2026-27 School Year Program
New student registration will open Friday, July 31st!
2026-27 School Year Schedule
*The 2026-27 School Year Program will run August 31 through May 22.
Northwest Arkansas Conservatory of Classical Ballet announces it's 2026-27 School Year Program* schedule. Below you will find a wide array of class choices for children, teens, adults of all ages, co-ed dance, and our young men’s program. Join us for classes in classical ballet, pointe, modern, musical theatre, jazz, tap, cross training for dancers, and adult classes!
Enrollment opens Friday, July 31st! Act quickly to add quality dance classes to your family's school year schedule.
QUICK PLACEMENT GUIDE FOR NEW STUDENTS
- Ages 2 & 3- Enroll in Wee Dance w/Mom
- Ages 4 & 5- Enroll in Preballet and/or Preballet Tap
- Ages 6 & 7- Enroll in RAD Primary and/or Primary Tap
- Age 8 - Enroll in RAD 1 and/or Tap 1
- Age 9 or older, please email dance@nwaballet.com or fill out the contact form below to discuss class placement.
For detailed class descriptions, click HERE.
The ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL can be accessed HERE. Please remember that 2026-27 School Year Program classes will not be open for enrollment until Friday, July 31st!
Please fill out the Contact form below if you have questions or need assistance with class placement.
Monday
Studio A
4:30-5:30 RAD 5 AS
5:30-6:30 Pre/Beg. Pointe* JD
*Must also be enrolled in appropriate ballet technique class.
6:30-7:30 Modern II (for RAD 4/5 levels) RC
7:30-8:30 Modern III (for RAD Int. Foundation + levels) KC
8:30-9:30 Beg. Adult/Teen Jazz (ages 13+) SA
Studio B
10:00-11:00am Homeschool RAD Primary /RAD 1 SA
11:00-11:30am Homeschool Primary Tap/Tap 1 SA
11:30am-12:30pm Homeschool RAD 2 Prep/
RAD 2 SA
4:00-4:30 Preballet KS
4:30-5:30 RAD 4 KS
5:30-6:30 Modern I (for RAD 2/3 levels) RC
6:30-7:30 Musical Theatre I (for RAD 2/3 levels) SA
7:30-8:30 Basic/Beginner Adult/Teen Ballet SA
8:30-9:30 Adult Modern KC
Studio C
4:30-5:00 Preballet Tap SA
5:30-6:30 Int Upper School Tap (for RAD 4+ levels) SW
6:30-7:30 Beg Adult Tap SW
Tuesday
Studio A
4:00-5:00 RAD 2 Prep ET
5:00-6:15 RAD Int. Foundation ET
6:15-7:15 Int. A Pointe* AS
*Must also be enrolled in appropriate ballet technique class.
7:15-8:30 RAD Adv. Foundation ET
8:30-9:30 Int/Adv Adult/Teen Jazz (ages 13+) SA
Studio B
9:00-9:30am Preballet SA
9:30-10:00am Wee Dance w/Mom SA
4:00-5:00 RAD 1 AS
5:00-6:15 RAD Intermediate AS
6:15-7:15 RAD 3 ET
7:15-8:30 Int/Adv Adult/Teen Ballet SA
Studio C
5:00-5:30 Tap 1/Tap 2 SA
5:30-6:15 Tap 3 SA
6:15-7:15 Beg/Int Adult Pointe* SA
*Must have permission from Ms. Shelley to take this class.
Wednesday
Studio A
4:00-5:00 RAD 3 Prep/RAD 3 ZB
5:00-6:00 RAD 2 Prep/ RAD 2 ZB
6:00-7:30 Int/Adv Ballet MU
7:30-8:30 Int B/Adv Pointe* MU
*Must be enrolled in preceding Int/Adv Ballet class.
Studio B
3:30-4:00 Preballet KS
4:00-5:00 RAD Primary KS
5:00-6:00 RAD 1 KS
6:00-7:00 RAD 4 ZB
7:00-7:45 Pre-Pointe* ZB
*Must also be enrolled in appropriate ballet technique class.
