Tiny Dancers, Big Dreams Start Here!
Nurture your child's love for dance with our children's ballet program, designed for ages 3 and up. In a kind and encouraging atmosphere, they will explore creative movement, build a foundation in ballet technique, and learn discipline and teamwork, all while having fun.
For those aspiring to a professional career, our advanced ballet conservatory program and the Kalamazoo Youth Ballet performance troupe offer exceptional support and training.
Discover the joy of ballet for your little ones and see their dreams take flight with our expert training and loving support. Tiny dancers will find their happy place and future stars will shine bright with our nurturing and professional ballet programs.
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Performance Opportunities:
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Each year, we proudly present The Nutcracker Kalamazoo, a unique rendition of the cherished holiday ballet inspired by our own city. This season, our performances are scheduled for December 7th and 8th, 2024, at the Comstock Community Auditorium.
In the spring, dancers can look forward to participating in our annual fairy tale ballet. This year, we will be showcasing The Little Mermaid on April 12th, 2025.
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Our end-of-year program is set for May 17th and 18th, 2025, also at the Comstock Community Auditorium.
From June through August, we offer a variety of summer activities including 3-week ballet classes, Fairytale Ballet Camps, and an intensive dancer program in August.
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We invite you to try your first class with us for free! Simply choose the trial option during registration. This trial helps ensure that your dancer is ready to dance before purchasing the uniform. For the initial class, please wear comfortable clothing such as leggings and a t-shirt, or dance attire if available. Should you decide to continue, a uniform will be required.
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Please note, we adhere to a strict dress code. For detailed uniform requirements, kindly visit our uniform page.
Join us and become part of our vibrant dance community today!
Goals of our Children's Ballet Program
• Spark Early Joy - Instill a love for ballet from an early age in a positive and supportive environment, setting the foundation for lifelong passion.
• Nurture Talent - Elevate young dancers' skills with our Pre-Professional Ballet Conservatory Program, ensuring they receive the best training to thrive.
• Achieve Dreams - Provide unmatched performance opportunities with the Kalamazoo Youth Ballet, allowing aspiring dancers to showcase their talent and pursue professional careers.
2024/2025
Children's Ballet
Schedule
Unlock Joy Through Ballet Basics!
Sunshine Ballet (Pre-Primary)
Ages 3-4 yrs - 30 mins
$60 monthly
Monday: 4:45-5:15pm
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Tuesday: 4:45-5:15pm
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Saturday: 9:00-9:30am
Sky Blue Ballet (Primary)
Ages 5-6yrs - 45 mins
$64 monthly
Monday: 5:15-6:00pm
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Thursday: 4:30-5:15pm
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Saturday: 9:30-10:15am
Lilac Ballet (Level 1)
Ages 7+ - 60 mins
$68 monthly
Dancers may take two Level one classes a week. 2nd class receives a 25% discount.
Tuesday: 5:00-6:00pm
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Wednesday: 5:00-6:00pm
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Saturday: 10:30-11:30am​​​​​​​
Boys Ballet Program
Complimentary (free) Boys Program to introduce boys to dance!
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Friday: 4:45-5:15pm ages 3-5 yrs
Friday​: 5:15-6:00pm ages 6-8 yrs
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​​​​​Boys are welcome to join any of our other Childrens Ballet class times ​for their age group​.​​
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