Teen + Adult Drop-in Classes
Winter Dance Intensive for Ages 11 +
Three challenging days of dance technique classes and choreography designed for the students ages 9 + with at least one year of formal ballet training and a strong desire to grow in their technical and artistic development.
Three challenging days of dance technique classes and choreography designed for the students ages 9 + with at least one year of formal ballet training and a strong desire to grow in their technical and artistic development.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
ESPRIT Arts Collective // Downtown
PBT Conditioning +/or Rehearsal
Introduction to Progressing Ballet Technique Fundamentals, also a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to building the strength + stamina for choreography learned in rehearsal
Introduction to Progressing Ballet Technique Fundamentals, also a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to building the strength + stamina for choreography learned in rehearsal
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Beginning Adult Ballet Technique
Itâs beginning ballet technique with a focus on new or returning dancers who want to feel strong enough to move into open-level or intermediate classes at some point. About equal thirds barre, center, and conditioning, with a few minutes each class to talk about resources to help adult beginners who want to keep improving.
More high-energy than Saturday AM but still quite beginner-friendly.
90 minutes 6:15pm - 7:45pm đđ©° ages 14 + Drop ins are $25 or a punch card is available: 10 classes for $175, 5 classes for $100 (MUST SIGN UP TO DROP IN)
Drop in $25 or use your punch card
Itâs beginning ballet technique with a focus on new or returning dancers who want to feel strong enough to move into open-level or intermediate classes at some point. About equal thirds barre, center, and conditioning, with a few minutes each class to talk about resources to help adult beginners who want to keep improving.
More high-energy than Saturday AM but still quite beginner-friendly.
90 minutes 6:15pm - 7:45pm đđ©° ages 14 + Drop ins are $25 or a punch card is available: 10 classes for $175, 5 classes for $100 (MUST SIGN UP TO DROP IN)
Drop in $25 or use your punch card
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Intermediate to Advanced Ballet Technique // Ages 14 +
An open-to-the-community intermediate - advanced level class, perfect for Levels III + ages 14 +. Don't we all thrive with consistency? Drop-in classes sold a la carte at $25 a piece with a signup, or use a Punch Card ($100 - 175). Must sign up to drop in and have three signed up to convene. No registration fee applied if you were a student with BE in the Summer of 2026
An open-to-the-community intermediate - advanced level class, perfect for Levels III + ages 14 +. Don't we all thrive with consistency? Drop-in classes sold a la carte at $25 a piece with a signup, or use a Punch Card ($100 - 175). Must sign up to drop in and have three signed up to convene. No registration fee applied if you were a student with BE in the Summer of 2026
M 7:00 PM-8:15 PM
Th 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Th 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Community Intermediate to Advanced Ballet Technique // Ages 14 +
An open-to-the-community intermediate - advanced ballet technique class, perfect for adults or homeschooled teens. Don't we all thrive with consistency? Continue the momentum through the year to stay injury free and growing technically. Drop-in classes sold a la carte at $25 a piece with a signup, or use a Punch Card ($100 - 175). Must sign up to drop in and have three signed up to convene. No registration fee applied if you were a student with BE in the Summer of 2026
An open-to-the-community intermediate - advanced ballet technique class, perfect for adults or homeschooled teens. Don't we all thrive with consistency? Continue the momentum through the year to stay injury free and growing technically. Drop-in classes sold a la carte at $25 a piece with a signup, or use a Punch Card ($100 - 175). Must sign up to drop in and have three signed up to convene. No registration fee applied if you were a student with BE in the Summer of 2026
Tuesday Thursday
10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Intermediate to Advanced Fosse Jazz + Musical Theatre // Ages 13+
A smart and challenging addition to your weekly electives for those branching out in performance art, an intermediate to advanced Fosse-styled jazz and musical theatre class Curated for ages 13+ - $25 drop in or use your punch card: $100 for 5 or 10 punches for $175 (MUST SIGN UP TO DROP IN)
A smart and challenging addition to your weekly electives for those branching out in performance art, an intermediate to advanced Fosse-styled jazz and musical theatre class Curated for ages 13+ - $25 drop in or use your punch card: $100 for 5 or 10 punches for $175 (MUST SIGN UP TO DROP IN)
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Somatic Ballet
Therapeutic Barre, where students learn and develop a ballet-based, set series of barre combinations designed to increase core awareness, alignment, coordination, flexibility, and quality of one's dance through Scientific Principles of Movement. This class also contains core conditioning and some applied centre. Drop ins are $25 or a punch card is available: 10 classes for $175, 5 classes for $100 (MUST SIGN UP TO DROP IN)
Therapeutic Barre, where students learn and develop a ballet-based, set series of barre combinations designed to increase core awareness, alignment, coordination, flexibility, and quality of one's dance through Scientific Principles of Movement. This class also contains core conditioning and some applied centre. Drop ins are $25 or a punch card is available: 10 classes for $175, 5 classes for $100 (MUST SIGN UP TO DROP IN)
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Corps de Ballet ESPRIT - Youth Ensemble
Chattanooga Dances
Local Dance Festival Performance of Mary Eliotâs Senior Choreography - Ms. Yvonne for info 931-319-1616
Local Dance Festival Performance of Mary Eliotâs Senior Choreography - Ms. Yvonne for info 931-319-1616
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Preschool Division
Joy of Movement
Exploring! Discovering! Achieving! A creative and educational dance class specifically designed for ages 3-4 years, this class introduces the child to movement that is creative, educational, dance foundational and musical
Enrollment Tuition is $125 - 187.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $81 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Saturday per ex.)
