SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Ballet Austin believes the arts and arts education are essential for the intellectual and social development of all human beings. We are committed to offering educators resources and opportunities to provide young people with arts experiences, specifically in dance.

Research demonstrates that students benefit socially and academically from sustained involvement in the arts. Students in arts-rich environments have higher concepts of their academic ability, are achieving at higher rates on standardized test scores, and are more engaged in schools.

You can learn more about the programs we offer for school in the sections below. In addition to the programs listed, we are able to create custom experiences for your students.

EduMoves^™

Pre-K4 through 2nd Grade

EduMoves^™ is a kinesthetic learning program that engages students directly on their school campuses. Ballet Austin teaching artists lead weekly movement lessons to help students master high priority TEKS and guidelines. The curriculum is designed to provide an effective and engaging approach to teaching curricular concepts that classroom educators have identified as especially challenging for students.

EduMoves™ VIRTUAL

Pre-K4 through 5th Grade

EduMoves ^™ VIRTUAL is Ballet Austin’s online on-demand program which prioritizes students’ well-being and physical activity. This weekly series of three 5-20 minute video lessons features activities grounded in mindfulness, multiple genres of dance, and themed yoga flows. EduMoves ^™ VIRTUAL is designed to be as flexible as possible for both the campus and home environments.

Master Classes for Schools

Book dance technique or fitness classes for your students with Ballet Austin’s professional Butler Dance Education Center instructors. Classes are available at all levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) in a variety of techniques including ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, musical theatre, hip hop, pom, Bollywood, hula, Pilates-based mat classes, and more. Scheduling is based on instructor and studio availability.

Recommended for:

• middle school, high school, and college-aged dance students

Locations: 

• Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center  |  501 West 3rd Street  | Austin, Texas 78701
• At your school’s campus – additional travel fees may apply

Length of Program: 

• Dance Classes run 1 to 1.5 hours
• Fitness classes run 45 minutes to 1 hour

Cost: 

• $200 per hour for each group of up to 25 people

Studio Rehearsal Viewings

Gain an insider’s perspective into the dance-making process by observing professional dancers in rehearsal. During this program, dance students will see the process up close, learn more about the creative process of bringing a ballet to the stage, and have their questions answered by our Education staff.

Recommended for:

• students of all ages in school dance programs

Location:

• Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center  |  501 West 3rd Street  | Austin, Texas 78701

Length of Program: 

• 45 minutes to one hour

Cost: 

• $10 per person, $200 minimum

For more information, please contact Pei-San Brown, Director of Education, at pei-san.brown@balletaustin.org or 512.476.9151 ext.178.

POWELL FOUNDATION

This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Ballet Austin TWO is endowed by Sarah & Ernest Butler through the Ballet Austin Foundation.

Donde van las Mariposas / A Fable from México School Shows Sponsor