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The following classes do not require a placement class. Unless the class is filled, enrollment is open throughout the year. Visiting Days are scheduled two times a year.

Dance with Me (Age 2-4) Toddlers learn about music, movement, and ballet alongside their parents or guardian. Exercises and activities are designed to cultivate students’ sense of coordination, as well as their rhythmic and creative abilities. Students use their imaginations, and their parents’ help, to act out a story from the classical ballet repertoire.

Pre-Ballet 1, 2 and 3 (Age 4-6) Students explore different kinds of movement, are exposed to various types of classical music, work on age-appropriate gross motor skills, and begin learning basic ballet principles. Students’ imaginations and creative abilities are also exercised to their fullest as they play movement games and learn about classical ballet stories!

Ballet Basics (Age 7) Students continue to develop their basic ballet techique focusing on posture, flexibility and strength.

Beginning Ballet (Ages 9-17) For young students interested in exploring ballet, focusing on the fundamentals of ballet including posture, turnout, strength, and flexibility.

Intermediate Ballet (Ages 9-17) A complete ballet class including barre and center exercises for students with previous experience.

Adult Beginning Ballet (Teens and Adults) Introduction to ballet exercises and basic ballet technique focusing on posture, flexibility and strength.

Adult Intermediate Ballet (Teens and Adults) A complete ballet class including barre and center exercises for students with previous experience.

1800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 • (510) 841-8913
email: berkeleycityballet@sbcglobal.net