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The Children’s Division of the Otto M. Budig Academy is designed to inspire a life-long love of dance for students ages 2 – 7. Through age-appropriate curriculum, students build confidence and capacity in their physical potential while imagination and artistic expression develop their unique sense of creativity. The fundamentals of classical ballet are gradually introduced, setting students up for success as they graduate into the Preparatory Division.
STUDENTS ARE PLACED BY AGE AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2023.
Registration for the 2022-2023 Academy Year has closed. Please complete our inquiry form to find out more about Summer 2023 programs and the 2023-2024 Academy Year.
ABOUT PETITE PAS DE DEUX
Petite Pas de Deux is a weekly 30-minute dance and movement class for students ages 2 – 3. Students take class alongside a parent or adult caregiver who is an active participant in the class.
Students should enroll in one of the class offerings below. Enrollment is for the full Academy Year (September – May). All classes take place in person at the Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance.
| Tuesday | 5:45 – 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:45 – 10:15 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 – 9:30 AM |
| Full Academy Year Tuition | $600 |
| Registration Fee (Per Family) | $50 |
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
ABOUT CREATIVE DANCE 1
Creative Dance 1 is a weekly 45-minute dance and creative movement class. CD1 students participate in the annual Children’s Division Spring Production.
Students should enroll in one of the class offerings below. Male students have the option to enroll in the boys-specific class or any CD1 class offering. Enrollment is for the full Academy Year (September – May). All classes take place in person at the Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance.
| Monday | 5:30– 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:15 – 11:00 AM |
| Thursday | 4:00 – 4:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 – 9:45 AM |
| BOYS CLASS | |
| Boys Creative Dance | Tuesday 5:45 – 6:30 PM |
| Full Academy Year Tuition | $695 |
| Registration Fee (Per Family) | $50 |
| Spring Performance Fee | $100 |
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
ABOUT CREATIVE DANCE 2
Creative Dance 2 is a weekly 45-minute dance and creative movement class. CD2 students participate in the annual Children’s Division Spring Production.
Students should enroll in one of the options below. Male students have the option to enroll in the boys-specific class or any CD2 class offering. Enrollment is for the full Academy Year (September – May). All classes take place in person at the Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance.
| Monday | 4:45 – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:15 – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 – 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4:45 – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:45 – 10:30 AM |
| Saturday | 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM |
| BOYS CLASS | |
| Boys Creative Dance | Tuesday 5:45 – 6:30 PM |
| Children’s Division Tap | Saturday 12:00 – 12:45 PM |
| Full Academy Year Tuition | $695 |
| Registration Fee (Per Family) | $50 |
| Spring Performance Fee | $100 |
| Children’s Division Tap | $695 |
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
ABOUT CREATIVE DANCE 3
Creative Dance 3 is a weekly 45-minute dance and creative movement class. CD3 students participate in the annual Children’s Division Spring Production.
Students should enroll in one of the options below. Male students have the option to enroll in the boys-specific class or any CD3 class offering. Enrollment is for the full Academy Year (September – May). All classes take place in person at the Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance.
| Monday | 4:00 – 4:45 PM |
| Monday | 6:15 – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:00 – 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:45 – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 – 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 – 11:15 AM |
| Saturday | 12:45 – 1:30 PM |
| BOYS CLASS | |
| Boys Creative Dance | Tuesday 5:45 – 6:30 PM |
| Children’s Division Tap | Saturday 12:00 – 12:45 PM |
| Full Academy Year Tuition | $715 |
| Registration Fee (Per Family) | $50 |
| Spring Performance Fee | $100 |
| Children’s Division Tap | $695 |
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
ABOUT PRE BALLET
Pre Ballet is a weekly 60-minute ballet class for students who are eager to begin learning the early basics of classical ballet technique. Pre Ballet students participate in the annual Children’s Division Spring Production.
Students should enroll in one of the options below but may enroll in a second if they desire to participate in class two times per week. Male students have the option to enroll in the boys-specific class or any Pre Ballet class offering. Enrollment is for the full Academy Year (September – May). All classes take place in person at the Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance.
| Monday | 5:15 – 6:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:15 – 5:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:15 – 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4:15 – 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 5:15 – 6:15 PM |
| Friday | 4:30 – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 – 10:30 AM |
| Saturday | 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM |
| BOYS CLASS | |
| Boys Pre Ballet | Saturday 9:00 – 10:00 AM |
| Children’s Division Tap | Saturday 12:00 – 12:45 PM |
| Full Academy Year Tuition | $795 |
| Registration Fee (Per Family) | $50 |
| Spring Performance Fee | $100 |
| Children’s Division Tap | $695 |
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
ABOUT CHILDREN’S DIVISION TAP
Children’s Division Tap is a weekly 45-minute tap class for students ages 4 – 7. Children’s Division Tap students participate in the annual Children’s Division Spring Production.
Students may enroll in CD Tap exclusively or in addition to their Creative Dance or Pre Ballet classes. Enrollment is for the full Academy Year (September – May). All classes take place in person at the Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance.
| Saturday | 12:00– 12:45 PM |
| Full Academy Year Tuition | $695 |
| Registration Fee (Per Family) | $50 |
| Spring Performance Fee | $100 |
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
