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Summer Classes | All Ages

Dance, Grow, Learn!

    • 6-week summer session of regular weekly classes
    • June 3-June 21 & July 8-July 26, 2024
      (NO CLASSES June 24th -July 5th)
    • ages 3 through Adult
    • One tuition rate for the session- based on number of weekly classes 
    • Regular class offering: Ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, acro, hip-hop,pointe, conditioning, adult ballet
    • No registration fee, tuition due at registration
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Summer Camps | 5-10 Years Old

Fun in the sun!

  • Two one-week camps
    • July 8 – July 12 – Under the Sea Dance Camp
    • July 22 – July 26 – Rainforest Adventures Dance Camp
      9am-12noon
    • Early Bird Pricing of $175 for each 1-week camp if registered before June 1st, $200 after June 1st. $350 – FOR BOTH CAMPS!!
  • Ages 5-10
  • Curriculum developed by certified teacher
  • Snacks and art supplies provided
  • Register early, spots are limited

Summer Dance | Ages 10+

intensive

  • One 2-week intensive for intermediate to advanced students ages 10 and older 
  • July 29-August 9, Monday-Friday
  • Early Bird Pricing of $700 for the 2-week intensive if registered before June 1st, $750 after June 1st. 
  • Guest Master Teachers from Houston Ballet, New York City, Los Angeles and more!
  • Classes in ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary jazz, conditioning and more!

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Whether you’re looking to enroll your child in dance or you want to learn with them, we offer everything from Creative Dance and Acrobatic Arts to Hip-Hop, Tap and Pointe. All ages are welcome to develop their love for dance and learn new techniques while improving through group instruction. Let your children explore the art of dance with the Ballet Academy of South Texas by registering for classes today.

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mission statement

The Ballet Academy of South Texas will be the premier source of dance training in the Golden Crescent, offering classes in ballet and other dance disciplines for students of all ages. An inspiring and highly qualified faculty will share their knowledge and love for the art of dance in a positive and nurturing environment. Academy students will experience a structured and age-appropriate curriculum where, through the study of dance, they will learn discipline, artistry, problem solving, goal setting, cooperation and creative thinking. Developing these skills will benefit students wherever their lives take them.

our values

INTEGRITY

We will maintain high ethical and moral standards in speech and in personal and professional conduct. We will value candor and honesty and are committed to doing what is right to protect our students, faculty and staff.

DILIGENCE

We will value persistence and dedication as fundamental to the success of students, faculty and the entire Academy.

EXCELLENCE

We will give our personal best to proactively contribute to the success of the Academy while seeking out new possibilities in every area and embracing innovative change that adds value to the program.

INCLUSION

We will commit ourselves to fostering an environment that values all individuals, treating each other with respect and dignity.

2024-2025 Classes and Tuition Rates

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brenda tally

owner/director

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Brenda Tally is an experienced arts educator, administrator, and choreographer with a passion for engaging young artists in developing their creative voices through the study of dance technique, choreography, and performance. She holds an MFA in Dance Performance from the University of Iowa and a BFA in Modern Dance from the University of Utah. Brenda began her early training in Victoria, Texas, and danced with Victoria Ballet Theatre from 1984 to 1993. Her studies include the Houston Ballet Academy, Joffrey Workshop TX, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. She has also served as faculty for the Joffrey Workshop TX for over a decade.

Tally began her early training in Victoria, Texas, and continued there as a member of Victoria Ballet Theatre from 1984 to 1993. She has done summer study at the Houston Ballet Academy, Joffrey Workshop TX, and Alvin Ailey American Dancenter. In Utah, Brenda also dabbled in musical theater at Robert Redford’s Sundance Theatre. She served as faculty for the Joffrey Workshop TX for over ten years.

At the University of Iowa, she was a Dean’s Graduate Fellow, danced as a member of Dancers in Company, and her choreographic work “Habitual Ritual” was chosen to represent the university at the American College Dance Festival. She has performed with modern dance companies including Duarte Dance Works, Kayle+Co, and Charlotte Adams & Dancers at the Joyce SOHO and Dance Theatre Workshop in New York City, and taught at VISD and The Vine School for over 12 years. Brenda is the artistic director of Victoria Ballet Theatre, an honor company with Regional Dance America, as well as a Texas Certified Teacher in Early Childhood-4th grade, Special Education & Dance. She has created over 20 original works, twice receiving the Monticello Foundation Scholarship and the Natalie Skelton awards for choreography from Regional Dance America.