7:45-9:00 Beg/Int Adult/Teen Ballet ZB
Studio C
4:30-5:00 Tap 1 SW
5:00-5:45 Tap 3 SW
6:00-6:30 Tap 2 SW
6:30-7:30 Int Adult Tap SW
7:45-8:45 Beg Upper School Tap (for RAD 4+ levels) SW
Thursday
Studio A
4:00-5:00 RAD 2 ET
5:00-6:30 RAD Adv. Found/RAD Adv 1 ET
6:30-7:30 Int B/Adv. Pointe* ET
*Must be enrolled in preceding Int/Adv ballet class.
7:30-8:30 Pas de Deux* EU/MU
*Ladies must be placed in Int B Pointe level or above and enrolled in the preceding class.
8:30-9:00 Pas Repertory*
*a 30-minute extension for advanced Pas de Deux students by permission from Mr. Emery
Studio B
3:45-4:15 Preballet AS
4:15-5:15 RAD Primary AS
5:15-6:30 RAD Intermediate AS
6:30-7:30 RAD 5 AS
7:30-8:30 Beg. Pointe* ET
*Must also be enrolled in appropriate ballet technique class.
Studio C
4:15-4:45 Preballet Tap SA
5:15-5:45 Primary Tap SA
Friday
Studio A
4:30-5:30 Musical Theatre II (for RAD 4/5 levels) SW
5:30-6:45 RAD Adv. 1 ZB
6:45-7:45 Musical Theatre III (for RAD Int Foundation + levels) SW
Studio B
4:15-5:30 RAD Adv 2 ZB
5:30-6:45 RAD Int Foundation KS
6:45-7:45 RAD 3 Prep KS
Studio C
5:30-6:30 Adv Upper School Tap (for RAD 4+ levels) SW
Saturday
Studio A
8:45-10:15 Men's Class EU
(Ages 12+ with previous dance experience are eligible.)
10:15-11:00 Cross Training for Dancers SA
(Ages 12+ are eligible.)
11:00-12:30 Trainee Class JD
Studio B
9:00-9:30 Preballet ZB
9:30-10:00 Wee Dance w/Mom ZB
10:00-11:00 RAD Primary /RAD 1 ZB
11:00-11:30 Primary Tap/
Tap 1 SA
11:30am-12:30pm Pre/Beg Adult Pointe* SA
*Must have permission from Ms. Shelley to take this class.
Studio C
9:30-10:00 Preballet Tap SA
Register for 2026-27 School Year (opens July 31st!)
PLEASE NOTE: 2026-27 School Year runs Aug 31st through May 22nd!
TUITION/FEES
Registration Fee : $50/student
Spring Fanfare Performance (Recital) Fee : $50/student (assessed with March tuition)
First/Longest Class (monthly installment rate):
30 minute class- $55.00
45 minute class- $60.00
1 hour class- $65.00
1 hour 15 minute class- $70.00
1 hour 30 minute class-$75.00
Additional Classes (monthly installment rate):
30 minute class: $44.00
45 minute class: $48.00
1 hour class: $52.00
1 hour 15 minute class: $56.00
1 hour 30 minute class: $60.00
Additional Students in Family :
Tuition is calculated per the above rates, and then discounted an additional 10%.
Semester or Full Year Pay Accounts:
Receive an additional 5% discount after all other discounts are applied.
FACULTY KEY
Shelley Aagard - SA
Mariah Bordovsky ARAD RTS- MB
Zoe Brown- ZB
Rebecca Cannan- RC
Karen Castleman - KC
Jennifer Davis - JD
Kendra Spreutels-KS
Anna Sulanke - AS
Emma Tompkins- ET
Emery Uyehara - EU
Melissa Uyehara- MU
Sarah Webb - SW
Please complete the form below if you would like the school principal to contact you to answer your questions regarding student placement!