KIDS CLASSES

2026 Fall Registration Opens July 1st!

Boulder Ballet School would like to invite you to join our community of students, parents, faculty, staff, and avid dance lovers! We have a brand new school program structure and are so excited to share it with you! Scroll down for information regarding which dance level is best for you and to review our new program updates for the 2026-2027 School Year prior to registering for classes this fall.

If you are brand new to Boulder Ballet, please contact beth@boulderballet.org to schedule your trial class or find out which division is best for you.

We can’t wait to start a new year with you!

2026-2027 Program and Schedule Guide
Sign Up For Free Trial Class
More School Info on Our Family Resource Site

Find the right dance level for you

Our young children-teens classes are organized by division. We recommend a certain division based on age but dance styles can also be chosen by experience and interest. Beginning in Level 2, Boulder Ballet also offers multiple program pathways so a dancer can choose to train in a more relaxed or rigorous schedule.

If you are brand new to Boulder Ballet, please contact beth@boulderballet.org to schedule your trial class or find out which division is best for you.

Foundations

Foundation Classes are for students who are new to dance or would like to explore new styles of dance at any age.

The Foundations classes include:

  • Junior Ballet 1 (ages 9-11)

  • Junior Ballet 2 (ages 9-11 with experience)

  • Teen Ballet 1 (ages 12+)

  • Teen Ballet 2 (ages 12+ with experience)

  • Bilingual Ballet (ages 8-11)

  • Tap (ages 9-11)

  • Boys Ballet (ages 6-10)

  • Jazz/Hip Hop (ages 8-11)

  • Contemporary/Jazz (ages 13+)

Here is a complete schedule and more information about our Foundation classes.

Divisions

Our leveled classes are for students who are interested in a longer pursuit of dance. Students can grow within our program from intermediate classes through a pre-prefessional track.

New students must contact beth@boulderballet.org to be placed in the correct level and try a class. Returning students are assessed at the end of each year to determine which level to register for the following year.

To learn more about assessments please visit our Family Resource Site.

  • Primary Division serves dancers ages 18 months through Level 1B (ages 8+) based on age.

    Classes include:

    • Mini & Me (ages 18 months-3)

    • Creative Movement (ages 3-5)

    • Pre Ballet 1 (ages 5+)

    • Pre Ballet 2 (ages 6+)

    • Level 1A (ages 7+)

    • Level 1B (ages 8+)

    • Mini Movers: Imagination in Motion (ages 8+)

    Click here for Primary Division Schedule

  • All students in levels 2+ must receive placement. Within these levels, students may choose to enter the Conservatory Program (details below).

    Levels and Schedules:

    Schedules include Conservatory Designation Requirements and Nutcracker Audition & Participation Requirements.

    Additional styles are available in our Foundations Program, but are not required as a part of our Conservatory Program.

  • All students in levels 4+ must receive placement. Within these levels, students may choose to enter the Conservatory Program and audition for the Pre-Professional Track (details below).

    Levels and Schedules:

    Schedules include Conservatory Designation Requirements, Nutcracker Audition & Participation Requirements, and Pointe Training Requirements.

2026-2027 New Program structure

Every dancer deserves a pathway that's truly theirs.

Whether your dancer takes class for joy and community, artistic exploration, or is preparing for collegiate or professional opportunities — Boulder Ballet School has a place for them. Our new program structure makes it easier than ever to find a training path that matches your dancer's goals and availability, with room to grow and shift as those goals evolve.

Beginning in Level 2, Boulder Ballet School offers multiple ways for students to engage with dance training. The Foundations Program offers Flexible, high-quality dance education for students pursuing dance for joy and can be joined at any time. The Conservatory Program is a more structured curriculum which can lead into the Pre-Professional Track for those looking for profesisonal level classes and future dance opportunities. All dancers have access to classes appropriate for their level placement and may participate in performances, workshops, and community events.

Foundations Program

  • Open-access, high-quality dance education for students pursuing dance for joy, artistic growth, wellness, and community. Flexible engagement from Mini & Me through high school — no audition required. Beginning at Level 2, students may also pursue Conservatory Designation for a more structured curriculum.

  • A student can register for our Foundations Program at any time.

    Beginners are placed in Foundations Level 1 classes by age.

    Placement required for Levels 2-7.

    If you have questions about placement please contact beth@boulderballet.org.

  • The Foundations classes include:

    • Junior Ballet 1 (ages 9-11)

    • Junior Ballet 2 (ages 9-11 with experience)

    • Teen Ballet 1 (ages 12+)

    • Teen Ballet 2 (ages 12+ with experience)

    • Bilingual Ballet (ages 8-11)

    • Tap (ages 9-11)

    • Boys Ballet (ages 6-10)

    • Jazz/Hip Hop (ages 8-11)

    • Contemporary/Jazz (ages 13+)

  • All Boulder Ballet School students have opportunities to participate in:

    • Boulder Ballet’s Annual Production of The Nutcracker (by audition only, ages 9+)

    • BBS Annual Storybook Production (ages 9+)

    • BBS Annual Spring Showcase

    Additional performances, workshops, and enrichment opportunities may be offered throughout the year.

