Ballerina at Classical Ballet & Pre-Professional Ballet Program at Eastern Connecticut Ballet

Classical Ballet Performers During Class

Ballet Program

Levels 1-8
Ages 7 and Up

Classes begin September 2, 2025.

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Program Description

Step by step, ECB dancers are provided with a complete education in classical ballet. There is an emphasis on Balanchine Technique© which focuses on energy, clarity, generosity of movement and versatility. Our curriculum prepares students for the demands of today’s classical ballet and contemporary companies. In addition to their ballet program, students may take classes in modern, character, and jazz. During our summer programs, daily classes allow dancers to discover the joys of artistic expression and the sense of achievement that comes from hard work.

Gloria Govrin Working with Ballerina at Eastern Connecticut Ballet

Performance Opportunities

Performing onstage is an exhilarating experience for a dancer, whether beginner or advanced. All dancers are eligible to perform in our annual Spring Showcase, featuring both classical and modern repertory. Students enrolled in our full classical ballet program are also eligible to audition for The Nutcracker presented at The Garde Arts Center in New London. The Nutcracker adds the benefit of the opportunity to dance with guest artists from New York City Ballet and other major companies.

For information on how to participate in The Nutcracker, please click here.

Company

Eastern Connecticut Ballet dancers who achieve a higher level of technical proficiency may be invited to join the Youth Company. The Company performs classical, contemporary and original choreography staged by Artistic Director Gloria Govrin, choreographer Krystin Dixon, and ECB resident faculty and guest artists.

 

Placement

Trial or placement classes may be arranged. Please call the office to set up a visit.

Classical Ballet & Pre-Professional Ballet Program Performances from Eastern Connecticut Ballet

2025/2026 Class Schedules

Level 1 - Two ballet classes per week
Class Day Time Studio
Level 1 Ballet Tues 4:30 - 5:30 D
Level 1 Ballet Thurs 4:30 - 5:30 D

Additional Options:

Class Day Time Studio
Level 1 Jazz Thurs 5:30 - 6:15 D

Tuition

Level 1 Ballet Only: 9 payments of $255
Level 1 Ballet plus 1 Additional Class:  9 payments of $353

All new and returning students: $55 registration fee

Uniform

Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black dance shorts or tights, white socks, black leather split sole ballet slippers.

Girls: Students must wear pink tights, pink leather split sole ballet slippers, and hair in a slicked back bun.

Level Leotard Brand Style Color
1 Wear Moi Emeraude Red

 

Level 2 - Two ballet classes per week
Class Day Time Studio
Level 2 Ballet Tues 5:30 - 6:45 D
Level 2 Ballet Thurs 5:30 - 6:45 D

Additional Options:

Class Day Time Studio
Level 2 Jazz Thurs 6:45 - 7:30 D

Tuition

Level 2 Ballet Only: 9 payments of $308
Level 2 Ballet plus 1 Additional Class:  9 payments of $406

All new and returning students: $55 registration fee

Uniform

Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black dance shorts or tights, white socks, black leather split sole ballet slippers.

Girls: Students must wear pink tights, pink leather split sole ballet slippers, and hair in a slicked back bun.

Level Leotard Brand Style Color
2 Wear Moi Emeraude Rose
Level 3 - Three ballet classes per week
Class Day Time Studio
Level 3 Ballet Mon 4:30 - 6 C
Level 3 Ballet Wed 4:15 - 5:45 B
Level 3 Ballet Fri 4:15 - 5:45 C

Additional Options:

Class Day Time Studio
Level 3/4 Character Mon 6 - 7 D
Level 3/4 Jazz Wed 5:45 - 6:45 C

Tuition

Level 3 Ballet Only: 9 payments of $362
Level 3 Ballet plus 1 Additional Class:  9 payments of $459
Level 3 Ballet plus 2 Additional Classes: 9 payments of $556

All new and returning students: $55 registration fee

Uniform

Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black dance shorts or tights, white socks, black leather split sole ballet slippers.

Girls: Students must wear pink tights, pink leather split sole ballet slippers, and hair in a slicked back bun.

Level Leotard Brand Style Color
3 Wear Moi Emeraude Pacific
Level 4 - Three ballet classes per week
Class Day Time Studio
Level 4 Ballet Mon 4:30 - 6 D
Level 4 Ballet Weds 4:15 - 5:45 B
Level 4/5 Ballet Sat 9 - 10:30 D

Additional Options:

Class Day Time Studio
Level 3/4 Character Mon 6 - 7 C
Level 3/4 Jazz Wed 5:45 - 6:45 D

Tuition

Level 4 Ballet Only: 9 payments of $362
Level 4 Ballet plus 1 Additional Class:  9 payments of $459
Level 4 Ballet plus 2 Additional Classes: 9 payments of $556

All new and returning students: $55 registration fee

Uniform

Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black dance shorts or tights, white socks, black leather split sole ballet slippers.

Girls: Students must wear pink tights, pink leather split sole ballet slippers, and hair in a slicked back bun.

