Enroll in Northern Vermont’s Premier Ballet Program
Secure your spot today in our Vermont Ballet Training and Theater Program for ages 3.5 and above. Beginner to PreProfessional Levels. The Ballet School of Vermont partners with families, businesses, and non-profit organization Northern Vermont Ballet to keep advanced training and ballet theater affordable and local.
Online Registration
New Student? Complete the online registration form below. Online Registration Form. Current students, please enroll using our Parent Portal.
Fees & Payment
A non-refundable $50 yearly fee per family is due upon registration for the Sept-June Season.
We will hold your spot once your registration fee is paid.
Schedules
View Class Schedules & Important Dates below. Please check your email & Facebook for weather cancellations.
Questions? Call 802-527-0868.
2026-2027 Season
Come Dance With Us. Register Today!
Current Students: Email info@BalletSchoolofVermont.com a list of your desired classes or enroll through your Family Account Portal. For scheduling conflicts email info@BalletSchoolofVermont.com or call (802) 527-0868. Please pay your registration fee promptly. Spots are held for 5 days without a paid Registration Fee, after which your child will be transferred from the class to our waiting list.
New Students: Click the Enroll link on a desired class. You can add more classes at the bottom of our online registration form.
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The Ballet School reserves the right to cancel class if minimum paid enrollment is not met. Full refunds are given for cancellations due to low enrollment.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Email info@BalletSchoolofVermont.com or call (802) 527-0868 to arrange private lessons or coaching.
IMPORTANT DATES
Sept 14 – Classes Begin
Oct 12 – Oct 28 – First Fundraiser for Spring show! Fudge for Funds by SnowFlake Chocolates
Oct 26 – 30 – Costume Week – Wear your favorite danceable costume to class.
Nov 11 – Delivery Date for Snowflake Fudge pick up at the studio.
Nov 1 – First costume deposit for end of year performance due.
Nov 2 – 6 – Bring a Friend Week
Nov 23 – 29 – THANKSGIVING BREAK. Classes resume Mon. 11/30
Dec 14-19 – Parent Observation Week
Dec 21 – Jan 10 – HOLIDAY BREAK. Classes resume Mon. 1/11/27
Jan 1 – Second Costume deposit for end of year performance due if applicable.
Feb 1 – Feb 12 – Second fundraiser for Spring Show! Superbowl Football Squares
Feb 22 – Mar 7 – Winter Break. Classes resume Mon 3/8
Mar 1 – Third Costume deposit for end of year performance due (if applicable).
March 15 – Summer Registration Begins! Sign up for Summer Intensives and DaceCamps to receive first order of ticket block
April 19-April 25 – Spring Break. Classes resume Mon 4/26 for Spring Semester
May 1 – Remaining costume balance due (if applicable).
TBA – End of Year Performance
June 19-20 – End of Season
Plan Ahead! SUMMER 2027 Dance Camps and Intensives
August 9 – 13, 2027 – Tiny Ballet & PreBallet Fairytale Ballet Camp + Beginner, Intermediate & Upper Level Intensives
August 16 – 20, 2027 – Tiny Ballet & PreBallet Fairytale Ballet Camp + Beginner, Intermediate & Upper Level Intensives
To maximize the great discounts being offered be sure to pay on time. Deposits/Installments must be made on time to maintain discounted pricing and a spot in class.
The Ballet School reserves the right to cancel class if minimum paid enrollment is not met. Full refunds are given for cancellations due to low enrollment. Deposits are non-refundable.
Once registered, please visit the Parent section of our website for helpful resources such as how to make a bun instruction, attire vendors, calendars and more.
More Information
Select a tab to read details about Payment Policies or Attire.
Attire
Ballet
The Ballet School has a dress code. Level colors are mandatory but styles and vendors are your choice. No costumes, biker, skating or gymnastics leotards.
Girls Level Colors: Pre-Ballet – Pink, Primary – White (1xwk), Ballet 1 – Lavender, Ballet 2 – Royal Blue, Ballet 3/4 & NVB Company – Black .
