Jazz Schedule

Jazz classes

*REQUIREMENTS FOR JAZZ CLASSES*

LEVEL II - Must be enrolled in our ballet program OR take two jazz classes weekly

LEVEL III - Must be enrolled in our ballet program OR take three jazz classes weekly

LEVELS IV, V, VI - Must be enrolled in Ballet V-Adv. A/invitation only

Monday

Class Name Ages Campus Time Teacher Monthly Tuition Costume Fee Status Requirements
Lyrical Jazz (Level V) 13-18 yrs. Essex 3:45 - 4:45pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 Ballet V-Adv. A
Lyrical Jazz (Level VI) 13-18 yrs. Essex 4:45 - 5:45pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 Ballet V-Adv. A
Lyrical Jazz (Level I/ II) 7-9 yrs. Essex 5:45 - 6:45pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 II- Enrolled in ballet or two jazz classes a week
Lyrical Jazz (Level III) 11-13 yrs. Essex 6:45 - 7:45pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 Enrolled in ballet or three jazz classes a week
Lyrical Jazz (Level IV) 12-15 yrs. Essex 7:45 - 8:45pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 Ballet V-Adv. A
Jazz (Level I) 7-8 yrs. Shelburne 4:30-5:30pm Grace Kahm $72.00 $70.00 WAIT LIST none
Contemporary Jazz (Level I/II) 7-9 yrs. Shelburne 5:30-6:30pm Grace Kahm $72.00 $70.00 II- Enrolled in ballet or two jazz classes a week
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Tuesday

Class Name Ages Campus Time Teacher Monthly Tuition Costume Fee Status Requirements
Lyrical Jazz (Level II) 9-10 yrs Shelburne 3:45 - 4:45pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 Enrolled in ballet or two jazz classes a week
Lyrical Jazz (Level III) 11-13 yrs. Shelburne 7:00- 8:00pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 Enrolled in ballet or three jazz classes a week
Contemporary Jazz (Level III) 11-13 yrs. Essex 5:45 - 6:45pm Risa Repetto $72.00 $70.00 Enrolled in ballet or three jazz classes a week
Contemporary Jazz (Level IV) 13-18 yrs. Essex 6:45 - 7:45pm Risa Repetto $72.00 $70.00 Ballet V - Adv. B
ENROLL

Wednesday

Class Name Ages Campus Time Teacher Monthly Tuition Costume Fee Status Requirements
Jazz/Hip Hop 5-6 yrs. Shelburne 4:30 - 5:30pm Grace Kahm $72.00 $70.00 WAIT LIST none
Jazz (Level V) 13-18 yrs. Essex 5:15 - 6:15pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 Ballet V- Adv. B
Jazz (Level VI) 13-18 yrs. Essex 6:15 - 7:15pm Ashley Hill $72.00 $70.00 Ballet V- Adv. B
Jazz (Level I) 7-8 yrs. Essex 6:15 - 7:15pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 none
Jazz (Level III) 11-13 yrs. Essex 7:15 - 8:15pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 Enrolled in ballet or three jazz classes a week
Jazz (Level IV) 12-15 yrs. Essex 7:45 - 8:45pm Ashley Hill $72.00 $70.00 Ballet V- Adv. B
Contemporary Jazz (Level VI) 13-18 yrs. Essex 8:15 - 9:15pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 Ballet V- Adv. B
Jazz (Level III) 11-13 yrs. Shelburne 5:45 - 6:45pm Risa Repetto $72.00 $70.00 Enrolled in ballet or two jazz classes a week
Jazz (Level II) 9-10 yrs. Shelburne 6:45 - 7:45pm Risa Repetto $72.00 $70.00 Enrolled in ballet or three jazz classes a week
Contemporary Jazz (Level III/IV) 12-15 yrs. Shelburne 7:45 - 8:45pm Risa Repetto $72.00 $70.00 Enrolled in ballet or three jazz classes a week
ENROLL

Thursday

Class Name Ages Campus Time Teacher Monthly Tuition Costume Fee Status Requirements
Jazz /Hip-Hop 5-6 yrs. Essex 4:45-5:45pm Ashley Hill $72.00 $70.00 none
Jazz (Level II) 9-10yrs. Essex 5:45-6:45pm Ashley Hill $72.00 $70.00 Enrolled in ballet or two jazz classes a week
ENROLL

Friday

Class Name Ages Campus Time Teacher Monthly Tuition Costume Fee Status Requirements
Contemporary Jazz (Level IV) 12-15 yrs. Essex 3:45 - 4:45pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 Ballet V- Adv. B
Contemporary Jazz (Level III) 11-13 yrs. Essex 4:45 - 5:45pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 Enrolled in ballet or three jazz classes a week
Contemporary Jazz (Level V) 13-18 yrs. Essex 5:45 - 6:45pm Mary Hondal $72.00 $70.00 Ballet V- Adv. B
ENROLL

