Welcome to Princeton Ballet School!

Many dance schools place students in classes based solely on age. At Princeton Ballet School, age is only one factor in determining a student’s placement. Our placement process allows us to place each student in an ability-appropriate class.

This evaluation process continues throughout the student’s time at Princeton Ballet School with evaluations given at the end of each school year.

Lisa de Ravel, Dean of Students, is available to help all families with student placement and advisement. Lisa is a former ARB company dancer and faculty member who also serves as Alumni Relations Coordinator.

Placement Classes:

We look forward to finding the right class for your child, and to helping her or him grow as a dancer. We offer placement classes prior to the start of each semester that allow us to assess the level of your child so that they can thrive in the most appropriate environment.

Placement classes are conducted for entering students with prior dance training for 1st-5th graders, and for 6th and up. They are not an audition -- we welcome all to Princeton Ballet School -- they merely help us find the most appropriate class for your child.

Placement Classes do not necessarily take place at the studio where you wish to study. They are set up based on level and availability of appropriate faculty members.

Placement Classes are not drop-in events, and all dancers will participate throughout the entire class time. Placement Classes during the year are arranged during an actual class. After the class, the teacher will consult with our Dean of Students, who will then contact you to discuss registration.

Placement Class Schedule:

We are still accepting new students:

To sign up for a placement class or to discuss other options, please contact Lisa de Ravel, Dean of Students, at 609.921.7758 ext.11 or by email at lderavel@arballet.org.

We look forward to meeting you and teaching your young dancer!

If you are contacting us about placement into one of the divisions of our Summer Intensive, please call Carol Bellis, Summer Intensives Coordinator, at 609-921-7758 x14, or cbellis@arballet.org.

Schedule of Placement Classes for the 2012-2013 School Year:

Wednesday, June 6th
1st through 5th grade at 5:15pm
6th grade and up at 7:00pm

Week of July 9
TBA

Tuesday, August 14th
1st through 5th grade at 5:15pm
6th grade and up at 7:00pm

Wednesday, August 29th
1st through 5th grade at 5:15pm
6th grade and up at 7:00pm

Saturday, September 8th
Time TBA (afternoon)

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