Acro Workshop
Learn and sharpen your gymnastic skills with this Dance Acro Workshop! Open to dancers ages 8 through adult, this masterclass series will focus on tumbling with incorporating dance elements as preparations and dismounts. Dancers will be coached by the internationally renowned performing artist Anthony (Ninja) Grant formerly with the Harlem Globetrotters and Coach Keith! This workshop is part of a two day series. Students must be available on Thursday, August 24 and Thursday, August 31 from 6:00 -8:00 pm.
Attire:
Leotard
Leggings
Shorts
Fitted Shirts
(No baggy or loose clothing allowed)
Learn and sharpen your gymnastic skills with this Dance Acro Workshop! Open to dancers ages 8 through adult, this masterclass series will focus on tumbling with incorporating dance elements as preparations and dismounts. Dancers will be coached by the internationally renowned performing artist Anthony (Ninja) Grant formerly with the Harlem Globetrotters and Coach Keith! This workshop is part of a two day series. Students must be available on Thursday, August 24 and Thursday, August 31 from 6:00 -8:00 pm.
Attire:
Leotard
Leggings
Shorts
Fitted Shirts
(No baggy or loose clothing allowed)
Thursday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio I Castle Hills
Acro/Stretch
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio III Castle Hills
Maintenance Week 2023
Maintenance Week Classes are here again! Enjoy your favorite classes as one group and be inspired by your peers and teachers. This is a great way to get a head start on the upcoming school year, meet friends, stay in shape and set your dance goals! Classes Monday - Thursday from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and are open to students in Level II and higher.
Monday/Wednesday
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Ballet Class
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Stretch
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm - SAYB Company Review & Cool Down
Tuesday/Thursday
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Ballet Class
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Contemporary
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm - SAYB Company Review & Cool Down
Maintenance Week Classes are here again! Enjoy your favorite classes as one group and be inspired by your peers and teachers. This is a great way to get a head start on the upcoming school year, meet friends, stay in shape and set your dance goals! Classes Monday - Thursday from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and are open to students in Level II and higher.
Monday/Wednesday
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Ballet Class
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Stretch
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm - SAYB Company Review & Cool Down
Tuesday/Thursday
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Ballet Class
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Contemporary
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm - SAYB Company Review & Cool Down
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio I Castle Hills
Tap Int/Adv combined levels
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio II Castle Hills
Jazz Ill/lV/V
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio I Castle Hills
Spurs Halftime Show
San Antonio Ballet School dancers will be performing at the Spurs game during Halftime on Wednesday, January 15. The participation fee covers choreography and costuming. Each performing dancer and any family members planning to attend will need to purchase tickets using our specified group link.
San Antonio Ballet School dancers will be performing at the Spurs game during Halftime on Wednesday, January 15. The participation fee covers choreography and costuming. Each performing dancer and any family members planning to attend will need to purchase tickets using our specified group link.
Thursday Friday
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio I Castle Hills
Nutcracker - Open Auditions (Ages 13+)
Join us for San Antonio Youth Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Open Auditions on Saturday, August 28!
With choreography by the amazing Husan Wong and direction under Danielle Campbell Steans, rehearsals begin weekends, starting September 2021. Only a limited number of cast members will be accepted.
Auditions are open to artists of all ages 3- adult.
(Beginner/Intermediate, Advanced Dancers & Performing Artists)
Attire: Ladies - black leotard, pink tights, pink technique flats or pointe shoes; Gentlemen - white leotard or fitted t-shirt, black tights with white socks and white or black ballet shoes.
Join us for San Antonio Youth Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Open Auditions on Saturday, August 28!
With choreography by the amazing Husan Wong and direction under Danielle Campbell Steans, rehearsals begin weekends, starting September 2021. Only a limited number of cast members will be accepted.
Auditions are open to artists of all ages 3- adult.
(Beginner/Intermediate, Advanced Dancers & Performing Artists)
Attire: Ladies - black leotard, pink tights, pink technique flats or pointe shoes; Gentlemen - white leotard or fitted t-shirt, black tights with white socks and white or black ballet shoes.
