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About Us

About Delaware

Owned and directed by Brittany Kaiser, The School of Delaware Ballet is dedicated to providing students with outstanding ballet and pointe training. Supplementary classes are offered in jazz, tap, and contemporary to develop versatility and encourage artistic expression in our students. We offer programs for both recreational and career-hopeful students. The School strives to provide the highest quality dance education in an encouraging environment, ensuring that each student leaves with a love of the Arts that will last a lifetime

Our History

Formerly Central Delaware Dance Academy, The School of Delaware Ballet carries out the artistic vision of prior owners/directors Marion Tracy (Marion Tracy Dance Studio) and Daniel Kaiser (Central Delaware Dance Academy) and strives to maintain and continue the legacy of its past.

Delaware Ballet

Our studios are also home to the area’s premier non-profit ballet company, Delaware Ballet. They annually perform the Nutcracker as well as a spring production and are devoted to sharing the love of dance with our community. Delaware Ballet is a Regional Dance America Northeast Member Company. Delaware Ballet Company Auditions will be held Saturday, August 24th, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Visit them at: www.delawareballet.org.

Registration

Registration for our 2024/2025 school year will be held August 14th, 2024 from 5pm7pm. Join us to formally register your child for classes, meet the faculty, and tour the facility. Registration will be ongoing through February, when we begin recital preparations and order costumes. The School continues to accept new students yearround, but participation in recital will depend on costume availability and is not guaranteed if student is registered after February 28th.

Holiday Recital

Each year The School holds an in-house holiday recital the week before our holiday break (see school calendar for dates). All students will arrive at 4:30pm on the day that their class is held, and the performance will be at 5pm. For example, all classes normally held on Mondays will perform on Monday. If a class is held on multiple evenings (Ballet 3-6), the class will perform on all nights the class is held. There are no costumes nor admission fees for this performance, and you may take your own photographs and videos without flash.

Annual Recital

Our school year culminates in our annual recital, in which each class in the school performs a dance. It is a wonderful showcase of everything our students have learned throughout the school year. Recital 2025 will tentatively be held at Lake Forest High School’s Auditorium on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 3:00pm. Dress rehearsal will be held the day of the performance at scheduled times beginning at 9am. There will be a videographer and DVDs to purchase.

Recital Costumes

Students will be measured for their recital costumes during class in December, and costumes will be ordered in January. A costume deposit is required at time of registration, and all balances are due before costumes are ordered. Last day to pay costume balances will be Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. Recital costumes will be handed out 2 weeks before Picture Week (see below) and are not to be worn until the day of the show with the exception of class pictures. Due to costume house policy costumes are non-refundable.

Picture Week

Picture days will tentatively be held Monday, May 5th through Thursday, May 8th, 2025. Individual photos and class photos will be taken during regular class times. After photos, each class will run through their dance in costume and be dismissed.

The Nutcracker Children’s Auditions

Delaware Ballet auditions children from The School to participate in its annual production of The Nutcracker. Auditions for children’s roles will be held Saturday, September 21st, 2024 from 10am-12pm. Eligible dancers will be 5 years old at time of audition or in Level 2 ballet classes or higher.

Tuition

Tuition for each student is divided into ten monthly installments, September through June, payable on the first of each month. After the 10th of each month, a late fee of $20 will be added to negative accounts. A 10% discount is offered if tuition is paid in two semester installments. You may also manage your account and pay tuition online. Please see front desk for details and instructions.

Dress Code

Dress code will be strictly enforced. Students must wear proper attire and shoes for each class with hair secured away from face. All ballet students must have their hair in a bun. Please see dress code for details.

Inclement Weather

If The School will be closing due to inclement weather, an email/text will be sent out to all parents opted in to our software system and notification will be posted on our Social media. Please make sure your contact information remains current with our receptionist so that you will receive all messages.