Ballet

Ages 4 -18 / Beginning - level 3
All ballet classes meet 1 — 3x weekly
45 min - 2 hrs per week

Our ballet technique classes focus on building strong fundamentals, proper alignment, flexibility, and musicality in a supportive, encouraging environment. Dancers progress through age-appropriate levels, developing strength, discipline, and confidence while refining classical technique.

Dress Code:
Any color leotard and tights or black dancewear.  Pink or black ballet shoes.  Hair to be secured in a ponytail, braid, or bun.

Classes

Pre ballet

Ages 4 - 6 years

friday @ 3:45 pm
45 min

BEGinning : Develops coordination, balance, movement skills, strength, flexibility, and physical awareness with the joy of practicing and dancing together.  This class introduces a vocabulary of basic technique in a structured and nurturing environment. 


Ballet 1

Ages 7 - 10 years

monday @ 4:30 pm
1 hr

Students will learn the technical disciplines of Ballet with graceful and precise exercises that are designed to develop balance, flexibility, strength, musicality and expression through movement. 


Ballet 2

Ages 9 - 12 years

Saturday @ 9 am
1 hr

Students will continue to apply technical disciplines of Ballet, increasing flexibility and strength, while learning expressive choreography to contemporary music. 

Students must be enrolled in another class / not available as one class per week.


Ballet 3

Ages 11 - 15 years

Saturday @ 10 AM
1 hr

Intermediate : For students with previous class experience.  Emphasis on developing a solid foundation for all styles of dance through Ballet technique. 

Additional class required.  Supplemental stretching & strengthening strongly suggested.  

Studio policies & info

  • Class Preparation & Participation
    Students should come prepared by stretching and practicing all choreography before class time.
    It is the responsibility of each dancer to stay caught up on any material missed due to absence.
    Students with less than 75% attendance are ineligible for performance.

    Attendance & Scheduling
    Arrive on time, but please avoid extremely early drop-off and late pick-up. Thank you!
    No refunds are given for absences. Make-up classes are encouraged and may be arranged in the event of extended absence due to illness. Please contact the Director in this case.

    Studio Etiquette & Community
    This is a very special environment for all of us. Students are expected to respect their fellow dancers and be friendly, supportive, and welcoming.
    Honesty and integrity are expected at all times.

    Please treat the studio, dressing areas, bathrooms, lobby, and the belongings of others with care and consideration.

    All dancers and parents are asked to clean up after themselves, use proper trash and recycling receptacles, and neatly store their belongings.

    Health & Safety
    Please refrain from using fragranced body sprays, perfumes, or antiperspirants at the studio. Fragrance-free products are encouraged in consideration of others.
    Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
    We reserve the right to refuse service.

    Studio Policies
    No phones or watches are allowed in class. Please keep valuables safely stowed while dancing.
    No food or drink is allowed in the dance room, with the exception of water. Please bring a reusable water bottle with a secure lid to avoid spills.

    Photography or filming is not permitted without instructor permission.

    All dancers must wear black, clean shoes with non-marking soles on the dance floor.

  • Winter–Spring Session 2026
    January 5 – May 30, 2026

    Spring Break
    April 6 – April 11, 2026

    Spring Finale Rehearsal Week
    May 27 – May 29, 2026

    Spring Finale Performance
    May 30, 2026
    at Cordiner Hall

    Download a PDF of Our Schedule

  • Winter–Spring Session (January 5 – May 30, 2026)
    Tuition is divided into five monthly payments.

    Payments are appreciated during the first class or week of each month.
    Please note: invoices are not sent. Cash or check payments should be given directly to the Instructor or Director (not placed in the mailbox). Thank you!

    Payment Methods
    Checks payable to: WW Dance Co. 2
    Venmo (business): @wwdco2-99362

    Monthly Tuition Rates

    • 45 minutes – 1 hour per week: $75/month

    • 2 class hours per week: $150/month

    • 3 class hours per week: $200/month

    • 4 class hours per week: $240/month

    • 5+ class hours per week: $295/month

    Please note: Jazz classes meet twice per week. Be sure to count both class hours when determining tuition.

    Additional Rates

    • Private Lessons: $45 (40 minutes) | $65 (1 hour)

    • Single Class Drop-In: $20

    Fees

    • Late Fee: $15 (applied after the 15th of the month)

    • Returned Check Fee: $35

    The Walla Walla Dance Company reserves the right to retain all payments as account credit for future classes.

  • BALLET : Any color leotard and tights or black dancewear.  Pink or black ballet shoes.  Hair to be secured in a ponytail, braid, or bun. 

  • For new young dancers, the excitement of being in the studio with all of the activity can be overwhelming.  It’s not unusual for it to take a class or two for the student to become comfortable and confident.  We want dance to be a positive experience for everyone involved. 

    For older first-time dancers we ask that they relax, listen, do their best, and have fun! 

    The class descriptions are a helpful guideline. 

    In order to have a positive and successful experience, dancers need to be placed at the correct level for their skills and age. 

  • We are glad to answer questions or give more information about our classes.

    Please contact Jennifer and Justine via email at wwdanceco2@gmail.com

  • PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN THIS RELEASE FORM ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF CLASS. We will also have forms available at the studio.

REGISTER

Please Note: New students may be reassigned to the appropriate class level at the discretion of the Director or Instructor. Please register for the class you feel is the best fit for your dancer, and we will make any adjustments if needed.

Returning students should register for their current level. Directors will let families know when a dancer is ready to move up to the next level.

Our Classes