Excellence in Motion:
Youth Program         And
Teen Academy
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Designed for dedicated dancers seeking comprehensive training while balancing school and other commitments. We are committed to educating dancers ages 9–18 through world-class Vaganova based ballet training in technical and artistic mastery, supplemented with various contemporary genres in a welcoming and dedicated community.
Program Curriculum
Technical Proficiency
Emphasis on  technical execution, body placement and awareness, strength and flexibility
*Joy of Music and Movement
*Growth minded
*Enriching and Encouraging
Multiple Genres
Performance
Opportunities
Students perform in The Nutcracker and our year end showcase, fostering stage presence, artistry, and collaborative professional work.Â
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*NOTE: STUDENTS IN THE YOUTH PROGRAM & TEEN ACADEMY Â MAY PARTICIPATE IN MBA DC SPONSORED COMPETITIONS BY INVITATION*
Weekly Class Schedule
Weekly Training Schedule for Youth Program and Teen AcademyÂ
All classes are designed to provide technical rigor with flexibility.
Enroll in any one or more classes.
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Youth Level I (Ages 9-11)
Minimum of 1 year of dance training required
Intermediate Youth Level II Program (Ages 11-13)
Minimum of 2 years of dance training required
Intermediate/Advanced Teen Academy (ages 13+)
A dedicated and rigorous  program for those balancing school and other extra-curricular commitments
Minimum of 4 years of dance training required (1 year of pointe required for pointe work)
Monday/Wednesday 7:00-8:30PM
Stretch & Strength and Ballet Technique
Sunday 9:30-10:30AM
Hip Hop
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Sunday 10:30-12:00 PM
Stretch & Strength and Ballet technique
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Sunday 12:30-1:30PM
Contemporary
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Sunday
Beginning/Intermediate Acro/Tumbling  2:00-3:00 PMÂ
Tuesday/Thursday 6:30PM – 8:00PM
Stretch & Strength and BalletÂ
Sunday 10:30-11:30AM
Hip Hop
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Sunday 11:30-1:00PM
Ballet
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Sunday 1:30-2:30PM
Contemporary
Tuesday  6:30-8:30 PM
Stretch & Strength, Â Ballet Technique, Variations
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Wednesday 6:30-8:30PM
Ballet Technique and Pointe*
Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM
Ballet Technique and Jumps & Turns
Sunday 10:00-12:00PM
Stretch & Strength, Â Ballet Technique, Pointe*
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Sunday 12:00-1:00PM
Contemporary
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Sunday 1:00-2:00PM
Hip Hop
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*Pointe class requires enrollment in 4 ballet technique classes  per week.
Program Dress Code
Girls Uniform
- Plain black leotardÂ
- Traditional ballet pink or flesh tone tights
- Canvas ballet slippers matching tights
- Hair secured in a clean, tight ballet bun
- No jewelry or extra leg warmers
- Hip Hop sneakers (if enrolled in Hip Hop)
- Contemporary black tight dance shorts
- Mary Jane Tap shoes (if enrolled in Tap)
Boys Uniform
- Fitted white dance shirt
- Black full-length ballet tights or  leggings
- White socks with white canvas slippers
- Hair groomed neatly away from face
- Hip Hop sneakers (if enrolled in Hip Hop)
- Classic/Lace-Up Tap shoes (if enrolled in Tap)
TUITION
Ballet: $175/month for 2hrs/week (1 class)
Ballet: $275/month for 4hrs/week (2 classes)
Ballet: $350/month for 6hrs/week (3 classes)
Ballet: $425/month for 8hrs/week (4classes)
Hip Hop: $120/month
Contemporary: $120/month
Tap: $120/month
AcroTumbling: $120/month
Questions? Email us at info@masterballetacademydc.com