Ballet School in Sandy Springs, GA

The Bush Centre For Ballet, Sandy Springs:
Located in Sandy Springs, Fulton County, Georgia, The Bush Centre For Ballet offers ballet and pointe lessons for children and teenagers. Our programs include pre-ballet I ages 3 to 4, pre-ballet II ages 5 to 7, ballet I and II for students 8+ and pointe lessons for children of 11+ based on foot and ankle strength. Our program includes adult classes.

Student classes are designed to foster those skills appropriate to their age group and may incorporate respect, sharing, participation, leadership, listening, following directions, and self-discipline. This is achieved through a methodology of instruction as created by the Royal Academy of Dance to promote healthy and happy self-images in a fun, controlled class environment for ages 3-8.

Various techniques are taught including Vaganova, French, Italian, and American. We believe in exposure to many forms of ballet technique so that the students can see and experience the differences in development and execution of dance steps.

The Director Ms. Bush believes in creating a healthy environment in which students will learn to appreciate the history and various techniques of classical ballet.

Methodology:
We teach our younger students fundamental ballet poses and steps, letting them enjoy the opportunites to learn about classical music and famous ballets, while obtaining a balance between developmental skill sets and emotional needs appropriate for this age group.  We also provide instruction on different levels for those requiring more advanced work. 

We teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced students with the idea that when they are ready to move ahead, they will be evaluated and have available  the appropriate classes to do so.  

- Ballet  Lessons for students ages 3 to adults
- Poiinte classes are available either in weekly class or by special classes
- Classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons
- Group Courses and Private Lessons are available
- Summer Dance Camps for 6 to 16 year olds are offered in June and July
- We also offer other programs for adults and older teens such as Jazz, modern, or lyrical classes..
Special discounts for classes if taking twice/week.  In addition, the third class is free.  Pre-registration before
Open House in August will give discounts on registration fees.  Normally $150.00 non-refundable registration fee
will be 50% off with pre-registration of classes.  See website for date of Open House.

We are in the process of becoming the home base for newly formed dance company, The Sandy Springs Ballet.  Auditions will be held periodically to allow those desiring to be a part of the apprentice, pre-professional, and professional groups to apply for membership.   All ballet dancers ages 11-26 may audition for these programs.  Special classes will be offered through the programs for these dancers and will be taught by professional instructors who are employed by The Sandy Springs Ballet company.  We welcome any dancers who wish to futher their dance careers and finding their home in our company.

We participated in the Sandy Springs Festival for several years.  We also attend a family production  of The Atlanta Ballet for our students to see professional performances.  The studio does performances for community assisted living facilities when possible.  We have an open house at Halloween and a short performance may be  done in the studio .  Winter performances may also occur when students are available.  We have an annual sleepover for older students in the spring where they come together as a social event, while still having a learning experience.  .  

Fundraisers are sometimes held to support the studio's offering of scholarships to students needing financial assistance.   Although we were not able to attend recently, we were invited to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.    We have previously sent students to perform and they loved the trip to New York and having this once in a lifetime experience.  See the accompanying picture of our participants.

We invite all to attend our annual OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION on August 18th, 2-5 pm.  Special discounts available for pre-registering before the open house.  Group rates also are available.