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Exploring! Discovering! Achieving! A creative and educational dance class specifically designed for ages 3-4 years, this class introduces the child to movement that is creative, educational, dance foundational and musical
Enrollment Tuition is $125 - 187.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $81 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Saturday per ex.)
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Bachman Community Center // Signal Mountain
Joy of Movement
Exploring! Discovering! Achieving! A creative and educational dance class specifically designed for ages 3-4 years, this class introduces the child to movement that is creative, educational, dance foundational and musical
Enrollment Tuition is $125 - 187.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $81 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Saturday per ex.)
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Exploring! Discovering! Achieving! A creative and educational dance class specifically designed for ages 3-4 years, this class introduces the child to movement that is creative, educational, dance foundational and musical
Enrollment Tuition is $125 - 187.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $81 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Saturday per ex.)
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Lookout Lake
Joy of Movement
Exploring! Discovering! Achieving! A creative and educational dance class specifically designed for ages 3-4 years, this class introduces the child to movement that is creative, educational, dance foundational and musical
Enrollment Tuition is $125 - 187.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $81 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Saturday per ex.)
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Exploring! Discovering! Achieving! A creative and educational dance class specifically designed for ages 3-4 years, this class introduces the child to movement that is creative, educational, dance foundational and musical
Enrollment Tuition is $125 - 187.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $81 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Saturday per ex.)
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Joy of Movement
Exploring! Discovering! Achieving! A creative and educational dance class specifically designed for ages 3-4 years, this class introduces the child to movement that is creative, educational, dance foundational and musical
Enrollment Tuition is $125 - 187.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $81 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Saturday per ex.)
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Exploring! Discovering! Achieving! A creative and educational dance class specifically designed for ages 3-4 years, this class introduces the child to movement that is creative, educational, dance foundational and musical
Enrollment Tuition is $125 - 187.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $81 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Saturday per ex.)
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Elementary Division
Primary Dance
One class per week minimum. This primary division introduces students to Classical Balletâgrace, posture, placement, poise, musicality, technique, strength, and flexibility taught in these 5 - 7 year old, age-appropriate classes. Students discover that striving for excellence is joyful work. The faculty will focus on technique and nurture the artistic development of each individual. Optimize the development by adding a 2nd Class attending twice weekly (including choreography - performance preparation for auditions, rehearsals and group stage presence). Improvisational Exploration and acrobatics are built into the creative movement fundamentals, instilled throughout the curriculum.
Primary Dance
Please choose one or two days per week - Enrollment Tuition is $162.50 - 237.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings at 9:30 - 10am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $103 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tues/Thurs per ex.)
Those students who be six years old by Nov. 22, 2026 AND have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director, casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
One class per week minimum. This primary division introduces students to Classical Balletâgrace, posture, placement, poise, musicality, technique, strength, and flexibility taught in these 5 - 7 year old, age-appropriate classes. Students discover that striving for excellence is joyful work. The faculty will focus on technique and nurture the artistic development of each individual. Optimize the development by adding a 2nd Class attending twice weekly (including choreography - performance preparation for auditions, rehearsals and group stage presence). Improvisational Exploration and acrobatics are built into the creative movement fundamentals, instilled throughout the curriculum.
Primary Dance
Please choose one or two days per week - Enrollment Tuition is $162.50 - 237.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings at 9:30 - 10am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $103 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tues/Thurs per ex.)
Those students who be six years old by Nov. 22, 2026 AND have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director, casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Tuesday
3:15 PM to 4:05 PM
3:15 PM to 4:05 PM
Bachman Community Center // Signal Mountain
Primary Dance
One class per week minimum. This primary division introduces students to Classical Balletâgrace, posture, placement, poise, musicality, technique, strength, and flexibility taught in these 5 - 7 year old, age-appropriate classes. Students discover that striving for excellence is joyful work. The faculty will focus on technique and nurture the artistic development of each individual. Optimize the development by adding a 2nd Class attending twice weekly (including choreography - performance preparation for auditions, rehearsals and group stage presence). Improvisational Exploration and acrobatics are built into the creative movement fundamentals, instilled throughout the curriculum.
Primary Dance
Please choose one or two days per week - Enrollment Tuition is $162.50 - 237.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings at 9:30 - 10am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $103 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tues/Thurs per ex.)
Those students who be six years old by Nov. 22, 2026 AND have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director, casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
One class per week minimum. This primary division introduces students to Classical Balletâgrace, posture, placement, poise, musicality, technique, strength, and flexibility taught in these 5 - 7 year old, age-appropriate classes. Students discover that striving for excellence is joyful work. The faculty will focus on technique and nurture the artistic development of each individual. Optimize the development by adding a 2nd Class attending twice weekly (including choreography - performance preparation for auditions, rehearsals and group stage presence). Improvisational Exploration and acrobatics are built into the creative movement fundamentals, instilled throughout the curriculum.
