BALLET FOR GIRLS (2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR) 

1. Class meets once per week for 75 minutes in the Ballroom. Dancers learn French terminology and classic technique. Pre-K must be age 5

   by March 15, 2026. Class fee for each 11-week term is $60 (Cost for all 3 terms: $180). Dancers stay together as a class through the

   academic year. A Spring Ballet performance with free admission is held at an area auditorium the first week of June 2026. 

2. Ballet Shreffler for Girls forms in the fall term and continues through the academic year. There are three 11-week terms, fall, winter and

   spring. Each class group has an official outfit which is the costume for the Spring Ballet. Dancers are placed with their age group. 

   During fall term, dancers form friendships, improve skills and learn new steps. Winter term begins work on choreography with each

   class group preparing three or more dances for our Spring Ballet. A dancer turning age eleven begins pointe if she has sufficient 

   training. Fitting Days for the class outfit and ballet slippers are held by appointment at the instructor’s home from August 11 -

   September 5, before the start of fall term. Please phone or text the instructor, Mrs. Shreffler to make an appointment for

   fitting and to confirm class placement. (937) 974-8533.

   Dancers should bring a water bottle to class. No sugary drinks, please. Dancers may make up a missed class by attending a similar age

    group. Dancers may wear any leotard for regular classes. Dancers wear hair up in a ponytail or bun. 

3. Cost of class: $60 per each eleven-week term (fall, winter, spring). Class fees are paid before the start of each term directly to the

   Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. Make checks payable to Hayner Classes. Cash payments may be made in person at the Hayner Center.

   You can also register and pay at troyhayner.org/classes. 

   Class fee for fall term is due September 5, 2025

   Class fee for winter term is due November 17, 2025

   Class fee for spring term is due February 17, 2026

4. Cost for dancewear: 

• Leotard $14-$16
• skirt $10-$18
• tights $3-$7
• leather slippers $22 
• Pointe shoes for advanced dancers range from $100 and up. 
• Toe pads for pointe shoes are approximately $12.

     All items will be available as needed throughout the academic year. Dancewear items are at teacher's reimbursement

   cost, paid directly to the instructor. Dancers need a dance bag for class. Dancers wear a lightweight sweater

   or tee shirt, leg warmers or leggings for the winter months. During the month of May, there will be a small fee

   for a costuming headpiece. Most dancers will also need new tights for the performance. Professional photos (class group

   and individual photo) are scheduled for the last week of May, one week prior to the Dress Rehearsal and Performance

    held first week of June. Most parents spend around $30 for professional photo packet with class group and

​     individual photos. 

Class Fee: $60 per 11-week term

Fall Term:      September 8 - November 24 (No classes October 30)

Winter Term:   December 1 - December 18, resuming January 5 - February 27

Spring Term:   March 2 - March 27, resuming April 6 - May 22

Ballet Class Schedule

Class                                     Day              Time

Pre-K (5 yrs. by 3/15/26)               Friday           12:45-2:00 pm

Grade K (ages 5 & 6)                    Thursday         4:00-5:15 pm

Grades K-1 (ages 5 - 7)                 Monday         4:00-5:15 pm

Grades 1-2 (ages 6 - 8)                  Tuesday         4:00-5:15 pm

Grades 2-3 (ages 7 - 9)                   Wednesday     4:00-5:15 pm

Grades 2-3 (home school)             Thursday       2:00-3:15 pm       

Grades 4-5 (ages 9 - 11)                 Thursday       6:00-7:15 pm

Grades 6-7 (ages 11-13)                 Monday        6:00-7:15 pm

Grades 9-12 (ages 14-18)               Monday         7:30-8:45 pm