Silver Lake Ballet School

Silver Lake Ballet School offers Pre-ballet, Kinder, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Pre-pointe/Pointe, and Flexibility and Conditioning. The school also lists a pre-school summer session from July 10th to July 31st on Fridays from 4:00 to 4:45, with a cost of $125, and Kids Classes meeting Monday through Saturday with multiple class times by level. Adult Classes meet on Wednesdays and Fridays with multiple class times, and the rate is $22 per class or $15 for Beginner Pointe.

Programs

• Pre-school summer session — July 10th-July 31st; Fridays 4:00-4:45 · Cost $125
• Kids Classes — Monday-Saturday; multiple class times by level · Includes Pre-pointe/Pointe 2, Level 4, Level 5, Level 2/3, Level 6, Pre-school, K/Level 1, Pre-pointe 1, Pre-K & T-K
• Adult Classes — Wednesdays and Fridays; multiple class times · $22 per class; $15 Beginner Pointe
• Pre-ballet — A creative and fun introduction to ballet using props and stories
• Kinder — Introduction to basic positions and steps with a creative approach
• Level 1 — 7 years plus · Introduction to technique through simple exercises at the barre, in the center, and from the corner
• Level 2 — 8 years plus · Building ballet technique and vocabulary with technique and combinations
• Level 3 — Longer and more complex combinations, introduction of pre-pointe work. Previous training necessary
• Level 4 — Intermediate level. Previous training necessary. Audition class required
• Level 5 — Advanced level. At least 3 years of previous training. Audition class required
• Pre-pointe/Pointe — Taken as a 2nd class in conjunction with a technique class. A strengthening class to prepare for pointe or to further pointe studies.
• Flexibility and Conditioning

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Current session: Summer/Fall session (Aug 24–Dec 18, 2026)
• General schedule: Pre-school summer session July 10th-July 31st; Summer/Fall session August 24th-December 18th. Kids classes meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Adult classes meet on Wednesdays and Fridays.

About the provider

Helen Nasillski is the Teacher/Owner, and Madison Davis and Renée Donovan are teachers. Helen Nasillski was trained at the Royal Academy of Dance in London, is an Associate Member of the Society of Teachers of Dancing, completed three years of teacher training at the Stella Mann Academy of Dance, and received honours in Ballet, National and Modern Dance. Every year, the school puts on a show involving over a hundred of the school’s students.

No classes on Labor Day and the week of Thanksgiving. Wednesdays and Fridays in July/August have listed no-class dates for some adult classes. Class placement is at the discretion of Ms Helen. Pre-pointe/Pointe is taken as a second class in conjunction with a technique class. Level 4 and Level 5 require audition class. Level 5 requires at least 3 years of previous training.

Last updated November 2, 2026.