ballet level 5

Fall Semester: August 24, 2026 – December 12, 2026 
No Classes:  
September 7-8, 2026 
September 23-26, 2026  
November 23-28, 2026 

Spring Semester: January 19, 2026 – May 15, 2027 
No Classes:  
February 17 – 22, 2027 
March 29 – April 3, 2027 

(Ages 12+ by placement) Training intensifies as students mature and gain more knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary. Classes focus on strengthening placement for pointe and male’s work, developing articulation of port de bras and transition steps, pirouettes, clarity of Allegro, musicality and maturing artistry. Performance is emphasized at this level and opportunities increase to include Fall Feature and First Fridays in our Black Box Theater. During this progression, students become aware of the long-term goals inherent to classical ballet training. Each student’s natural abilities are fostered, and students are encouraged to pursue their passion for dance.  

Male specialized training becomes more advanced as they continue to refine the fundamentals of ballet, emphasize clarity in positions, develop core and back strength and essential foundations for male’s virtuosic technique. 

In addition to Ballet, Stretch and Condition, Pointe and Male Technique classes, Level 5 students’ curriculum includes Character and Contemporary.  

Character dance is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music adapted for the theater. Examples of Character Dance are found in full-length classical ballets such as Swan Lake, Coppelia, and Sleeping Beauty. Level 5 Character will strengthen the fundamentals of this style with emphasis on positions, dynamic movement, and musicality.  

Contemporary dance seeks to explore the limitless possibilities of the human body in motion, emphasizing fluidity, spontaneity, and individual expression. This form of dance celebrates the uniqueness of each dancer, encouraging them to embrace their own artistic voice and explore their personal narratives. At its core, contemporary dance often focuses on the connection between movement and emotion, aiming to evoke a wide range of feelings and experiences in both the performer and the audience.  

Students in this level are eligible to participate in Colorado Ballet Academy’s Youth America Grand Prix and Denver Ballet Guild programs.

Details
Ages 12+ by September 1 
Registration Fee: $50 
Black Box Production Fee: $65 
Ellie Caulkins Opera House Production Fee: $345  
Tuition: $3,395/year

Please view the CBA Dress Code document here: 2026-2027 CBA Dress Code

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extra ballet & variations for levels 5, 6, & 7

Extra Ballet is an opportunity for serious students to supplement their training with an additional technique/variations class. Students will work to advance their skills of learning combinations quickly and apply corrections as they dance in an abbreviated, one-hour technique class. After this invigorating warm-up, students will learn variations from the classical repertoire, focusing on the strength, stamina and artistry required for solo pieces.  

Tuition: $765/year 

Please view the CBA Dress Code document here: 2026-2027 CBA Dress Code

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JAZZ for LEVELS 5, 6, & 7

Levels 5, 6, and 7 Jazz will give students an opportunity to push themselves technically while further developing their performance range and individual artistic voice. The warm-up and progressions will use classic jazz technique to develop students' musicality, athleticism, alignment, and performance. Students will use this technical base to explore a variety of jazz styles, including classical, musical theater, jazz funk and lyrical/contemporary. All Jazz classes culminate with a showcase performance in May. 

This class will explore a lot of floor work and knee pads are highly encouraged to prevent injury.

Tuition: $545/year 
Performance Fee: $55 

Please view the CBA Dress Code document here: 2026-2027 CBA Dress Code  

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ballet level 6

Fall Semester: August 24, 2026 – December 12, 2026 
No Classes:  
September 7-8, 2026 
September 23-26, 2026  
November 23-28, 2026 

Spring Semester: January 19, 2026 – May 15, 2027 
No Classes:  
February 17 – 22, 2027 
March 29 – April 3, 2027 

(Ages 13+ by placement) Level 6 training becomes more rigorous as the complexity of combinations increases. Students focus on fluidity of transitions, clarity of movement, sustained Adagio, advanced repertoire of turns and moving combinations, complex Allegro and stamina for Petite and Grand Allegro. In addition to Ballet, Conditioning, Pointe and Male Technique classes, Level 6 curriculum includes Variations, Character and Contemporary.  

Character dance is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music adapted for the theater. Examples of Character Dance are found in full length classical ballets such as Swan Lake, Coppelia, and Sleeping Beauty. Level 6 Character will strengthen the fundamentals of this style with emphasis on positions, dynamic movement, and musicality.  

Contemporary dance seeks to explore the limitless possibilities of the human body in motion, emphasizing fluidity, spontaneity, and individual expression. This form of dance celebrates the uniqueness of each dancer, encouraging them to embrace their own artistic voice and explore their personal narratives. At its core, contemporary dance often focuses on the connection between movement and emotion, aiming to evoke a wide range of feelings and experiences in both the performer and the audience. 

Students in this level are eligible to participate in Colorado Ballet Academy’s Youth America Grand Prix and Denver Ballet Guild programs.

