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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 3

Ages 9 | by placement by October 1

Ballet Level 3 students begin specific training for pre-pointe work and progressed training for males. Dancers focus on proper leg extension, foot shape, and upper body positions. Repetition and retention are emphasized with increased difficulty at the ballet barre and center work as students develop movement sequences, port de bras, balance, musicality, and imaginative artistry.  

First year Ballet Level 3 Ladies increase their conditioning training to 30 minutes per week and add 30 minutes of Pre-Pointe training and second year Ballet Level 3 females increase their Pre-Pointe to 60 minutes per week.

Males enrolled in Ballet Level 3 receive specialized training tailored to the unique needs of ballet technique for males. Students continue to work on ballet fundamentals emphasizing clarity in positions and core and back strength as they learn the foundations for traditional virtuosic technique in male dancers.

Ballet Level 3 students are eligible for participation in Colorado Ballet Academy’s Youth America Grand Prix and Denver Ballet Guild programs.

Details

  • Registration Fee | $30            
  • Tuition:
    • First Year 3A, 3B | $2,495/year 
    • Second Year 3C, 3D | $2,595/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

Young Men in Level 3 First Year should register for Level 3A
Young Men in Level 3 Second Year should register for Level 3C

ballet 3a, first year-females
tuesday

4:30pm-6:00pm
3A Technique with Suellen De Villiers 

ThurSDAY

5:30pm-7:00pm 
3A Technique/Conditioning with Suellen De Villiers 

7:00pm-7:30pm 
3A Pre-Pointe with Suellen De Villiers 

friDAY

6:00pm-7:30pm
3A Technique with Suellen De Villiers 

ballet 3b, first year-females
monDAY

4:15pm-5:45pm
3B Technique with Erika Sandre

wednesDAY

5:30pm-7:00pm
3B Technique with Erika Sandre

7:00pm-7:30pm 
3B Pre-Pointe with Erika Sandre

FriDAY

5:30pm-7:30pm
3B Technique/Conditioning with Erika Sandre

ballet 3c, second year-females
MONDAY

5:30pm-7:00pm
3C Technique with Bernadette Torres

7:00pm-8:00pm 
3C Pre-Pointe with Bernadette Torres 

wednesDAY

5:30pm-7:00pm
3C Technique with Bernadette Torres

thursDAY

5:30pm-7:30pm
3C Technique/Conditioning with Bernadette Torres

ballet 3d, second year-females
tuesDAY

7:00pm-8:30pm
3D Technique with Suellen De Villiers

WEDNESDAY

6:00pm-8:00pm 
3D Technique/Conditioning with Suellen De Villiers

SATURDAY

10:00am-12:30pm 
3D Technique with Suellen De Villiers

11:30am-12:30pm
3D Pre-Pointe with Suellen De Villiers

ballet 3a, first year-males
monDAY

7:15pm-8:15pm
3A YMC Technique with Kevin Gaël Thomas

thursDAY

5:30pm-7:30pm
3A Technique with Suellen De Villiers

7:30pm-8:30pm 
3A YMC Technique with Kevin Gaël Thomas

friDAY

6:00pm-7:30pm
3A Technique with Suellen De Villiers

ballet 3c, second year-males
MONDAY

5:30pm-7:00pm
3C Technique with Bernadette Torres

7:15pm-8:15pm 
3C YMC Technique with Kevin Gaël Thomas

WEDNESDAY

5:30pm-7:00pm 
3C Technique with Bernadette Torres

thurSDAY

5:30pm-7:00pm 
3C Technique with Bernadette Torres

7:30pm-8:30pm 
3C YMC Technique with Kevin Gaël Thomas

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:  

  • Colorado Ballet Academy “Allison” leotard by Eleve in Alpine: ORDER HERE 
  • Pink or skin tone tights 
  • SoDanca SD16C “Bliss” stretch canvas ballet shoes to match tone of chosen tights 

Males: 

  • “Gabe” shirt by Eleve, in grey with CBA logo: ORDER HERE 
  • Body Wrappers Convertible B90 or M90 in black 
  • White socks by Freed: ORDER HERE
  • SoDanca SD16C “Bliss” stretch canvas shoe in White.  

LEVEL 3 EXTRA CLASSES

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

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modern levels  2 & 3

Modern Levels 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 
Alexis Drabek

DRESS CODE

Colorado Ballet Academy Level 3 Uniform with tights rolled up and bare feet. Hair should be neatly pulled away from the face  

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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 
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

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ballet level 4

Ages 10+ | by placement by October 1

Ballet Level 4 students deepen their understanding of ballet fundamentals and the level of commitment required for excellence. Barre and center work combinations become more advanced as students work on sequences, transition steps, and stamina. Students are assessed for pointe work, and, depending on individual progression and development, are given the opportunity to begin work en pointe in the second semester.  

