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2023/2024 fall & year round classes

Colorado Ballet Academy students in Levels 1 through the Pre-Professional Division have the unique opportunity to participate in our annual, full-length classical ballet production at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in May. Each class will perform original and adapted choreography suited for their level in classical ballets such as Swan Lake, Coppélia, and Giselle. The experience of being a part of a large-scale production gives students countless lifelong skills and a sense of accomplishment and comradery, along with the thrill of telling a story through dance. 

Fall Semester | August 21, 2023 – December 9, 2023 

Spring Semester | January 8, 2024 – May 11, 2024 

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

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ballet level 1

Ages 7+

Ballet Level I is the first year of formal classical ballet training at Colorado Ballet Academy, where students are introduced to our progressive curriculum and the fundamentals of classical ballet. Ballet Level 1 focuses on developing important skills and body awareness during this formative year, including proper posture and body alignment, coordination and strength, musicality, imaginative artistry, and French ballet terminology.  

The same curriculum content is taught in Level 1A, 1B, and 1C; families have the choice of which schedule works best for them

Details

  • Ages 7+ as of October 1 
  • Registration Fee | $30 
  • Two 60-minute classes per week 
  • Tuition | $1,495/year 
  • Production Fee | $195 

No Classes | September 4–5, September 27–30, November 20–25, 2023 
No Classes | January 15–16, February 21–24, March 25–30, 2024 

SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION

ballet 1a-females
monday

6:00pm-7:00pm
1A with Anna Duvall  

WEDNESDAY

6:00pm-7:00pm 
1A with Anna Duvall  

ballet 1b-females
WEDNESDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm
1B with Rachel Carter 

saturDAY

11:30am-12:30pm 
1B with Rachel Carter 

ballet 1c-females
tuesDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm 
1C with Gabrielle Johnson 

thursDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm  
1C with Gabrielle Johnson

ballet 1a-males
MONDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm
1A Boys Beginning with Kevin Gaël Thomas

wednesDAY

6:00pm-7:00pm 
1A with Anna Duvall 

ballet 1b-males
MONDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm
1B Boys Beginning with Kevin Gaël Thomas

saturDAY

11:30am-12:30pm 
1B with Julianna Donadio 

ballet 1c-males
MONDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm 
1C Boys Beginning with Kevin Gaël Thomas

thursDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm  
1C with Gabrielle Johnson

Dress Code

All uniforms must be purchased online by August 1 to ensure arrival by the first day of classes. 

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:  


Males:
 

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ballet level 2

Ages 8+ | by placement

Students are invited to Ballet Level 2 once they have demonstrated full understanding of the concepts covered in Ballet 1. Body alignment, muscle awareness, and focus most heavily impact progress in ballet technique. Ballet Level 2 students explore expanded skills in the fundamentals of ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology, musicality, and imaginative artistry while increasing movement, strength, and flexibility. Second year Ballet Level 2 students add Conditioning to their curriculum to enhance muscle awareness and core strength.  

Level 2 Tap is required for students in Level 2. Students will be introduced to tap technique and terminology as they build their skills in musicality, sound clarity, speed, and style. Tappers can expect to learn double and triple time steps, 3 & 5 beat riffs, turns, and intricate rhythms. This fun and immersive class helps students become more well-rounded as they continue along their dance journey. All Tap classes culminate with a showcase performance in May. 

Details:

  • Ages 8+ as of October 1 
  • Registration Fee: $30  
  • First Year (2A, 2B) | $2,095/year 
  • Second Year (2C, 2D) | $2,195/year 
  • Production Fee | $195 

No Classes | September 4–5, September 27–30, November 20–25, 2023 
No Classes | January 15–16, February 21–24, March 25–30, 2024 

Males attend beginning ballet for Males on Monday plus one additional technique class and its corresponding tap class per week.

SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION

ballet 2a, first year-females
tuesday

4:30pm-6:00pm 
2A Technique with Bernadette Torres  

ThurSDAY

5:30pm-6:00pm  
2A Tap with Janina Falik 

6:00pm-7:30pm  
2A Technique with Stefanee Montesantos 

ballet 2c, second year-females
monDAY

4:15pm-5:45pm 
2C Technique with Erika Sandre

FRIDAY

4:15pm-4:45pm   
2C Tap with Janina Falik

4:45pm-6:30pm  
2C Technique/Conditioning with Erika Sandre

ballet 2d, second year-females
WednesDAY

4:15pm-6:00pm 
2D Technique/Conditioning with Suellen de Villiers

friDAY

4:15pm-5:45pm  
2D Technique with Suellen de Villiers 

5:45pm-6:15pm 
2D Tap with Janina Falik

ballet 2d, second year-males
MONDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm
2D Boys Beginning with Kevin Gaël Thomas

FRIDAY

4:15pm-5:45pm  
2D Technique/Conditioning with Suellen de Villiers

friDAY

5:45pm-6:15pm 
2D Tap with Janina Falik

DRESS CODE

All uniforms must be purchased online by August 1 to ensure arrival by the first day of classes. 

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 

Ballet: 

  • Leotard: Colorado Ballet Academy “Allison” Leotard by Eleve in Wisteria: ORDER HERE
  • Pink or skin tone tights 
  • SoDanca SD16C “Bliss” Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoes to match tone of chosen tights 

Tap: 

Males

Ballet: 

  • “Gabe” Shirt by Eleve, white with CBA Logo: ORDER HERE 
  • Black spandex bike shorts 
  • White socks by Freed: ORDER HERE
  • SoDanca SD16C “Bliss” Stretch Canvas Shoe in White 

Tap:  

LEVEL 2 EXTRA CLASSES

Students in Ballet Level 2 can add Level 2/3 Modern and/or Level 2/3 Jazz.  

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modern levels 2 & 3

Modern Level 2 and 3 class explores new movement forms that are unique to modern dance. Modern dance develops core strength, placement, coordination, power, and creativity, and is an essential form of dance training for the diverse repertoire of movement required of professional dancers today. All Modern classes culminate with a showcase performance in May. 

  • Tuition | $495/year 
  • Performance Fee | $45 
modern levels 2 & 3 schedule/registration
tuesday

6:00pm-7:00pm 
Level 2 & 3 Modern with Alexis Drabek 

DRESS CODE

Colorado Ballet Academy Level 2 Uniform with bare feet 

Hair: Students with long hair should have their hair pulled back, away from the face in a neat manner.  

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jazz levels 2 & 3

Jazz 2 and 3 focus on learning jazz terminology and technique while exploring assorted styles including classical jazz, musical theater, jazz funk, and lyrical/contemporary. The class warm-up and progressions will develop musicality, athleticism, alignment, and coordination in students, which supports healthy growth across other dance styles. All jazz classes culminate with a showcase performance in May. 

  • Tuition | $495/year 
  • Performance Fee | $45 
jazz levels 2 & 3 schedule/registration
thursDAY

4:30pm-5:30pm 
Jazz Levels 2 & 3 with David Smithey

dress code

Boys and Girls: Colorado Ballet Academy Uniform as designated for your level. Black tights optional, jazz shoes, hair may be worn free style pulled away from face. 

Suggested Jazz shoe: SoDanca Java JZ43 in Black: ORDER HERE

Photos by Mark Hutchens