Children's Division - Fall 2022-2023

2022-2023 CHILDREN'S DIVISION
fall & YEAR-ROUND CLASSES

PARENT TOT – PRE-BALLET 1: CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 15, 2022
PRE-BALLET 2 – LEVEL 7: CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 22, 2022
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1, 2022

Children’s Division classes are for children ages 1 ½ through 7+ years of age. Classes in this division include Parent Tot, Creative Dance 1, Creative Dance 2, Pre-Ballet 1, and Pre-Ballet 2. Scroll down this page to view all class descriptions, registration fees, schedules, dress codes and more.

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

Parent Tot

(Ages 1 ½-3 years 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 8-week session 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.

Sessions

Session 1: August 15, 2022 – October 15, 2022

Session 2: October 17, 2022 – December 17, 2022

Details

Ages 1.5-3 as of October 1
One 30 Minute Class Per Week
Registration Fee: $30 – Waived if registered by June 20, 2021
Tuition per Session: $125

Dress Code

Parents: Comfortable clothing that allows for mobility
Toddlers: Comfortable, body-hugging clothing that allows for mobility

Schedule/Registration

TUESDAY

9:00am-9:30am
Suellen de Villiers

REGISTRATION CLOSED

friday

4:00pm-4:30pm
Julianna Donadio

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Saturday

9:00am-9:30am
TBD

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Photo credit: Jamie Kraus

Photo credit: Mark Hutchens

Creative Dance 1

(Ages 3-4 years) Our youngest aspiring dancers will be introduced to the concepts of body and spatial awareness as well as the development of imagination through movement and musicality. Students begin identifying basic forms of movement through dance games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns. Each 8-week session will focus on an exciting theme that brings creativity and animation into the classroom, resulting in a fun and inspiring experience. Sessions will culminate with a mini performance for family and friends.*

*Audience capacity for the in-studio mini performance will be determined by current CDC guidelines and local mandates. Parents are welcome to video their child’s mini performance for family and friends to enjoy.

Sessions

Session 1: August 15, 2022 – October 15, 2022

Session 2: October 17, 2022 – December 17, 2022

Details

Age 3 as of October 1 | No Audition Required
One 45 Minute Class Per Week
Registration Fee: $30 – Waived if registered by June 20, 2021
Tuition per Session: $155

Dress Code

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

Girls: Pastel Leotard, Pink or Skin Tone Tights, Canvas Ballet Shoes to match tone of chosen tights. Short pastel skirt optional. Hair should be neatly pulled back and away from face.
Boys: Form-fitting White T-Shirt, Black spandex bike shorts or form-fitting black sweatpants, white socks and white canvas ballet shoes.

Colorado Ballet Academy does not sell items for Creative Dance Dress Code. Please visit one of our local dancewear retailers to locate the items listed above.

Schedule/Registration

MONDAY

9:30am-10:15am
Stephanie Montesantos

REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 1 & 2 CLOSED

wednesday

3:45pm-4:30pm
Christina Bargelt

REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 2 CLOSED

friDAY

4:00pm-4:45pm
Christina Bargelt

Saturday

9:00am-9:45am
Suellen de Villiers

Creative Dance 2

(Ages 4-5 years) Young boys and girls continue their development by identifying basic forms of movement through imaginative games, songs, music and rhythmical patterns at an age-appropriate level 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 8-week session will focus on an exciting theme that brings creativity and animation into the classroom, resulting in a fun and inspiring experience. Sessions will culminate with a mini performance for family and friends.*

Sessions

Session 1: August 15, 2022 – October 15, 2022

Session 2: October 17, 2022 – December 17, 2022

Details

Age 4 as of October 1 | No Audition Required
One 45 Minute Class Per Week
Registration Fee: $30 – Waived if registered by June 20, 2021
Tuition per Semester: $155

Dress Code

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

Girls: Pastel Leotard, Pink or Skin Tone Tights, Canvas Ballet Shoes to match tone of chosen tights. Short pastel skirt optional. Hair should be neatly pulled back and away from face.
Boys: Form-fitting White T-Shirt, Black spandex bike shorts or form-fitting black sweatpants, white socks and white canvas ballet shoes.

Colorado Ballet Academy does not sell items for Creative Dance Dress Code. Please visit one of our local dancewear retailers to locate the items listed above.

