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Summer Intensive 2012
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville -- Summer Intensive
Join us this summer in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina for a four week ballet intensive unlike any other. Ages 10 and up. Room & Board available. Auditions are Sunday, February 19, 2012 or by videotape.
We Simply Love Dance
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
Whether you're enrolled in our Children's program, our Pre-Professional division or just want to take a class for fun, dancers at BCA have one thing in common: They just love to dance.
Pre-Professionals
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville Pre-Professional Training
BCA's Pre-Professional division prepares dancers ages 9 and up for careers in the dance profession, post-secondary dance programs and universities, conservatories, and other top pre-professional programs.
Boys Program
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
BCA offers boys ages 7 and up a robust program of dance. Our experience has shown that well-trained boys are often offered full scholarships to many of the finest summer intensive programs. Boys also play important roles in many of BCA's ballets, especially the Nutcracker.
Children
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville Children
Our classes for children 3 and up include ballet, tap, and broadway jazz. Our talented young dancers often perform in the Nutcracker and Spring ballets. Young dancers with a serious interest in ballet may want to learn more our Beginner Pre-Professional program.
Teens + Adults
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville Teens Adults
Our teens enjoy classes in ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. These classes are open to anyone and include beginner and intermediate level dancers.
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville Nutcracker 2011
Join us December 15 & 16 at 5:00 & 7:45 for BCA's holiday classic The Nutcracker. Featuring Blair Chamberlain, Sarah London, Chris Lynn and talented dancers from our Pre-Professional division, this holiday classic includes over 100 performers, lavish sets and costumes, and timeless favorites like Waltz of the Flowers.

Dancing With Us

Our Children's Program

BCA offers a wide-range of classes for children ages 3 and up, including ballet, tap/jazz, broadway jazz, and hip-hop. These classes are open to anyone and include beginner and intermediate level young dancers. While most children enroll at the beginning of the year, we encourage all interested parents to contact us regarding class availability anytime during the year. Young dancers with a serious interest in ballet may want to learn more about our Beginner Pre-Professional program.

Performing Opportunities

Dancers in our Children's program perform in BCA's annual recital at the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. In addition, we welcome our talented young dancers to audition for BCA's Nutcracker and Spring ballets.

Our Boys Program

BCA offers boys ages 7 and up a robust program of dance including Boys ballet class, regular ballet class, modern, jazz, and tap. We make every attempt to keep our boys together so they can build important bonds between themselves and their teachers. Boys with a serious interest in ballet are also encouraged to learn more about our Pre-Professional program. Our experience has shown that well-trained boys are often offered full scholarships to many of the finest summer intensive programs. In addition, boys that complete our Pre-Professional program should be presented with a wide variety of opportunities at the college and professional level.

Performing Opportunities

Boys play important roles in BCA ballets, especially the Nutcracker. We strongly encourage all our boys to participate in our productions as well as our annual recital, all of which occur at the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.

Special Resources for Mom & Dads of BCA Boys

We've pulled together some great resources that can help moms and dads of BCA male dancers become familiar with the opportunities and challenges that are presented to boys dancing. Make sure to download your copy and read it thoroughly.

Schedule

We encourage our boys to enroll in all the classes in our Boys program. However, Pre-Professional (PPB) classes are by placement only.

MONDAY: 4:00-4:45 Modern ages 7-9 (S2)

MONDAY: 4:45-6:00 Ballet ages 9-11 (A2) Ballet 4

MONDAY: 6:00-7:00 Nutcracker Reh (A/W 1&2) PPB*

TUESDAY: 3:30-4:30 Beg. Boys Ballet ages 7+ (W1)

THURSDAY: 3:30-4:30 Jazz ages 7-9 (T1)

THURSDAY: 4:30-5:00 Tap ages 7-9 (T3)

SATURDAY: 9:15-11:15 Ballet/Modern (S2) PPB*

SUNDAY: Rehearsals to be determined.

*By Placement

Tuition & Fees

Regular tuition and fees apply to our Boys Program. Please see the Tuition/Fees tab for more information.

Download the Schedule and Fees 2011-2012.

Our Teen/Adult Program

For teens and adults, BCA offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and modern. These classes are open to anyone and include beginner and intermediate level dancers. While most teens and adults enroll at the beginning of the year, we encourage interested dancers to contact us regarding class availability anytime during the year.

Performing Opportunities

Dancers in our Teen/Adult program perform in BCA's annual recital at the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.

Pre-Professional Ballet Training

BCA's Pre-Professional division prepares dancers ages 10 and up for careers in the dance profession, post-secondary dance programs and universities, conservatories, and other top pre-professional programs. Admission is by audition. BCA's pre-professional dancers are routinely cast in soloist and corps de ballet roles in BCA's Nutcracker and Spring ballets. Our students have been placed in many of the top-tier ballet schools, academies, and universities in the U.S., including School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theatre School, San Francisco Ballet School, and New York University/Tisch School of the Arts.

