Children's Open Class Program

The Children's Open Class Program consists of ballet and jazz classes for children ages 7-14.  This program does not require an audition to enroll.

2008 - 2009 SEMESTERS

Fall Semester: August 25, 2008 - January 17, 2009
Spring Semester: January 20, 2009 - May 30, 2009

Registration

2008-2009: Registration for new students will open on June 2, 2008 at 9 am.  Registration forms can be obtained in person at the Academy or by sending an email to hbacademy@houstonballet.org.


Registration Form
Registration Instructions
Open Class Brochure
Consent to Emergency Treatment
Consent to Non Emergency Treatment
Indemnification and Release

Spring 2009 Semester: December 8th, 2008 at 10:00 am 

Schedule of Classes:

Beginner Ballet                   Monday 4:00-5:00 pm       
Level 1

Beginner Ballet                   Monday 5:00-6:00 pm      
Level 2 
     
Beginner Ballet                   Monday 6:00-7:15 pm  
Level 3 

Jazz                                  Saturday 12:00-1:00 pm   
Level 1

School Holidays

Labor Day: August 30-September 1, 2008
Teacher In-Service: October 31, 2008
Thanksgiving Break: November 24-30, 2008
Winter Break: December 22-January 4, 2009
Martin Luther King Day: January 19, 2009
Spring Break: March 16-22, 2009
Student Holiday: April 27, 2009
Memorial Day: May 23-25, 2009

Tuition

Tuition may be paid in full at registration or in four monthly payments.  Family rates are available to families with more than one student enrolled in classes.  The student in the highest level will pay full tuition.  Each additional child will receive a 10% discount on tuition.  Please call for tuition rates: 713-535-3210.

Payment Schedule
First Payment: At the point of registration
Second Payment: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Third Payment: Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Final Payment: Monday, February 2, 2009

Refund Policy
Tuition is non-refundable except in the case of serious illness or injury as verified by a doctor's certificate.

Attendance

All students are expected to attend every class scheduled for their level.  If a child is unable to attend class, the Academy office does not need to be notified of the child's absence.  There will be an end of the year showing on May 11, 2009.  Extra rehearsal dates and times will be announced at a later date.

Attire

Ballet
Girls:  Black, sleeveless, scooped neck, tank-styled leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes.  Hair pulled back neatly in a bun.  No jewelry or skirts.

Boys:  White short-sleeved, form-fitting, crewneck leotard, black bike shorts and black ballet shoes.

Jazz
Girls:  Black, sleeveless, scooped neck, tank-styled leotard, Jazz pants, and Jazz shoes.  Hair pulled back neatly in a bun or ponytail.

Boys: See above

Presentation

Parents are invited to observe their child's class on the following dates:

Fall Semester Observation:
December 1-6, 2008

Spring Semester In-Studio Performance:
May 11, 2009

Faculty

Barbara Busier      Ballet Instructor
Ray Dones           Jazz Instructor

Administrative Staff
Elizabeth Pogue      Administrator
Rachel Sawyers       Registrar
Lindsey Hurst         Administrative Assistant
Mandy Kolkhorst     Administrative Assistant
Kate Lummis          Education and Outreach Coordinator

To Contact the Academy:
Phone: 713.523.6300

Houston Ballet's Ben Stevenson Academy maintains a policy of non-discrimination with regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual preference, and non-job related disability.

Image: Josh Seibel, Emily Bowen,
Gatlin Holden, and Hannah Fred
Photo by: Drew Donovan