NJ Youth Program 2025-2026


American Liberty Ballet Academy dancers have the opportunity to take a variety of classes, taught by experienced teachers who have a strong understanding of childhood development.
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This program has levels for the beginning dancer to the pre-professional student. A combination of personalized attention and small classes facilitates correct technique, and creates a supportive educational environment for our students. All students will be encouraged to perform alongside our professional company, American Liberty Ballet, in 4 productions this year: Zorro, The Nutcracker, The Dying of Swan Lake, and a Spring ballet. Other productions and performance opportunities frequently pop up over the year!
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American Liberty Ballet is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 9 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Pre-Primary through Level 5 will be taught by ABT® Certified Teachers Valerie Mae Browne, and Elisabeth Archer who have successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
Important Dates
Fall Semester Begins September 8th 2025
Fall Semester Ends December 6th 2025
Winter Semester Begins December 8th 2025
Winter Semester Ends March 21st 2026
Spring Semester Begins March 23rd 2026
Spring Semester Ends June 27th 2026
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Holidays
Halloween Thursday 10/31
Thanksgiving Thursday/Friday 11/27 & 11/28
Winter Break Sunday 12/21- Sunday 1/4
Spring Break Sunday 4/5- Sunday 4/12
ABT Exams
For Graduates of 2024/2025 Late September
For Graduates of 2025/2026 Late June
ALB Productions
January 2nd 6-9pm Tech Rehearsal Nutcracker St Jeans Theatre NYC
January 3rd & 4th 1-9pm Nutcracker St Jeans Theatre NYC
LIBERTY BALLET COMPETITION (DATES TBD)
May 30th- 31st 1-9pm Sylvia St Jeans Theatre NYC
Student Showcases
November 7th & 8th 3pm & 6pm In Studio
April 18th & 19th 3pm & 6pm In Studio
ALB Fundraising Events
July 12th-13th & July 19th-20th ALB Rummage Sale
October 24th-31st Haunted House
November 14th Friday 6-10pm Parents Night Out
December 7th Sunday 2-6pm Family Picture Day
February 7th Saturday 5-8pm Father Daughter Dance
March 27th Friday 6-10pm Parents Night Out
May 3rd Sunday 3-6pm Mother Daughter Tea Party
Please note:
Dance, like everything these days :) is COMPETITIVE. While our school is highly dedicated to the importance of kids being well rounded, we also want to give them the opportunity to pursue dance long-term by providing them with the early training necessary to do so.
In order for students to receive the optimal benefit from their dance training:
Level 1 students should take two ballet classes per week plus an elective
Level 2 students should take 3 ballet classes per week plus an elective
Level 3 students should take 5 ballet classes per week plus an elective
Level 4 students should take 6 ballet classes per week plus 2 electives
All students are strongly encouraged to try the other disciplines apart from ballet! We have incorporated more options for you to choose from and can guarantee that you will see a huge difference in the dancers abilities, work ethic, maturity, dedication, and LOVE for dance!
A note on policy:
*** PLEASE MAKE AN EFFORT TO PAY BY CHECK/CASH IF POSSIBLE (tho credit cards are still an option)
Unfortunately we cannot allow prorating for missed classes. All missed classes must be made up in the same semester. Students must to commit to either in-studio or virtual training, it does not benefit the student or the school to have inconsistent attendance. Thank you for your understanding!
Fall 2025
Schedule
Primary (ages 3-7)
*Primary A= ages 3-4; Primary B= ages 4-5; Primary C= ages 6-7
Monday
415-515 pm Primary Jazz
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Tuesday
415-515pm Primary A Ballet
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Wednesday
415-51 pm 5 Primary B Ballet
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Thursday
415-515 pm Primary C Ballet
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Saturday
11 am-12 pm Primary A Ballet
12-1 pm Primary B/C Ballet
1-2 pm Primary B/C Tap
Level 1 (ages 8-9)
Monday
415-515 pm Level 1 Ballet
515-615 pm Level 1 Jazz
Tuesday
415-515 pm Level 1 Ballet
515-615 pm Level 1 Hip-Hop
Thursday
415-515 pm Level 1 Ballet
515-615 pm Level 1 Tap
Friday
415-515 pm Level 1 Acro
515-615 pm Level 1 Ballet
Saturday
11-12 pm Level 1 Ballet
12-1 pm Level 1 Jazz
Level 2 (ages 10-11)
Monday
415-515 pm Level 2+ Body Conditioning
515-545 pm Level 2/3 Ballet
645-745 pm Rehearsal
Tuesday
415-515 pm Level 2+ Body Conditioning
515-545 pm Level 2/3 Ballet
Wednesday
415-515 pm Level 2 Ballet
515-615 pm Level 2 Jazz
Thursday
415-515 pm Level 2+ Jumps & Turns
515-645 pm Level 2/3 Ballet
Friday
415-515 Level 2 Ballet
515-615 Level 2 Acro
Level 3 (ages 12-14)
Monday
415-515 pm Level 2+ Body Conditioning
515-645 pm Level 2/3 Ballet
645-745 pm Rehearsal
Tuesday
415-515 pm Level 2+ Body Conditioning
515-645 pm Level 2/3 Ballet
645-745 pm Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Wednesday
415-515 pm Level 3+ Stretching
515-645 pm Level 3/4 Ballet
645-745 pm Level 3+ Contemporary
Thursday
415-515 pm L2+ Jumps & Turns
515-645 pm Level 2/3 Ballet
645-745 pm Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Friday
415-515 pm Level 3+ Stretching
515-615 pm Level 3+ Center Barre
615-715 pm Level 3+ Acro
615-715 pm Pointe/Variations
Saturday
12-1230 pm Teen/Adult Stretch
1230-2 pm Company Class
