Children's Open Class Program

The Children's Open Class Program consists of ballet and jazz classes for children ages 7-14.  This program does not require an audition to enroll.

2009 - 2010 SEMESTERS

Fall Semester: August 24, 2009 - January 16, 2010

Spring Semester: January 18, 2010 - May 28, 2009

Registration

2009-2010 Spring Semester: Registration for new students will open on December 7, 2009 at 10 am.  Registration forms can be obtained in person at the Academy or downloaded at 10am on December 7th. *There is not a waitlist for January enrollment; first come, first serve basis only.* 

Registration Instructions
Registration Form Level 1
Registration Form Level 2
Registration Form Level 3
Registration Forms all levels back
Open Class Brochure
Consent to Emergency Treatment
Consent to Non Emergency Treatment
Indemnification and Release

Schedule of Classes:

Beginner Ballet               Monday 4:00-5:00pm        Level 1

Beginner Ballet               Monday 5:00-6:00pm      
Level 2 
     
Beginner Ballet               Monday 6:00-7:15 pm  
Level 3 

School Holidays

Labor Day: September 5-7, 2009
Teacher In-Service: September 28, 2009
Thanksgiving Break: November 23-28, 2009
Winter Break: December 21-January 3, 2010
Martin Luther King Day: January 18, 2010
Spring Break: March 15-20, 2010
Spring Holiday: April 2-3, 2010
Student Holiday: April 19, 2010

Tuition

Tuition may be paid in full at registration or in four monthly payments.  Family rates are available to families with more than one student enrolled in classes.  The student in the highest level will pay full tuition.  Each additional child will receive a 10% discount on tuition.  Please call for tuition rates: 713-535-3210.

Payment Schedule
First Payment: At the point of registration
Second Payment: October 1, 2009
Third Payment: December 1, 2009
Final Payment: February 1, 2010

Refund Policy
Tuition is non-refundable except in the case of serious illness or injury as verified by a doctor's certificate.

Attendance

All students are expected to attend every class scheduled for their level.  If a child is unable to attend class, the Academy office does not need to be notified of the child's absence.  There will be an end of the year showing on May 10, 2010.  Extra rehearsal dates and times will be announced at a later date.

Attire

Ballet
Girls:  Black, sleeveless, scooped neck, tank-styled leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes.  Hair pulled back neatly in a bun.  No jewelry or skirts.

Boys:  White short-sleeved, form-fitting, crewneck leotard, black bike shorts and black ballet shoes.

Jazz
Girls:  Black, sleeveless, scooped neck, tank-styled leotard, Jazz pants, and Jazz shoes.  Hair pulled back neatly in a bun or ponytail.

Boys: See above

Presentation

Parents are invited to observe their child's class on the following dates:

Fall Semester Observation:
December 7-11, 2009

Spring Semester Observation:
May 3-7, 2010

Spring Semester In-Studio Performance:
May 10, 2010

Faculty

Firat Ozsoy      Ballet Instructor
Ray Dones           Jazz Instructor

Administrative Staff
Elizabeth Pogue      Administrator
Rachel Sawyers       Registrar
Lindsey Hurst         Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Dobbs       Administrative Assistant
Kate Lummis          Education and Outreach Coordinator

To Contact the Academy:
Phone: 713.523.6300

Houston Ballet's Ben Stevenson Academy maintains a policy of non-discrimination with regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, sexual preference, and non-job related disability.

Image: Josh Seibel, Emily Bowen,
Gatlin Holden, and Hannah Fred
Photo by: Drew Donovan