Saturday

Class Name Ages Campus Time Teacher Monthly Tuition Costume Fee Status Requirements
Lyrical Jazz (Level I) 7-8 yrs. Shelburne 10:15 - 11:15am Leah Smith $72.00 $70.00 NONE

summer programs

VBTS Summer Intensive 2026

Shelburne: June 22nd-June 26th

Essex: June 29th-July 31st

Shelburne: June 22nd-June 26th

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Summer Intensive 2026 Information

Shelburne- June 22nd-26th

Essex- June 29th- July 31st

Our intensive full-day summer program is designed to provide serious students ages 8 to 21 with complete summer dance instruction. Classes are held five days a week and include ballet and pointe technique, variations, jazz, modern, character, choreography, Pilates, mime, acting, and seminars in stage make-up, nutrition, and physical therapy. This program provides approximately 180 hours of study with an educated and professional faculty. At the end of the 5-week session, potential new members for the Vermont Ballet Theater and Vermont Youth Ballet will be selected, minimum 4 weeks required.

AUDITIONS ARE SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH, IN ESSEX

Registration Audition Time Age or VBTS Level
1:00-1:30pm 1:30-2:15pm Ages 7-9 or VBTS level I & II
2:15-2:30pm 2:30-3:30pm Ages 10-11 or VBTS level III & IV
3:30-3:45pm 3:45-4:45pm Ages 12-13 or VBTS level V & VI

Tuition:
Essex: (all 5 weeks) $2,475.00
Essex: (selected weeks) $495.00/week
Shelburne: $495.00/week

Upon acceptance, a $495.00 non-refundable deposit must accompany the application by April 1st, 2026 for VBTS students and April 15th for video audition candidates. Remaining balance to be paid in 2 additional installments by May 10th and June 10th.

Acceptance:
Dancers will be notified of acceptance by mail or email within 2 weeks of the audition date. If accepted into the program, we will include an application and Summer Intensive Information Letter.

Faculty:
Alexander Nagiba, Michele Fodero, Sarah Glick, Drew Neary and

Mary Hondal (subject to change)



Click here for our 2026 Shelburne Information Letter

Click here for our 2026 Essex Information Letter

Video Auditions Ages 7 and up

guidelines:
Videos will be accepted until March 14th. Videos must be electronic (e.g., MP4) or DVD format, no longer than 30 minutes in length, and sent in along with the audition form and a dance instructor’s letter of recommendation. Videos should be emailed to info@vbts.org or sent to:

 VBTS

 21 Carmichael St. Suite 203

 Essex, VT 05452

arrange the audition in the following sequence:

  • Full body shot of student facing the camera. State your name, age, and years of study.
  • Barre exercises (short combinations): pliés, tendus, dégagés, rond de jambes, adage, grand battements en croix.
  • Center exercises (short combinations): Pirouettes, Adage, Petite and Grande Allegro
  • Girls on pointe demonstrate Échappés, Relevés on one foot, and Pirouettes.

In Person Auditions:

Saturday, March 7th in Essex

Ages: 7 - 13

Audition fees:
$10.00 - VBTS students
$14.00 – all other dancers
All dancers will be notified of acceptance by mail.

 for VBT and VYB dancers only:
VBT and VYB company dancers ages 13 and up (OR current VBTS level Ballet VII and up) will be evaluated during your normal classes at VBTS the week of March 7th. Please submit the following Audition Form prior to March 7th.


*For non-VBTS dancers in the area over 13, call or email to schedule an audition during our regularly schedules class times!

 VBTS Summer Classes  2026


Primary Ballet to Pre-Professional Ballet |  Essex Campus only | Ages 7 and up.

4 Week August Session. August 3rd through August 27th. Registration is required (no fee). 

Dress Code for Ballet Classes: Female ballet attire is leotard, tights, ballet slippers; hair is secured in a bun or French twist. Male ballet attire is tights, ballet slippers and T-Shirt.