  • Students throughout Boulder Ballet School have access to:

    • Five Point Dancer Method

    • Mentorship Program

    • Internships

    • National Honor Society for Dance Arts

    • Pre-Collegiate Preparation

    • Pointe Safe Training

    • Community Events

Conservatory Program

  • Starting at Division Level 2 and above

    Rigorous, high-quality training for students committed to deeper artistic and technical development. Conservatory Artists complete level-specific requirements and are recognized annually. Students who earn Conservatory Artist Designation demonstrate commitment, artistic growth, and alignment with BBS values.

  • A student can register for our Conservatory Program at any time.

    Placement is required for Levels 2-7.

    If you have questions about placement please contact andrea@boulderballet.org.

  • Conservatory dancers are reqired to enrole in all classes offered in their level.

    This may include:

    • Ballet Techique

    • Our Pointe Safe Program

    • Contemporary

    • Jazz

    Additional styles are available in our Foundations Program, but are not required as a part of our Conservatory Program.

    This may inlcude:

    • Bilingual Ballet (ages 8-11)

    • Tap (ages 9-11)

    • Boys Ballet (ages 6-10)

    • Jazz/Hip Hop (ages 8-11)

    • Contemporary/Jazz (ages 13-and up)

  • All Boulder Ballet School students have opportunities to participate in:

    • Boulder Ballet’s Annual Production of The Nutcracker (by audition only, ages 9+)

    • BBS Annual Storybook Production (ages 9+)

    • BBS Annual Spring Showcase

    Additional performances, workshops, and enrichment opportunities may be offered throughout the year.

  • Once a dancer registers and meets conservatory requirements, they will be given a conservatory artist designation and offically recongonized as a conservatory artist.

    Learn more about the requirements and benefits through the Conservatory Designation & Artist Guide.

  • Students throughout Boulder Ballet School have access to:

    • Five Point Dancer Method

    • Mentorship Program

    • Internships

    • National Honor Society for Dance Arts

    • Pre-Collegiate Preparation

    • Pointe Safe Training

    • Community Events

Pre-Professional Track

  • An expanded pathway by audition, supporting dancers with trainee, company, collegiate, or performance aspirations. Focuses include Trainee Focus (company aspirations), Versatility Focus (performance aspirations), and BFA Focus (collegiate aspirations).

    For more information please visit our Pre-Professional webpage or contact andrea@boulderballet.org

  • Dancers must be a part of our Conservatory Program in order to audition for the Pre-Professional Track.

    Auditions are held in May each year.

    More information available here.

  • Our Pre-Professional track focuses on rigorious training in:

    • Ballet & Pointe

    • Classical Variations

    • Contemporary

    Additional classes, mentorship, competitions. and performance opportunities are available to those on our Pre-Professional Track.

    Learn more here.

  • Performance opportunities vary by season and Pre-Professional Track group placement, and may include:

    Boulder Ballet Nutcracker (company and school)

    Competition Season - BCA, YAGP, YDC, ADC/IBC, NYCDA, NUVO (Jan-March depending on dates/competitions chosen each year)

    Boulder Ballet Company spring production (pending BB company repertory each year)

    BBS Spring Showcase - end of the year BBS performance (May)

    Ballet In the Park - Boulder Ballet company show (June)

  • Pre-Professional Track Aditionally Offers:

    • Individual Coaching on Classical Variations and Solos

    • Original Choreography set on Pre-Professional dancers and competition opportunities

    • Possible Invitation to perform Pre-Profressional rep during a Boulder Ballet Company show

    All Students throughout Boulder Ballet School have access to:

    • Five Point Dancer Method

    • Mentorship Program

    • Internships

    • National Honor Society for Dance Arts

    • Pre-Collegiate Preparation

    • Pointe Safe Training

    • Community Events

See how it all connects on our School Program Map

Stay Tuned For More Information On Our Family Resource Site!

HOLIDAYS 2026/27

Labor Day: September 7

Indigenous People’s Day: October 12

Thanksgiving Break: November 23 - 29

Winter Break: December 20 - January 3

MLK Day: January 18

Spring Break: March 15 - 21

*Snow Days will be announced on Instagram and on our website. We follow the BVSD guidelines for closures. No refunds will be given for school closures due to weather. Dancers are welcome to arrange with the office manager to take a makeup class.

Boulder Ballet School Values

Join us in celebrating and instilling our core values as we continue to grow our incredible BBS community!

CREATIVITY

Encouraging and cultivating curiosity, expression, and expansive thinking through exploration and our shared passion for dance.

HUMANITY

Welcoming and celebrating the unique diversity and individuality of every being and honoring each other through equality and respect. 

QUALITY

Embodying quality in every aspect of dance education to inspire students to approach their work with integrity, professionalism, and a continuous drive for improvement.

WELLNESS

Nurturing holistic wellness through dance to foster both personal health and a thriving community.