audition Only
- Covers all rehearsals, costuming, and production costs for participation in The Nutcracker.
Culmination Performance fee: $190.00
- Covers all rehearsals, costuming, choreography, and production costs for Culmination; includes t-shirt.
Ensemble Performance fee: $1075.00 (Ensemble 1), $1575 (Ensemble 2)
- Covers all choreography, rehearsal, and production costs for the season.
YAGP Performance fee:
- Competition fee –
- $2000 – for 1st classical solo – inclusive of registration fee (one competition) – music/costuming/10 hrs of coaching
- $1250 – for contemporary solo – inclusive of registration fee (one competition) – music/costuming 10 hrs coaching/choreography
- $1000.00 – additional classical solo – inclusive of registration fee (one competition) – music/costuming/additional rehearsal
- $100/hr – additional rehearsal fee
- *If invited to finals additional fees may apply
School of Ballet RI offers two internal scholarship opportunities, both available for application beginning on July 27th, and closed for application on August 7th. Scholarship recipients will be notified of scholarship receipt by August 21. More information is available here.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Ensemble is a process-driven program designed to cultivate the core values essential for upper-level students as they continue their artistic and professional development. Through a semi-professional ensemble environment, students have the opportunity to build the skills necessary for successful collaborative performance and professional practice. Ensemble students may be asked to participate in specific Competitions if deemed necessary by the Artistic Executive Director, Artistic Curator and, CORE Principal. Ensemble rehearsals are scheduled weekly based on student participation and performance needs.
At the discretion of the Artistic Executive Director, Artistic Curator, and CORE Principal, select students may be invited to participate in prestigious ballet competitions and training opportunities. These may include the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), ADC | IBC Youth International Ballet Competition, Universal Ballet Competition (UBC), Connecticut Classic, Prix de Lausanne, and the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi.
Participation is based on each student’s artistic development, technical readiness, and overall potential, as determined by the artistic leadership team. Please note that participation in these opportunities will incur an additional fee.
Private lessons are the perfect way for dancers training for a career in ballet to get direct feedback while honing artistry, physical conditioning, and technical understanding. Visit balletri.org/privatelessons/ to get more information about booking Private Lessons.
Next Generation is a student-driven choreographic workshop that culminates in a live performance in our Black Box Theatre. Designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and artistic leadership, this unique opportunity invites students from Primary 3, Upper Level 1, and Upper Level 2 to participate as Co-Artistic Directors, Choreographers, and Dancers.
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, before 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.
2026-2027 APPLICATION WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 7TH, 2026
DERRICK DAVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The family of Derrick Jerrell Davis is honored to offer a transformative new scholarship program in Derrick’s memory, which funds tuition assistance for promising dance students of color aged 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.
2026-2027 APPLICATION WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 7TH, 2026
PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Applications for Summer 2026 will open in January and be due by 12 Noon on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. To be notified when applications become available, please email Ricky Gresh.
Ricky Gresh
[email protected]
401.574.3105
Click below for more information and details on how to submit your application!
BALLET RI & PROVIDENCE COUNTRY DAY PARTNERSHIP
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE REINVIGORATION OF OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH PCD!
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, students enrolled at both Providence Country Day School and the School of Ballet RI are eligible for tuition discounts at each institution. Tuition discounts are granted relative to the grade level and class level in which students are enrolled, respectively. We hope this partnership provides support for our community to manageably pursue both academic and artistic excellence!
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN BOTH SCHOOLS SHOULD REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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.
APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY CLOSED
ANTHONY QUINN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Anthony Quinn Foundation Scholarship 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 financial assistance to high school students who wish to attend a recognized pre-college, or summer intensive arts education program.
Applications for the 2026 Anthony Quinn Foundation Scholarship Program are now open, until January 4th 2026. In order to move onto the Application, the applicant must submit the Registration Form no later than midnight on November 30, 2025.
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.
APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY CLOSED