Saturday
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Castle Hills
SABHSF 24-25
Ballet SABHSF
Wednesday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Spring 2025
Pre Professional Div Acro
Prerequisite: Student must have skill requirements from Ballet 3 ***Student must be placed at this level through evaluation or promotion.
Main Objective: The barre, center and allegro work continue at this level with longer and more complex combinations, and many steps are executed on releve in preparation for Pointe work. Mastery of self-positioning in group formations is an important skill for this class. The Pointe class is mandatory and is taken simultaneously with Ballet 3, once a week for one hour.
Prerequisite: Student must have skill requirements from Ballet 3 ***Student must be placed at this level through evaluation or promotion.
Main Objective: The barre, center and allegro work continue at this level with longer and more complex combinations, and many steps are executed on releve in preparation for Pointe work. Mastery of self-positioning in group formations is an important skill for this class. The Pointe class is mandatory and is taken simultaneously with Ballet 3, once a week for one hour.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Pre Professional Div IV & V Ballet
Monday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level II
Class Time: 1 hours, 2 times a week PLUS 0.5 hour Stretch & Strength, 2 xs week AND 0.5 hour Pre-Pointe
Prerequisite: The student must have knowledge of the fundamental ballet skills such as body placement and posture, use of body weight, basic foot positions, and simple arm and head movements and positions.
Main Objective: The technical skills used at the barre, center and allegro increase in difficulty through execution, combination, length, and coordination. Students will continue strengthening the technical aspects of ballet, and will work on improvisation exercises, inspiring creativity and expression.
**Evaluations are required for placement in Level I and higher**
Class Time: 1 hours, 2 times a week PLUS 0.5 hour Stretch & Strength, 2 xs week AND 0.5 hour Pre-Pointe
Prerequisite: The student must have knowledge of the fundamental ballet skills such as body placement and posture, use of body weight, basic foot positions, and simple arm and head movements and positions.
Main Objective: The technical skills used at the barre, center and allegro increase in difficulty through execution, combination, length, and coordination. Students will continue strengthening the technical aspects of ballet, and will work on improvisation exercises, inspiring creativity and expression.
**Evaluations are required for placement in Level I and higher**
Monday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level III/IV
Prerequisite: Student must have skill requirements from Level 1 and 2 ***Student must be placed at this level through evaluation or promotion.
Main Objective: The barre, center and allegro work continue at this level with longer and more complex combinations, and many steps are executed on releve in preparation for Pointe work. Mastery of self-positioning in group formations is an important skill for this class. Stretch class is mandatory and is taken simultaneously with Level 3, once a week for one hour. Dancers enrolled in Level III, must take 3 days of ballet classes per week.
Prerequisite: Student must have skill requirements from Level 1 and 2 ***Student must be placed at this level through evaluation or promotion.
Main Objective: The barre, center and allegro work continue at this level with longer and more complex combinations, and many steps are executed on releve in preparation for Pointe work. Mastery of self-positioning in group formations is an important skill for this class. Stretch class is mandatory and is taken simultaneously with Level 3, once a week for one hour. Dancers enrolled in Level III, must take 3 days of ballet classes per week.
Monday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level II Pre-Pointe
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level II/III Stretch
Monday
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Tap Advanced
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Teen Adult Advanced Ballet
Monday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Variations I
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Tap Intermediate
Monday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Pre Professional Division Ballet
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 5:15 PM
3:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Tap Beginner (4-7 yrs)
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level I
Class Time: One hour, 2 times a week PLUS 0.5 hour Stretch & Strength (Total minimum 2.5 hours/week)
Prerequisite: This class focuses on technical performance and creativity. Both of these elements are emphasized through age appropriate exercises and reinforcement techniques. The difficulty level increases in this class as simple head and arm movements are incorporated in to the exercises. The barre exercises increase to develop and strengthen concentration levels. Additional steps are introduced that demand emphasis on technique, such as improvement on using body weight changes, placement, and equilibrium. At this level, barre work is executed using both hands. Center and allegro exercises increase, reinforcing the work done at the barre.
