Frequently asked questions

Children must be 3 years old in order to begin ballet classes. Even at age 3, some kids are not ready for organized activities. It's normal for kids to just watch, or even cry at the beginning. If you're little one doesn't take to it after a few weeks, give it some time, and try again when they're older.

The North Fork Ballet partners with Vision Charter Academy and Colorado Home Enrichment to provide ballet classes to their students free of charge! Contact us if your VCA or CHE student would like to enroll in ballet. Homeschoolers may also schedule private and group lessons during the day to supplement their ballet training. Private and group lessons are $60/hour whether it's 1 or 5 kids.

A single drop-in class is $15. To attend regularly, tuition is $50/month, and most students dance 7-9 months out of the year. Here are some other expenses you will encounter: -Dance clothing and shoes for class -Costume rental fee of $10/student -Some students may need to purchase a portion of their costume (usually < $30) -Tickets for performances (usually $8-15) -Makeup, hair nets, or other performance needs Scholarships are available! Learn more about scholarships here. (www.northforkballet.com/scholarships)

Girls must be at least 12 years old, with 3+ years in ballet since age 8. They must also be dancing at level 3 or higher and taking two or more classes a week. A doctor's visit is also recommended to ensure the bone structure of the feet is maturing properly and free from defects. After beginning pointe class, it may be months to a year or more before the dancer is ready to purchase pointe shoes. After passing a physical and written exam, you and your instructor will schedule a fitting to buy pointe shoes.

We offer a family and multi-class discount! The first class is full price, and then you will save $10/month for each additional class your family pays for. The discount is good for siblings in the same class, different classes, or one child taking multiple classes.

Kids usually outgrow dance wear before it wears out! Ballet shoe trade: Outgrown ballet shoes may be traded for proper fitting ones if we have your child's size in our collection. If you left the old pair at home, shoes may be borrowed for class, but need to be returned that day. Ballet clothes box: The first week of each month, we will display a "free" box of donated items, and students may take anything that fits. Outgrown tights, leotards, skirts, and warm-up layers may be donated at any time. Please come before or after class to try on shoes and clothes.