Learn more about BCA's Pre-Professional division.

Summer 2012 Info Coming Soon!

During Summer 2011, we offered a great series of workshops for ages 3 & up and Open Classes in ballet, pointe, modern, and hip-hop. And although Summer 2011 is behind us, we're already planning for Summer 2012! In the meantime, please feel free is read all about what we did last summer. And stay tuned for more info coming soon!

Enjoy Summer 2011 With BCA June 6 - August 20!

During summer 2011, BCA offers wide variety of open classes and workshops for ages 3 and up, including ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, and modern (contemporary). These classes and workshops are ideal for any dancer from beginner to professional. Classes are offered at affordable summer rates and convenient class times. In addition, BCA's summer intensive offers serious young dancers ages 10 and up a month-long, all-day ballet ballet training intensive. It runs from June 27 to July 23. See you in class!

Learn more about Summer Intensive 2011.

Download the Summer 2011 Brochure & Schedule.

Download the Summer 2011 Registration Form.

Ballet Conservatory Of Asheville

FULL DAY OPTION WITH ODYSSEY!

For dancers enrolled in one of our Children's Dance Workshops, a Full Day option is available from Odyssey’s Summer Adventures. Please ask for details!

Children’s Dance Workshops

Monday-Friday, 9am-12 noon, $155 per week, $10 summer registration fee for new students.

June 13-17, Swan Lake Week

Ages 6-7 (Ballet and Jazz)

Ages 8-10 (Ballet and Contemporary)

June 20 -24, Nutcracker Week

Ages 6-7 (Ballet and Jazz)

Ages 8-10 (Ballet and Jazz)

July 25-29, Broadway Week

Ages 6-7 (Ballet, Jazz, Tap)

Ages 8-10 (Ballet, Jazz, Tap)

August 1-5, Coppelia Week

Ages 6-7 (Ballet and Contemporary)

Ages 8-10 (Ballet and Contemporary)

August 8-12, Sleeping Beauty Week

Ages 6-7 (Ballet and Contemporary)

Ages 8-10 (Ballet and Contemporary)

Weekly Ballet Class for Children

June 14-July 19 (6 weeks)

Tuesdays, 12:30-1:15 ages 6-8, 1:15-2:00 ages 3-5, $85

Open Int/Adv Ballet & Pointe Classes

Held during the three weeks before and three weeks after BCA's summer intensive.

June 6-June 25

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 4-6pm; Saturday, 10am-12pm

Aug 1–20

Monday through Friday, 4-6pm; Saturday, 10am-12pm

Payment Options:

1. Unlimited Classes for all 6 weeks *$340 or $60 per week (*$320 if enrolled in BCA Summer Intensive).

2. Class Card $160 for 10 classes.

3. Individual Class drop-in rate $17.

$10 summer registration fee (no registration fee for current students).

Professional dancer rate available.

Open Ballet, Hip Hop & Modern Classes

Held during the four weeks of BCA's summer intensive.

June 27-July 23

Int. Ballet & Pointe: Monday, 5-7pm

Int./Adv. Hip Hop: Thursday, 5-6pm

Int./Adv. Modern: Thursday, 6-7pm

Payment Options:

1. Class Card $160 for 10 classes.

2. Individual Class drop-in rate $17 for ballet and $14 for Hip Hop or Modern.

$10 summer registration fee (no registration fee for current students).

Professional dancer rate available.

Class Schedule 2011-2012

Download the Schedule and Fees 2011-2012.

Monday

3:15-4:00 Ballet ages 7-9 (S2) Ballet 3
4:00-4:45 Modern ages 7-9 (S2)
4:00-6:00 Ballet & Pointe (W1) PPB*
4:45-6:00 Ballet ages 9-11 (A2) Ballet 4
6:00-7:00 Spring Ballet Reh (A/W 1&2) PPB*
6:30-8:30 Ballet & Pointe (W1) PPA*
7:00-8:00 Adult Ballet (A2)

Tuesday

1:15-2:00 Ballet ages 4-5 (A1) Ballet 1*
3:15-4:00 Ballet ages 5-6 (A2) Ballet 1
3:30-4:30 Beg. Boys Ballet ages 7+ (W1)
4:00-5:00 Ballet ages 7-9 (A2) Ballet 3
4:30-6:30 Ballet & Pointe (W1) PPI*
5:00-6:30 Ballet & Pointe (S2) TR*
6:30-7:30 Beg Adult Ballet (A2)
6:30-8:30 Ballet & Pointe (W1) PPA*