Level 4 (ages 13-15)
Monday
415-515 pm Level 2+ Body Conditioning
515-645 pm Level 4/5 Ballet
645-745 pm Rehearsal
Tuesday
415-515 pm Level 2+ Body Conditioning
515-645 pm Level 4/5 Ballet
645-745 pm Pointe/Variations
Wednesday
415-515 pm Level 3+ Stretching
515-645 pm Level 3/4 Ballet
645-745 pm Level 3+ Contemporary
Thursday
415-515 pm L2+ Jumps & Turns
515-645 pm Level 4/5 Ballet
645-745 pm Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Friday
415-515 pm Level 3+ Stretching
515-615 pm Level 3+ Center Barre
615-715 pm Level 3+ Acro
615-715 pm Pointe/Variations
Saturday
12-1230 pm Teen/Adult Stretch
1230-2 pm Company Class
Level 5 (ages 14-17)
Monday
415-515 pm Level 2+ Body Conditioning
515-645 pm Level 4/5 Ballet
645-745 pm Rehearsal
Tuesday
415-515 pm Level 2+ Body Conditioning
515-645 pm Level 4/5 Ballet
645-745 pm Pointe/Variations
Wednesday
415-515 pm Level 3+ Stretching
515-645 pm Level 3/4 Ballet
645-745 pm Level 3+ Contemporary
Thursday
415-515 pm L2+ Jumps & Turns
515-645 pm Level 4/5 Ballet
645-745 pm Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Friday
415-515 pm Level 3+ Stretching
515-615 pm Level 3+ Center Barre
615-715 pm Level 3+ Acro
615-715 pm Pointe/Variations
Saturday
12-1230 pm Teen/Adult Stretch
1230-2 pm Company Class
Tuition & Fees
Yearly Registration Fee:
$75.00 for one child
$90.00 for families (2 or more)
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Performance Fee:
$300.00 per family (non-refundable)
Or $200/Production
This includes participation in 3 performances
due by December 1st 2024
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*** This is intended to encourage a good headcount for participation in shows far in advance. Scholarships/Volunteers still encouraged!
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Exam Fee:
$100 for one child
$120 for families (2 or more)
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In-Studio Tuition Per 13-15 Week Semester:
1 class/week $300
2 classes/week $570
3 classes/week $810
4 classes/week $1020
5+ classes/week $1200
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Virtual Tuition Per 13-15 Week Semester:
1 class/week $150
2 classes/week $285
3 classes/week $405
4 classes/week $510
5+ classes/week $600
Policies
Please read over the following school policies:
Tuition & Late Fees
-Tuition is due at the time of enrollment
-Tuition will be prorated for students who register after the season begins.
-Tuition payments are non-refundable, non-transferable and refunds will not be given. There are no refunds for missed classes, however make-up classes can be arranged with the office in any similar level and age group.
- Make all checks payable to "American Liberty Ballet”. Please write student(s) name on
the check.
- We do accept all major credit cards.
- Any student wishing to withdraw mid-semester is still responsible for the full semester’s tuition. Exceptions may be made by directors discretion.
- ALB is not responsible for keeping track of missed classes
Class Rules
• Students are expected to arrive at class on time. Those who arrive more than 15 min late for class must watch and take notes on the class.
• Appropriate and respectful language and behavior is expected at all times in the studio and outside
of the studio, to their peers and teachers. Bad attitudes and/or behavior will not be tolerated and may
lead to disciplinary action and/or dismissal.
• Students are expected to attend all classes. Attendance will be taken and any student who has
multiple unexcused absences may not participate in performances, at ALB staff
discretion.
• If a student is not dancing due to injury, lateness, etc. we encourage them to attend the class so that
they may watch and take notes.
• Students are required to wear their proper dance attire for every class. Hair must be secure in a tight
bun. Do not wear jewelry of any kind. Tiny ear studs are acceptable. Any student not dressed
appropriately will only be allowed to participate in class at the ALB teacher’s discretion.
• If your child is ill, or if your child has missed school due to being ill, we would appreciate if you kept
her/him home from class as to not spread germs to other students.
Schedule & Make-up Classes
• ALB follows the Union City Public Schools Holiday Schedule.
• There will be no classes if Union City Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather. Likewise,
there will be no afternoon classes if there is an early dismissal.
• Classes that have been cancelled due to inclement weather or other circumstances will be made up
at the end of the year.
Cancellation Policy
The class schedule and teachers are subject to change. ALB reserves the right
to cancel any class due to insufficient registration. Students will receive a full refund if the class is cancelled due to insufficient registration.
Uniform
Ballet
Pre-Primary: clothes the dancer feels comfortable moving in, ballet slippers recommended
Primary A-Primary C: pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers, pink ballet skirt, hair in a bun
Levels 1-2: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, optional white or black skirt (center only), hair in a bun
Level 3: Burgandy leotard, pink tights, pink slippers, optional white or black skirt (center only), hair in a bun
Levels 4+: any colored leotard and skirt, pink tights, hair in a bun
Modern/Contemporary
Fitted clothes that the dancer can move in, barefoot.
Jazz
Black leotard, black jazz pants, black split sole jazz shoes, hair neatly pulled back
Hip Hop
Comfortable loose fitted clothing, and sneakers