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2023/2024 semester
& full year classes

Fall semester | August 21–December 9, 2023 
Spring semester | January 22, 2024 – May 11, 2024 

Students enrolled in Creative Dance I through Pre-Ballet II will perform at the end of each semester at our in-house Black Box Theater. 

Have questions or need help with registration? Contact Colorado Ballet Academy at academy@coloradoballet.org

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parent tot - SEMESTER CLASS

Fall semester | August 21–December 9, 2023
Ages 1 ½–3 with a Parent or Guardian 

Instill the love of movement and music in your tot with this imaginative class! Parents and young children bond in an encouraging and nurturing environment while developing coordination, motor skills, musicality, and balance. Each semester will focus on an exciting theme that brings creativity and animation into the classroom, resulting in a fun and inspiring experience. To maximize the benefit for all students, we request only one parent or guardian attend per child.  

Details

  • Ages 1.5–3 as of October 1 
  • One 30-Minute Class Per Week   
  • Registration Fee | $30  
  • Tuition | $225     

No Classes | September 4-5, September 27-30, November 20-25, 2023 

Schedule/Registration
tuesday

10:00am-10:30am
Parent Tot with Suellen De Villiers

Dress Code

Parents & Toddlers | Comfortable clothing that allows for mobility

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creative dance I - SEMESTER CLASS

Fall semester | August 21–December 9, 2023
Ages 3–4

Our youngest aspiring dancers will be introduced to body and spatial awareness and develop their imagination through movement and musicality. Students begin identifying basic forms of movement through dance games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns. Each semester will focus on an exciting theme that brings creativity and animation into the classroom, resulting in a fun and inspiring experience. Students will end each semester in high spirits with a heartwarming performance in our own Black Box Theater.

Details 

  • Age 3 as of October 1 | No Audition Required 
  • One 45-Minute Class Per Week   
  • Registration Fee | $30 
  • Production Fee | $45 
  • Tuition | $295 

No Classes | September 4-5, September 27-30, November 20-25, 2023 

Schedule/Registration
WEDNESDAY

3:45pm-4:30pm  
CD1 with Julianna Donadio 

friday

4:00pm-4:45pm 
CD1 with Julie Anderson

SATURDAY

9:00am-9:45am  
CD1 with Julianna Donadio 

DRESS CODE

Students have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within Colorado Ballet Academy's dress code requirements.   

Creative Dance students can wear ballet attire, or dress in comfortable clothing that allows for free movement.  

Hair: Students with long hair should have their hair pulled back, away from the face in a neat manner. Ballet buns are required for students who have enough hair to do so. 

Suggested ballet attire: 
Females: Pink leotard, pink or skin tone tights, canvas ballet shoes that match tone of chosen tights, optional short pink skirt 
Males: Form fitting white t-shirt, black spandex bike shorts, white socks, and white canvas ballet shoes. 

Colorado Ballet Academy does not sell items for Children’s Division classes. Please visit one of our local dancewear retailers to locate the items listed above.  

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creative dance II - SEMESTER CLASS

Fall semester | August 21–December 9, 2023
Ages 4–5 

Creative Dance II focuses on identifying basic forms of movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns while continuing to foster independence. Students learn concepts of body and spatial awareness, use of energy in movement, taking direction from their instructor, and taking turns with peers. Each semester will focus on an exciting theme that brings creativity and animation into the classroom, resulting in a fun and inspiring experience. Students will end each semester in high spirits with a heartwarming performance in our own Black Box Theater.

Details 

  • Age 4 as of October 1 | No Audition Required 
  • One 45-Minute Class Per Week   
  • Registration Fee | $30 
  • Production Fee | $45 
  • Tuition | $295 

No Classes | September 4-5, September 27-30, November 20-25, 2023 

Schedule/Registration
TUESDAY

3:45pm-4:30pm  
CD2 with Julianna Donadio 

thursDAY

4:00pm-4:45pm 
CD2 with Julianna Donadio 

SATURDAY

9:45am-10:30am  
CD2 with Julianna Donadio 

DRESS CODE

Students have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within Colorado Ballet Academy's dress code requirements.   

