Program Details

 

About

Ballet is FUN! Our Children’s Ballet Program is designed for dancers ages 3–9 interested in ballet, creative movement, and jazz. With small class sizes, this enriching dance education program introduces the aspiring dancer to technical fundamentals, classroom etiquette, and art form appreciation in a personalized environment. Open registration; contact us to request a free trial class.

Request a Free Trial Class

  • Students ages 3–9 (up to the Primary Ballet levels) are placed by age as of September 1. We offer free trial classes up to the Primary Ballet levels.

    Students interested in Division A and above are placed by knowledge, ability, and potential via $25 Trial Class.

    If you are interested in a trial class, please contact us for more information at:

    HOUSTON/MONTROSE

    HoustonAdmin@VitaccaDance.com or (713) 205-0355

    GREATER HEIGHTS
    Opening Fall 2025

    832.967.5808

  • Vitacca offers ongoing training enrollment. Families may register ONLINE or by downloading and filling out the corresponding forms below and submitting via email (HoustonAdmin@VitaccaDance.com), mail, or in person before the first day of class.

    Dancers wishing to join a Vitacca performance company must audition for review and acceptance. Auditions occur annually between April and August– please see our Auditions page for updates.

    Registration Fee $75
    Sibling Registration Fee (per sibling)
    $60 dancer 2
    $50 dancer 3

  • Tuition rates starting at $111 per installment. See registration forms for exact amount.

    Division training costs (tuition) is based on a 35-week season and divided into ten payments beginning at time of registration through May. Tuition is invoiced on the 25th of the preceding month and late on the 2nd of the month.  All tuition and fees are non-refundable.

    Exact tuition amounts can be found on Division Registration Forms. All tuition and fees are non-refundable.

    TO PAY

    Registration Fee: Due at time of registration - $75 (dancer 1), $60 (dancer 2), $50 (dancer 3)

    Payments: 

    • Zelle accepted at time of Pre-Registration/Registration.  Scan the QR code (linked below) in your banking app to send money to pay. Please include a memo that notes what you are paying for. Click here to pay

    • Tuition Installments 2-10 to be paid through QuickBooks Invoice and/or Credit Card on file by the 25th of each month.

  • 2025/2026 Season Important Dates

    Pre-Professional Program Pre Season: Woodlands- August 7-10 (VBYE, VAPC, STU CO)

    Pre-Professional Program Pre Season: Houston – August 18-23 (VBYE, YAPC, STU CO)

    Term I: September 6-December 20, 2025– Last day of School Training and Children’s Classes: December 20th

    Term II: January 5-June 5, 2026– Last day of School Training and Children’s Classes: June 5th

    Holidays & School Closures

    November 24-30, 2025 | Thanksgiving Holiday – No Children’s classes on November 30th

    December 22, 2025-January 3, 2026 | Winter Break – ALL SCHOOL Last day of Classes: December 20th *Nutcracker production week for all cast

    January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    February 16, 2026 | Presidents Day

    March 9-13, 2026 | Spring Break – No classes March 14th

    April 3-6, 2026 | Spring Holiday

    May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day

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School Info

CURRENTLY IN THE MONTROSE + RIVER OAKS AREA OF HOUSTON, TX

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OUR NEW HOME IN THE GREATER HEIGHTS AREA AT 2821 W. 11TH ST. HOUSTON, TX
832.967.5808


Classes + Schedule

  • Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm | Class length 45 minutes 

    Saturday 9:00-9:45am | Class length 45 minutes 

    The introduction of ballet-based movement begins at this young age. Students begin developing their gross motor skills using various types of music, props, and their imagination. Students practice taking instruction, plus direction, in an enriching and artistic environment. Creative Dance classes conclude their training season with an in-school celebration performance day in May for all to enjoy.

    Tuition:
    Starting at $111 per installment. See registration form for more details.

  • Pre-Ballet 1  | Ages 4–5

    Wednesday 4:45–5:30pm (Ages 4-5) | Class length 45 minutes
    Saturday 9:45–10:30am (Ages 4-6) | Class length 45 minutes 

    Pre-Ballet 2  | Ages 5.5–6

    Tuesday 5:15–6:00pm (Ages 5-6) | Class length 45 minutes
    Saturday 9:45–10:30am (Ages 4-6) | Class length 45 minutes
    *Required one class; Recommended two classes + Jazz

    This division continues the development of gross motor skills while focusing on the foundation for ballet technique and the introduction to barre work. Students explore working with others, use of space, and the introduction to ballet fundamentals. Pre-Ballet classes will not perform in the Spring production, but will have an in-school celebration performance day in May.

    Tuition:
    Starting at $111 per installment. See registration form for more details.

  • Primary Ballet 1 | Ages 6–7

    Tuesday 6:00–6:45pm (Ages 6–7) | Class length 45 minutes
    Saturday 10:30–11:30am (Ages 6–8) | Class length one hour
    *Required one class; Recommended two classes

    Primary Ballet 2 | Ages 7–8

    Tuesday 6:45–7:45pm (Ages 7–8) | Class length one hour
    Thursday 6:00–7:00pm (Ages 7–8) | Class length one hour
    Saturday 10:30–11:30am (Ages 6–8) | Class length one hour
    *Required one class; Recommended two classes + Jazz
    Must be 7 years old as of March 1, 2024 

    Primary Ballet continues to broaden the student’s ballet vocabulary, coordination, flexibility, alignment, and classroom etiquette. Articulation of the dancer's footwork and the introduction to one-handed barre work is a focus. Students enrolled by January will be eligible to perform in the Spring Production.

    Tuition:
    Starting at $111 per installment. See registration form for more details.

  • Monday 5–5:45pm | Class length 45 minutes
    *One ballet class required to enroll in Jazz

    Our Jazz class is a fun introduction to the techniques of jazz dance. These classes provide a dynamic educational experience for young students.

    Tuition:
    Starting at $111 per installment. See registration form for more details.

  • Classes include: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, & Modern

    • Mandatory: two ballet classes per week

    • Recommended: all classes

    • Performance Opportunities: Invitation to Spring Performance and Young Artists Company by audition

    • Division A2: This is an extension of A1 curriculum to strengthen technical artistry.

    $25 Trial Class required for this division

    2025/26 Class Schedule Offerings:

    ☐ Monday, 5:00-5:45pm– Beg./Int. Jazz
    ☐ Monday, 6:00-7:00pm– Ballet
    ☐ Wednesday, 6:45-7:45pm – Ballet
    ☐ Thursday, 7:00-7:30pm – Stretch & Conditioning ☐ Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm – Ballet

    Tuition:
    Starting at $287 per installment. See registration form for more details.

    A1 - REGISTRATION FORM

    A2 - REGISTRATION FORM


 

Free Trial Class

We offer free trial classes up to the Children’s Program levels; students interested in Division A and above are placed via $25 Assessment Class. If you are interested in a trial/assessment class, please contact us for more information at HoustonAdmin@VitaccaDance.com or (713) 205-0355.

*Free trial classes are subject to availability. Preferred date/time are subject to class size restrictions. Assessment Class for Divisions A and above are $25.

 

 

Other Programming

Vitacca's Vocational Training Program is designed for classically focused dancers ages 8–18 featuring pre-professional to professional curriculum. Registration is open throughout the season via a scheduled assessment class.