Girls Hair / Shoes / Tights: Pink ballet tights, pink leather ballet slippers, hair pulled back in neat ballet bun. Check out our Resources web-page for directions on how to make a ballet bun. NVB Company tights required Capezio #9 for performances.
Ballet Skirt: Assorted styles and colors are acceptable. Skirts worn in the centre only (after ballet barre).
Warm-ups: Leg warmers or sweaters may be worn as needed if not baggy. Body Conditioning: Please wear rip stop dance pants or shorts from dance brands like Body Wrappers or Gaynor Minden
Boys: White t-shirt, dance belt, black mens/boys tights and black ballet slippers.
*The last week of classes of every month students may wear the leotard color of their choice.
Tap, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop
Comfortable dance or work-out clothes, hair pulled away from face. Shoes: Jazz; black jazz shoes. Tap; black oxford tap shoes. Hip Hop; supportive, non-slip sneakers.
Summer
During summer programs students may wear any color leotard.
Rates & Payment
Rates
Our per-class fee and multi-class discount structure make it clear to see how much you save compared to other programs. The more you DANCE, the more you SAVE at BSVT!
Sometimes it’s very surprising how little it costs to add a class or two.
Billing
Tuition is posted to your family account in 9 installments September to June. You can choose from the following payment options: By Check or Debit/Credit Yearly or Semester Payments or in 9 equal installments via Auto-Pay Credit/Debit due the first of each month September to May. Email Statements are sent out each month summarizing your account activity and balance due. Summer Classes have separate payment options. See Summer under our Current Classes Tab.
Credit or Debit Card Option: For those who prefer to auto-pay in nine installments.
Our Online Family Account Management System allows you to schedule 10 auto-payments or make year or semester installment payments with MasterCard, Visa or Debit Card. We no longer have the office resources to process 10-Installment check payments. See Tuition & Fees Payment Schedule for Monthly Installment Amounts & Dates.
How to Set Your Account to Auto-Pay…
During Registration: Located at bottom of form, after Comments. On “e-Payment Schedule” drop-down menu choose CC Auto (Monthly on the 1st).
From Your Family Account: Located in “My Account” Tab under your address. On “e-Payment Schedule” drop-down menu choose CC Auto (Monthly on the 1st).
Video Instructions on how to use our Account Management System
Check Option: For those who prefer to pay in full for the season or in two semesters.
Check payments for Yearly or Semester Installments can be mailed to: The Ballet School of Vermont, 99 High ST • Saint Albans, Vermont 05478 or left in our studio tuition drop box. Please note your student’s name and class in the memo line. See Tuition & Fees Payment Schedule for Check for Yearly/Semester Installment Amounts & Dates.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available for children under the age of 21 residing in Franklin County Vermont through the Warner Home for Little Wanderers Endowment Committee. Visit our Warner Home Scholarship Process Information Sheet which has a link to the application.
Tuition Policies
- Tuition is not prorated for absences, bad weather days, injuries or holidays.
- Tuition is mandatory until the studio receives written cancellation via email or a written notice by mail or left in the tuition drop-box.
- A space in the class has been reserved for registered students therefore there is no refunds for tuition or fees.
- Attendance during any month constitutes a full installment of tuition.
Delinquent Accounts
If unforeseen circumstances arise during the season and keeping your account current becomes difficult, PLEASE contact us. We can discuss a possible payment plan and local scholarship opportunities. We would like to work with you so your student can continue their training.
- A $15 Late Fee will be assessed the 15th of each month for accounts carrying a balance due.
- After two late payments, a Debit/Credit Card will be required to be put on file for auto charge.
- Accounts that carry an outstanding balance for 45 days without Director consultation to bring the account up to date will be suspended from classes and performances. Reconciled accounts will have an opportunity to re-register, however there is no guarantee a spot will remain available.
- Accounts and all payment plans must be paid in full NO LATER THAN MAY 15th for students to participate in the end of year performance. Costumes will not be distributed if there is an outstanding balance on the account.
- Returned checks result in a $30.00 fee.
- Accounts without a signed, active payment plan agreement on file that become more than 90 days overdue may be subject to a consumer collections agency referral.