**Evaluations are required for placement in Level I and higher**
Class Time: One hour, 2 times a week PLUS 0.5 hour Stretch & Strength (Total minimum 2.5 hours/week)
Prerequisite: This class focuses on technical performance and creativity. Both of these elements are emphasized through age appropriate exercises and reinforcement techniques. The difficulty level increases in this class as simple head and arm movements are incorporated in to the exercises. The barre exercises increase to develop and strengthen concentration levels. Additional steps are introduced that demand emphasis on technique, such as improvement on using body weight changes, placement, and equilibrium. At this level, barre work is executed using both hands. Center and allegro exercises increase, reinforcing the work done at the barre.
**Evaluations are required for placement in Level I and higher**
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level III/IV
Prerequisite: Student must have skill requirements from Level 1 and 2 ***Student must be placed at this level through evaluation or promotion.
Main Objective: The barre, center and allegro work continue at this level with longer and more complex combinations, and many steps are executed on releve in preparation for Pointe work. Mastery of self-positioning in group formations is an important skill for this class. Stretch class is mandatory and is taken simultaneously with Level 3, once a week for one hour. Dancers enrolled in Level III, must take 3 days of ballet classes per week.
Prerequisite: Student must have skill requirements from Level 1 and 2 ***Student must be placed at this level through evaluation or promotion.
Main Objective: The barre, center and allegro work continue at this level with longer and more complex combinations, and many steps are executed on releve in preparation for Pointe work. Mastery of self-positioning in group formations is an important skill for this class. Stretch class is mandatory and is taken simultaneously with Level 3, once a week for one hour. Dancers enrolled in Level III, must take 3 days of ballet classes per week.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Pre Pro Pointe & Variations
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Contemporary w/ Pointe
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level III/IV Pointe
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Stretch
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Contemporary Intermediate
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Pre Professional Division
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Baby Ballet (3 yrs)
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Pre-Primary B (4-5 yrs)
Age: 4 – 5
Class Time: 45 minutes, 1 time per week
Main Objective: This level builds on the skills learned in Baby Ballet. Fundamentals, such as body placement, first, second and third positions, and simple ballet steps are covered, while working with both hands on the barre and on center. Allegro work includes simple jumps and combinations, which help strengthen the student in a safe manner. Coordination and creativity are reinforced through dance games appropriate to this age group.
Age: 4 – 5
Class Time: 45 minutes, 1 time per week
Main Objective: This level builds on the skills learned in Baby Ballet. Fundamentals, such as body placement, first, second and third positions, and simple ballet steps are covered, while working with both hands on the barre and on center. Allegro work includes simple jumps and combinations, which help strengthen the student in a safe manner. Coordination and creativity are reinforced through dance games appropriate to this age group.
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level I
Class Time: One hour, 2 times a week PLUS 0.5 hour Stretch & Strength (Total minimum 2.5 hours/week)
Prerequisite: This class focuses on technical performance and creativity. Both of these elements are emphasized through age appropriate exercises and reinforcement techniques. The difficulty level increases in this class as simple head and arm movements are incorporated in to the exercises. The barre exercises increase to develop and strengthen concentration levels. Additional steps are introduced that demand emphasis on technique, such as improvement on using body weight changes, placement, and equilibrium. At this level, barre work is executed using both hands. Center and allegro exercises increase, reinforcing the work done at the barre.
**Evaluations are required for placement in Level I and higher**
Class Time: One hour, 2 times a week PLUS 0.5 hour Stretch & Strength (Total minimum 2.5 hours/week)
Prerequisite: This class focuses on technical performance and creativity. Both of these elements are emphasized through age appropriate exercises and reinforcement techniques. The difficulty level increases in this class as simple head and arm movements are incorporated in to the exercises. The barre exercises increase to develop and strengthen concentration levels. Additional steps are introduced that demand emphasis on technique, such as improvement on using body weight changes, placement, and equilibrium. At this level, barre work is executed using both hands. Center and allegro exercises increase, reinforcing the work done at the barre.