Primary Dance
Please choose one or two days per week - Enrollment Tuition is $162.50 - 237.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings at 9:30 - 10am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $103 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tues/Thurs per ex.)
Those students who be six years old by Nov. 22, 2026 AND have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director, casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Wednesday
3:15 PM to 4:05 PM
3:15 PM to 4:05 PM
Lookout Lake
Primary Dance
One class per week minimum. This primary division introduces students to Classical Balletâgrace, posture, placement, poise, musicality, technique, strength, and flexibility taught in these 5 - 7 year old, age-appropriate classes. Students discover that striving for excellence is joyful work. The faculty will focus on technique and nurture the artistic development of each individual. Optimize the development by adding a 2nd Class attending twice weekly (including choreography - performance preparation for auditions, rehearsals and group stage presence). Improvisational Exploration and acrobatics are built into the creative movement fundamentals, instilled throughout the curriculum.
Primary Dance
Please choose one or two days per week - Enrollment Tuition is $162.50 - 237.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings at 9:30 - 10am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $103 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tues/Thurs per ex.)
Those students who be six years old by Nov. 22, 2026 AND have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director, casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
One class per week minimum. This primary division introduces students to Classical Balletâgrace, posture, placement, poise, musicality, technique, strength, and flexibility taught in these 5 - 7 year old, age-appropriate classes. Students discover that striving for excellence is joyful work. The faculty will focus on technique and nurture the artistic development of each individual. Optimize the development by adding a 2nd Class attending twice weekly (including choreography - performance preparation for auditions, rehearsals and group stage presence). Improvisational Exploration and acrobatics are built into the creative movement fundamentals, instilled throughout the curriculum.
Primary Dance
Please choose one or two days per week - Enrollment Tuition is $162.50 - 237.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings at 9:30 - 10am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $103 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tues/Thurs per ex.)
Those students who be six years old by Nov. 22, 2026 AND have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director, casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
4:05 PM to 4:50 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Primary Dance
One class per week minimum. This primary division introduces students to Classical Balletâgrace, posture, placement, poise, musicality, technique, strength, and flexibility taught in these 5 - 7 year old, age-appropriate classes. Students discover that striving for excellence is joyful work. The faculty will focus on technique and nurture the artistic development of each individual. Optimize the development by adding a 2nd Class attending twice weekly (including choreography - performance preparation for auditions, rehearsals and group stage presence). Improvisational Exploration and acrobatics are built into the creative movement fundamentals, instilled throughout the curriculum.
Primary Dance
Please choose one or two days per week - Enrollment Tuition is $162.50 - 237.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings at 9:30 - 10am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $103 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tues/Thurs per ex.)
Those students who be six years old by Nov. 22, 2026 AND have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director, casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
One class per week minimum. This primary division introduces students to Classical Balletâgrace, posture, placement, poise, musicality, technique, strength, and flexibility taught in these 5 - 7 year old, age-appropriate classes. Students discover that striving for excellence is joyful work. The faculty will focus on technique and nurture the artistic development of each individual. Optimize the development by adding a 2nd Class attending twice weekly (including choreography - performance preparation for auditions, rehearsals and group stage presence). Improvisational Exploration and acrobatics are built into the creative movement fundamentals, instilled throughout the curriculum.
Primary Dance
Please choose one or two days per week - Enrollment Tuition is $162.50 - 237.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings at 9:30 - 10am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $103 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tues/Thurs per ex.)
Those students who be six years old by Nov. 22, 2026 AND have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director, casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Monday
4:05 PM to 4:50 PM
4:05 PM to 4:50 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Primary Dance
One class per week minimum. This primary division introduces students to Classical Balletâgrace, posture, placement, poise, musicality, technique, strength, and flexibility taught in these 5 - 7 year old, age-appropriate classes. Students discover that striving for excellence is joyful work. The faculty will focus on technique and nurture the artistic development of each individual. Optimize the development by adding a 2nd Class attending twice weekly (including choreography - performance preparation for auditions, rehearsals and group stage presence). Improvisational Exploration and acrobatics are built into the creative movement fundamentals, instilled throughout the curriculum.
Primary Dance
Please choose one or two days per week - Enrollment Tuition is $162.50 - 237.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings at 9:30 - 10am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $103 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tues/Thurs per ex.)
Those students who be six years old by Nov. 22, 2026 AND have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director, casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
One class per week minimum. This primary division introduces students to Classical Balletâgrace, posture, placement, poise, musicality, technique, strength, and flexibility taught in these 5 - 7 year old, age-appropriate classes. Students discover that striving for excellence is joyful work. The faculty will focus on technique and nurture the artistic development of each individual. Optimize the development by adding a 2nd Class attending twice weekly (including choreography - performance preparation for auditions, rehearsals and group stage presence). Improvisational Exploration and acrobatics are built into the creative movement fundamentals, instilled throughout the curriculum.
Primary Dance
Please choose one or two days per week - Enrollment Tuition is $162.50 - 237.50 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings at 9:30 - 10am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $103 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Please choose one - two days per week, the farther away from each other the better (Monday/Thursday or Tues/Thurs per ex.)
