The Raleigh School of Ballet

Now Enrolling: 2025-2026 School Year Programs at The Raleigh School of Ballet!
Join us for a year for creativity, movement, and artistic growth!

Whether your child is just starting their dance journey or looking to deepen their technique, The Raleigh School of Ballet offers programs for all levels—from Pre-Ballet to Pre-Professional.

2025 - 2026 Registration is Open

2025-2026 Dance Programs by Age & Level

Ages 1.5-2.5: Mommy & Me 
A fun and interactive introduction to the world of dance, designed for children ages 1.5–2.5 to enjoy alongside their mom!

Class time:

Thursdays | 9:30-10:00am | 

Ages 3 & 4: Preschool Ballet
This playful introductory class invites young dancers to explore movement, coordination, and expression through music and imagination.

Class times:

Mondays 5:00 – 5:45pm

Thursdays 10:15 – 11:00am

Ages 4-6: Pre - Ballet

Class times:

• Wednesdays, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.

Teacher: Sara Roe

First session: September 10th, 2025 – January 14th, 2026

Second session: January 21st, 2026 – May 13th, 2026

• Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Teacher: Danielle Lang

September 13th, 2025 – May 16th, 2026

Ages 6-9: A1, A2, A3, A4

A1

Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Teacher: Danielle Lang

A2

Wednesdays, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.

Teacher: Sara Roe

A3/A4 & Modern 1

This class is an hour of ballet followed by 30 minutes of modern.

Wednesdays, 6:15 –7:45 p.m.

Ages 8-12: B1, B2

B1

Thursdays 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.

Saturdays 9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Teacher: Danielle Lang

Students in B1 may register for Musical Theatre

Thursdays,  5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Teacher: Rachel Lee

B2

Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

Thursdays 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
Teacher: Megan Marvel

Students in B2 may register for Musical Theatre

Thursdays,  5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Teacher: Rachel Lee

Ages 10-18: C1, C2, D

C1

Mondays 5:45 – 7:15 p.m.
Teacher: Amanda Miller

Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 p.m.
Teacher: Hong Yang

Students in C1 may register for Modern 3:

Thursdays,  6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Teacher: Natalie Morton

C2

Tuesdays 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. 

Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 p.m.
Teacher: Amanda Miller

Students in C2 may register for Modern 3:

Thursdays,  6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Teacher: Natalie Morton

D

Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5:45
Teacher: Ruth Midkiff

Students in D may register for Modern 4:

Mondays, 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Teacher: Natalie Morton

Professional Division:

Level 1 (L1) – Students register for C2 or D

Fridays, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m.
Teacher: Hong Yang

Level 2 (L2) – Students register for D or L3

Fridays,  4:15 – 5:45 p.m.
Teacher: Megan Marvel / Jason Pescasio

Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Teachers: Ruth Midkiff

Level 3 (L3) – Students register for L2 or L4

Mondays, 4:15-5:45 p.m. 
Teachers: Amanda Miller

Tuesdays, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m. 
Teacher: Hong Yang / Ruth Midkiff

Level 4 (L4) – Students register for L3 or L5

Wednesdays, 4:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Teacher: Jason Pescasio

Fridays, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m. and Saturdays,  11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Teachers: Jason Pescasio / Megan Marvel (Fridays), Hong Yang (Saturdays)

Level 5 (L5) – Students register for Level 4

Mondays, 6:45 – 8:15 p.m.
Teacher: Ashley Hathaway

Tuesdays, 4:15 – 5:45p.m.
Teacher: Ruth Midkiff / Hong Yang

Stretch and Strengthen L1 – Students in M4

Fridays, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
Teachers: Hong Yang

Stretch and Strengthen – Students in M5

Wednesdays, 4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Teachers: Jason Pescasio

Boys Division:

2025-2026 Adult Ballet:

Class Levels:

• Level 1 – Recommended for adults with no previous classical ballet training.   Students will experience a full classical ballet class.  The traditional barre work is introduced.  The center work carries the concepts of the barre into the center; introducing ballet vocabulary, proper posture and body alignment.  NOTE:  this class starts in September 2025 and continues until August 31, 2026.

• Level 2 – Recommended for adults with a minimum of one year of classical ballet training.  This level focuses on refining the barre exercises.  More advanced steps are introduced at the barre and center.  Proper posture and body alignment during execution of the ballet vocabulary is an ongoing process while learning ballet.

• Level 3 – Recommended for adults with a minimum of two years of classical ballet training. This level will continue to focus on the use of proper posture alignment at the barre and center.  More complex combinations with concentration on the use and coordination of arms and head.

• Level 4 – Recommended for adults with a minimum of three years of classical ballet training.  This level is a continuation of level 3.  The repetition and continued focus of all the previous levels is needed to refine all aspects of the barre and center.

• Level 5 – Recommended for adults with a minimum of four years of classical ballet training.  This level will offer complex combinations at the barre and center focusing on both artistry and technique.

• Pre-pointe – Recommended for adults already taking level 2 or higher who are interested in learning pointe work and preparing for pointe shoes. This class will focus on strengthening feet and ankles to prepare for pointe.

• Pointe – Students must get approval from the teacher to register for this class.  Recommended for students with a minimum of three years of pointe work.  Students are required to take the ballet class prior to the pointe class.  The pointe class will consist of both barre and center work.

Located in Raleigh, NC
Learn more & register at raleighdance.org