Colorado Ballet Academy students in Levels 1 through our Pre-Professional Division have the extraordinary opportunity to participate in the annual full-length classical ballet production at the magnificent Ellie Caulkins Opera House in downtown Denver in May. Each class is featured in age appropriate original and adapted choreography in ballets such as Swan Lake, Coppelia and Giselle. The experience of being a part of a large-scale production gives students countless lifelong skills, an ultimate sense of accomplishment and comradery along with the thrill of telling a story through dance during Memorial Day weekend.
Have questions or need help with registration? Contact Colorado Ballet Academy at academy@coloradoballet.org
Photo credit: Mark Hutchens
(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 men’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.
Young men’s 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 men’s virtuosic technique.
In addition to Ballet, Stretch and Condition, Pointe and Men’s class, Level 5 students’ curriculum includes Intermediate Character and Modern.
Character Dance is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music which have been 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.
Level 5 Modern will build on the techniques of Limon, Horton and Graham as students continue to explore composition and improvisation. Character and Modern classes culminate with a performance at the end of each semester.
Students in this level are eligible to participate in Colorado Ballet Academy’s Youth America Grand Prix and Denver Ballet Guild programs.
Students shall have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within the dress code requirements stated by CBA.
All uniforms must be purchased online by July 1 to ensure arrival by first day of classes.
Ballet 5 Ladies:
Ballet 5 Gentlemen:
Character:
Modern:
Level 5 students are given the option to add additional classes to their curriculum training. These classes will help strengthen their skills and round out their movement vocabulary. Students may choose from Extra Ballet/Variations and Levels 4/5 Jazz.
4:30pm-6:00pm
Leah McFadden
6:00pm-7:00pm
Leah McFadden
4:30pm-5:30pm
Gregory Gonzales/Courtney Dagayev
6:00pm-7:30pm
Domenico Luciano
4:30pm-6:00pm
Domenico Luciano
6:00pm-6:30pm
Leah McFadden
6:30pm-7:30pm
Leah McFadden
10:00am-11:30am
Gabrielle Johnson
11:30am-12:15pm
Gabrielle Johnson
12:30pm-2:30pm
4:30pm-6:00pm
Leah McFadden
6:15pm-6:45pm
Jonnathan Ramirez
4:30pm-5:30pm
Gregory Gonzales/Courtney Dagayev
6:00pm-7:30pm
Domenico Luciano
4:30pm-6:00pm
Domenico Luciano
6:00pm-6:30pm
Domenico Luciano
10:00am-11:30am
Gabrielle Johnson
11:30am-12:00pm
Domenico Luciano
12:15pm-2:30pm
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 applying 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: $495/yr
Students shall have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within the dress code requirements stated by CBA.
All uniforms must be purchased online by July 1 to ensure arrival by first day of classes.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Colored leotards or shirts of choice and Colorado Ballet Academy required tights and shoes.
4:30pm-6:00pm
Gabriella Johnson
Photo credit: Mark Hutchens
Levels 4 and 5 Jazz will give students a thorough grounding in jazz terminology and technique while giving them an opportunity to grow as performers. 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.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Colorado Ballet Academy Level 5 Uniform, Black tights optional, jazz shoes optional, hair may be worn free style pulled away from face
7:30pm-8:30pm
David Smithey
Ballet 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 Men’s training, Level 6 curriculum includes Variations, Character and Contemporary.
Students shall have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within the dress code requirements stated by CBA
Ladies Ballet 6:
Gentlemen Ballet 6:
Wednesday Technique Class: Student choice of colored fitted shirt and solid black, grey or white tights with appropriate
shoes. Black tights, convertible or footed https://www.mstevens-dancewear.com.
Black canvas ballet
technique shoe, sewn elastics.
Character:
Modern:
Students in Level 6 are given the option to add additional classes to their curriculum training to broaden their skills, strengthen their core, increase flexibility and round out their movement vocabulary. Students may choose from: Extra Ballet/Variations, Advanced Jazz, and Intermediate Tap. Students in this level are eligible to participate in Colorado Ballet Academy’s Youth America Grand Prix and Denver Ballet Guild programs.
