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Elementary Division Summer Classes (Ages 8-10)

About the Program

Formal Ballet training begins in the Elementary Division, a rigorous and comprehensive program of the highest caliber.

The Elementary Division syllabus progresses at a rate that allows the student to learn the exercises correctly and with full physicality. Repetition and slow careful work is emphasized, with the students learning discipline and control of their bodies.

Elementary Division students are required to attend all scheduled classes for their level and progress to the next level once they master the material and physical understanding of the syllabus in their current level. Students receive a written progress report at the end of each School Year.

BALLET AUSTIN ACADEMY BENEFITS

Training at the Ballet Austin Academy offers many benefits for both the student and family:

  • State-of-the-Art Facilities – All Academy students train in the same professional studios as Ballet Austin’s professional dancers, with opportunities to observe Company rehearsals.
  • Live Accompaniment – All Elementary Division classes include live music, an essential part of professional ballet training.
  • Performance Discounts – Get 20% off single tickets to Ballet Austin’s five annual productions at The Long Center, including The Nutcracker.
  • Parent Fitness Perks – Enjoy discounts on classes and workshops at the Butler Center for Dance & Fitness.
  • BeWell Talks – Attend complimentary BeWell Talks designed for Academy parents and students, featuring relevant family topics.
  • Convenient Parking – Access free or reduced-rate parking on-site or at nearby locations.

Meet Your Instructors

Katelyn Rustagi

Instructor

Class Schedule

Level 1 (A)

Monday & Wednesday

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

K. Rustagi

Level 1 (A)

Tuesday & Thursday

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

K. Rustagi

Level 2 (A)

Monday & Wednesday

5:15 – 6:30 pm

K. Rustagi

Elementary Division Placement & Registration for New and Returning Students

Siobhan O’Donnell,

Academy Registrar

Returning Students

  • Students should enroll based on their 2024/25 year-end evaluation.
  • Former Pre-Ballet 7 students who are 8 years old by September 1, 2025, may enroll in Level 1.

New Students with Previous Ballet Experience (Ages 8+)

  • Students 8 years and older with prior ballet training must attend a Placement Audition on August 21 or submit a Digital Audition to determine acceptance and level placement.

New Students with No Ballet Experience (Ages 8–10)

  • Students ages 8–10 (as of September 1, 2025) with no previous dance experience are automatically placed in Level 1.

Ballet Austin Academy Downtown

Enrolling June 23 – August 2, 2025

Enroll Online
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Ballet Austin Academy @ the JCC

Enrolling June 23 – August 2, 2025

Enroll Online
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If you have questions or need help registering your student, contact our Academy Registrar at 512.501.8703 or via email.

The Greg Easley Bryant Boys’ Scholarship Class will return in the fall of 2025. No previous dance experience is required to join the Greg Easley Bryant Boys’ Scholarship Class. The student’s first four classes will be considered the probationary period and will be used to assess the student’s ability to focus and work in a collaborative environment. The student should also demonstrate appropriate social, cognitive, and physical development. Boys ages 8–12, upon successful completion of the probationary period, receive a full tuition scholarship ($1,050 value) and may enroll at any time. Although it is recommended that this class be taken in conjunction with a corresponding Elementary Division Ballet Technique Class, it is not required.

Ballet Austin is humbled to have the name of this class honor an individual who made a positive impact on the ballet community in Austin. To learn more about how you can help ensure that future generations of young, male dancers have the support and encouragement to pursue their dreams of a professional dance career, click here.

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