The Patel Conservatory Youth Ballet's disciplined course of study enables students to grow from beginning ballet to major performing opportunities at the Straz Center including Nutcracker. Each PCYB division has a sequence of levels designed to meet the students’ developmental and technical needs. Classes impart a technique combining an American speed and lightness in the lower limbs while maintaining a classical port de bras. The program consists of two divisions: Enrollment Division and Pre-Professional Division.
PCYB Enrollment Division
Children are placed by age. The levels that make up the Enrollment Division are Beginning Dance 1 (3 years old by Sept. 1), Beginning Dance 2 (4 years old by Sept. 1), Beginning Dance 3 (5 years old by Sept. 1) and Primary (6 years old by Sept. 1).
How to Register – Students that meet the age requirement for the enrollment division classes may sign up through the admissions office without going through the dance office.
Performance Information
• Beginning Dance 2 and 3, Primary: Spring Into Dance Showcase (Ferguson Hall)
• Beginning Dance 1: Demonstration & Recital (TECO Theater)
Fees – Non Refundable Registration Fee, Recital Fee and Yearly Tuition fee.
PCYB Pre-Professional Division
Students are placed by ability (grades 2-12). The levels that make up the Pre-Professional Division are Preparatory, Level 1A, Level 1B, Level 2A, Level 2B, Level 3A, Level 3B, Level 4 and Level 5.
How to Register – Students interested in the Pre-Professional Division must take a placement class. Placements are scheduled through the dance department by calling 813-222-1079 or by emailing danceprogram@strazcenter.org
Performance Information
• Preparatory-Level 5 by audition: The Nutcracker (Morsani Hall)
• Level 2A-5: On The Edge (Morsani Hall
• Preparatory-Level 2B: Breakin’ Out (Ferguson Hall)
• Preparatory-Level 5: Sleeping Beauty (Ferguson Hall)
Fees – Non Refundable Registration Fee, Recital Fee and Yearly Tuition Fee