Children's Ballet

Children’s Recreational Ballet (Partial Year, Fall/Winter)

For families who would prefer a partial year program, we offer a fall intake (September – January) and a winter intake (February - June)

The fall calendar is open for registration now.

The winter intake will open for registration in late Fall 2024.

Children’s Ballet 1-6 (Recreational)

No experience is required to join our Recreational Program.

Beginner 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.

A nonrefundable production fee for the Year End Performance is included in full-year 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.

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.

Children’s Ballet 1-6 (Experienced)

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.

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.

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 the Experienced Program have the option to add Syllabus Ballet to their study. The syllabus class focuses on material required for Cecchetti and RAD method exams. Students are not required to take the exam, but Syllabus Ballet is a great way to enhance their program and training.

*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.

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 edmontonstudios@albertaballet.com prior to registration to ensure we can find the level that best suits your needs.