Explore Our Classes
The School of The Georgia Ballet is a leading ballet institution in Georgia, dedicated to classical training, performance, and community engagement. Under the direction of Ashleyanne Hensley, the school offers classes for students ages 3 and up, taught by distinguished faculty of ballet professionals from around the globe. The curriculum focuses on strong technique, proper placement, musicality, and artistry.
Pre-Professional Division
Students aged 9+
Students may audition for the Pre-Professional Ballet Division, an accelerated program for those committed to pursuing ballet seriously. Depending on their skill level, students train 3-7 times a week. Many are accepted into elite summer programs worldwide with scholarships and achieve top honors at regional competitions like Youth America Grand Prix.
Conservatory
Students Aged 10 and up
Conservatory programs provide a unique opportunity for students to receive an accelerated and diverse dance curriculum during the daytime. Students will train 3 hours a day during the week, with optional additional hours on Saturdays or during the evening. They will also be afforded the opportunity to perform with The Georgia Ballet Professional Company and compete at Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) and/or Universal Ballet Competition (UBC).
Students must have 1-2 years of pointework and intermediate and advanced levels may audition. You must be in the audition for consideration of scholarship and a spot in the 2025/26 Program.
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The Conservatory program is led in conjunction with Faculty members Lauri Worrill-Biggs, Margit Peguero, Daet Rodriguez, Ashleyanne Hensley and Lex Everett.
