2025-2026 Classes
Mon
Studio 207
Studio 100
Ballet E 4:15-5:30
Training in the basic fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Develops placement, strength, control, concentration and self-discipline. As students advance combinations become more complex and steps must be executed with precision.
PBT G 4:30-5:30
Ballet G Pointe 5:30-7:00
Training in the basic fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Develops placement, strength, control, concentration and self-discipline. As students advance combinations become more complex and steps must be executed with precision.
PBT E 5:30-6:30
Ballet G Variations 7:00-8:00
Training in the basic fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Develops placement, strength, control, concentration and self-discipline. As students advance combinations become more complex and steps must be executed with precision.
SD Kendo Bu 8:15-9:45
Tues
Studio 207
Studio 100
Co Class 9:30-11:00
Ballet F Pointe 4:15-5:45
Training in the basic fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Develops placement, strength, control, concentration and self-discipline. As students advance combinations become more complex and steps must be executed with precision.
Theatre/Tap (4-8 yrs) 4:15-5:00
Ballet G Pointe 5:45-7:00
Training in the basic fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Develops placement, strength, control, concentration and self-discipline. As students advance combinations become more complex and steps must be executed with precision.
Ballet D 5:00-6:00
Training in the basic fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Develops placement, strength, control, concentration and self-discipline. As students advance combinations become more complex and steps must be executed with precision.
Adult Intermediate Ballet 7:00-8:30
Jazz D 6:00-6:30
Wed
Studio 207
Studio 100
Co Class 9:30-11:00
Ballet F 4:15-5:45
Ballet E 4:15-5:45
Jazz E&F 5:45-7:00
Ballet G Pointe 5:45-7:00
Jazz G 7:00-8:15
Thur
Studio 207
Studio 100
Co Class 9:30-11:00
Ballet F 4:15-5:45
Ballet D 4:15-5:15
Ballet G Pointe 5:45-7:00
Beg Tap (D) Studio 103 5:15-5:45
Adult Intermediate Ballet 7:00-8:30
Int Tap (E & F) Studio 103 5:45-7:00
Adv Tap (G) Studio 103 7:00-8:00
Fri
Studio 207
Studio 100
Co Class 9:30-11:00
Sat
Studio 207
Studio 100
Ballet C (7+ yrs) 8:30-9:15
Ballet A (3&4 yrs) 8:30-9:15
Ballet E 9:30-11:00
Ballet B (5&6 yrs) 9:15-10:00
Ballet F/G/Trainees & Co Class 11:00-1:00
PBT F 10:00-11:00
Ballet F/G & Trainees Pointe Class 1:00-2:00
Adult Beginner Ballet 11:30-12:30
Company Rehearsal 2:00
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Easy Process:
- Complete a Registration Form and send to School Director Karen Foster at kfsdballet@gmail.com
- Adults – Click Above to Buy Classes
- For Children ages 3-6 – Click Above to Buy Classes
- For Students ages 7 to 18 – Email SDB School Director Karen Foster to set up an assessment for level placement
2025-2026 Important Dates
2025
- TUE SEP 2nd – SDBS SCHOOL YEAR CLASSES COMMENCE
- SUN SEP 14th – SDB NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS (from 9:00 am onwards)
- SAT SEP 27th – SDB NUTCRACKER MANDATORY PARENTS MEETING 12:30 -1:30pm
ALL PARENTS NEED TO ATTEND - SUN OCT 5th – SDB NUTCRACKER REHEARSALS COMMENCE
- FRI OCT 31st – SDBS CLOSED – NO CLASSES – HALLOWEEN
- MON NOV 10th – 11th – SDBS CLOSED – NO CLASSES – VETERANS DAY
- MON NOV 24th – SUN NOV 30th – SDBS CLOSED – NO CLASSES – THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
(NO NUTCRACKER REHEARSALS) - MON DEC 1st – SDBS CLASSES RESUME
- THU DEC 18th – SDB NUTCRACKER COSTUME FITTING AT THE MAGNOLIA THEATRE
(TIME TBD) - FRI DEC 19th – SDB NUTCRACKER TECH & DRESS REHEARSAL AT THE MAGNOLIA THEATRE