Creative Dance students can wear ballet attire, or dress in comfortable clothing that allows for free movement.  

Hair: Students with long hair should have their hair pulled back, away from the face in a neat manner. Ballet buns are required for students who have enough hair to do so. 

Suggested ballet attire: 
Females: Pink leotard, pink or skin tone tights, canvas ballet shoes that match tone of chosen tights, optional short pink skirt 
Males: Form fitting white t-shirt, black spandex bike shorts, white socks, and white canvas ballet shoes

Colorado Ballet Academy does not sell items for Children’s Division classes. Please visit one of our local dancewear retailers to locate the items listed above. 

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pre-ballet I - semester class

Fall semester | August 21–December 9, 2023
Ages 5–6

Pre-Ballet I introduces students to beginning concepts of ballet technique including turn out, coordinating upper and lower body movements, spatial awareness, and class etiquette. Young dancers will continue to use their imagination to foster artistry as they focus on musicality and increase their movement vocabulary. Each semester will focus on an exciting theme that brings creativity and animation into the classroom, resulting in a fun and inspiring experience. Each semester ends with a celebratory performance for loved ones in our Black Box Theater. 

Details 

  • Age 5 as of October 1 | No Audition Required 
  • One 45-Minute Class Per Week   
  • Registration Fee | $30  
  • Production Fee | $45 
  • Tuition per Session | $295 

No Classes | September 4-5, September 27-30, November 20-25, 2023 

schedule/registration
thursDAY

4:45pm-5:30pm  
PB1 with Julianna Donadio 

SaturDAY

9:00am-9:45am 
PB1 with Suellen De Villiers  

dress code

Students have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within Colorado Ballet Academy's dress code requirements.  

Hair:
Students with long hair should have their hair pulled back, away from the face in a neat manner. Ballet buns are required for students who have enough hair to do so. 

Females:
Light pink cap-sleeved leotard and pastel pink wrap skirt, pink or skin tone tights, canvas ballet shoes that match tone of chosen tights 

Males:
Form fitting white t-shirt, black spandex bike shorts or sweatpants, white socks, and white canvas ballet shoes

Colorado Ballet Academy does not sell items for Children’s Division classes. Please visit one of our local dancewear retailers to locate the items listed above. 

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PRE-BALLET II - full year classes

Ages 6–7 

Pre-Ballet II functions as the bridge between creative dance and the formal structure of classical ballet training. Aspiring young dancers continue to increase their understanding of ballet concepts, coordination, musicality, and imaginative artistry in an encouraging environment. Beginning classical ballet fundamentals, classroom etiquette and self-discipline are introduced in preparation for Level 1. Pre-Ballet II students will celebrate their year of training and accomplishments with a special performance in our Black Box Theatre in May.

Details 

  • Age 6 as of October 1 | No Audition Required 
  • One 1-hour Class per Week 
  • Registration Fee: $30 
  • Tuition per Year: $745 
  • Production Fee: $45  

No Classes | September 4-5, September 27-30, November 20-25, 2023 

schedule/registration
MONDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm 
PB2 with Julianna Donadio   

WEDNESDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm  
PB2 with Erika Sandre   

thursDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm 
PB2 with Bernadette Torres

SATURDAY

10:30am-11:30am  
PB2 with Rachel Carter  

dress code

Students shall have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within the dress code requirements stated by CBA.  

Hair:
Students with long hair should have their hair pulled back, away from the face in a neat manner. Ballet buns are required for students who have enough hair to do so. 

Females:
Light pink cap-sleeved leotard and pastel pink wrap skirt, pink or skin tone tights, canvas ballet shoes that match tone of chosen tights 
 
Males:
Form fitting white t-shirt, black spandex bike shorts or sweatpants, white socks, and white canvas ballet shoes

Colorado Ballet Academy does not sell items for Children’s Division classes. Please visit one of our local dancewear retailers to locate the items listed above.  

Photos by Mark Hutchens

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