Children's Ballet Calgary
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Dance training helps children develop poise, self-discipline and musicality, and the teachers of Alberta Ballet Classes further encourage teamwork skills and confidence and work to foster a safe nurturing environment that celebrates the joy of dance.
Alberta Ballet is proud to feature live music as part of our training. With a talented pianist in each ballet class, our teacher can focus on engaging the class from start to finish, without ever skipping a beat.
Full descriptions for our program streams (Recreation, Experienced and Syllabus) are outlined below the schedule.
24/25 Fall Recreational Program: September - January
Calgary
| Age | Class Name | Schedule | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7 | Children's Ballet 1B Fall Session | Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Friday 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. | $974 | Register |
| 7-8 | Children's Ballet 2 Recreational Fall Session | Monday 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Friday 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. | $1,012 | Register |
| 8-9 | Children's Ballet 3 Recreational Fall Session | Monday 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m,. Friday 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. | $1,012 | Register |
| 9-10 | Children's Ballet 4 Recreational Fall Session | Monday 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. | $1,267 | Register |
| 10-11 | Children's Ballet 5 Recreational Fall Session | Monday 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. | $1,267 | Register |
| 11-12 | Children's Ballet 6 Recreational Fall Session | Monday 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. | $1,267 | Register |
24/25 Full Year Recreational Program: Sept. - June
Calgary
| Age | Class Name | Schedule | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7 | Children's Ballet 1A | Tuesdays 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturdays 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | $1,929 | Register |
| 6-7 | Children's Ballet 1B | Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Friday 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. | $1,929 | Register |
| 6-7 | Children's Ballet 1C | Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Friday 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. | $1,929 | Register |
| 7-8 | Children's Ballet 2 Recreational Full-Year | Monday 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Friday 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. | $1,888 | Register |
| 8-9 | Children's Ballet 3 Recreational Full-Year | Monday 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Friday 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. | $1,888 | Register |
| 9-10 | Children's Ballet 4 Recreational Full-Year | Monday 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. | $2,485 | Register |
| 10-11 | Children's Ballet 5 Recreational Full-Year | Monday 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. | $2,485 | Register |
| 11-12 | Children's Ballet 6 Recreational Full-Year | Monday 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m | $2,485 | Register |
24/25 Experienced Full Year Program: September - June
Calgary
| Age | Class Name | Schedule | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8 | Children's Ballet 2A Experienced | Monday 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | $1,888 | Register |
| 7-8 | Children's Ballet 2B Experienced | Tuesday 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. | $2,114 | Register |
| 8-9 | Children's Ballet 3A Experienced | Contemporary Mondays 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ballet Mondays 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Ballet Saturdays 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | $2,470 | Register |
| 8-9 | Children's Ballet 3B Experienced | Ballet Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Ballet Thursdays 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Contemporary Thursdays 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. | $2,856 | Register |
| 9-10 | Children's Ballet 4A Experienced | Ballet Mondays 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Contemporary Mondays 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Ballet Fridays 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. | $2,877 | Register |
| 9-10 | Children's Ballet 4B Experienced | Ballet Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Contemporary Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Ballet Thursdays 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. | $3,227 | Register |
| 10-11 | Children's Ballet 5 Experienced | Ballet Tuesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contemporary Thursday 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Ballet Thursday 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | $3,227 | Register |
| 11-12 | Children's Ballet 6 Experienced | Ballet Monday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Contemporary Monday 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Ballet Thursday 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | $3,227 | Register |
Commercial Jazz Technique: 24/25 Full Year Program: Sept. - June (Optional)
Calgary
| Age | Class Name | Schedule | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Ballet 1, Children's Ballet 2 | Commercial Jazz Technique A | Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. | $556 | Register |
| Children's Ballet 3, Children's Ballet 4 | Commercial Jazz Technique B | Wednesdays 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. | $742 | Register |
| Children's Ballet 5, Children's Ballet 6 | Commercial Jazz Technique C | Wednesdays 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. | $742 | Register |
Children's Ballet Class Descriptions
Children's Recreation Ballet (and 1 A, 1 B, 1 C Ballet) (Full Year)
No experience is required to join our Recreational Program.
Recreational Ballet concentrates on the development of ballet technique, music appreciation and artistic exploration – all in a relaxed, enjoyable and accessible environment for the recreational dancer.
Recreational Ballet students attend two ballet classes each week.
About the Contemporary Class (Level 3 and higher): Once students advance to Level 3, a weekly contemporary class is added to their training. Contemporary class complements ballet with the exploration of different movement styles. A nonrefundable production fee for the Year End Performance is included in full-year and Winter Sessional registrations. Participation in the Year End Performance is optional but strongly recommended. This fee includes wardrobe, theatre rental, videographer and other costs associated with the Year End Performance in the Jubilee Auditorium.
Students will learn to use their body to explore movement styles and patterns that challenge their physicality and artistry, gaining a deeper understanding of how to become versatile performers.
*All full year recreational students have the opportunity to take the optional Contemporary Jazz Technique class.
Children's Recreation (and 1 A, 1 B, 1 C Ballet) (Partial Year)
For families who would prefer a partial year program, we offer a fall session (Sept. – January) and a winter session (February - June)
The schedule above includes fall sessions. Winter sessions will open for registration in November 2024.
Children’s Experienced Ballet
Previous dance training is required for Children’s Experienced Ballet Program. Interested students are encouraged to contact us so we can find the level that best suits your goals and experience
The training at this level follows the Alberta Ballet School curriculum, a program that develops safe and artistically skilled dancers. Students who have a strong ballet foundation and are ready to deepen their engagement of study are ideal candidates for this program.
Children’s Experienced Ballet offers dance students an engaging program of in-depth ballet and contemporary dance training. Students in the Experienced Program attend 2 ballet classes per week.
Students enrolled in the Experienced program at Level 3 or higher also have 1 contemporary class each week.
Children's Experienced Ballet follows the Alberta Ballet School curriculum, a program that develops safe and artistically skilled dancers. Students who have a strong ballet foundation and are ready to deepen their engagement of study are ideal candidates for this program.
*Students registered in this program may be eligible to audition to perform in Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker and other productions containing children's casts.
A nonrefundable production fee for the Year End Performance is included in full-year and Winter Sessional registrations. Participation in the Year End Performance is optional but strongly recommended. This fee includes wardrobe, theatre rental, videographer and other costs associated with the performance in the Jubilee Auditorium.
About the Contemporary Class (Level 3 and higher): Once students advance to Level 3, a weekly contemporary class is added to their training. Contemporary class complements ballet with the exploration of different movement styles.
Students will learn to use their body to explore movement styles and patterns that challenge their physicality and artistry, gaining a deeper understanding of how to become versatile performers.
Syllabus Ballet
Students in Experienced Ballet Level 3 and up have the option to add Syllabus Ballet to their study. The syllabus class focuses on material required for Cecchetti method exams.
Students are not required to take the exam, but Syllabus Ballet is a great way to enhance their program and training.
**If you are unsure of your placement for Syllabus, please contact the school's office for best placement.
Commercial Jazz Technique
This class is available for dancers registered in a full-year Children's Ballet or Teen Ballet program. Commercial Jazz Technique class is designed for dancers to explore different jazz styles and techniques to supplement their regular ballet studies. Set to contemporary music, dancers will explore different qualities and dynamics of movement. This class will look at different branches of historical origins in popular dance to foster an appreciation for all dance genres.
Please contact the Admissions department at calgarystudios@albertaballet.com prior to registration to ensure we can find the level that best suits your needs.