(TIME TBD) - SAT DEC 20th- SDB NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCES AT THE MAGNOLIA THEATRE
(TIMES 1pm & 5pm) - SAT DEC 20th– LAST DAY OF SDBS CLASSES FOR DECEMBER ONLY FOR:
BALLET A AT 8:30, BALLET B & BALLET C COMBINED AT 9:30 - SUN DEC 21st – SDB NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCES AT THE MAGNOLIA THEATRE
(TIMES 1pm)
SDBS CLOSED SUN DEC 22nd THROUGH SUN JAN 4th
2026
HAPPY NEW YEAR
- MON JAN 5th – SDBS REOPENS FOR CLASSES
- MON JAN 19th- SDBS CLOSED – NO CLASSES – MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr DAY
- SAT-MON FEB 14th – 16th – SDBS CLOSED – NO CLASSES – PRESIDENT’S WEEKEND
- SUN MAR 22nd – SUN APR 5th – SDBS CLOSED – NO CLASSES – SPRING BREAK
- MON APR 6th – SDBS CLASSES RESUMES
- SAT MAY 23rd – MON MAY 25th – SDBS CLOSED – NO CLASSES – MEMORIAL WEEKEND
- JUNE – ASSESSMENTS FOR BALLET D, E, F & G FROM JUNE 1st TO JUNE 13th
- SAT JUNE 13 – STUDENT CONCERT DRESS REHEARSAL FOR ALL STUDENTS
TO BE HELD AT SDBS STUDIO 207 - SUN JUNE 14 – STUDENT CONCERT PERFORMANCE FOR ALL STUDENTS
AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL THEATER - MON JUNE 15th – SUN JULY 5th – SDBS CLOSED- NO CLASSES – END OF SCHOOL YEAR BREAK
- MON JULY 6th – SDBS REOPENS
- MON JULY 6th – FRI JULY 24th – SDBS 3 WEEKS SUMMER DANCE CAMP (8 YEARS & OVER)
- TUE JULY 7th & THU JUL 9th –ADULT SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN
- SAT JULY 11th – CHILDREN SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN FOR BALLET A, B, C, D, E, F, G
- SAT AUG 15th – LAST DAY OF SUMMER CLASSES
- SUN AUG 16th – MON SEP 6th – SDBS CLOSED – NO CLASSES – SUMMER BREAK
- TUE SEP 8th – SDBS 2025-2026 NEW SCHOOL BEGIN
Recommended Classes for each level are determined once a year. If the student is not taking enough classes to continue advancing with their level they may be asked to take an adult or lower level class. Private Classes and coaching are not recommended for students under 13 years old and should in no way conflict with regular classes.
Class Descriptions
Pre-Ballet
Children learn creative dance movements incorporated with music and rhythm awareness. Helps develop muscle coordination, flexibility and good posture. Imagination, fun and good social skills are all part of the child’s self-appreciation.
Introductory
An extension of Pre-Ballet but more structured with the learning of the basic ballet positions, steps and body alignment.
Ballet Technique
Training in the basic fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Develops placement, strength, control, concentration and self-discipline. As students advance combinations become more complex and steps must be executed with precision.
Pointe
Each student must be individually evaluated as when it is time to wear pointe shoes. The feet, ankles, turnout, back and abdominal muscles must be strong enough to stand on pointe correctly without the risk of injury to the students. As the students advance they may also take designated ballet technique classes on pointe.
Variations
The study of classical and contemporary solo variations from famous ballets. Students gain an appreciation of the technical difficulty of the solos as well as an opportunity to express their individual style and artistic ability.
Character
A stylized representation of traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music which have been adapted for the theater. Character dance is integral to much of the classical ballet repertoire.
PBT – Progressing Ballet Technique
Founded by Marie Walton-Mahon, PBT is a body conditioning and strengthening program designed to enhance students’ technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through advanced levels.