Schramel Conservatory of Dance offers ballet, tap and contemporary / modern dance classes for children of all ages from beginners to advanced, following the American Ballet Theatre guidelines for ballet training and dancer health. At Schramel Conservatory of Dance, all of the teachers on our staff are classically trained dancers who have had careers in professional dance companies throughout the United States and internationally.

How to Register

Steps:

1. Level placement (If needed)

Contact Schramel Conservatory (schramelconservatory@gmail.com) for level placement if you are unsure. Students are placed in a level according to age and ability. Students typically stay in the same class and level for the entire school year (Fall-Spring) and often stay multiple years at the same level.

2. Registration form

The registration form can now be submitted online.

3. Pay Tuition Online

All families owe the $40 registration fee in the Fall, which will cover the entire school year (One per family). New students for the spring semester will owe this fee now.

Tuition rates are per student.

Ways to Register

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

1. Online (Preferred)

   You can now completely register online by electronically submitting the both the registration form and paying tuition online.

2. In person/ Mail

   If you prefer, you can mail or bring a physical registration/release form and payment and drop it in our mailbox. All checks must be made out to “Schramel Conservatory of Dance” or “SCOD”

   Schramel Conservatory of Dance

   920 Terpsichore Street, NOLA 70130

   PLEASE NOTE: Staff works reduced hours during this time, so there may be a delay in receiving registrations dropped in our mailbox or mailed. To ensure a place in a class that is close to full, electronic submission is best.

Tuition for Semester

Fall 2024 Tuition for

Children's Classes

Fall Term will begin August 26th, 2024

Schramel Conservatory of Dance accepts payments via cash, check (made out to Schramel Conservatory of Dance, or SCOD) or credit card.
Tuition can also be paid online.

Tuition Rates below cover classes for the entire semester (January through May). Students sign up for a specific class day and time and attend that class weekly.

Registration Fee: $40.00 (one per family)

1 class/week: $360.00

2 classes/week: $500.00

3 classes/week: $625.00

4 classes/week: $725.00

5 classes/week: $800.00

6 or more classes/Week: $1,000

Class Descriptions

• Pre-Ballet (3-4yrs)

This class is 45 minutes and meets once per week. The class consists of basic ballet exercises. Movement, coordination, marching, skipping, galloping, stretching, and identifying right from left are also taught.

• Ballet/Tap/Jazz NEW CLASS (4-6yrs)

This class is 60 minutes and meets once per week. Perfect for students with 1 year ballet experience who would like to add in introductory Tap and Jazz techniques, with 20 minutes for each style. This class is a good bridge between Pre-Ballet and Primary Ballet and will prepare students for Tap 1.

• Primary Ballet (5-7yrs)

This class is 60 minutes and meets once per week. Slightly more intensive ballet technique and terminology are taught as students are developmentally ready. Students will learn classical arm and feet positions.

• Ballet I (7-9yrs)

Students are expected to take one 60 minute class per week and can take more than one class per week if desired. More intensive training is introduced as well as more complex vocabulary and technique.

• Ballet II (8-12yrs)

All vocabulary and technique of previous levels will be incorporated with the addition of arm positions, first arabesque, directions of the body, and uses of the head. Students are expected to take at least 1 class per week, though 2 classes is highly encouraged.

• Ballet II-III (10 and older)

This class is designed for students who have completed 1-2 years of Ballet II, and will prepare students for the intermediate levels of Ballet III and III-IV. Students are expected to take at least 2 classes per week.

• Ballet III (11 and older)

All vocabulary from the previous levels is incorporated and pre-pointe or beginning pointe is introduced when deemed appropriate by the instructor. Students who are preparing for pointe are expected to take 3 classes per week.

• Ballet III-IV (11 and older)

All vocabulary from the previous levels is incorporated and beginning pointe is introduced when deemed appropriate. Students are expected to take 3 classes per week.

• Ballet IV (12 over)

All vocabulary of the previous levels is incorporated. Students begin working in a more serious capacity. Students are expected to take a minimum of three classes per week.

• Ballet V-VI (13 over)

All vocabulary of the previous levels is incorporated. These highest levels are for advanced and pre-professional students looking to push their technique. Students are expected to take to take three classes per week and can take up to six.

• Pointe

Pointe students will be evaluated and informed of advancement into pointe by the conservatory directors only! This may mean the student will perhaps not go on pointe even if another school has determined they are ready. The health of the student is the foremost concern. Students in level III who are serious and interested in progressing to pointe work may be encouraged by the director to enroll in a pre-pointe class (though continuing to dance in flat ballet shoes) to help build strength and prepare for when they are promoted. 

• Tap I, II, and III (All ages)

Please inquire about the appropriate level according to tap experience.

• Teen/Adult Contemporary (13 +)

Suggested Ballet level 3 or higher, or a few years dance experience. Contact us with questions!

• Youth Jazz (10-14 years)

Geared towards dancers ages approximately 10-14 years old. Suggested Ballet level 2-3 or higher, or a few years dance experience. Contact us with questions!

Dress Code

Girls

Girls enrolled in dance classes at Schramel Conservatory must wear black leotard, pink full-footed tights with pink ballet slippers, or skin tone full-footed tights with skin tone ballet slippers. Students at level III and above will be considered for pointe and directors will determine when a student is ready for pointe. Girls in our Pre-Ballet classes may wear a simple black or chiffon ballet skirt. 

Hair must be secured in a clean, high bun for Primary through advanced level classes. If a child is unable to secure their hair, they will not be allowed to advance to the graded levels I-Advanced. Proper hair is essential for learning turning skills in the higher level classes. 

Boys

Boys enrolled in dance classes at Schramel Conservatory should wear a white t-shirt with black tights and black shoes or gray tights with white socks and white shoes. Boys in our Pre-ballet classes may wear shorts, white t-shirts and ballet slippers. Dance belts should be worn by students in the Ballet II level and higher.

Children enrolled in our Schramel Conservatory's Contemporary / Modern dance classes are allowed to wear black footless tights.

Performance Opportunities

Nutcracker with

New Orleans Ballet Theatre

By Audition Only. Students MUST audition to be considered for New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker at the Orpheum Theater. All participants must be available for rehearsals Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons, and for theater rehearsals and performances.

Spring Full-Length with

New Orleans Ballet Theatre

By Audition Only. Students MUST audition to be considered for New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s Spring Full-Length at the Orpheum Theater.

Spring Recital

All SCOD students in all levels are invited to perform in the annual Spring Recital at Loyola’s Roussel Hall in May.

Students will perform classwork learned throughout the Spring semester. Rehearsals take place during normally-scheduled class time. Recital and costume fees apply.

Spring Concert 2025

Date TBA (Typically Mid-May)

Roussel Hall