PRIMARY
Class Description
Primary classes provide a bridge between Pre-Ballet and Level 1. Students experience barre work for the first time in this level, and new steps are introduced, both at the barre and in center. Elements of creative movement continue to be explored in order to develop artistry and imagination, as well as to provide a smooth transition to more rigorous training in the levels that follow.
Students already enrolled at Pacific Northwest Youth Ballet will advance to Primary when they turn seven years old or when notified by the School Director, whichever comes first. For more information about level advancement at Pacific Northwest Youth Ballet, please click HERE. Students new to Pacific Northwest Youth Ballet may enroll in Primary if they are seven years old by the first class of the term in which they are enrolling. To begin the enrollment process, please click HERE.
Class Schedule 2025/2026
Primary classes are forty-five minutes in length and are offered at the following times:
Mondays
Wednesdays
3:45 – 4:30 PM
3:45 – 4:30 PM
Mondays 3:45 – 4:30
Wednesdays 3:45 – 4:30
Primary students are required to attend one class per week. They are strongly encouraged to attend both Primary classes that are offered each week, at no additional charge.
Primary Tuition
Pacific Northwest Youth Ballet uses Square payment processing. Accepted forms of payment include all major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Checks and cash are not accepted.
All new and returning families will be charged a $35.00 annual registration fee.
Tuition for Primary is due by the first class of each term. There is a 5% discount if the tuition for all 35 weeks is paid in full by the first class in September. Tuition will be prorated for new students joining midyear, but the discount is no longer available after October 1st.
Fall Term: September 8 – December 11 (13 weeks) $325
Winter Term: January 5 – March 19 (11 weeks) $275
Spring Term: March 30 – June 11 (11 weeks) $275
Prepaid Annual Session: September 8 – June 11 (35 weeks) $831
Primary Girls' Dress Code
Leotard
Brand: So Danca
Style: Livy SL09
Color: Lilac
Tights
Brand: Bloch
Style: T0981G
(footed, non-seamed)
Color: Ballet Pink
Shoes
Brand: Any brand
Style: Leather, split or full-soled
Color: Pink
Primary Boys' Dress Code
Leotard
Brand: Any brand
Style: Short sleeve
Color: White
Tights
Black bike shorts, black leggings, or opaque male tights
Short white ballet socks, optional
Shoes
Brand: Any brand
Style: Leather, split or full-soled
Color: Black
Additional Dress Code Information
Long hair must be pulled back into a ballet bun. For instructions on how to make a ballet bun for different hair types, please see the following videos:
- Short hair must be secured back from the face with secure hair clips or a headband pinned into place.
- All hair accessories should match the dancer’s hair color as closely as possible.
- Tights should be monitored for holes and runs. Small holes should be coated in clear nail polish immediately, in effort to prevent the hole from becoming larger. Tights with large holes and runs need to be discarded.
- Ballet clothing should be laundered often to keep it clean and smelling fresh. It is recommended that ballet clothing be washed in cold water and hung to dry in order to help it last as long as possible and for color retention.
- Ballet shoes are never to be worn outside and must be kept clean.
- Only attire listed in the dress code is allowed in class. No additional attire is to be worn (skirts, tutus, warm-up clothes, etc.).
- All jewelry must be removed before class, including any kind of necklace, bracelet, wristband, watch, ring, or dangling earrings. Small stud earrings may be worn.
- Only natural shades of nail polish may be worn in class. Nail polish remover will be on hand in case last-minute removal before class is necessary.
- No visible temporary tattoos allowed. Nail polish remover is an easy way to remove temporary tattoos. It will be some on hand in case last-minute removal before class is necessary.
Dress code items may be purchased at the following locations:
The Leotard
2432 NE MLK Boulevard
Portland, OR 97212
503-284-9244
(free shipping with phone orders)
Mention you are a student at Pacific Northwest Youth Ballet to receive a discount.