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
(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.
Classes will not be held on the
following dates:
January 17-18, February 23-26
Classes will not be held on the following dates:
March 28-April 2
11:00-11:30am
Loretta Kelce
(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 rhythmic patterns. Each 8-week session will focus on an exciting theme that brings creativity and animated expression into the classroom, resulting in a fun and inspiring experience. Sessions will culminated with a mini-performance for family and friends.*
*Because we will need to limit our in-studio audience to one adult per registered student, we will invite all attendees to film the demonstration and share with family and friends at their discretion. We will not be streaming the classes over zoom as families are able to record on their own devices.
Classes will not be held on the
following dates:
January 17-18, February 23-26
Classes will not be held on the following dates:
March 28-April 2
Students shall have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within the dress code requirements stated by CBA.
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.
10:45-11:30am
Loretta Kelce
9:00-9:45am
Loretta Kelce
11:45am-12:30pm
Loretta Kelce
(Ages 4-5 years) Young boys and girls continue their development by identifying basic forms of movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmic 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 animated expression into the classroom, resulting in a fun and inspiring experience. Sessions will culminate with a mini-performance for family and friends.*
*Because we will need to limit our in-studio audience to one adult per registered student, we will invite all attendees to film the demonstration and share with family and friends at their discretion. We will not be streaming the classes over zoom as families are able to record on their own devices.
Classes will not be held on the
following dates:
January 17-18, February 23-26
Classes will not be held on the following dates:
March 28-April 2
Students shall have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within the dress code requirements stated by CBA.
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.
9:45-10:30am
Suellen de Villiers
4:30-5:15pm
Julianna Donadio
10:00-10:45am
Loretta Kelce
(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 animated expression into the classroom, resulting in a fun and inspiring experience. Sessions will culminate with a mini-performance for family and friends.*
*Because we will need to limit our in-studio audience to one adult per registered student, we will invite all attendees to film the demonstration and share with family and friends at their discretion. We will not be streaming the classes over zoom as families are able to record on their own devices.
Classes will not be held on the
following dates:
January 17-18, February 23-26
Classes will not be held on the following dates:
March 28-April 2
Students shall have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within the dress code requirements stated by CBA.
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.
4:30-5:15pm
Erika Sandre
5:15-6:00pm
Julianna Donadio
9:00-9:45am
Anna Duvall
(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 animated expression into the classroom, resulting in a fun and inspiring experience. Sessions will culminate with a mini-performance for family and friends.*
*Because we will need to limit our in-studio audience to one adult per registered student, we will invite all attendees to film the demonstration and share with family and friends at their discretion. We will not be streaming the classes over zoom as families are able to record on their own devices.
Classes will not be held on the
following dates:
January 17-18, February 23-26
Classes will not be held on the following dates:
March 28-April 2
Students shall have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within the dress code requirements stated by CBA.
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.
(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 students will celebrate their year of training and accomplishments with a special performance in our Black Box Theatre.
Students shall have the right to dress in accordance with their gender identity, within the dress code requirements stated by CBA.
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.