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Welcome to the Ballet Arts F-1 visa Professional Fine Arts Training Program located in the heart of NYC. Our F-1 visa Open Certificate Program is a 5-year renewable program open to F-1 visa students at any level and experience. 

No audition is required for application or acceptance.

Our program offers classes 7 days a week, featuring various technique levels and dance styles. F-1 students have the flexibility to customize their course study based on their concentration, needs, goals, and interests. Located in the historic New York City Center building, we provide a dynamic and friendly environment where F-1 students of diverse technique levels train alongside professional dancers from around the world.

We accept:

• New F-1 Visa Students
• In-Status F-1 Transfer Students
• Change of Status Application Students
• Short-term (3-6 Month Program) F-1 available

NEW INTERNATIONAL F-1 STUDENTS

Ballet Arts is authorized by USCIS and SEVIS to accept and enroll F-1 visa students from any country in our 5-year program, renewable each year upon review. Ballet Arts F-1 program tuition is $700 USD per month, which includes 52 classes per month. Our shortest course of study is three months.

To Apply:

• Complete the Online Application Form.
  (https://forms.gle/DDgBG2mk6cmP5ULt5)
• Scan and submit a copy of your passport.
• Provide Financial Documentation.
  Submit a bank statement showing a minimum balance equivalent to $18,700 USD, which covers:
• One year’s tuition: $8,400 
• Estimated NYC living expenses: $10,300
• Financial Sponsor documentation is acceptable from family/friends if accompanied by a brief letter of verification.
• NOTE: The $18,700 minimum balance applies to a 12-month program. For shorter study periods (minimum 3 months), the required amount of financial documentation will be adjusted proportionally.
  
  
• Arrange an initial payment of $2,300 USD which includes:
• $200 registration
• $2,100 (three-month’s tuition deposit) 
• If paying by credit card, please submit $2,336 USD to include the processing fee.
• (Payment information is below).
• Important: The $200 registration fee is non-refundable.
• Email all documents to: SEVIS@balart.com.
• When you receive your Acceptance Letter and Form I-20 from Ballet Arts, sign and date the first page where indicated.

F-1 TRANSFER APPLICANTS

In addition to the steps above, please also submit: 

• A copy of your valid current I-20

Upon acceptance, Ballet Arts will issue an Acceptance Letter and Transfer Form. Submit both to your current school’s PDSO, and coordinate your SEVIS transfer/release date.

OBTAINING YOUR F-1 VISA

• Schedule an appointment online through the website of your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
• Pay all required government fees ($200 Visa application fee to the Embassy and $350 I-901 fee to SEVIS). The I-901 fee may be paid online (https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html). Bring your I-901 purchase receipt to your Embassy interview.

During your Embassy interview, bring the following:

• Valid passport (minimum 6 months)
• I-20 form and acceptance letter from Ballet Arts
• Passport photos
• Financial statements showing a minimum of $18,700 USD
• Your I-901 fee payment receipt

Once your F-1 visa is approved, you’re ready to begin your journey. Your student status officially begins when you enter the U.S. and report to Ballet Arts. Welcome to NYC - the Big Apple!

You may enter the USA up to 30 days before your Ballet Arts starting date, but no later than the program start date. If you face delays, Ballet Arts can issue an adjusted I-20 before your arrival.

When you travel to the USA, remember to carry all important documents with you in your carry-on luggage. After your arrival, report to Ballet Arts within 3 days, bringing the documents you submitted at immigration and your local contact information.

For further information contact us by email at: sevis@balart.com

Or phone: 212-582-3350

Staff members are proficient in Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the Ballet Arts Center for Dance, where you will flourish as a professional fine arts dancer.

F-1 Visa Program

Payment Options

NOTE: A 3% convenience fee applies to credit/debit card and PayPal transactions.

All other methods are fee-free.

CREDIT or DEBIT CARD:

• Register a Ballet Arts Online Account.
• If you don’t already have one, create your account or sign in HERE
• Go to the Student Payment Page.
• Visit the MindBody Payment Portal
• Select a Payment Option.
• Choose the appropriate item from the dropdown list:
• Account Payment
• Initial F1 Deposit
• I-20 Renewal
• Enter the Total Amount.
• Be sure to include the 3% convenience fee (e.g., $700 + 3% = $721)
• Notify Us of Your Payment.
• Send a confirmation email to: sevis@balart.com

ZELLE:

• Send Zelle payment to: stephen@stephenreed.com
• Notify us via email: sevis@balart.com

VENMO:

• Venmo Username: @Ballet-Arts
• Notify us via email: sevis@balart.com

CASH or CHECK:

• Cash and checks are accepted at any time
• Contact us at sevis@balart.com to arrange payment

PAYPAL:

• Paypal to: balletarts@msn.com
• Add 3% to your total
• Notify us via email: sevis@balart.com