**Evaluations are required for placement in Level I and higher**
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Pre Professional Variations
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Boy's Ballet
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Modern
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level I Stretch
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Conditioning
In Jazz, students will engage in learning and executing jazz technique and performance skills by using a mixture of methodologies, most which are ballet based. Movement qualities include clean strong lines, isolations, and syncopated rhythms. Core skills as well as body conditioning are very important as we explore the different genres of jazz.
In Jazz, students will engage in learning and executing jazz technique and performance skills by using a mixture of methodologies, most which are ballet based. Movement qualities include clean strong lines, isolations, and syncopated rhythms. Core skills as well as body conditioning are very important as we explore the different genres of jazz.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Dance Mom (and Dads too) Fit
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Jazz B
In Jazz, students will engage in learning and executing jazz technique and performance skills by using a mixture of methodologies, most which are ballet based. Movement qualities include clean strong lines, isolations, and syncopated rhythms. Core skills as well as body conditioning are very important as we explore the different genres of jazz.
In Jazz, students will engage in learning and executing jazz technique and performance skills by using a mixture of methodologies, most which are ballet based. Movement qualities include clean strong lines, isolations, and syncopated rhythms. Core skills as well as body conditioning are very important as we explore the different genres of jazz.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Leaps and Turns
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Pre Professional Division
Thursday
3:30 PM to 5:15 PM
3:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level III/IV
Prerequisite: Student must have skill requirements from Level 1 and 2 ***Student must be placed at this level through evaluation or promotion.
Main Objective: The barre, center and allegro work continue at this level with longer and more complex combinations, and many steps are executed on releve in preparation for Pointe work. Mastery of self-positioning in group formations is an important skill for this class. Stretch class is mandatory and is taken simultaneously with Level 3, once a week for one hour. Dancers enrolled in Level III, must take 3 days of ballet classes per week.
Prerequisite: Student must have skill requirements from Level 1 and 2 ***Student must be placed at this level through evaluation or promotion.
Main Objective: The barre, center and allegro work continue at this level with longer and more complex combinations, and many steps are executed on releve in preparation for Pointe work. Mastery of self-positioning in group formations is an important skill for this class. Stretch class is mandatory and is taken simultaneously with Level 3, once a week for one hour. Dancers enrolled in Level III, must take 3 days of ballet classes per week.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Pre Pro Pointe & Variations
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Primary (6-7 yrs)
Age: 6 -7
Class Time: 1 hour, 1 time per week
Main Objective: All vocabulary from previous levels to be incorporated into this class. Fundamentals, such as body placement, first, second and third positions, and simple ballet steps are covered, while working with both hands on the barre and on center. Allegro work includes simple jumps and combinations, which help strengthen the student in a safe manner. Coordination and creativity are reinforced through dance games appropriate to this age group.
Age: 6 -7
Class Time: 1 hour, 1 time per week
Main Objective: All vocabulary from previous levels to be incorporated into this class. Fundamentals, such as body placement, first, second and third positions, and simple ballet steps are covered, while working with both hands on the barre and on center. Allegro work includes simple jumps and combinations, which help strengthen the student in a safe manner. Coordination and creativity are reinforced through dance games appropriate to this age group.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level II
Class Time: 1 hours, 2 times a week PLUS 0.5 hour Stretch & Strength, 2 xs week AND 0.5 hour Pre-Pointe
Prerequisite: The student must have knowledge of the fundamental ballet skills such as body placement and posture, use of body weight, basic foot positions, and simple arm and head movements and positions.
Main Objective: The technical skills used at the barre, center and allegro increase in difficulty through execution, combination, length, and coordination. Students will continue strengthening the technical aspects of ballet, and will work on improvisation exercises, inspiring creativity and expression.
**Evaluations are required for placement in Level I and higher**
Class Time: 1 hours, 2 times a week PLUS 0.5 hour Stretch & Strength, 2 xs week AND 0.5 hour Pre-Pointe
Prerequisite: The student must have knowledge of the fundamental ballet skills such as body placement and posture, use of body weight, basic foot positions, and simple arm and head movements and positions.
Main Objective: The technical skills used at the barre, center and allegro increase in difficulty through execution, combination, length, and coordination. Students will continue strengthening the technical aspects of ballet, and will work on improvisation exercises, inspiring creativity and expression.