Level Leotard Brand Style Color
4 Wear Moi Emeraude Fuchsia
Level 5 - Four ballet classes per week
Class Day Time Studio
Level 5 Ballet Mon 4:30 - 6 D
Level 5 Pointe (as of Oct) Mon 7 - 7:30 D
Level 5 Ballet Wed 4:15 - 5:45 B
Level 5 Pointe (as of Jan) Wed 5:45 - 6:45 D
Level 5 Ballet Fri 5:45 - 7:15 D
Level 4/5 Ballet Sat 9 - 10:30 C

Additional Options:

Class Day Time Studio
Level 5/6 Jazz Mon 6 - 7 B
Level 5/6 Character Fri 4:45 - 5:45 D

Tuition

Level 5 Ballet Only: 9 payments of $455
Level 5 Ballet plus 1 Additional Class:  9 payments of $551
Level 5 Ballet plus 2 Additional Classes: 9 payments of $649

All new and returning students: $55 registration fee

Uniform

Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black dance shorts or tights, white socks, black leather split sole ballet slippers.

Girls: Students must wear pink tights, pink leather split sole ballet slippers, and hair in a slicked back bun.

Level Leotard Brand Style Color
5 Wear Moi Emeraude Royal
Level 6 - Four ballet classes per week
Class - 6 Day Time Studio
Level 6 Ballet Mon 4:30 - 6 B
Level 6 Ballet Wed 4:30 - 6 C
Level 6 Pointe Wed 6 - 7 B
Level 6 Ballet Fri 5:45 - 7:15 B
Level 6 Ballet Sat 9 - 10:30 B
Level 6 Pointe Sat 10:30 - 11:30 B

 

Additional Options:

Class Day Time Studio
Level 5/6 Jazz Mon 6 - 7 A
Level 5/6 Character Weds 4:45 - 5:45 B

Tuition

Level 6 Ballet Only: 9 payments of $455
Level 6 Ballet plus 1 Additional Class:  9 payments of $551
Level 6 Ballet plus 2 Additional Classes: 9 payments of $649

All new and returning students: $55 registration fee

Uniform

Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black dance shorts or tights, white socks, black leather split sole ballet slippers.

Girls: Students must have the Faustine style leotard for photoshoots.  This is considered the class uniform; however, the Candide and the Abbie are also acceptable for class.  Dancers must wear pink tights, pink leather split sole ballet slippers, and hair in a slicked back bun.

Level Leotard Brand Style Color
6 Wear Moi Faustine (required) French Blue
6 Wear Moi Candide (optional) French Blue
6 Wear Moi Abbie (optional) French Blue
Level 7 - 5 ballet classes per week
Class Day Time Studio
Level 7 Ballet Tue 4 - 5:30 B
Level 7 Ballet Wed 4 - 5:30 B
Level 7 Ballet Thurs 4 - 5:30 A
Level 7 Pointe Thurs 5:30 - 6:30 A
Level 7 Ballet Fri 4 - 5:30 A
Level 7 Pointe Fri 5:30 - 6:30 A
Level 7 Ballet Sat 10:30 - 12 B

Additional Options:

Class Day Time Studio
Level 7 Modern Tue 5:30 - 7 A
Level 7/8 Jazz Sat 9:15 - 10:30 B

Tuition

Level 7 Ballet Only: 9 payments of $522
Level 7 Ballet plus 1 Additional Class:  9 payments of $618
Level 7 Ballet plus 2 Additional Classes: 9 payments of $716

All new and returning students: $55 registration fee

Uniform

Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black dance shorts or tights, white socks, black leather split sole ballet slippers.
Girls: Students must have the Faustine style leotard for photoshoots.  This is considered the class uniform; however, the Candide and the Abbie are also acceptable for class.  Dancers must wear pink tights, pink leather split sole ballet slippers, and hair in a slicked back bun.

Level Leotard Brand Style Color
7 Wear Moi Faustine (required) Navy
7 Wear Moi Candide (optional) Navy
7 Wear Moi Abbie (optional) Navy

 

Level 8 - 5 ballet classes per week

 

Class Day Time Studio
Level 8 Ballet Mon 4 - 5:30 A
Level 8 Pointe Mon 5:30 - 6:30 A
Level 8 Ballet Tues 4 - 5:30 A
Level 8 Pointe/Variations Tues 5:30 - 6:30 A
Level 8 Ballet Wed 5:30 - 7 A
Level 8 Ballet Fri 4 - 5:30 A
Level 8 Pointe Fri 5:30 - 6:30 A
Level 8 Ballet Sat 10:30 - 12 A

Additional Options:

Class Day Time Studio
Level 8 Modern Wed 7 - 8:30 B
Level 7/8 Jazz Sat 9:15 - 10:30 A

Tuition

Level 8 Ballet Only: 9 payments of $522
Level 8 Ballet plus 1 Additional Class:  9 payments of $618
Level 8 Ballet plus 2 Additional Classes: 9 payments of $716

All new and returning students: $55 registration fee

Uniform

Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black dance shorts or tights, white socks, black leather split sole ballet slippers.

Girls: Students must have the Faustine style leotard for photoshoots.  This is considered the class uniform; however, the Candide and the Abbie are also acceptable for class.  Dancers must wear pink tights, pink leather split sole ballet slippers, and hair in a slicked back bun.

Level Leotard Brand Style Color
8 Wear Moi Faustine (required) Black
8 Wear Moi Candide (optional) Black
8 Wear Moi Abbie (optional) Black