The NDM’s ballet preparatory course is a selective studio. The types of recruitment are regular or individual. Admitted students can be enrolled not only into the first year but also into higher years according to their disposition. The purpose of recruitment to the NDM Ballet Studio is to select gifted children with a talent for ballet.
 
When recruiting, we verify:
•    physiognomic disposition of the child for ballet (hip range of motion, flexibility and suppleness of the back, body proportions)
•    ability to keep a rhythm
•    body coordination during movement
•    ability to repeat simple step combinations
•    ability to do movement improvisation
•    ability to maintain attention

COURSES

All the required abilities are naturally given to children to a certain extent. Therefore, there is no need to prepare children specifically for their recruitment.
 
To express your interest in participating in the recruitment process, please e-mail katerina.michalickova@ndm.cz (include the child’s name, date of birth, and e-mail address of the parents).
Be sure to bring a change of clothes for practice and soft ballet shoes or socks.


In the academic year 2026/2027, we are opening the following courses for children:
BABY BALET
Age 6+ first ballet and dance steps
when: Monday and Wednesday 3.30-4.30 PM
where: Antonín Dvořák Theatre Ballet studios
teacher: Elen Šnoblová
semester tuition: 2 750 Kč

YOUNG BALET
Ages 7-9 – developing the basics
when: Monday and Wednesday 3.30-4.30 PM
where: Antonín Dvořák Theatre and Jiří Myron Theatre Ballet studios
teacher: Aurora Marino
semester tuition: 2 750 Kč

JUNIOR BALET
Ages 9-11 – preparing gifted children to study at a dance conservatory
when: Tuesday and Thursday 3.30-4.30 PM
where: Antonín Dvořák Theatre Ballet studio
teacher: Laura Moreno Gasulla
semester tuition: 2 750 Kč

HOBBY BALET 1
age 10+ we continue to dance for fun – from classical to modern dance
when: Wednesday 3.15-4.45 PM
where: Jiří Myron Theare Ballet studio
teacher: Alena Dvorská
semester tuition: 2 000 Kč

HOBBY BALET 2
age 15+ we continue to dance for pleasure – we enjoy modern dance
when: Friday 3.30-4.30 PM
where: Antonín Dvořák Theatre Ballet studio
teacher :Yu Matsumoto
semester tuition: 1 550 Kč
 
Lessons in the first term start on in September 2026 and end on 31 January 2027.
Lessons in the second term start on 1 February 2027 and end in June 2027.   
 
Tuition fees are listed per term and are payable in a single payment. The due date for tuition fees for the first half of 2025/2026 is 31 October 2025 by bank transfer to the theatre’s account. Information and payment instructions will be provided to the children’s legal guardians via e-mail at the beginning of the school year.
There are no classes at the NDM Ballet Studio during national holidays, autumn holidays, Christmas holidays, and Easter holidays! Classes during spring break in the Ostrava district will be arranged depending on the demand of the children.
 
CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
Students purchase ballet clothing and footwear at their own expense. However, the NDM arranges for bulk purchases.
 
INSTRUCTORS
Classes take place in the professional rehearsal rooms of the National Moravian-Silesian Ballet Theatre.

During the school year 2026/2027, the following instructors will conduct classes:
Aurora Marino, member of NDM Ballet Company
Laura Moreno Gasulla, soloist of the NDM’s Ballet Company
Yu Matsumoto, soloist of the NDM’s Ballet Company