**Evaluations are required for placement in Level I and higher**
Thursday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level III/IV Pointe
Class Time: 1.5-2.0 hours, Minimum of 4 times a week; PLUS 1 hour Stretch & Strength AND 2.0 hours Pointe and Variations (Total minimum 8.75 hours/week)
Prerequisite: Student must possess skills required for Level I, II and III starting Level IV.
Main Objective: Additional barre work with a higher level of difficulty in concentration, technical level, coordination and endurance is required. Greater mastery of arms-head-legs and turns and balance is required. Barre skills are required for proper execution of center and allegro, and execution speed, coordination, a good sense of balance, and turns are essential. The Pointe Class is also mandatory for this level and must be taken simultaneously with Ballet.
**Evaluations are required for placement in Level I and higher**
Class Time: 1.5-2.0 hours, Minimum of 4 times a week; PLUS 1 hour Stretch & Strength AND 2.0 hours Pointe and Variations (Total minimum 8.75 hours/week)
Prerequisite: Student must possess skills required for Level I, II and III starting Level IV.
Main Objective: Additional barre work with a higher level of difficulty in concentration, technical level, coordination and endurance is required. Greater mastery of arms-head-legs and turns and balance is required. Barre skills are required for proper execution of center and allegro, and execution speed, coordination, a good sense of balance, and turns are essential. The Pointe Class is also mandatory for this level and must be taken simultaneously with Ballet.
**Evaluations are required for placement in Level I and higher**
Thursday
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Jazz A
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Teen Adult Advanced Bellet
Thursday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level II Stretch
Thursday
8:00 PM to 8:30 PM
8:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Pre Professional Division
Friday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Company Conditioning
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Hip Hop I
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Hip Hop II
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Adult Ballet
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Baby Ballet
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Acro Kids
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Pre-Primary (4-5 yrs)
Age: 4 – 5
Class Time: 45 minutes, 1 time per week
Main Objective: This level builds on the skills learned in Baby Ballet. Fundamentals, such as body placement, first, second and third positions, and simple ballet steps are covered, while working with both hands on the barre and on center. Allegro work includes simple jumps and combinations, which help strengthen the student in a safe manner. Coordination and creativity are reinforced through dance games appropriate to this age group.
Age: 4 – 5
Class Time: 45 minutes, 1 time per week
Main Objective: This level builds on the skills learned in Baby Ballet. Fundamentals, such as body placement, first, second and third positions, and simple ballet steps are covered, while working with both hands on the barre and on center. Allegro work includes simple jumps and combinations, which help strengthen the student in a safe manner. Coordination and creativity are reinforced through dance games appropriate to this age group.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Baby & Me (18 mo. - 3 yrs w/ adult)
Age: 18 months- 3 years of age
Class Time: 30 minutes, 1 time per week
Main Objective: The Baby and Me class helps initiate young children into classical ballet discipline using carefully selected short, simple exercises, customized to their maturity level. The exercises practiced in this class are based on playful exercises, dances and games that help develop the child’s strength and coordination skills.
Age: 18 months- 3 years of age
Class Time: 30 minutes, 1 time per week
Main Objective: The Baby and Me class helps initiate young children into classical ballet discipline using carefully selected short, simple exercises, customized to their maturity level. The exercises practiced in this class are based on playful exercises, dances and games that help develop the child’s strength and coordination skills.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Intro Tap / Jazz (5-7 yrs)
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Primary (6-7 yrs)
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level IV/V Ballet
Saturday
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Intro Ballet / Acro (5-7 yrs)
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio III
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Level I / Beginner Ballet (8 yrs +)
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Contemporary Jazz Fusion A
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Beginner Stretch
Saturday
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio II
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Firebird and La Bayadere Auditions 2025
Firebird / La Bayadere Group 1 (Ages 3-7)
Join us for San Antonio Youth Ballet Presents The Firebird and excerpts from La Bayadere.
Dancers will perform classical and contemporary choreography by Gabriel Zertuche and rehearsal direction under Danielle Campbell Steans and SAYB staff. Rehearsals begin weekends(Friday or Saturday), starting February. Only a limited number of cast members will be accepted.