Schedule/Registration

monDAY

10:30am-11:15am
Stephanie Montesantos

REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 1 & 2 CLOSED

TueSDAY

9:45am-10:30am
Suellen de Villiers

thursday

4:00pm-4:45pm
Christina Bargelt

Saturday

Session 1:
11:00am-11:45am
Julianna Donadio

Session 2:
10:00am-10:45am
Julianna Donadio

REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 2 CLOSED

Photo credit: Jamie Kraus

Girls Pre-Ballet 1

(Ages 5-6) Girls are introduced to beginning concepts of ballet technique including turn out, coordinating upper body and lower body movements, spatial awareness and class etiquette. Students continue to use their imagination to foster artistry as they focus on musicality and increase their movement vocabulary. Each 8-week session will focus on an exciting theme that brings creativity and animation into the classroom, resulting in a fun and inspiring experience. Sessions will culminate with a mini performance for family and friends.*

Sessions

Session 1: August 15, 2022 – October 15, 2022

Session 2: October 17, 2022 – December 17, 2022

Details

Age 5 as of October 1 | No Audition Required
One 45 Minute Class Per Week
Registration Fee: $30 – Waived if registered by June 20, 2021
Tuition per Session: $155

Dress Code

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

Pastel Cap-Sleeved Leotard* and pastel mock wrap skirt**, Pink or Skin Tone Tights, Canvas Ballet Shoes to match tone of chosen tights. Short pink skirt optional. Hair should be pulled neatly away from face in a bun.

Colorado Ballet Academy does not sell items for Pre-Ballet Dress Code. Please visit one of our local dancewear retailers to locate the items listed above.

*Pastel Cap-sleeved Leotard

**Girls Basic Georgette Mock Wrap Skirt | Bloch CR5110 | DiscountDance.com

Schedule/Registration

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Saturday

9:00am-9:45am
TBD

REGISTRATION CLOSED

BOYS PRE-BALLET

(Ages 5-7) Boys are introduced to the athleticism and fundamentals of ballet. Boys will develop ballet technique, teamwork skills, strength and stamina in a positive and motivating environment. Students continue to use their imagination to foster artistry as they focus on musicality and increase their movement vocabulary. Each 8-week session will focus on an exciting theme that brings creativity and animation into the classroom, resulting in a fun and inspiring experience. Sessions will culminate with a mini performance for family and friends.*

SESSIONS

Session 1: August 15, 2022 – October 15, 2022

Session 2: October 17, 2022 – December 17, 2022

DETAILS

Age 5 as of October 1 | No Audition Required
One 45 Minute Class Per Week
Registration Fee: $30 – Waived if registered by June 20, 2021
Tuition per Session: $155

DRESS CODE

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

Form-fitting White T-Shirt, Black spandex bike shorts, white socks and white canvas ballet shoes.

Colorado Ballet Academy does not sell items for Pre-Ballet Dress Code. Please visit one of our local dancewear retailers to locate the items listed above.

Schedule/Registration

monday

4:00pm-4:45pm
Kevin Gaël Thomas

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Photo credit: Mark Hutchens

FULL YEAR CLASSES

Pre-Ballet 2

(Ages 6-7) Pre-Ballet 2 is the bridge between the creative format for young children 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 2 students will celebrate their year of training and accomplishments with a special performance in our Black Box Theatre.

Details

Age 6 as of October 1 | No Audition Required
One 1-hour Class per Week
Registration Fee: $30 – Waived if registered by June 20, 2021
Tuition per Year: $745
Performance Fee: $45

Dress Code

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

Girls: Pastel Cap-Sleeved Leotard* and pastel mock wrap skirt**, Pink Tights, Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes. Short pink skirt optional. Hair should be pulled neatly away from face in a bun.
Boys: Form-fitting white T-Shirt, black spandex bike shorts, white socks and white canvas ballet shoes.

Colorado Ballet Academy does not sell items for Pre-Ballet Dress Code. Please visit one of our local dancewear retailers to locate the items listed above.

*Pastel Cap-sleeved Leotard

**Girls Basic Georgette Mock Wrap Skirt | Bloch CR5110 | DiscountDance.com

Schedule/Registration

wednesDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm
Christina Bargelt

thursday

4:30pm-5:30pm
Suellen de Villiers

SATURDAY

9:00am-10:00am
Christina Bargelt

Photo credit: Jamie Kraus

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2022-2023 CHILDREN'S DIVISION fall & YEAR-ROUND CLASSES

Parent Tot

Sessions

Details

Dress Code

Schedule/Registration

TUESDAY

friday

Saturday

Creative Dance 1

Sessions

Details

Dress Code

Schedule/Registration

MONDAY

wednesday

friDAY

Saturday

Creative Dance 2

Sessions

Details

Dress Code

Schedule/Registration

monDAY

TueSDAY

thursday

Saturday

Girls Pre-Ballet 1

Sessions

Details

Dress Code

Schedule/Registration

monDAY

THURSDAY

friDAY

Saturday

BOYS PRE-BALLET

SESSIONS

DETAILS

DRESS CODE

Schedule/Registration

monday

FULL YEAR CLASSES

Pre-Ballet 2

Details

Dress Code

Schedule/Registration

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thursday

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