The Senior Division is ideal for students who are planning to continue dance training in college, or who are involved in (musical) theater, ice skating, or dance team, and are looking to increase their strength, musicality, and mobility.

The Senior Division is designed to allow for the option of a flexible schedule. For more information, please contact office@portlandballet.org.

Senior Division 1

Meets 3 days per week for 9 hours per week total.

Includes: Ballet Technique, Pointe/Men's Class, Victorian Nutcracker rehearsals/Repertoire, Character, Modern, and Jazz Dance.

Tuition: $3,170 (33 weeks)

Senior Division 2

Meets 3 days per week for 10.5 hours per week total.

Includes: Ballet Technique, Pointe/Men's Class, Victorian Nutcracker rehearsals/Repertoire, Character, Modern, Jazz Dance and Body Conditioning.

Tuition: $3,700 (33 weeks)

Uniform Information for all levels HERE

Performance Opportunities

SD-dancers have various stage opportunities throughout the year. They are part of Portland Ballet's a Victorian Nutcracker and perform in Portland School of Ballet's Building Ballets and Year End Showcase.

Senior Division students also help further Portland Ballet's mission of enriching our community by participating in outreaches and collaborations with other local arts organizations.

Interested in Joining the Senior Division?

• Students coming from Portland School of Ballet's Junior Division will receive level placement advice from their instructor at the end of the school year

• New-to-PSB students ages 11 and up can email info@portlandballet.org to schedule a placement class. Placement classes are short, complimentary private lessons (~10 minutes), where a few simple exercises are given to determine which level would be most suitable and beneficial. Following the placement class, you will have the opportunity to speak with Portland School of Ballet faculty, tour our facilities, learn more about our School, and ask any questions you may have.

• New-to-ballet students ages 13+ can take our Ballet Essentials course, which is outlined below, in preparation for joining the Senior Division.

Ballet Essentials

Ballet Essentials is a 5-week group class for beginner ballet students. This class is intended for Teen and Adult beginner students to learn ballet basics in order to move into our Beginner/Intermediate drop-in classes, or move into Portland School of Ballet's Senior Division. Registration for the full 5-week session is required for Ballet Essentials.

Please click here for our Handbook and more information about schedules, policies, and dress codes.