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The River City Youth Ballet Ensemble & School of Dance

4110 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston, WV, 25304

About this gym

The River City Youth Ballet Ensemble, the Official Youth Ballet of WV and a 501(c)-3, provides WV dancers with a high-quality dance education while giving our community access to the live arts. At the River City Youth Ballet Ensemble and River City School of Dance, the official school of the Ensemble, students of all levels are welcome, with both a pre-professional track (Company A, Company B, Apprentice, and Jr. Company divisions, audition only) and a fun recreational track. All classes are taught by a highly trained staff, and every child regardless of age, body type, or ability is welcomed.

Classes offered

Adult Ballet with Ms. Michelle (Some experience needed) 60mAdvanced Broadway Age 11+ 60mAdvanced Contemporary Age 12+ 60mAdvanced Jazz Age 11+ 60mAll Boys! 60mApprentice 1 (Audition Only) 60mApprentice 2 (Audition Only) 60mBallet Age 3-5 45mBallet Age 4-6 60mBallet Age 5-8 60mBallet Age 6-8 60mBallet and Tap 2.5-4 60mBallet and Tap Age 3-5 60mBallet and Tap Age 4-6 60mBallet and Tap Age 5-7 60mBroadway Jazz and Tap Age 7-10 60mClendenin Ballet age 4-7 45mClendenin Ballet age 7&1/2 + 50mCompany A (Audition Only) 120mCompany A (Audition Only) Pointe 75mCompany B (Audition Only) 120mCompany B (Audition Only) Pointe 60mDance FX 60mHip Hop Advanced Age 11+ 60mHip Hop Age 5-8 60mHip Hop Age 8-11 60mIntermediate Ballet Age 8-11 60mIntermediate Broadway Age 8-11 60mIntermediate Contemporary Age 9-11 60mJazz and Tap Age 5-7 60mJr. Company Apprentice (Audition Only) 60mJr. Company (Audition Only) 60mJr. Company (Audition Only) Pre-Pointe 60mJr. Company/ Jr. Company Apprentice (Audition Only) 60mMovin and Groovin (mommy and me) 45mMovin on Up Age 2-4 45mTap Advanced/Intermediate Age 11+ 60m

Class schedule

Monday
  • Movin and Groovin (mommy and me)
    10:00 AM–10:45 AM · Ms Margaret
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet Age 4-6
    3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Ms Margaret
    Drop-in OK
  • Jr. Company (Audition Only)
    4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Ms Margaret
  • Company A (Audition Only)
    5:00 PM–7:00 PM · Ms. Michelle
  • Company B (Audition Only)
    5:00 PM–7:00 PM · Ms. Michelle
  • Ballet and Tap Age 4-6
    5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Ms Margaret
    Drop-in OK
  • Intermediate Contemporary Age 9-11
    5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Ms. Chloe
    Drop-in OK
  • Hip Hop Age 8-11
    6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Ms. Chloe
    Drop-in OK
Tuesday
  • Ballet and Tap Age 5-7
    3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Ms. Kara
    Drop-in OK
  • Apprentice 2 (Audition Only)
    4:15 PM–5:15 PM · Ms Margaret
  • Apprentice 1 (Audition Only)
    4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Ms. Kara
  • Movin on Up Age 2-4
    5:00 PM–5:45 PM · Ms Madison
    Drop-in OK
  • Company A (Audition Only) Pointe
    5:15 PM–6:30 PM · Ms Margaret
  • Broadway Jazz and Tap Age 7-10
    5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Ms. Kara
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet and Tap Age 5-7
    5:45 PM–6:45 PM · Ms Madison
    Drop-in OK
  • Advanced Broadway Age 11+
    6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Ms. Kara
    Drop-in OK
Wednesday
  • Ballet Age 5-8
    3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Ms Margaret
    Drop-in OK
  • Clendenin Ballet age 4-7
    4:15 PM–5:00 PM · Ms. Michelle
    Drop-in OK
  • Jr. Company (Audition Only) Pre-Pointe
    4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Ms. Meghan
  • Ballet and Tap 2.5-4
    4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Ms Margaret
    Drop-in OK
  • Hip Hop Age 5-8
    4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Ms. Adelyn
    Drop-in OK
  • Clendenin Ballet age 7&1/2 +
    5:00 PM–5:50 PM · Ms. Michelle
    Drop-in OK
  • Apprentice 2 (Audition Only)
    5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Ms. Meghan
  • Hip Hop Advanced Age 11+
    5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Ms. Chanel
    Drop-in OK
  • Advanced Jazz Age 11+
    6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Ms. Meghan
    Drop-in OK
Thursday
  • Ballet and Tap Age 3-5
    3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Ms. Kara
    Drop-in OK
  • Company A (Audition Only)
    4:30 PM–5:45 PM · TBD, Ms. Michelle
  • Company B (Audition Only) Pointe
    4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Ms. Michelle
  • Intermediate Broadway Age 8-11
    4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Ms. Kara
    Drop-in OK
  • Jazz and Tap Age 5-7
    5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Ms. Kara
    Drop-in OK
  • Dance FX
    5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Ms. Chanel
    Drop-in OK
  • Advanced Contemporary Age 12+
    5:45 PM–6:45 PM · Ms. Madelyn
    Drop-in OK
  • Intermediate Ballet Age 8-11
    6:45 PM–7:45 PM · Ms. Kara
    Drop-in OK
  • Tap Advanced/Intermediate Age 11+
    6:45 PM–7:45 PM · Ms. Chloe
    Drop-in OK
Friday
  • Jr. Company Apprentice (Audition Only)
    4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Ms Margaret
  • Apprentice 1 (Audition Only)
    5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Ms Margaret
  • Adult Ballet with Ms. Michelle (Some experience needed)
    5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Ms. Michelle
    Drop-in OK
Saturday
  • Jr. Company/ Jr. Company Apprentice (Audition Only)
    9:30 AM–10:30 AM · Ms. Michelle
  • Ballet Age 6-8
    9:30 AM–10:30 AM · Ms Margaret
    Drop-in OK
  • Ballet Age 3-5
    10:00 AM–10:45 AM · Ms. Hannah
    Drop-in OK
  • Company A (Audition Only)
    10:30 AM–12:00 PM · TBD, Ms. Michelle
  • Company B (Audition Only)
    10:30 AM–12:00 PM · TBD, Ms. Michelle
  • All Boys!
    10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Ms Margaret
    Drop-in OK

Membership & pricing

Fall/Spring Season Tuition

Popular
$63/mo

Standard per-class tuition for the 2026-2027 fall/spring season (classes are $18.00 or less per class), prorated over 8 equal monthly payments due September-April. Discounts given for multiple classes and students per family. Total of 28 classes in a season.

Adult Ballet Tuition

$38/mo

Monthly tuition for the Adult Ballet class, prorated for the later 09/10/2026 start date.

Clendenin Ballet Tuition

$30/mo

Tuition for ballet classes at the Clendenin (Koontz Avenue Gym) location, starting in October. Paid via cash or check made out to RCYBE.

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