Males enrolled in Ballet Level 4 receive specialized training tailored to the unique needs of ballet technique in male dancers. Students continue to work on ballet fundamentals emphasizing clarity in positions and core and back strength as they learn the foundations for virtuosic technique in male dancers. 

Jazz and Modern Dance are included in Ballet Level 4 curriculum as essential forms of dance required to develop well rounded dancers.  

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. Students will use this technical base to explore a variety of jazz styles, including classical, musical theater, jazz funk and lyrical/contemporary. Levels 4 and 5 Modern will introduce techniques of Limon, Horton and Graham as students begin to explore composition and improvisation. All Jazz and Modern classes culminate with a showcase performance in May. 

Students in this level are eligible to participate in Colorado Ballet Academy’s Youth America Grand Prix and Denver Ballet Guild programs. 

Details 

  • Registration Fee | $30 
  • First Year 4A | $2,795/year 
  • Second Year 4B | $2,995/year 
  • Black Box Production Fee | $55 
  • Ellie Caulkins Opera House Production Fee | $295 

No Classes | September 4–5, September 27–30, November 20–25, 2023   
No Classes | January 15–16
, February 2124, March 25–30, 2024 

SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION

ballet 4a-females
monday

5:45pm-7:15pm 
4A Technique with Erika Sandre

7:15pm-8:15pm  
4A Pre-Pointe with Erika Sandre 

tuesDAY

6:00pm-7:30pm 
4A Technique with Erika Sandre

7:30pm-8:30pm
4A Jazz/Modern with David Smithey / Alexis Drabek

thursDAY

5:30pm-7:00pm 
4A Technique with Erika Sandre

7:00pm-8:00pm  
4A Pre-Pointe with Erika Sandre

ballet 4b-females
monDAY

5:45pm-7:15pm 
4B Technique with Gabrielle Johnson

7:15pm-8:15pm  
4B Pointe with Gabrielle Johnson

tuesDAY

6:00pm-7:30pm 
4B Technique with Gabrielle Johnson

7:30pm-8:30pm
4B Jazz/Modern with David Smithey / Alexis Drabek

ThurSDAY

5:30pm-7:00pm 
4B Technique with Gabrielle Johnson

7:00pm-8:00pm  
4B Pointe with Gabrielle Johnson

saturDAY

12:30pm-2:00pm 
4B Technique with Suellen De Villiers

ballet 4a-males
monDAY

5:45pm-7:15pm 
4A Technique with Erika Sandre

7:15pm-8:15pm  
4A YMC Technique with Kevin Gaël Thomas 

tuesDAY

6:00pm-7:30pm 
4A Technique with Erika Sandre

7:30pm-8:30pm
4A Jazz/Modern with David Smithey / Alexis Drabek

ThurSDAY

5:30pm-7:00pm 
4A Technique with Erika Sandre

7:30pm-8:30pm  
4A YMC Technique with Kevin Gaël Thomas

ballet 4b-males
monDAY

5:45pm-7:15pm 
4B Technique with Gabrielle Johnson

7:15pm-8:15pm  
4B YMC Technique with Kevin Gaël Thomas

TUESDAY

6:00pm-7:30pm 
4B Technique with Gabrielle Johnson

7:30pm-8:30pm
4B Jazz/Modern with David Smithey / Alexis Drabek

THURSDAY

5:30pm-7:00pm 
4B Technique with Gabrielle Johnson

7:30pm-8:30pm  
4B YMC Technique with Kevin Gaël Thomas

saturDAY

12:30pm-2:00pm 
4B Technique with Suellen De Villiers

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. 

Jewelry: Small stud earrings or clear gauges allowed. No additional jewelry allowed, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, and piercings. You may be asked to remove any jewelry at the discretion of the artistic staff.  

Nails: Short and natural color, no colored nail polish or nail jewelry.  

Tattoos: No visible tattoos including temporary ink. 

Females Ballet 4:

  • “Allison” leotard by Eleve, Midnight with CBA logo: ORDER HERE 
  • Last day of the month: Student choice of leotard and a short ballet skirt. 
  • Black bullet pointe style or chiffon wrap skirt may be worn during pointe/variations classes and rehearsals   
  • SoDanca style TS74 (footed) or TS82 (convertible) in Ballet Pink or tights that match skin tone
  • SoDanca SD16C “Bliss” stretch canvas split sole ballet shoe to match tone of chosen tights 

Males Ballet 4:  

  • “Gabe” shirt by Eleve, grey with CBA logo: ORDER HERE 
  • Body Wrappers BW90 in black 
  • White socks by Freed: ORDER HERE
  • SoDanca SD16C “Bliss” stretch canvas split sole ballet shoe in white 
  • Saturday technique class: student choice of colored fitted shirt and solid black, grey, or white tights with appropriate shoes. 
  • All tights must be worn with a skin-colored dance belt. 

Jazz:
Males and Females: 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

Modern:
Males and Females: Colorado Ballet Academy Level 4 Uniform with tights rolled up and bare feet. 

Photos by Mark Hutchens