Those students who be six years old by Nov. 22, 2026 AND have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director, casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Thursday
4:05 PM to 4:50 PM
4:05 PM to 4:50 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Intensive + PreProfessional Division
Level III - VI // Ballet Technique en pointe
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level IâII
Minimum is 7th Grade
This level takes 1 or 2 years to complete at *four to five classes weekly
Monday, 7 - 8:15pm, Tuesday + Thursdays 6 - 7:15pm, and Fridays 5 - 6:15pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are daily Pointework and
- PBT Conditioning, Mondays 6:15 - 7pm
- Contemporary, Mondays 8:15 - 9pm
- Pointe + Rehearsal, Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Modern or Beginning Pointe + Rehearsal, Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Jazz +/Variations, Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm
- Neoclassical Ballet + Rehearsal, Saturdays 9:30 - 12:30pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - five days weekly, including electives pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 7th graders and up with at least two years of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $525 - 675 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level IâII
Minimum is 7th Grade
This level takes 1 or 2 years to complete at *four to five classes weekly
Monday, 7 - 8:15pm, Tuesday + Thursdays 6 - 7:15pm, and Fridays 5 - 6:15pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are daily Pointework and
- PBT Conditioning, Mondays 6:15 - 7pm
- Contemporary, Mondays 8:15 - 9pm
- Pointe + Rehearsal, Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Modern or Beginning Pointe + Rehearsal, Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Jazz +/Variations, Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm
- Neoclassical Ballet + Rehearsal, Saturdays 9:30 - 12:30pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - five days weekly, including electives pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 7th graders and up with at least two years of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $525 - 675 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
M 7:00 PM-8:15 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level I + II / Modern Dance Technique
Classical Modern Dance Fundamentals, an elective for Level I +II students already committed to three days of Ballet Technique weekly, also a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to learning choreography
Classical Modern Dance Fundamentals, an elective for Level I +II students already committed to three days of Ballet Technique weekly, also a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to learning choreography
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level III - VI // Pilates
Level II + III // Pilates, an elective after commitment to at least three days of weekly ballet technique classes - a conditioning prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble and Pointework - essential to building the strength + stamina for choreography
Level II + III // Pilates, an elective after commitment to at least three days of weekly ballet technique classes - a conditioning prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble and Pointework - essential to building the strength + stamina for choreography
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level III - VI // Contemporary Technique
Contemporary Dance, an elective for Level III students already committed to Ballet Technique + Modern - essential to learning advanced choreography
Contemporary Dance, an elective for Level III students already committed to Ballet Technique + Modern - essential to learning advanced choreography
Monday
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level II - VI // Ballet Technique
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level IâII
Minimum is 7th Grade
This level takes 1 or 2 years to complete at *four to five classes weekly
Monday, 7 - 8:15pm, Tuesday + Thursdays 6 - 7:15pm, and Fridays 5 - 6:15pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are daily Pointework and
- PBT Conditioning, Mondays 6:15 - 7pm
- Contemporary, Mondays 8:15 - 9pm
- Pointe + Rehearsal, Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Modern or Beginning Pointe + Rehearsal, Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Jazz +/Variations, Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm
- Neoclassical Ballet + Rehearsal, Saturdays 9:30 - 12:30pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - five days weekly, including electives pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 7th graders and up with at least two years of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $525 - 675 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level IâII
Minimum is 7th Grade
This level takes 1 or 2 years to complete at *four to five classes weekly
Monday, 7 - 8:15pm, Tuesday + Thursdays 6 - 7:15pm, and Fridays 5 - 6:15pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are daily Pointework and
- PBT Conditioning, Mondays 6:15 - 7pm
- Contemporary, Mondays 8:15 - 9pm
- Pointe + Rehearsal, Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Modern or Beginning Pointe + Rehearsal, Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Jazz +/Variations, Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm
- Neoclassical Ballet + Rehearsal, Saturdays 9:30 - 12:30pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - five days weekly, including electives pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 7th graders and up with at least two years of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $525 - 675 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level II - VI // Pointework +/or Rehearsal
Beginning Pointework. 2 - 3 years of consistent pointework technique 3 days per week with 1 - 2 years of PrePointe technique is not a guarantee, but a great pathway to earning stage time en pointe upon facultyâs discretion. Consistency year-round is the safest way to continue building pointe technique and strength.
Beginning Pointework. 2 - 3 years of consistent pointework technique 3 days per week with 1 - 2 years of PrePointe technique is not a guarantee, but a great pathway to earning stage time en pointe upon facultyâs discretion. Consistency year-round is the safest way to continue building pointe technique and strength.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level I + II // PBT Conditioning
Introduction to Progressing Ballet Technique Fundamentals, also a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to building the strength + stamina for choreography learned in rehearsal
Introduction to Progressing Ballet Technique Fundamentals, also a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to building the strength + stamina for choreography learned in rehearsal
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level III - VI // Ballet Technique en pointe
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level IâII
Minimum is 7th Grade
This level takes 1 or 2 years to complete at *four to five classes weekly
Monday, 7 - 8:15pm, Tuesday + Thursdays 6 - 7:15pm, and Fridays 5 - 6:15pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are daily Pointework and
- PBT Conditioning, Mondays 6:15 - 7pm
- Contemporary, Mondays 8:15 - 9pm
- Pointe + Rehearsal, Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Modern or Beginning Pointe + Rehearsal, Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Jazz +/Variations, Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm
- Neoclassical Ballet + Rehearsal, Saturdays 9:30 - 12:30pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - five days weekly, including electives pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 7th graders and up with at least two years of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $525 - 675 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level IâII
Minimum is 7th Grade
This level takes 1 or 2 years to complete at *four to five classes weekly
Monday, 7 - 8:15pm, Tuesday + Thursdays 6 - 7:15pm, and Fridays 5 - 6:15pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are daily Pointework and
- PBT Conditioning, Mondays 6:15 - 7pm
- Contemporary, Mondays 8:15 - 9pm
- Pointe + Rehearsal, Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Modern or Beginning Pointe + Rehearsal, Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Jazz +/Variations, Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm
- Neoclassical Ballet + Rehearsal, Saturdays 9:30 - 12:30pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - five days weekly, including electives pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 7th graders and up with at least two years of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $525 - 675 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
Th 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level II // Ballet Technique + Rehearsal
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level IâI
This level needs 1 or 2 years to complete at *four - five days of classes weekly, not guaranteed but 3 consistent, consecutive years can be a great pathway to performing en pointe.
Minimum 5th Grade - chose at least three ballet technique class:
Monday, Wednesday, 5 - 6pm, Friday 5 - 6:30pm (with PrePointe), Tuesday + Thursdays 6 - 7:15pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are
- Beginning Modern Technique, Mondays 6 - 7pm
- Pilates, Mondays 6:15 - 7pm
- PrePointe + Rehearsal, Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- PBT Conditioning + Rehearsal, Wednesday 6:15 - 7:15pm
- Intermediate Modern + Rehearsal, Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- PrePointe, Fridays 6-6:30pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - five days weekly, including electives pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 5th and up with at least two years of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $475 - 675 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level IâI
This level needs 1 or 2 years to complete at *four - five days of classes weekly, not guaranteed but 3 consistent, consecutive years can be a great pathway to performing en pointe.
Minimum 5th Grade - chose at least three ballet technique class:
Monday, Wednesday, 5 - 6pm, Friday 5 - 6:30pm (with PrePointe), Tuesday + Thursdays 6 - 7:15pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are
- Beginning Modern Technique, Mondays 6 - 7pm
- Pilates, Mondays 6:15 - 7pm
- PrePointe + Rehearsal, Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- PBT Conditioning + Rehearsal, Wednesday 6:15 - 7:15pm
- Intermediate Modern + Rehearsal, Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- PrePointe, Fridays 6-6:30pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - five days weekly, including electives pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 5th and up with at least two years of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $475 - 675 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
Th 6:00 PM-7:45 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level III - VI // Modern Dance Technique
Intermediate Modern Dance, an elective for Level II + III students already committed to Ballet Technique and a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to learning choreography
Intermediate Modern Dance, an elective for Level II + III students already committed to Ballet Technique and a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to learning choreography
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level III - VI // Ballet Technique en pointe with Partnering
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level IâII
Minimum is 7th Grade
This level takes 1 or 2 years to complete at *four to five classes weekly
Monday, 7 - 8:15pm, Tuesday + Thursdays 6 - 7:15pm, and Fridays 5 - 6:15pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are daily Pointework and
- PBT Conditioning, Mondays 6:15 - 7pm
- Contemporary, Mondays 8:15 - 9pm
- Pointe + Rehearsal, Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Modern or Beginning Pointe + Rehearsal, Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Jazz +/Variations, Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm
- Neoclassical Ballet + Rehearsal, Saturdays 9:30 - 12:30pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - five days weekly, including electives pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 7th graders and up with at least two years of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $525 - 675 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level IâII
Minimum is 7th Grade
This level takes 1 or 2 years to complete at *four to five classes weekly
Monday, 7 - 8:15pm, Tuesday + Thursdays 6 - 7:15pm, and Fridays 5 - 6:15pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are daily Pointework and
- PBT Conditioning, Mondays 6:15 - 7pm
- Contemporary, Mondays 8:15 - 9pm
- Pointe + Rehearsal, Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Modern or Beginning Pointe + Rehearsal, Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15pm
- Jazz +/Variations, Fridays 6:15 - 7:15pm
- Neoclassical Ballet + Rehearsal, Saturdays 9:30 - 12:30pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - five days weekly, including electives pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 7th graders and up with at least two years of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $525 - 675 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
F 6:00 PM-7:45 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level II / Ballet Technique with PrePointe + Rehearsal
PrePointe is a prerequisite to Beginning Pointework. 2 - 3 years of consistent ballet technique 3 days per week with 1 - 2 years of coinciding PrePointe technique is not a guarantee, but a great pathway to earning a first pair of pointe shoes upon facultyâs discretion.
PrePointe is a prerequisite to Beginning Pointework. 2 - 3 years of consistent ballet technique 3 days per week with 1 - 2 years of coinciding PrePointe technique is not a guarantee, but a great pathway to earning a first pair of pointe shoes upon facultyâs discretion.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:45 PM
5:00 PM to 6:45 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Open Intermediate to Advanced Fosse Jazz + Musical Theatre
A smart addition to your weekly electives for those branching out in performance art - $25 drop in or use your class card $100 for 5 or 10 for $175
A smart addition to your weekly electives for those branching out in performance art - $25 drop in or use your class card $100 for 5 or 10 for $175
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level I // PrePointe + Rehearsal
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level Iâ â
This level needs 1 or 2 years to complete at *three days of classes weekly, not guaranteed but 3 consistent, consecutive years can be a great pathway to earning that dream of the first pair of pointeshoes.
