Offered to Levels 4-5 in Philadelphia, The Rock School offers an Early Academic Release Program for students who want the intensive schedule of the Professional Division while attending academic school in the morning. Classes begin at 2:00PM three days per week, and continue into the evening hours with the upper levels of the Ballet Division. This program supports dancers in their advancement within both the Ballet and Professional Divisions, and requires a separate audition.

Professional Division Schedule

Most students begin their day at 9:00 AM and finish around 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Each weekday includes approximately 3 hours of academic support and an average of 4 hours of dance studio instruction.

On Saturdays, students typically participate in one ballet technique class followed by rehearsals, which gradually extend up to 3 hours as performance dates approach.

Mandatory Daily Classes (Monday through Friday):

• Ballet Technique: 1.5 hours

• Supplemental Dance Class: 1 hour
  (May include Pointe, Jumps/Turns, Contemporary, Stretch, or Variations)

• Academics: 3 hours

Additional Classes (Daily – some optional, some mandatory):

• Second Ballet Technique Class: 1.5 hours

• Partnering:

  • Ladies: Once per week

  • Gentlemen: Twice per week

• Additional Supplemental Dance Class: 1 hour
  (May include Pointe, Jumps/Turns, Contemporary, Stretch, or Variations)

• Competition Coaching:

  • Offered as semi-private sessions (30 minutes or 1 hour)

  • 1 to 2 sessions per week

• Nutcracker / Spring Showcase Rehearsals:

  • 1 to 4 hours per week

Professional Division 5X
REQUIRED SCHEDULE
Approx. 17 Hours
Monday 1:00-2:30 Ballet
Monday 2:30-3:30 Pointe
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 Wellness
Tuesday 5:30-7:00 Ballet
Tuesday 8:00-9:00 Character
Wednesday 1:00-2:30 Ballet
Wednesday 2:30-3:30 Pointe
Thursday 4:30-6:00 Ballet
Thursday 7:30-8:30 Jazz
Friday 1:00-2:30 Ballet
Friday 2:30-3:30 Pointe
Friday 5:00-6:00 Intro to Partnering Friday 6:00-7:00 Contemporary
Friday 7:00-8:00 Improv

Professional Division 6 & 7
REQUIRED SCHEDULE Approx. 17 Hours
Monday 1:00-2:30 Ballet
Monday 2:30-3:30 Pointe
Tuesday 4:00-5:30 Ballet
Tuesday 5:30-6:30 Jazz
Tuesday 7:00-8:00 Character
Wednesday 1:00-2:30 Ballet
Wednesday 2:30-3:30 Pointe
Wednesday 4:00-5:00 Contemporary
Thursday 4:00-5:00 Wellness
Thursday 5:30-7:00 Ballet
Thursday 7:00-8:00 Pointe (optional)
Friday 1:00-2:30 Ballet
Friday 2:30-3:30 Pointe
Friday 6:00-7:00 Partnering
Friday 7:00-8:00 Improv

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS for Men
Monday 2:30-3:30 Men's Jumps & Turns
Friday 2:30-3:30 Men's Jumps & Turns

West Chester Professional Division - $7,245

Philadelphia Early Academic Release - $7,245
Philadelphia Professional Division - $7,245

(9 Installments of $805)

Payments are due in nine installments between time of enrollment and the end of the school year.

1st Installment- due with registration
2nd Installment- due October 1st, 2026
3rd Installment- due November 1st, 2026
4th Installment- due December 1st, 2026
5th Installment- due January 1st, 2027
6th Installment- due February 1st, 2027
7th Installment- due March 1st, 2027
8th Installment- due April 1st, 2027
9th Installment- due May 1st, 2027

A $25 late fee will be applied to all payments received five (5) business days after the listed due date. Listed prices do not include the annual administrative fee.

All Rock School students and parents/guardians are required to read and agree to the terms of The School's Student & Parent Handbook. A dancer’s registration is not finalized until The Rock School has received the completed registration packet and medical packet, in addition to the first installment payment and required fees. Professional Division Fees include:
Registration Fee: $425(Includes NC, SC, cast shirts (2); contemporary costume due separately)
International Student Fee: $100 (due with International Student Form)
Activities Fee: $250 (required for Residence Students, due with registration)
Security Deposit, Residence Only: $575 (due with registration)

November - Early Acceptance Audition for 2027 Ballet Intensive & 2027-2028 Professional Division
(Professional Division applicants may need further assessment in summer)

January - National Audition Tour
(in-person auditions, virtual auditions, & video auditions for summer & school year)

February - Ballet Intensive fills to capacity

March - Professional Division Intent to Enroll Deposits due
(School Year dormitory close to maximum capacity)

During Ballet Intensive - Auditions for BI participants only
(Limited space available in school year. Ballet Intensive participants priorotized)

July - First Professional Division Tuition Installment Due

Video auditions accepted year round as space is available