Ballet Classes in the Fox Cities.
Professional ballet training for dancers ages 3 through adult in Menasha, Wisconsin.
Conveniently located for families from Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Kimberly, Kaukauna, Little Chute, Grand Chute, and communities throughout the Fox Valley. View class times and tuition below, choose the program that fits your dancer, and register online. The 2026/27 season runs September 8, 2026–June 12, 2027.
- State-of-the-art studios with sprung flooring
- Preparatory Ballet for ages 3–10
- Pre-Professional Ballet for ages 8+
- Teen and Adult Ballet for ages 15+
- Clear schedules and pricing before you enroll
Beyond the Nutcracker
Celebrate the Christmas season with our Fox Cities dancers. Gather your family and join us for an afternoon of storytelling and dance.
In the theater at our studio building
1478 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952
Light the Night Market: Holiday Edition
Market: 3–7 PM · Ballet performance: 4 PM
Downtown Appleton, WI
Bring the whole family for a free holiday outing in downtown Appleton! Enjoy Light the Night Market and cheer on our Fox Cities dancers during a special preview performance at 4 PM. It is a wonderful opportunity to support the school, introduce children to ballet, and celebrate the season together.
Ready to join us? Registration for the 2026/27 Fox Cities season is open.
Register for ClassesChoose a ballet program near Appleton, Neenah, and Menasha.
Choose your dancer’s program below to view Fox Cities class times, tuition, and registration options.
Fox Cities Ballet Class Schedule & Tuition
Select a class below to expand its schedule, tuition, and registration options. Explore 2026/27 ballet classes at our Menasha campus. All prices below include the listed tuition and performance fee, and all program payments may be divided into nine installments. A $75 annual membership or registration fee applies to most programs. Tickets are sold separately.
Preparatory 1
Preparatory 2
- Monday, 4:30–5:15 PM
- Saturday, 10:15–11:00 AM
Preparatory 3
- Monday, 5:15–6:00 PM
- Saturday, 11:00–11:45 AM
Level 1A
- Monday, 6:00–7:00 PM
- Co-ed class
- Boys scholarship available
Level 1B
- Thursday, 4:15–5:30 PM
- Co-ed class
- Boys scholarship available
Level 2A
- Tuesday, 4:15–5:45 PM Ballet
- Thursday, 4:15–5:45 PM Ballet
- Thursday, 5:45–6:15 PM Rehearsal
Level 3A
- Monday, 4:30–8:00 PM
- Tuesday, 5:45–8:00 PM
- Thursday, 4:30–8:00 PM
- Includes ballet, strength, jazz, pre-pointe, and rehearsal
Level 4A
- Monday, 4:30–8:00 PM
- Tuesday, 4:30–8:00 PM
- Wednesday, 4:30–8:00 PM
- Thursday, 4:30–6:45 PM
- Includes ballet, pointe, strength, jazz, variations, and rehearsal
Pre-Professional enrollment: September 8, 2026 through June 12, 2027. Tuition and performance fees may be paid in full or divided into nine installments. Tuition is non-refundable once enrolled.
Beginning Ballet
- Monday, 7:00–8:00 PM
- Wednesday, 7:00–8:00 PM
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
- Wednesday, 5:30–7:00 PM
- Saturday, 10:00–11:30 AM
Community Division: Subscriptions renew monthly and require auto-pay. Drop-in rates are $20 for 60 minutes, $25 for 75 minutes, and $28 for 90 minutes.
Meet Your Fox Cities Directors
Experienced professional artists and educators who care deeply about excellent training and a healthy, encouraging studio culture.
Dora Ciacca
From Italy to New York and beyond, Dora Ciacca received her early training from Ballet Academy East, 92Y, and The Ailey School. She continued her studies in the Cecchetti Method in Italy, contemporary dance in Rome, and the Vaganova method at Yerakhavets Ballet Academy in Barcelona.
Dora began her professional career with Ballet de Barcelona in 2019 and danced with Columbia Classical Ballet for three seasons. She is the founder and director of the Bobbio Summer Ballet Intensive, dances with Metropolitan Ballet in Minnesota, and performs internationally as a guest artist. She also serves as Ballet Mistress with Dance by Kris and Stage Left Company and teaches masterclasses, workshops, and intensives in Italy and the United States.
Alessandro Angelini
A third-generation ballet dancer and arts administrator, Alessandro Angelini trained at Tulsa Ballet’s Center for Dance Education before joining Oregon Ballet Theatre II and later Eugene Ballet. His professional career included classical and contemporary repertoire by choreographers including Nacho Duato, Nicolo Fonte, Toni Pimble, Edwaard Liang, Sabrina Madison-Cannon, and Suzanne Haag.
After retiring from the stage in 2022, Alessandro served as Creative Director of BodyVox Dance Center, where he expanded community programming and helped develop a thriving youth program. He later returned to Oregon Ballet Theatre as School Registrar. Alessandro is excited to help build a vibrant Fox Cities community rooted in dance, creativity, empowerment, and empathy.
2026/27 Important Dates
Save the season’s performances, festival, tech week, and school breaks. No classes or rehearsals are held during the breaks listed below.
Membership and fees: A $75 yearly membership or registration fee applies to most Fox Cities programs and does not include Summer Intensive. Performance fees cover rehearsals and costumes. Tickets are sold separately.
Fox Cities Campus: 1478 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952 | Phone: 414-666-1063 | Email: schooloffice@ballet58.org
Questions Before You Register?
Which program should my dancer choose?
Preparatory Ballet serves dancers ages 3–10 and provides an age-appropriate path from first ballet classes through Level 1. Pre-Professional Ballet serves dancers ages 8+ and requires an audition or invitation. If your dancer has previous training or may be ready for Pre-Professional placement, use our placement form before registering.
How do the former Makaroff levels translate?
Ballet for 3-Year-Olds is Prep 1, Ballet for 4-Year-Olds is Prep 2, Pre-Ballet is Prep 3, Level A is Level 1A or 1B, Level B is Level 2A, Level C is Level 3A, and Levels D and E are Level 4A.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. All program payments may be paid in full or divided into nine installments. Contact the School office if you need help selecting the installment option during registration.
What does the performance fee include?
Performance fees cover rehearsals and costumes. Performance tickets are sold separately.
Where is Ballet Five Eight’s Fox Cities campus?
Our ballet school is located at 1478 Midway Rd in Menasha, Wisconsin, with convenient access for families traveling from Appleton, Neenah, Kimberly, Kaukauna, Little Chute, Grand Chute, and surrounding Fox Valley communities.
School of Ballet Five Eight Fox Cities
Ballet classes for Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, and the greater Fox Valley
1478 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952 |
414-666-1063 |
schooloffice@ballet58.org