Minimum 3rd grade
Monday, Wednesday + Fridays 5 - 6pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are
- Modern Technique, Mondays 6 - 7pm
- PBT Conditioning +/or Rehearsal, Wednesday 6 - 7:15pm
- PrePointe + Rehearsal, Fridays 6 - 6:45pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - four days weekly, including electives pre pointe, modern dance and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 3 - 4th graders with at least 1 year of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $362 - 575 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level Iâ â
This level needs 1 or 2 years to complete at *three days of classes weekly, not guaranteed but 3 consistent, consecutive years can be a great pathway to earning that dream of the first pair of pointeshoes.
Minimum 3rd grade
Monday, Wednesday + Fridays 5 - 6pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are
- Modern Technique, Mondays 6 - 7pm
- PBT Conditioning +/or Rehearsal, Wednesday 6 - 7:15pm
- PrePointe + Rehearsal, Fridays 6 - 6:45pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - four days weekly, including electives pre pointe, modern dance and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 3 - 4th graders with at least 1 year of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $362 - 575 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
Friday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level I // Ballet Technique
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level Iâ â
This level needs 1 or 2 years to complete at *three days of classes weekly, not guaranteed but 3 consistent, consecutive years can be a great pathway to earning that dream of the first pair of pointeshoes.
Minimum 3rd grade
Monday, Wednesday + Fridays 5 - 6pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are
- Modern Technique, Mondays 6 - 7pm
- PBT Conditioning +/or Rehearsal, Wednesday 6 - 7:15pm
- PrePointe + Rehearsal, Fridays 6 - 6:45pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - four days weekly, including electives pre pointe, modern dance and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 3 - 4th graders with at least 1 year of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $362 - 575 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
This Track requires year-round enrollment and attendance to complete the level. Electives are highly recommended.
The Intensive Division training can be rigorous and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in both classical ballet technique and pointe work. Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
Our intensive division is designed for students 3rd through twelfth grade building upon the Enrichment Divisionâs technical foundations to prepare them for the pre-professional experience.
While the immersive, rigorous training is continually challenged week to week throughout the year; the programâs monthly integrations of electives are meant to enhance the development of muscle memory through cross conditioning and intuitive movement in the well-rounded-dancer.
Level Iâ â
This level needs 1 or 2 years to complete at *three days of classes weekly, not guaranteed but 3 consistent, consecutive years can be a great pathway to earning that dream of the first pair of pointeshoes.
Minimum 3rd grade
Monday, Wednesday + Fridays 5 - 6pm, Ballet Technique - added optional electives are
- Modern Technique, Mondays 6 - 7pm
- PBT Conditioning +/or Rehearsal, Wednesday 6 - 7:15pm
- PrePointe + Rehearsal, Fridays 6 - 6:45pm
This level needs 1 - 2 years to complete at *three - four days weekly, including electives pre pointe, modern dance and progressive ballet technique. Designed for 3 - 4th graders with at least 1 year of previous formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $362 - 575 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36
Monday Wednesday Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Enrichment + Exchange Division
Level I - II // Ballet Technique
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Bachman Community Center // Signal Mountain
Level II // Modern Dance Technique
Classical Modern Dance Fundamentals, an elective for Level II - III students already committed to two days of Ballet Technique weekly, also a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to learning choreography
Classical Modern Dance Fundamentals, an elective for Level II - III students already committed to two days of Ballet Technique weekly, also a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to learning choreography
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level III // Pilates
Level III // Pilates, an elective after commitment to at least three days of weekly ballet technique classes - a conditioning prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble and Pointework - essential to building the strength + stamina for choreography
Level III // Pilates, an elective after commitment to at least three days of weekly ballet technique classes - a conditioning prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble and Pointework - essential to building the strength + stamina for choreography
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level II // PBT Conditioning
Introduction to Progressing Ballet Technique Fundamentals, also a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to building the strength + stamina for choreography learned in rehearsal
Introduction to Progressing Ballet Technique Fundamentals, also a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to building the strength + stamina for choreography learned in rehearsal
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level II // Ballet Technique
Two classes per week minimum. The Enrichment Syllabus requires two days per week of ballet technique for enrollment. This is mandatory for all levels. Modern technique class is recommended as an elective and a consistent third day of ballet technique required to pursue dancing en pointe or pursuing the Intensive Track.
Building the technical curriculum by adding conditioning with Progressing Ballet Technique; implemented into the schedule, providing a strong foundation to build mindful, committed, dancers.
Building the technical curriculum by adding conditioning with Progressing Ballet Technique; implemented into the schedule, providing a strong foundation to build mindful, committed, dancers.
This commitment to ballet two days per week and mastery of the fundamentals discovered in Level I now offers electives also an opportunity to discovering the joy of discipline and quicker track to pointeshoes by joining ballet classes a third day per week through enrolling in the Conservatoryâs year-round Intensive track.
Three days of ballet offers not a guarantee, although a stronger training trajectory for those in pursuit of performance en pointe, taking at least three years of consistent technical classes within our syllabus.