Auditions are open to artists of all ages 3- adult.
Beginner/Intermediate, Advanced Dancers & Adult Performing Artists
12:00 pm - Registration Opens
12:30pm - 1:00 pm- Audition, ages 3-7
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm- Audition, ages 8-12
2:00pm - 3:00 pm- Audition, ages 13 + adult & dancers en pointe
Join us for San Antonio Youth Ballet Presents The Firebird and excerpts from La Bayadere.
Dancers will perform classical and contemporary choreography by Gabriel Zertuche and rehearsal direction under Danielle Campbell Steans and SAYB staff. Rehearsals begin weekends(Friday or Saturday), starting February. Only a limited number of cast members will be accepted.
Auditions are open to artists of all ages 3- adult.
Beginner/Intermediate, Advanced Dancers & Adult Performing Artists
12:00 pm - Registration Opens
12:30pm - 1:00 pm- Audition, ages 3-7
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm- Audition, ages 8-12
2:00pm - 3:00 pm- Audition, ages 13 + adult & dancers en pointe
Sunday
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Firebird / La Bayadere Group 2 (Ages 8-12)
Join us for San Antonio Youth Ballet Presents The Firebird and excerpts from La Bayadere.
Dancers will perform classical and contemporary choreography by Gabriel Zertuche and rehearsal direction under Danielle Campbell Steans and SAYB staff. Rehearsals begin weekends(Friday or Saturday), starting February. Only a limited number of cast members will be accepted.
Auditions are open to artists of all ages 3- adult.
Beginner/Intermediate, Advanced Dancers & Adult Performing Artists
12:00 pm - Registration Opens
12:30pm - 1:00 pm- Audition, ages 3-7
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm- Audition, ages 8-12
2:00pm - 3:00 pm- Audition, ages 13 + adult & dancers en pointe
Join us for San Antonio Youth Ballet Presents The Firebird and excerpts from La Bayadere.
Dancers will perform classical and contemporary choreography by Gabriel Zertuche and rehearsal direction under Danielle Campbell Steans and SAYB staff. Rehearsals begin weekends(Friday or Saturday), starting February. Only a limited number of cast members will be accepted.
Auditions are open to artists of all ages 3- adult.
Beginner/Intermediate, Advanced Dancers & Adult Performing Artists
12:00 pm - Registration Opens
12:30pm - 1:00 pm- Audition, ages 3-7
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm- Audition, ages 8-12
2:00pm - 3:00 pm- Audition, ages 13 + adult & dancers en pointe
Sunday
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills
Firebird / La Bayadere Group 3 (Ages 13+)
Join us for San Antonio Youth Ballet Presents The Firebird and excerpts from La Bayadere.
Dancers will perform classical and contemporary choreography by Gabriel Zertuche and rehearsal direction under Danielle Campbell Steans and SAYB staff. Rehearsals begin weekends(Friday or Saturday), starting February. Only a limited number of cast members will be accepted.
Auditions are open to artists of all ages 3- adult.
Beginner/Intermediate, Advanced Dancers & Adult Performing Artists
12:00 pm - Registration Opens
12:30pm - 1:00 pm- Audition, ages 3-7
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm- Audition, ages 8-12
2:00pm - 3:00 pm- Audition, ages 13 + adult & dancers en pointe
Join us for San Antonio Youth Ballet Presents The Firebird and excerpts from La Bayadere.
Dancers will perform classical and contemporary choreography by Gabriel Zertuche and rehearsal direction under Danielle Campbell Steans and SAYB staff. Rehearsals begin weekends(Friday or Saturday), starting February. Only a limited number of cast members will be accepted.
Auditions are open to artists of all ages 3- adult.
Beginner/Intermediate, Advanced Dancers & Adult Performing Artists
12:00 pm - Registration Opens
12:30pm - 1:00 pm- Audition, ages 3-7
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm- Audition, ages 8-12
2:00pm - 3:00 pm- Audition, ages 13 + adult & dancers en pointe
Sunday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio I
Castle Hills
Castle Hills