There are many benefits to training at Ballet Austin Academy, for both the student and family.

• At the end of the year, Intermediate and Advanced Division students participate in the Academy Spring Performance.
• All Academy students train in the same state-of-the-art facilities as Ballet Austin’s professional dancers, providing the opportunity/access to view Company rehearsals of upcoming performances.
• A select group of Ballet Austin Company Dancers serves as instructors in the Intermediate and Advanced Divisions.
• Live accompaniment is an important aspect of a professional ballet training program and is provided for all Intermediate/Advanced Division classes.
• Levels 4-8 participate in “Opening Night at the Ballet,” a program for our students that provides them with one complimentary ticket to four opening night performances of Ballet Austin’s season, (with the exception of The Nutcracker.)
• Intermediate and Advanced Division students participate in conferences with Ballet Austin Academy Artistic Staff once or twice each year.
• 20% discount on all single tickets for Ballet Austin’s five annual productions at The Long Center, including The Nutcracker.
• Discounts for parents for Butler Center for Dance & Fitness classes and workshops.
• Complimentary BeWell Talks for Academy parents and students, featuring relevant topics for families.
• FREE or reduced-rate parking, on-site or nearby.

The Nutcracker: All students registered in the Intermediate / Advanced Division are eligible to audition for Ballet Austin’s 62nd annual production of The Nutcracker! Auditions for student performers will be held at Ballet Austin in September, 2024.

Health and Safety Protocols

• All student performers are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.
• Face masks may be worn during rehearsal and performances at the Long Center if deemed necessary. Performers will not be masked while on-stage performing.

• Application process required by your student’s school district for approval by the school/district.
• Provide Ballet Austin with the forms from your school district. Please allow up to 10 business days for Ballet Austin to process paperwork requests for OCPE.
• Please be reminded that the Academy will need to have completed forms from the school district approving participation.
• There is a $145 fee per semester.

For more information email the Academy Senior Program Manager or call 512.501.8704 Ext. 140.

Ballet Austin is a collaborator with The Austin School of Performing and Visual Arts. Dancers enrolled in ASPVA’s full-time, academic and fine arts program will earn credit on their transcripts from accredited dance classes at Ballet Austin Academy, as well as the opportunity to participate in dance courses offered during the school day at ASPVA. Participation is contingent on being accepted into Ballet Austin Academy’s Intermediate or Advanced Division.