Eastside Christian School of Ballet
quality instruction in classical ballet, tap, and lyrical dance within a Christ-centered environment
Our school offers dance classes for students age three through adulthood. All of our curriculum is aimed at laying a solid foundation of excellence through the development of the disciplines of classical ballet, tap, and lyrical techniques. Faculty members are dedicated to providing a Christian worldview of dance as art and to instilling in students the desire to use their talents to glorify God. They impart the love of dance and encourage each individual to reach his or her maximum potential, both physically and spiritually.
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About the School of Ballet
The Eastside School of Ballet, under the direction of Lisa Marsh, began in 1993 in the Christian Activities Center of Eastside Baptist Church. There were approximately 29 students the first year and enrollment has gradually increased to about 250 students each year housed in beautiful, well-equipped studios. Still located in the CAC, at least 4,500 students are estimated to have passed through the school in the last 28 years. The ballet school is a full time ministry of Eastside Church and is a separate ministry from Eastside Christian School.
NOT YOUR ORDINARY BALLET SCHOOL
Classes at Eastside School of Ballet are offered in progressive levels and include pre-ballet, classical ballet, tap, and lyrical for three year olds through high school. Winter performances as well as an annual spring recital offers students performing experience and is presented to the community at no charge. Scholarships are offered to students on the basis of need. The student population is made up of half Eastside related (church or school) students and half from surrounding cities.
Many of our advanced students have several opportunities to serve as missionaries during the summer months. Students have traveled as far as Montreal and Toronto Canada, Kenya and Dubai to dance and share the love of Christ as well as introduce dance education to young children when not performing.
Middle school students also have opportunities to serve as missionaries during the summer months here in the metro area as well as traveling to different cities within the United States. All middle school mission trips also include dancing and introducing dance education to young children as well as sharing the love of Christ through teaching the Word of God and sharing personal testimonies.
Ballet Classes
KINDER DANCE
Exploring! Discovering! Achieving! Specifically designed for the 3-4-year-old student, this class introduces the student to movement that is creative, educational, and musical. Tap is also a part of this curriculum.
Preschool students who attend the Eastside Kids Academy may register for the 1:30-2:30 PM ballet class on either Tuesday or Thursday. The ballet instructor will escort your child from the EKA to ballet class and back. Before class begins, the instructor will make sure all students are dressed with hair in a ballet bun ready to dance.
EASTSIDE KIDS ACADEMY
Preschool students who attend the Eastside Kids Academy may register for the 1:30-2:30 PM ballet class on either Tuesday or Thursday. The ballet instructor will escort your child from the EKA to ballet class and back. Before class begins, the instructor will make sure all students are dressed with hair in a ballet bun ready to dance.
COMBINATION
This class is designed for students ages 5-6 and is more structured than a Kinder Dance class. This one-hour, once a week class introduces students to movement skills, introductory dance steps, and simple combinations. Tap is also a part of the curriculum.
7-YEAR BALLET/TAP I
This class introduces 7-year old beginning student to classical ballet. Correct placement and body alignment are now of the utmost importance. Class structure greatly advances as barre work is introduced. Dance steps and combinations become more challenging.
8-YEAR BALLET/TAP II
This class is a continuation of where Ballet I leaves off. 8-year-olds continue to work on correct body alignment as barre work becomes a part of each ballet class. Dance steps and combinations continue to be more challenging at this level.
9-11 YEAR BALLET/TAP III
This class is a continuation of where Ballet/Tap II leaves off. 9-11 year students with at least two years of good basic ballet training continue to work on correct body placement and alignment. Dance steps and combinations continue to become more challenging at this level. Ballet/Tap II is a prerequisite for this level.
INTERMEDIATE I BALLET
All students who are interested in entering the Intermediate level I ballet class are required to email the School of Ballet Director for guidance before registering. This level of training can be intense and is geared towards those who exhibit the physical attributes and a serious work ethic that would allow them to excel in classical ballet technique. Intermediate I students are required to take two one and one half-hour classes per week.
INTERMEDIATE II BALLET
Students are placed at this level by faculty recommendation.
INTERMEDIATE III BALLET
Students are placed at this level by faculty recommendation.
ADVANCED BALLET/POINTE
Students are placed at this level by faculty recommendation.
INTERMEDIATE POINTE
Students are placed at this level by faculty recommendation.
BEGINNING TAP
This class introduces the students agesd 6-7 to the basics of tap dancing. Students will learn all of the basic tap steps while learning rhythm and working on coordination.
BEGINNING POINTE
Pointe work will be introduced at the discretion of the faculty according to age, strength, and technical competency of the student.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TAP
Students at these levels will continue to learn tap techniques on a more difficult level. Special permission into the advanced tap class is required.
LYRICAL
Lyrical dance is a blend of ballet with modern and contemporary dance techniques. Lyrical is performed to music with lyrics to inspire movements to express emotions and cultivate musicality. This style concentrates on growing the dancer’s individual approach and expressiveness through the fun and energetic movements presented in each class. Lyrical classes are to be taken with at least two ballet classes per week.
ADULT TAP
The fundamentals of tap dancing will be introduced in this fun and energetic class for adults 18 and up. Dance combinations will be taught with modifications to challenge students of various levels. This is a great way to get some exercise, learn the art of tap dancing, and make new friends.