4:30pm-6:15pm
Ariel McCarty
6:45pm-7:45pm
Ariel McCarty
6:00pm-7:30pm
Whitney Popp
7:30pm-8:30pm
Whitney Popp
4:30pm-6:00pm
Whitney Popp
4:30pm-5:30pm
Robert Sher-Macherndl/Erika Sandre
5:45pm-7:15pm
Domenico Luciano
10:00am-11:30am
Domenico Luciano
11:45am-2:30pm
4:30pm-6:15pm
Ariel McCarty
6:15pm-6:45pm
Jonnathan Ramirez
6:00pm-7:30pm
Whitney Popp
7:30pm-8:30pm
Domenico Luciano
4:30pm-6:00pm
Whitney Popp
6:00pm-6:30pm
Domenico Luciano
4:30pm-5:30pm
Robert Sher-Macherndl/Erika Sandre
5:45pm-7:15pm
Domenico Luciano
10:00am-11:30am
Domenico Luciano
11:30am-12:00pm
Domenico Luciano
12:15pm-2:30pm
Photo credit: Mark Hutchens
Photo credit: Mark Hutchens
Extra Ballet is an opportunity for serious students to supplement their training with an additional technique/variations class. Students will work to advanced their skills of learning combinations quickly and applying 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: $495/year
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Colorado Ballet Academy Uniform as assigned to your level.
4:30pm-6:00pm
Suellen de Villiers
Levels 6, 7 and PP1 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.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Colorado Ballet Academy Uniform as designated for your level, Black tights optional, jazz shoes optional, hair may be worn free style pulled away from face
4:30pm-5:30pm
David Smithey
Photo credit: Mark Hutchens
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. Pas de deux is taught by Colorado Ballet soloist, Nicolas Pelletier and will be held on the dates listed.
Tuition: $595/year
Pas de Deux is a year-round class and will meet on the dates listed below.
6:30pm-7:30pm
Nicolas Pelletier
Dates:
8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3
Ballet 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.
Students shall have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within the dress code requirements stated by CBA.
All uniforms must be purchased online by July 1 to ensure arrival by first day of classes.
Ladies Ballet 7:
Gentlemen Ballet 7:
Character:
Modern:
Students in Level 7 are given the option to add additional classes to their curriculum training to broaden their skills, strengthen their core, increase flexibility and round out their movement vocabulary. Students may choose from: Extra Ballet/Variations, Advanced Jazz, and Intermediate Tap. Students in this level are eligible to participate in Colorado Ballet Academy’s Youth America Grand Prix and Denver Ballet Guild programs.
4:30pm-6:15pm
Sarah Tryon
6:15pm-7:30pm
Sarah Tryon
5:45pm-7:30pm
Mayo Sugano
7:45pm-8:45pm
Gabrielle Johnson
4:30pm-6:15pm
Gabrielle Johnson
4:30pm-5:30pm
Erika Sandre/Robert Sher-Machherndl
5:45pm-7:30pm
Whitney Popp
10:00am-11:30am
Erica Fischbach
11:45am-2:30pm
4:30pm-6:15pm
Sarah Tryon
6:15pm-6:45pm
Jonnathan Ramirez
5:45pm-7:30pm
Mayo Sugano
7:30pm-8:30pm
Domenico Luciano
4:30pm-6:00pm
Gabrielle Johnson
6:00pm-6:30pm
Domenico Luciano
4:30pm-5:30pm
Erika Sandre/Robert Sher-Machherndl
5:45pm-7:30pm
Whitney Popp
10:00am-11:30am
Erica Fischbach
11:30am-12:00pm
Domenico Luciano
12:15pm-2:30pm
Photo credit: Jamie Kraus
Photo credit: Mark Hutchens
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 applying 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: $495/year
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Colorado Ballet Academy Uniform as assigned to your level
4:30pm-6:00pm
Suellen de Villiers
Levels 6, 7, and PP1 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.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Colorado Ballet Academy Uniform as designated for your level, Black tights optional, jazz shoes optional, hair may be worn free style pulled away from face.
4:30pm-5:30pm
David Smithey
Photo credit: Jamie Kraus
Photo credit: Mark Hutchens
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. Pas de deux is taught by Colorado Ballet soloist, Nicolas Pelletier and will be held on the dates listed.
Tuition: $595/year
Pas de Deux is a year-round class and will meet on the dates listed below.
6:30pm-7:30pm
Nicolas Pelletier
Dates:
8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3