Welcome to Ballet Center Utah, Inc.!
Each class has a specific color leotard that needs to be worn by the ladies during classes. Male dancers will need a solid color shirt, black tights and black shoes to wear for class.
All dancewear, including shoes and tights, can be purchased at the Dancewear counter in the lobby of the studio. Ladies also have the opportunity to purchase their class leotard online when they register for classes and can be picked up at the Dancewear counter.
2025-2026 Quarters:
- Fall Quarter: September 2 - November 1, 2025
- Winter Quarter: November 3, 2025 - January 17, 2026
- Spring Quarter: January 20 - March 28, 2026
- Summer Quarter: March 30 - June 5, 2026
New to our school?
Fill out the New Student Registration form and pay the $20 non-refundable placement class fee.
Current or Returning student?
Current students can register using the link below or fill out the registration form in person and pay at the Dancewear Counter.
Need to pay tuition only?
Once you have filled out a registration form for your class(es), you can use the above link to pay tuition for the remaining Quarters.
Kinderdance
Instructor: Arely Chubac
Age 3-4
Tuition: $150/quarter
| Saturdays | 10:00-10:45 a.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| This is the first experience in a ballet classroom with a teacher, pianist and other students. Students learn rhythms and listen to music, to take turns and follow instructions. This year is student's first experience at wearing a leotard, ballet shoes and dancing in front of a live audience. | ||
Elementary
Instructor: Arely Chubac
Age 5-6
Tuition: $195/quarter
| Wednesdays | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| This is the year students begin learning floor exercises for flexibility and shaping of the body. Students learn to dance in time with the music and enter/exit the stage without the help of the instructor. | ||
Basic 1
Instructors:
Isabelle Armstrong
Lora Andersen
Age 7+
Tuition: $250/quarter
| Mondays | 4:30-5:45 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Thursdays | 4:30-5:45 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| At this level, students continue to shape the body and start to shape the feet. Flexibility and strength are built upon through exercises. Students learn, through discipline, that the body is an instrument for dance and must be tuned and held properly at all times. | ||
Basic 2
Instructors:
Amber Giles
Tuition: $270/quarter
| Tuesdays | 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Thursdays | 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Costume Centre Studio |
| At this level, students begin putting steps together and using memory. They begin to push the body to do more each day, which requires a longer class time. Head and body direction are taught and steps begin to be executed on one foot. Exercises for flexibility are also added to the curriculum. | ||
Basic 3
Instructors:
Amber Giles
Isabelle Armstrong
Tuition: $340/quarter
| Mondays | 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Costume Center Studio |
| Wednesdays | 5:45-7:15 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Fridays | 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| At this level, students continue to build on the skills learned in Basic 2. More exercises are done on half point to begin to build strength in the feet and ankles. Students begin learning more complex combinations, turns and exercises at the barre and in the center. | ||
Intermediate 2
Instructors:
Lusiano Pasillas
Isabelle Armstrong
Michelle Armstrong
Tuition: $360/quarter
| Tuesdays | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Costume Center Studio |
| Wednesdays | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Costume Centre Studio |
| Thursdays | 6:00-7:45 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Saturdays* | 10:00-11:00 a.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
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Exercises on demi-pointe are increased in preparation for pointe work and students begin to learn more complex steps and combinations. Students also continue to study Character Dance. *Character Class |
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Advanced
Instructors:
Michelle Armstrong
Isabelle Armstrong
Tuition: $425/quarter
| Mondays | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Tuesdays | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Wednesdays | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Thursdays* | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
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This year, students continue to execute steps on pointe, begin to learn artistry and remember many lengthy combinations. At this level, the student is working toward a career in ballet. Exercises for flexibility are also added to the curriculum. *Character Class |
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Centre
Instructor: Michelle Armstrong
Tuition: $500/quarter
| Mondays | 6:15-8:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Tuesdays | 6:15-8:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Wednesdays | 6:15-8:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Thursdays | 6:15-8:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
| Fridays* | 5:00-6:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
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At this level students develop personality and subtle mannerisms that set them apart from the corps. Students work on many turns, high extensions and big jumps while working toward becoming a professional dancer. Class is held five days per week with rehearsal following class work. Students at this level will have the opportunity to learn variations, solos, group pieces, and create and teach choreography to other students in the class. Exercises for flexibility are also added to the curriculum. *Character Class |
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Adult Classes
Instructors: Amber Giles/
Michelle Armstrong
Tuition: $150/quarter per class
$250/quarter for students who would like to take the Intermediate and Advanced classes simultaneously.
| Mondays (Intermediate) | 6:15-7:45 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Tuesdays (Beginning) | 6:15-7:45 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Saturdays (Advanced) | 12:00-1:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Sundays (Advanced) | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Ballet Center Studio |
| Our open adult ballet classes has multiple sessions, beginning, intermediate and advanced. The beginning class is available for anyone who has an interest in learning ballet or improving their technique skills. The intermediate class is available for adults who have previous dance experience who want to get back into it. Beginning and Intermediate class students may have the opportunity to perform. The advanced class is available for dancers who have previously trained and want to return to the art form without the pressure of performance. | ||
Contemporary
Instructors: Isabelle Armstrong
Tuition: $130/quarter
| Saturdays | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Ballet Center Theatre |
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Prerequisite: Completion of/enrollment in Intermediate 1 or higher is required prior to enrollment. This is a beginner to intermediate level dance class where students will learn multiple dance forms including modern and contemporary dance fundamentals, improvisational studies and beginning level jazz. Throughout the year students will be given opportunities to learn new choreography and perform in school shows. |
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