INTERMEDIATE BALLET II
Students are placed at this level by faculty recommendation.
Class Dress Code
All dancers must carry some sort of bag into dance class each week. It does not have to be a “dance” bag. Anything they already have at home will work just fine. All dancers need to wear hair in a ballet bun to class each week.
Kinderdance and Combination classes:
Pink Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet shoes, and Black Mary-Jane style Tap shoes
7-Year Ballet/Tap I Level Classes:
Light blue leotard (any style). Attached skirts are not appropriate. Please do not buy a leotard with an attached skirt.
Pink tights, pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio brand).
Black tap shoes (tap shoes are the imitation leather black jazz oxford with taps).
8-Year Ballet/Tap II Level Classes
Navy leotard (any style). Attached skirts are not appropriate. Please do not buy a leotard with an attached skirt.
Pink converter tights and pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio brand).
Black Tap shoes (tap shoes are the imitation leather black jazz oxford with taps).
9-11-Year Ballet/Tap III Level Classes:
Burgundy leotard (any style). Attached skirts are not appropriate. Please do not buy a leotard with an attached skirt.
Pink converter tights and pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio brand).
Black Tap shoes (tap shoes are the imitation leather black jazz oxford with taps).
Intermediate I Level Ballet Classes:
Burgundy leotard (any style). Attached skirts are not appropriate. Please do not buy a leotard with an attached skirt.
Pink converter tights and pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio brand).
Intermediate II Level Ballet Classes:
Solid colored leotard, including black (any style). Attached skirts are not appropriate. Please do not buy a leotard with an attached skirt.
Pink converter tights and pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio brand).
Intermediate II Level Ballet Classes:
Solid colored leotard, including black (any style). Attached skirts are not appropriate. Please do not buy a leotard with an attached skirt.
Pink converter tights and pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio brand).
Intermediate III Level Ballet Classes:
Solid colored leotard, including black (any style). Attached skirts are not appropriate. Please do not buy a leotard with an attached skirt.
Pink converter tights and pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio brand).
Advanced Level Ballet Classes:
Solid colored leotard, including black (any style). Attached skirts are not appropriate. Please do not buy a leotard with an attached skirt.
Pink converter tights and pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio brand).
Intermediate/Advanced Tap Class:
Black jazz oxfords w/taps
Lyrical Dance Class:
Solid colored leotard and Pink Converter Tights. Students may wear jazz pants/shorts if they so desire.
Adult Tap:
Any style of tap shoe and comfortable clothing
Please note: We recommend DanceMax Dancewear for purchasing atire. All dancers must stick to the dress code. Only the mentioned items above are to be worn to class each week.
Ballet Fees
It has always been a high priority of the Eastside School of Ballet to offer excellent training at an affordable price. We do not send statements prior to monthly tuition due dates.
REGISTRATION FEE:
$25.00 for all students (non-refundable)
BALLET COSTUME FEE:
3-year-olds – 5th Grade – $65.00 per costume
6th grade and up – $85.00 per costume
WINTER PERFORMANCE FEE:
$30 per child. Each family will receive an invoice in January for the winter performance (ages 5+ only).
MONTHLY TUITION:
1.0 Hour Class $65.00
1.5 Hour Class $80.00
2.0 Hour Class $105.00
2.5 Hour Class $120.00
PAYMENTS:
Pay-in-Full tuition option by Sept 15th.
Monthly Tuition: You will have the option to make monthly payments from Sept - May at a 3% additional fee.
Return Payment/Late Fee: $30.00
Calendar & Schedule
2025-2026 FALL CLASS SCHEDULE
Fall Classes Begin – August 18, 2025
Monday
3:30-5:00 9-11 Year Ballet/Tap III (4th, 5th and 6th grades)
5:00-6:30 Intermediate III/Advanced Ballet/Pointe
6:30-7:30 Advanced Tap
7:30-8:30 Adult Tap
Tuesday
1:30-2:30 3-Year Kinder Dance
3:30-5:00 8-Year Ballet/Tap II (3rd grade)
5:00-5:30 Intermediate II Beginning Pointe
5:30-6:30 Intermediate II Ballet
6:30-7:00 Intermediate II/III Lyrical
7:00-8:30 Intermediate III/Advanced Ballet/Pointe
Wednesday
3:30-5:00 7-Year Ballet/Tap I (2nd grade)
Thursday
1:30-2:30 4-Year Kinder Dance
3:30-5:00 Intermediate I Ballet/Lyrical
5:00-6:00 Intermediate Tap
6:00-7:00 Intermediate II/III Ballet
7:00-8:45 Advanced Ballet/Lyrical
Friday
3:30-4:30 5-6 Year Combination Ballet/Tap (Kindergarten and 1st grades)
Saturday
9:00-10:00 Pilates for Dancers
10:00-11:30 Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
Ballet Registration
Step 1: Click the button above to begin registration.
Step 2: If you are new to Eastside, please create a new Log-in (District Code: ECS-GA). If you are a current parent, you can login as normal.
Step 3: Scroll to the bottom of the Admission Portal and click “Create a New Student Application”
Step 4: In the “Apply to Grade” field, select the desired ballet class.