After over 20 years as a teacher and administrator, Ms. Tally is thrilled to open her own school, Ballet Academy of South Texas, in January 2022. Brenda is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 3 for the ABT® National Training Curriculum. She has also completed the teacher training workshop at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. She is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique, a revolutionary program for ballet teachers and students that aids in training muscle memory to achieve optimal ballet training. Through education, community engagement, and choreography, Ms. Tally helps her students explore self-empowerment, take creative risks, communicate feelings, and enact social change through the art of dance.

Ms. Tally has performed professionally at Sundance Summer Theater and with modern dance companies Duarte Dance Works, Kayle+Co, and Charlotte Adams & Dancers at the Joyce SOHO and Dance Theatre Workshop in New York City.

As the Executive Artistic director of Victoria Ballet Theatre, an honor company with Regional Dance America, Brenda has created over 20 original works and twice received the Monticello Foundation Scholarship and the Natalie Skelton awards for choreography from Regional Dance America. Brenda is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, having successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 3 for the ABT® National Training Curriculum. She has also completed the teacher training workshop at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique and 4Pointe.

Brenda is an adjunct professor at the University of Houston-Victoria and serves on the boards of The Vine School, the Victoria Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism Board, and Regional Dance America Southwest.

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testimonials

“Ballet Academy of South Texas is very inclusive and welcoming to dancers of all levels. Brenda has a highly qualified staff that are well versed in many dance styles. She is positive, challenging, and gives constructive feedback. Brenda has taught my daughters for the past 8 years. They have learned a great deal about dance but also valuable life skills like problem solving, teamwork, and discipline. Brenda is an excellent communicator and listener. She tailors her instruction and is responsive to each individual dancer’s needs, while holding them to high standards. Her curriculum focuses on technical skills, while keeping her classes engaging and interesting.”
Amber Packard
Amber Packard Parent
“BASTX is a wonderful dance studio. Both of our daughters have excelled at their artistry under the guidance of Brenda Tally and her incredibly talented instructors. Brenda’s love for dance is evident in the joy she brings her students during classes. I feel so fortunate our girls get to learn from the very best.”
Lacey New
Lacey New Parent
“Brenda Tally is the type of teacher who can see potential in anyone and she will push you until you see that same potential in yourself. It is rare to come across an artist who is so committed to the success of their students above all else. Her passion for dance is contagious, I can’t help but leave her class with a full heart. I will be forever grateful to have such a skilled teacher and compassionate mentor.”
Ella Porr
Ella PorrFormer student
BFA Ailey School at Fordham University
“Brenda taught both of our daughters dance since they were “mice” in the Nutcracker, and continued until they graduated high school. The support and guidance she gave them, inside and outside of dance, was fundamental to their growth and strength of character. She is more than just a great dance teacher, she is an excellent mentor for all her students.”
Susannah Porr
Susannah PorrParent
“Brenda is a wonder woman. An intelligent, knowledgeable teacher, and a charismatic leader who deeply cares about all of her students. Whenever I visit to guest teach or choreograph, I am welcomed with a studio full of well prepared and respectful students who honor the traditions of ballet. Brenda is inclusive, believing in the fullest potential of every student. She could tell me something special about each one of them. In addition to developing their dance technique, the discipline and life skills that carry beyond dance career are valued. I can always tell from the students that Brenda works with each of them to develop both their technique and artistry. By the time I arrive to teach the class, I see Brenda connecting with students, and it's no wonder she establishes trust between her and her students.”
Nao Kusuzaki
Nao Kusuzakiformer soloist, Houston Ballet Master Teacher/Coreographer
“Brenda Tally is an awe-inspiring teacher. Not only is she always adequately organized and prepared for classes, but she is also beyond qualified to instruct the next generation of young dancers. In addition to having good management skills, Brenda is an excellent communicator and honestly talks to students in ways they can understand, process, and apply to their studies. Brenda is kind and strong in the studio, offers feedback, support, and motivation. Brenda is a role model to myself and others, and I aspire to reach her level of coaching. Her global experience as a performer and constant striving to educate herself, keeping up with the dance world in a way many teachers do not, showcases her incredible love of this art form.”
Nathalie Marrable
Nathalie MarrableBroadway Performer
Teacher

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    Creative Dance – Ages 3 & 4

    Early Childhood dance program designed to introduce students to creative movement, ballet and tap through a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Dancers will explore movement, music and rhythm as well as learn introductory vocabulary and skills in ballet and tap. Dance will also be used to explore early literacy, math and other educational concepts.