Details 
Ages 13+ by September 1  
Registration Fee: $50  
Black Box Production Fee: $65  
Ellie Caulkins Opera House Production Fee: $345   
Tuition: $4,345/year 

Please view the CBA Dress Code document here: 2026-2027 CBA Dress Code

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extra ballet & variations for LEVELs 5, 6, & 7

Extra Ballet is an opportunity for serious students to supplement their training with an additional technique/variations class. Students will work to advance their skills of learning combinations quickly and apply corrections as they dance in an abbreviated, one-hour technique class. After this invigorating warm-up, students will learn variations from the classical repertoire, focusing on the strength, stamina and artistry required for solo pieces.  

Tuition: $765/year

Please view the CBA Dress Code document here: 2026-2027 CBA Dress Code  

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JAZZ for LEVELS 5, 6, & 7

Levels 5, 6, and 7 Jazz will give students an opportunity to push themselves technically while further developing their performance range and individual artistic voice. The warm-up and progressions will use classic jazz technique to develop students' musicality, athleticism, alignment, and performance. Students will use this technical base to explore a variety of jazz styles, including classical, musical theater, jazz funk and lyrical/contemporary. All Jazz classes culminate with a showcase performance in May. 

This class will explore a lot of floor work and knee pads are highly encouraged to prevent injury.

Tuition: $565/year 
Performance Fee: $55 

Please view the CBA Dress Code document here: 2026-2027 CBA Dress Code  

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pas de deux

Levels 6 and 7 have the unique opportunity to participate in pas de deux class, an essential skill for aspiring dancers. Students will study the foundations of traditional classical ballet pas de deux including adagio, pirouettes, simple lifts, balances, and transitional steps in tandem.  

Tuition: $765/year

Please view the CBA Dress Code document here: 2026-2027 CBA Dress Code  

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BALLET LEVEL 7

Fall Semester: August 24, 2026 – December 12, 2026 
No Classes:  
September 7-8, 2026 
September 23-26, 2026  
November 23-28, 2026 

Spring Semester: January 19, 2026 – May 15, 2027 
No Classes:  
February 17 – 22, 2027 
March 29 – April 3, 2027 

(Ages 14+ by placement) Level 7 is the highest level in the after-school Academy. Students experience professional caliber classes and are encouraged to demonstrate the work ethic needed to embark on a professional career or reputable college dance program. Emphasis is placed on refining technique, the exploration of artistic individuality, and freedom of movement while adding the study of classical repertoire and performance opportunities. Students in Ballet Level 7 will be given guidance and support as they prepare for a professional dance career or entry into collegiate programs.  

In addition to Ballet, Level 7 students are required to take Pointe, Variations, conditioning, one semester of Character, and one semester of Contemporary Dance.  

Character dance is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music adapted for the theater. Examples of Character Dance are found in full length classical ballets such as Swan Lake, Coppelia, and Sleeping Beauty. Level 6 Character will strengthen the fundamentals of this style with emphasis on positions, dynamic movement, and musicality.  

Contemporary dance seeks to explore the limitless possibilities of the human body in motion, emphasizing fluidity, spontaneity, and individual expression. This form of dance celebrates the uniqueness of each dancer, encouraging them to embrace their own artistic voice and explore their personal narratives. At its core, contemporary dance often focuses on the connection between movement and emotion, aiming to evoke a wide range of feelings and experiences in both the performer and the audience. 

Students in this level are eligible to participate in Colorado Ballet Academy’s Youth America Grand Prix and Denver Ballet Guild programs.

Details
Ages 14+ by September 1 
Registration Fee: $50 
Black Box Production Fee: $65 
Ellie Caulkins Opera House Production Fee: $345  
Tuition: $4,545/year 

Please view the CBA Dress Code document here: 2026-2027 CBA Dress Code 

SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION

extra ballet & variations for levels 5, 6, 7

Extra Ballet is an opportunity for serious students to supplement their training with an additional technique/variations class. Students will work to advance their skills of learning combinations quickly and apply corrections as they dance in an abbreviated, one-hour technique class. After this invigorating warm up, students will learn variations from the classical repertoire, focusing on the strength, stamina and artistry required for solo pieces.   

Tuition: $765/year

Please view the CBA Dress Code document here: 2026-2027 CBA Dress Code  

SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION

JAZZ for LEVELS 5, 6, & 7

Levels 5, 6, and 7 Jazz will give students an opportunity to push themselves technically while further developing their performance range and individual artistic voice. The warm-up and progressions will use classic jazz technique to develop students' musicality, athleticism, alignment, and performance. Students will use this technical base to explore a variety of jazz styles, including classical, musical theater, jazz funk and lyrical/contemporary. All Jazz classes culminate with a showcase performance in May. 

This class will explore a lot of floor work and knee pads are highly encouraged to prevent injury.  

Tuition: $565/year 
Performance Fee: $55

Please view the CBA Dress Code document here: 2026-2027 CBA Dress Code

SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION

PAS DE DEUX

Levels 6 and 7 have the unique opportunity to participate in pas de deux class, an essential skill for aspiring dancers. Students will study the foundations of traditional classical ballet pas de deux including adagio, pirouettes, simple lifts, balances, and transitional steps in tandem.  

Tuition: $765/year

Please view the CBA Dress Code document here: 2026-2027 CBA Dress Code

SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION