LEVEL ONE
Class Description
Level 1 students will learn all of the elements of a traditional classical ballet class, beginning at the barre and moving into center. The focus of this level will be building strength, practicing good placement and clean ballet technique, artistry, and enjoying the satisfaction of hard work while creating something beautiful.
Placement in Level 1 is by teacher discretion only and is not based on age. Students already enrolled at Pacific Northwest Youth Ballet will be informed by the School Director when they are ready to advance to Level 1, and parents will be notified. For more information about level advancement at Pacific Northwest Youth Ballet, please click HERE. Students new to Pacific Northwest Youth Ballet will be invited to attend a placement class in order to determine their level placement. To begin the enrollment process, please click HERE.
Class Schedule 2025/2026
Level 1 classes are one hour in length and are offered at the following times:
Mondays
Wednesdays
4:30 – 5:30 PM
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Mondays 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Level 1 students are also welcome to attend Primary classes at no additional charge. For more information about extra class attendance, please click HERE.
Level One 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 Level 1 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) $585
Winter Term: January 5 – March 19 (11 weeks) $495
Spring Term: March 30 – June 11 (11 weeks) $495
Prepaid Annual Session: September 8 – June 11 (35 weeks) $1,496
Level One Girls' Dress Code
Leotard
Brand: Wear Moi
Style: Colombine/Bagatelle Child
Color: Fuchsia
Tights
Brand: Bloch
Style: T0981G/T0982G
(footed or convertible, non-seamed)
Color: Ballet Pink
Shoes
Brand: Any brand
Style: Leather, split-soled
Color: Pink
Level One Boys' Dress Code
Leotard
Brand: Any brand
Style: Short sleeve
Color: White
Tights
Brand: Body Wrappers
Style: B90
Color: Black
*Black or nude dance belt required
Shoes
Brand: Any brand
Style: Leather, split-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.