BALLET I & II

Dates Day Time Age Studio Cost
August 4 - August 25 (4 weeks) Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm 7-8 Studio C $70.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session)
August 6 - August 27 (4 weeks) Thursday 4:00-5:00pm 7-8 Studio C $70.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session)
CLOSED

BALLET III & IV

Dates Day Time Age Studio Cost
August 3 - August 24 (4 weeks) Monday 4:00-5:15pm 9-10 Studio C $80.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session)
August 5 - August 26 (4 weeks) Wednesday 4:00-5:15pm 9-10 Studio C $80.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session)
CLOSED

BALLET V & VI

Dates Day Time Age Studio Cost
August 4 - August 25 (4 weeks) Tuesday 5:00-6:30pm 10-13 Studio C $90.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session)
August 6- August 27 (4 weeks) Thursday 5:00-6:30pm 10-13 Studio C $90.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session)
CLOSED

ADVANCED BALLET (Ballet VII - Advanced A)

Dates Day Time Age Studio Cost
August 4 - August 25 (4 weeks) Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm 13 and up Studio B $90.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session)
August 6 - August 27 (4 weeks) Thursday 6:30-8:00pm 13 and up Studio B $90.00 (1) class per week (per 4 week session)
CLOSED

Sapphire & Diamond WORKSHOP - SATURDAY SERIES

The Sapphire and Diamond Workshop Series is for current members of Team Sapphire and Team Diamond.  These Saturday classes are designed to offer dancers an opportunity to work with new teachers and choreographers as well as participate in student choreography. At these master classes and rehearsals, the teams will explore new styles and begin to develop their routines for the competition season.

* Two out of the three Saturdays are required for all Sapphire and Diamond members.

Dates Day Time Studio Cost
TBD Saturday 10am-2pm Essex, Studio B $67.00
TBD Saturday 10am-2pm Essex, Studio B $67.00
TBD Saturday 10am-2pm Essex, Studio B $67.00
CLOSED

 VBTS Summer Camps 2026

Primary Ballet to Pre-Professional Ballet

essex campus

Mini Summer Intensive

with Drew Neary

Join us for a mini-summer intensive! This session is designed for the serious student who wants to prepare and stay in shape before attending summer intensives programs.

CLOSED
Dates Day Time Age Focus Cost
June 15-19 Monday-Friday 4:00pm-5:45pm Ages 12 - 18 Ballet Technique $110.00 per week Technique Class only
June 15-19 Monday-Friday 6:00pm-7:00pm 13 and up Pointe Technique $65.00 per week - Pointe Class only $175.00 per week - Technique & Pointe Class

Ballet Camp with Sarah Glick in Essex

This camp is designed for the young dancer who wants to expand on his or her ballet training by spending a morning that is "all about dance"! The day will begin with a ballet class; the dancers will receive a journal that they will write in daily and will use this time to reflect on and discuss what they learned in class that morning; they will have a snack break and will make small ballet-themed props; and finally, the dancers will work on choreography for a small in-house performance they will perform for their families on the last day.

Dates Day Time Age Level Cost
August 3-7 Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm 7-9 Ballet I & II $225.00 per week
CLOSED

Team Ruby & Emerald- Summer Intensive in Essex

The Ruby & Emerald Summer Intensive is a required weeklong camp for current members of Team Ruby and Team Emerald. During the week, students will take daily jazz classes and begin to learn and develop routines for the competition season. This intensive emphasizes clean technique, performance skills, and team building. The Ruby and Emerald camp times overlap so they can dance together. This camp is mandatory for current members of Team Ruby and Team Emerald.

CLOSED
Dates Day Time Team Cost
TBD Monday-Friday 9:00am - 12:30pm Team Ruby $265.00 per week
TBD Monday-Friday 11:00am - 2:30pm Team Emerald $265.00 per week

  Shelburne campus

Don Quixote Camp with Maria Mercieca in Shelburne

Welcome to La Mancha, Spain! This camp is perfect for young dancers who are drawn to historical fiction — from Cupid to bullfighters to gypsies, we will learn about the centuries-old comedic ballet inspired by the famous Cervantes novel. The day will begin with an age-appropriate ballet class followed by a snack break and games in the gazebo and green space. Throughout the week, dancers will also be crafting costume pieces and props, and will help to build our set, in preparation for a short-and-sweet in-house performance for families on the last day of camp. 

Dates Day Time Age Level Cost
July 6-10 Monday-Friday 10:00am-12:30pm 5-6 CID II-CIB $180.00 per week
CLOSED

Team Pearl & Amethyst - Summer Intensive in Shelburne

The Pearl and Amethyst Summer Intensive is a required weeklong camp for current members of Team Pearl and Team Amethyst. This intensive is designed for Sync Dance Team's two youngest competition teams. During the week, students will take daily jazz classes and begin to learn and develop routines for the competition season. This intensive emphasizes clean technique, performance skills, and team building. The Pearl and Amethyst camp times overlap so they can dance together. This camp is mandatory for current members of Team Pearl and Team Amethyst.

CLOSED
Dates Day Time Team Cost
TBD Monday-Friday 9:00am - 12:30pm Team Pearl $265.00 per week
TBD Monday-Friday 11:00am - 2:30pm Team Amethyst $265.00 per week