PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
Ballet Kalamazoo - Conservatory Ballet Program
Pre-Professional Training for Dedicated Young Artists
Year-round training in classical and contemporary ballet for dancers preparing for college, competition, or professional careers.
Train with Purpose. Dance with Excellence.
Ballet Kalamazoo’s Conservatory Ballet Program offers a clear, challenging, and supportive path for pre-professional dancers. With a foundation in classical ballet and contemporary technique, our program prepares students for the stage, auditions, and beyond.
We are proud to offer an inclusive, inspiring environment where dancers grow in artistry, discipline, and confidence.
Our Dancers Go Far — and Shine Bright
Ballet Kalamazoo Conservatory dancers have competed in top national ballet competitions, including:
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Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP)
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Ballet Championship of America
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ADC | International Ballet Competition
Our dancers have earned placements in prestigious programs such as:
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Royal Danish Ballet Summer Intensive
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Joffrey Ballet Chicago Summer Intensive and Year-Round
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Joffrey Ballet School Pre-Professional Division NYC Year Round
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Grand Rapids Ballet School Summer Intensive
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University of Michigan Dance Program
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Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet August Course
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Joffrey Ballet School Midwest, Miami and Switzerland Summer Intensives
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Interlochen Center for the Arts Year-Round and Summer Intensive
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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
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National Ballet of Canada Year-Round
PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
NOW ENROLLING FOR OUR 2025/2026 SEASON
CONSERVATORY BALLET TUITION
Designed for dancers enrolled in Teal, Royal, Ruby, and Noire Ballet. Flat-rate tiers based on the number of classes per week make tuition predictable and easy to manage.
Weekly Class HoursMonthly Tuition
1 class per week$95
2 classes per week$135
3 classes per week$155
4 classes per week$175
5 classes per week$195
6+ classes per week (Unlimited)$225
✅ Tuition includes all ballet technique, pointe, contemporary, and PBT classes.
✅ Dancers in Royal–Noire are encouraged to take at least 2–3 ballet classes per week.
✅ Kalamazoo Youth Ballet members add $50/month membership fee.
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