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Ballet Begins Here
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Every great dancer started exactly where your child is standing right now at the beginning, full of possibility.
At Ballet Kalamazoo®, our children's ballet program is where that journey starts. We welcome dancers as young as three years old into a studio built on three things: exceptional classical training, genuine kindness, and the deep belief that every child who walks through our door is extraordinary.
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Our youngest dancers are not a stepping stone to something more important. They are the heart of this studio.
ABT® NATIONAL TRAINING CURRICULUM · CPYB PROVEN TEACHING SYLLABUS© · NATIONAL BALLET COMPETITIONS
HOW WE TEACH:
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Classical ballet is one of the most disciplined and beautiful art forms in the world. It also happens to be one of the best things you can give a young child.
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Through structured, age-appropriate classes grounded in the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum — the gold standard in youth ballet training, our students build far more than technique. They build focus, confidence, resilience, and the quiet joy of learning something truly difficult and doing it well.
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We move at the pace of each child. We celebrate every milestone. We never rush. And we never forget that the most important thing happening in our studio is a child discovering what they love.
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THE CLASSES:
Sunshine Ballet — Pre-Primary Ages 3–4 · 30 minutes
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$62 monthly
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Your dancer's very first class. Joyful, gentle, and full of imagination. We introduce the foundational movements of classical ballet through music, play, and the magic of movement. This is where the love begins.
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Monday 4:30–5:00pm · Wednesday 4:45–5:15pm · Saturday 9:00–9:30am
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Sky Blue Ballet — Primary Ages 5–6 · 45 minutes
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$66 monthly
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Technique begins to take shape. Young dancers learn positions, coordination, and musicality in a warm and encouraging environment. Friendships form here that last for years.
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Monday 5:00–5:45pm · Wednesday 5:15–6:00pm · Saturday 9:30–10:15am
Lilac Ballet — Level 1 Ages 7+ · 60 minutes
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$70 monthly
Dancers may take two Level 1 classes per week. Second class receives a 25% discount.
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Classical ballet training deepens. Students work with greater focus and begin to understand what their bodies are truly capable of. This is where serious young dancers start to emerge.
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Monday 5:00–6:00pm · Wednesday 6:00–7:00pm · Saturday 11:00am–12:00pm
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Boys Ballet Program Complimentary first year · Ages 5–7
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Saturday 10:15–11:00am
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Male dancers are central to classical ballet — and they are central to this studio. Our boys program introduces young men to dance in a welcoming, age-appropriate environment with the same quality of instruction as every other program we offer. Boys are also welcome to join any children's class for their age group.
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First-year male students train complimentary. Text us to get started: 269-399-5342
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From first pliÄ— to this, we grow them every step of the way.
PERFORMANCES:
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Our stage is where young dancers discover something new about themselves.
Each December, Ballet Kalamazoo® presents The Nutcracker Kalamazoo, our original take on the beloved holiday tradition, performed at Comstock Community Auditorium with professional guest artists and magical roles for dancers of all ages.
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Each spring, we return to the world of fairy tales with our annual children's ballet production. In 2026, we present
Rapunzel ~ A Fairytale Ballet, May 16–17 at Comstock Community Auditorium.
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Every child in our program has the opportunity to perform.
That moment under the lights in costume, with music, in front of an audience changes them.
We have watched it happen for ten years.
TRY A CLASS, ON US:
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New to ballet? We'd love to meet your dancer.
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Text us to schedule a free trial class. Wear comfortable clothes, leggings, and a t-shirt are perfect. Once enrolled, our studio uniform is required. All dress code details are on our Uniform page.
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BRIDGE TO PRE-PROFESSIONAL:
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Is your dancer ready for the next level?
Many of our Conservatory Ballet dancers started right here in Sunshine Ballet, at age three. The pathway from first class to pre-professional training is one we have walked with our students for ten years.
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