Enrichment is designed for students in 1st grade - adult, who want to expand and enhance their knowledge of ballet as well as other dance forms. Although ballet training remains the core of this track, it is the goal of this division to expose dancers to a variety of dance genres, not limiting them by the strict physical requirements that classical pointe work demands.
Although they will be exposed to pre-pointe work, they may discover that their strength and ability as a dancer is found in other styles of dance. Modern Dance Techniques, Jazz, Pilates, Character, and Neoclassical Ballet are now offered as electives, after the commitment to ballet foundations.
Youth Ensemble Repertoire is now offered for those committed to both ballet and modern classes in Enrichment Level III.
Students are placed in these classes by faculty suggested recommendation.
Level II - This level needs 2 years to complete at two days weekly. Designed for 3rd to 4th Graders who have completed at least one to two years of formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $300 - 475 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings 10 - 11am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $127 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Those students who have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance is outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director! Casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th, 5:30 - 7:30pm. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Two classes per week minimum. The Enrichment Syllabus requires two days per week of ballet technique for enrollment. This is mandatory for all levels. Modern technique class is recommended as an elective and a consistent third day of ballet technique required to pursue dancing en pointe or pursuing the Intensive Track.
Building the technical curriculum by adding conditioning with Progressing Ballet Technique; implemented into the schedule, providing a strong foundation to build mindful, committed, dancers.
Building the technical curriculum by adding conditioning with Progressing Ballet Technique; implemented into the schedule, providing a strong foundation to build mindful, committed, dancers.
This commitment to ballet two days per week and mastery of the fundamentals discovered in Level I now offers electives also an opportunity to discovering the joy of discipline and quicker track to pointeshoes by joining ballet classes a third day per week through enrolling in the Conservatoryâs year-round Intensive track.
Three days of ballet offers not a guarantee, although a stronger training trajectory for those in pursuit of performance en pointe, taking at least three years of consistent technical classes within our syllabus.
Enrichment is designed for students in 1st grade - adult, who want to expand and enhance their knowledge of ballet as well as other dance forms. Although ballet training remains the core of this track, it is the goal of this division to expose dancers to a variety of dance genres, not limiting them by the strict physical requirements that classical pointe work demands.
Although they will be exposed to pre-pointe work, they may discover that their strength and ability as a dancer is found in other styles of dance. Modern Dance Techniques, Jazz, Pilates, Character, and Neoclassical Ballet are now offered as electives, after the commitment to ballet foundations.
Youth Ensemble Repertoire is now offered for those committed to both ballet and modern classes in Enrichment Level III.
Students are placed in these classes by faculty suggested recommendation.
Level II - This level needs 2 years to complete at two days weekly. Designed for 3rd to 4th Graders who have completed at least one to two years of formal ballet training. Enrollment Tuition is $300 - 475 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings 10 - 11am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $127 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Those students who have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance is outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director! Casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th, 5:30 - 7:30pm. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Monday Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level III // Modern Dance Technique
Intermediate Modern Dance, an elective for Level III students already committed to two days of Ballet Technique and a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to learning choreography
Intermediate Modern Dance, an elective for Level III students already committed to two days of Ballet Technique and a prerequisite for involvement in the Youth Ensemble - essential to learning choreography
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level I // Ballet Technique
Two classes per week minimum. Enrichment syllabus requires two days per week of ballet technique. This is mandatory for all levelâs I, II and III. Modern technique class is recommended as an elective and a third day of ballet required to pursue dancing en pointe in the Intensive Track.
Enrichment is designed for students in 1st grade - adult, who want to expand and enhance their knowledge of ballet as well as other dance forms. Although ballet training remains the core of this track, it is the goal of this division to expose dancers to a variety of dance genres, not limiting them by the strict physical requirements that classical pointe work demands.
Although they will be exposed to pre-pointe work, they may discover that their strength and ability as a dancer is found in other styles of dance. Modern Dance Techniques, Jazz, Pilates, Character, and Neoclassical Ballet are now offered as electives, after the commitment to ballet foundations.
Youth Ensemble Repertoire is now offered for those committed to both ballet and modern classes in Level III.
Students are placed in these classes by faculty suggested recommendation.
Level I - This level needs 2 years to complete at two days weekly. Designed for 1st - 2nd Graders, either brand new to ballet or have had some previous formal training. Enrollment Tuition is $300 - 475 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings 10 - 11am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $127 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Those students who have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance is outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director! Casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th, 5:30 - 7:30pm. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Two classes per week minimum. Enrichment syllabus requires two days per week of ballet technique. This is mandatory for all levelâs I, II and III. Modern technique class is recommended as an elective and a third day of ballet required to pursue dancing en pointe in the Intensive Track.
Enrichment is designed for students in 1st grade - adult, who want to expand and enhance their knowledge of ballet as well as other dance forms. Although ballet training remains the core of this track, it is the goal of this division to expose dancers to a variety of dance genres, not limiting them by the strict physical requirements that classical pointe work demands.
Although they will be exposed to pre-pointe work, they may discover that their strength and ability as a dancer is found in other styles of dance. Modern Dance Techniques, Jazz, Pilates, Character, and Neoclassical Ballet are now offered as electives, after the commitment to ballet foundations.
Youth Ensemble Repertoire is now offered for those committed to both ballet and modern classes in Level III.