Wednesday

12:30-1:15 Ballet for Home Schoolers ages 6-9 (A1)
1:15-2:00 Ballet ages 3-5 (A1)
3:00-3:45 Ballet ages 3-5 (A1)
3:15-4:00 Ballet ages 6-7 (S2) Ballet 2
3:45-4:30 Ballet ages 5-6 (A1) Ballet 1
4:00-5:00 Ballet ages 7-9 (S2) Ballet 3
4:30-6:00 Ballet & Pointe (Ch1) TR*
5:00-6:15 Ballet ages 9-11 (S2) Ballet 4
6:00-8:30 Ballet & Variations (Ch1&2) PPI*
6:30-8:30 Ballet & Pointe (W1) PPA*

Thursday

1:15-2:00 Ballet ages 3-5 (C1)
3:15-4:00 Ballet ages 6-7 (A2) Ballet 2-3*
3:30-4:30 Jazz ages 7-9 (T1)
4:00-6:00 Ballet & Pointe (A2/S2) PPB*
4:30-5:00 Broadway Tap ages 7-9 (T3)
4:30-6:30 Ballet & Pointe (A1/S1) PPI*
6:00-7:00 Broadway Jazz ages 9-12 (T2) PPB*
6:30-7:30 Jazz (S1) PPI*
7:00-8:00 Int Broadway Jazz ages 13+ (T2)
7:30-8:30 Modern (S1) PPI*

Friday

3:00-3:45 Ballet ages 5-6 (S1) Ballet 1
3:15-4:00 Broadway Tap ages 10-12 (T2)
3:45-4:30 Ballet ages 6-7 (S1) Ballet 2
4:00-4:45 Broadway Tap ages 8-10 (T2)
4:30-6:30 Ballet & Pointe (W1) PPI*
4:45-6:15 Modern (S2) PPA*
6:30-8:00 Ballet & Pointe (S2) TR*
6:30-9:00 Ballet & Pointe (W1) PPA*

Saturday

9:00-9:45 Ballet ages 3-4 (A1)
9:00-9:45 Ballet ages 6-7 (C2) Ballet 2
9:45-10:30 Ballet ages 5-6 (C1) Ballet 1
10:00-11:30 Ballet & Pointe (W2) PPB*
10:30-11:15 Ballet ages 3-5 (A1)
11:30-1:30 Neo-Classical Ballet & Pointe (Ch2) PPA*
11:30-1:30 Ballet & Pointe (W1) PPI*
2:00-4:00 Spring Ballet Reh (A/W 1&2) PPI* PPA*
4:00-5:00 Hip Hop ages 12+ (S1)
4:00-5:30 Ballet & Pointe (C2) TR*

Legend

*By Placement
A: Angie C: Cassie Ch: Christy S: Sarah T: Tina W: Wayne
1: Studio 1 2: Studio 2 3: Studio 3

PPB: Beg. Pre-Pro (5th & 6th Graders)
PPI: Int. Pre-Pro (7th, 8th, & 9th Graders)
PPA: Adv. Pre-Pro (10th, 11th, & 12th Graders)
TR: Trainee (7th Graders & Up)

Ballet 1 – Kindergarten and 1st grade (Blue Leotard)
Ballet 2 – 1st and 2nd grade (Light Blue Leotard)
Ballet 3 – 2nd and 3rd grade (Burgundy Leotard)
Ballet 4 – 4th and 5th grade (Burgundy Leotard)

Ask About Our Special Program for Boys
Individual & Group Private Lessons by Appt.

Tuition & Fees 2011-2012

Download the Schedule and Fees 2011-2012.

Tuition

Payment Options:

#1: 2 Semi-Annual (S/A) Pmts Due Aug 22 & Jan 15
#2: 9 Installment (I) Pmts Due Sep–May on the 1st

30 Min Class: $40 (I) or $160 (S/A)
45 Min Class: $55 (I) or $225 (S/A)
1 Hr Class: $60 (I) or $245 (S/A)
1 ¼ Hr Class: $65 (I) or $270 (S/A)
1 ½ Hr Class: $70 (I) or $290 (S/A)
2 Hr Class: $75 (I) or $310 (S/A)
Spring Ballet: $65 (4 Pmts Due Feb-May) or $240 (S/A)
Pre-Pro Trainee: $250 (I)
Pre-Pro Beg: $225 (I)
Pre-Pro Int: $250 (I)
Pre-Pro Adv: $260 (I)

Multiple Class & Family Discounts

$45 off a year 2nd class ($5 a month)
$90 off a year 3rd class ($10 a month)
$135 off a year 4th class ($15 a month)

Fees

$30 Registration Fee ($45 Family Max)
$50 Spring Ballet Performance Fee
$50 Spring Recital Performance Fee (Due Jan. 15)
$10 Late Fee (After the 7th of the Month)