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School of Madison Ballet reopens for in-person classes as of April 5
Over a year after COVID-19 closed their studios, the School of Madison Ballet is open for in-person classes as of April 5th, 2021. The phased reopening begins with the school’s most advanced Trainee level students, followed by School Division levels, with new groups being added each week through the end of the academic year. Children’s Division and adult Drop-In classes will begin in-person instruction in Summer 2021.
“We are deeply committed to keeping our students, families, and staff as healthy as possible,” says Rachelle Fochs, Director of the School of Madison Ballet, “so our team has created a reopening plan that allows students who want in-person instruction to return to our studios with policies that minimize the risks. Because every family has unique needs, we’ll continue to offer both in-person and virtual instruction throughout the summer.”
As part of the reopening, class sizes are strictly limited to ensure adequate physical distancing. Additional COVID-19 protocols are based on recommendations from the CDC, state and local agencies, and best-practices specific to the field of dance.
Registration Information
To register, visit the School of Madison Ballet enrollment portal or madisonballet.org/enroll.
For nearly 40 years, Madison Ballet has been an integral part of the vibrant Dane County arts community. Full scale productions of inspiring traditional ballets, innovative contemporary performances, and the timeless holiday tradition of “The Nutcracker” reach more than 13,000 people each year. The School of Madison Ballet empowers students of all ages and skill levels with the poise, confidence, discipline, and fundamental life skills intrinsic to the study of dance. Outreach programming, presented in partnership with dozens of local school and community groups, enriches thousands of young people’s lives by introducing them to the joy of dance.
Contact: Gretchen Bourg, Managing Director
Phone: (608) 571-7670
Email: gretchen@madisonballet.org