    Kinder Ballet/Tap – Ages 5 and up

    Ballet and Tap class for dancers age 5 and up. At this level dancers will begin to develop their skills in concentration, coordination and listening. They will also be introduced to more vocabulary and concepts in ballet and tap technique.

    Elementary 1/2 Ballet/Tap – Ages 6 and up

    Ballet and Tap class for dancers ages 6 and up. This class continues to build on movement concepts, as dancers develop their technique through the structure of a traditional ballet class. Tap skills continues to develop as dancers explore more complex rhythm patterns and increased speed.

    Acrobatic Arts

    A class designed to build a foundation on 5 basic elements: Flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling. Simple thoughtful progressions take the beginner from log rolls and summersaults to advanced tumbling.

    Ballet 1/2 – Ages 8 and up

    A full-length classical ballet class following a structured and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Students will begin at the barre where they will build strength, technique, and coordination. They will progress to movement in the center and across the floor. Dancers will be introduced to ballet theory, technique, and artistic concepts.

    Tap 1/2 – Ages 8 and up

    Dancers will explore basic tap technique, skills and rhythm. The class will continue to introduce new concepts and skills as they progress in their technique.

    Jazz 1/2 – Ages 8 and up

    Jazz technique introduces concepts such as body isolation, coordination, flexibility and rhythm. Dancers will enjoy moving to age appropriate pop music as they explore rhythm and coordination.

    Ballet 3/4/5 – Ages 10 and up

    An intermediate ballet class continuing the school curriculum. Students continue to develop the technique and artistry necessary to advance in their training. Ballet 3/4 students are strongly encouraged to take 2 technique classes weekly and are required to take 2 classes if they take pointe. Mastery of Ballet 1/2 technique is required.

    Pre- Pointe and Pointe 4/5 – Ages 10 and up

    Students are eligible to be considered for pointe once they have reached the Ballet 3 level, and placement is at the discretion of the school director. A minimum of 2 ballet technique classes weekly is required to enroll in pointe. Permission from school director is required before enrolling in pointe, and faculty should be consulted before purchasing pointe shoes.

    Tap 3-7 – Ages 10 and up

    Level placement at the discretion of school director. Dancers will explore basic tap technique, skills and rhythm.

    Jazz 3-7 – Ages 10 and up

    Leveled according to age and ability. Jazz class develops concepts such as body isolation, coordination, flexibility, and rhythm. Dancers will enjoy moving to age-appropriate pop music as they explore diverse rhythm and movement styles.

    Contemporary 3-7 – Ages 10 and up

    Contemporary class will incorporate many of the foundations of modern dance technique, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum and connecting breath with movement. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work and partnering, and also in various methods of improvisation.

    Strength & Conditioning

    A class designed for intermediate to advanced dance students to improve strength and flexibility as a means to facilitate safe and steady progress in their dance training.

    Hip Hop

    Hip Hop is a high-energy form of dance which encompasses a wide range of street styles. This exciting class will inspire creativity while also focusing on developing rhythm and coordination.

    Ballet 6/7 – Ages 13 and up

    Intermediate through Advanced ballet technique class. Placement is at the discretion of the school director and students are encouraged to take 3 or more classes weekly to see optimum results from their training. Students will continue to move through advanced skills and concepts while also developing their artistry as performers.

    Pointe 6/7 – Ages 13 and up

    Intermediate through Advanced pointe class. Placement is at the discretion of the school director and students are encouraged to take 2 or more pointe classes weekly to see optimum results from their training. Students will continue to develop the strength and skills necessary to perform more advanced ballet choreography.

    Adult Ballet

    Basic Ballet technique class for adults of all ages and levels. Focus will be on utilizing ballet technique to build strength, flexibility, and stamina. Dancers will also explore artistry of movement.

    Pilates Mat Class

    Pilates Mat Class is designed to strengthen student’s core, enhance flexibility, and improve overall body awareness. This class is suitable for all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners.