SAPLINGS LEVEL


BOYS CLASSES

 Ages 8 - 12

Age is determined at start of the season in September.

Boys-only classes are supplemental - an optional add-on to a co-ed class.

Nurture Path (Minimum): Full Season = $380 | 8 total payments = $45/monthly

  • 55-minute co-ed ballet technique class (Daisies or Lilies), once per week
  • 30-minute boys-only extension to ballet class (Saplings), once per week

Optional Classes: Add $15 monthly each class

  • 55-minute co-ed ballet technique class, second per week

Tuition is posted monthly (September - April).

2024-25 SEASON
  • WED | 3:00-3:30p
  • WED | 6:00-6:30p

Saplings are encouraged to enroll in the Daisies, Lilies, or Bluebonnets (co-ed classes) immediately preceding, if possible. Saplings must take a co-ed class, and should choose another co-ed time if needed. Boys are welcome to participate only in a co-ed class, but not only in an all-boys class, as these are designed to be supplemental to their foundational dance training.

Age is the only requirement for this level; no prior experience is required.

Boys must enroll in a co-ed class according to age (Nurture Pathway) or placement (Cultivate Pathway).

Shirt: Wear a solid-colored fitted t-shirt or tank in white or black or the co-ed level color.

Shoes: Black or flesh canvas ballet flats for classes. Black shoes are needed for recital. Sometimes, other colors are necessary for performances based on character/roles.

Pants: Sweatpants, joggers, or activewear pants that are at least knee-length. Pants should not be too long to get under a dancer's heels. Athletic shorts are acceptable with compression shorts underneath. Tights are acceptable with cotton or other shorts worn over.

See dress code for more information on this policy and to view all levels.

In the spring semester, dancers will learn one recital dance during their weekly class to perform in a recital in April. Boys will perform with their co-ed classes. One Saturday dress rehearsal (usually 1-2 weeks before recitals, depending on how Easter falls) is the only commitment outside of consistent class attendance that is required for the recital.

Boys need a pair of black jazz pants or dance trousers for recital (purchase on your own). Doxa will purchase a shirt for each boy, the cost of which is part of tuition rates. There will be no separate costume fees beginning in the 2023-24 Season.