Students are placed in these classes by faculty suggested recommendation.
Level I - This level needs 2 years to complete at two days weekly. Designed for 1st - 2nd Graders, either brand new to ballet or have had some previous formal training. Enrollment Tuition is $300 - 475 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings 10 - 11am and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $127 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Those students who have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance is outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director! Casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th, 5:30 - 7:30pm. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Tuesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Level III // Ballet Technique
Two classes per week minimum
Enrichment needs two days per week of ballet technique. This is mandatory for all levelâs I, II and III. Modern technique class is recommended as an elective and a third day of ballet required to pursue dancing en pointe in the Intensive Track.
Enrichment is designed for students in 1st grade - adult, who want to expand and enhance their knowledge of ballet as well as other dance forms. Although ballet training remains the core of this track, it is the goal of this division to expose dancers to a variety of dance genres, not limiting them by the strict physical requirements that classical pointe work demands.
Although they will be exposed to pre-pointe work, they may discover that their strength and ability as a dancer is found in other styles of dance. Modern Dance Techniques, Jazz, Pilates, Character, and Neoclassical Ballet are now offered as electives, after the commitment to ballet foundations.
Youth Ensemble Repertoire is now offered for those committed to both ballet and modern classes in Level III.
Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
This level needs 3 or 4 years to complete at *three - four days weekly, including electives pre pointe, modern dance and progressive ballet technique. The level needs 2 years to complete at two days weekly. Designed for 5th - 8th graders with some previous training. Enrollment Tuition is $300 - 475 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $127 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Those students who have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance is outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director! Casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th, 5:30 - 7:30pm. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Two classes per week minimum
Enrichment needs two days per week of ballet technique. This is mandatory for all levelâs I, II and III. Modern technique class is recommended as an elective and a third day of ballet required to pursue dancing en pointe in the Intensive Track.
Enrichment is designed for students in 1st grade - adult, who want to expand and enhance their knowledge of ballet as well as other dance forms. Although ballet training remains the core of this track, it is the goal of this division to expose dancers to a variety of dance genres, not limiting them by the strict physical requirements that classical pointe work demands.
Although they will be exposed to pre-pointe work, they may discover that their strength and ability as a dancer is found in other styles of dance. Modern Dance Techniques, Jazz, Pilates, Character, and Neoclassical Ballet are now offered as electives, after the commitment to ballet foundations.
Youth Ensemble Repertoire is now offered for those committed to both ballet and modern classes in Level III.
Students are placed in these classes by faculty recommendation.
This level needs 3 or 4 years to complete at *three - four days weekly, including electives pre pointe, modern dance and progressive ballet technique. The level needs 2 years to complete at two days weekly. Designed for 5th - 8th graders with some previous training. Enrollment Tuition is $300 - 475 per quarter with two semesterly registration fees of $36.
Students are invited to rehearse on Saturday mornings and perform in both âALTER-Nutâ, an Alternative Nutcracker experience accompanied by the Chattanooga Strings, November 17-20, 2026 and Ballet ESPRITâs Tenth Anniversary Season Finale May 24-28, 2027, both at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Two semesterly performance fees of $127 each - regardless of participation - are due with both 2nd and 4th Quarterâs payments - see the fees calendar https://www.balletesprit.com/fees
Those students who have had a least one full year of formal ballet technique are eligible to dance with us in Nutcracker.comâs touring company of âNutcracker! Magical Christmas Balletâ at Memorial Auditorium at 7pm. This performance is outside of Ballet Esprit Conservatory through Talmi Productions with professional International ballet dancers. Ms. Yvonne is the Chattanooga Community Childrenâs Director! Casting auditions are Sept. 17 + 18th, 5:30 - 7:30pm. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings starting directly after as well, at our new downtown studio location 1010 Georgia Ave. https://nutcracker.com/sign-up-for-auditions/
Summer Session is June 7 - July 30, 2027
Tu 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Th 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Th 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Open Intermediate to Advanced Fosse Jazz + Musical Theatre
For ages 13 + A smart addition to your weekly electives after the two-day commitment to ballet for those branching out in performance art - $25 drop in or use your class card $100 for 5 or 10 for $175
For ages 13 + A smart addition to your weekly electives after the two-day commitment to ballet for those branching out in performance art - $25 drop in or use your class card $100 for 5 or 10 for $175
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Party Kids
Open Community Auditions are held for ages 6 + with at least one year of formal Ballet training. Audition, Casting and Mandatory Rehearsals will be held on October 21 and 22rd, 6 - 7p and the next seven Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30am (not meeting 10/25).
Dress Rehearsal will be on Sunday, Dec. 14th from 2:30 - 4:30p at Common House Chattanooga.
Memorial Auditorium Performance on Dec. 18th at 7pm.
Open Community Auditions are held for ages 6 + with at least one year of formal Ballet training. Audition, Casting and Mandatory Rehearsals will be held on October 21 and 22rd, 6 - 7p and the next seven Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30am (not meeting 10/25).
Dress Rehearsal will be on Sunday, Dec. 14th from 2:30 - 4:30p at Common House Chattanooga.
Memorial Auditorium Performance on Dec. 18th at 7pm.
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
St. Mary's Parish Hall in St. Elmo