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Welcome to Boulder Ballet School!

Boulder Ballet School's Primary Division brings together exceptional instruction and pure joy for children ages 3-8+, creating a vibrant dance family where young dancers thrive from day one. Our professionally trained faculty—many with prestigious company and conservatory backgrounds—make learning ballet fundamentals an adventure filled with creativity, laughter, and discovery using proven techniques.

Whether your child is giggling through their first plié or gracefully building upon existing skills, our small class sizes create an intimate community where every young dancer receives personalized attention and encouragement. Students flourish through carefully structured levels that celebrate creativity, musicality, and classical ballet foundations while building lifelong friendships alongside confidence and artistry.

What Makes Our Dance Family Special:

  • Passionate instructors with professional ballet company experience who genuinely love teaching young dancers

  • Small, close-knit classes where children support and cheer each other on

  • Exciting performance opportunities including our magical The Nutcracker production and Spring Showcase where families celebrate together (ages 9+)

  • Fun, age-appropriate curriculum that grows with your child's development and artistry

  • A warm, inclusive community where parents connect and children create lasting friendships

Join the Boulder Ballet School family and watch your young dancer discover the joy of dance surrounded by a community that celebrates every leap, twirl, and milestone together.

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Boulder Ballet School Performances 2025-26
PRIMARY DIVISION OPPORTUNITIES

Boulder Ballet's The Nutcracker

Macky Tech & Performance Week (Boulder, CO): Nov. 24 – Nov. 30  *(Thanksgiving Day off)

Vance Brand Tech & Performance Week (Longmont, CO): Dec. 3 - 7

Estes Park: The Nutcracker Suite (Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO): Dec. 12 - 14 (Limited older dancer roles needed in this production due to size of theater.)

Dancers 9+ open to audition on August 24. Please see requirements HERE.

Storybook Ballet

April 14-19, 2026 at The Dairy Arts Center - The Gordon Gamm Theatre

An annual production inspired by Storybook short stories and themes by Boulder Ballet choreographers. No audition required; interested dancers age 9+ must be currently registered and consistently attending BBS classes.

Registration opens at our annual BBS Fundraiser September 28, 2025!

End of the year - Spring Showcase Performance

May 19 - 23, 2026 at The Dairy Arts Center - The Gordon Gamm Theatre

All Primary classes perform on select days during Spring Showcase Week.

Hear From Our Dancing Families

“My daughter has absolutely loved her dance classes at Boulder Ballet.  She is learning strong technique and is able to take classes from a wide range of teachers including professional ballet dancers. This program has been the perfect balance of rigor and fun which can be challenging to find in a ballet school.

She has also made some great friends and is looking forward to continue her ballet training at Boulder Ballet.  We highly recommend Boulder Ballet!”

“Both of my daughters have been attending classes at Boulder Ballet for the last 4 years and we have had wonderful experiences with the studio and instructors. If your child stays with the program for a few years they are able to audition for the professional production of the Nutcracker the company puts on every year. Would highly recommend it for a child starting dance who may want to continue in the program for many years to come.”

 FAQs

    1. Log in to your Studio Pro Parent Portal.
      New to Boulder Ballet? Create an account first.

    2. Add your dancer:
      Enter your dancer’s name as a student and complete all medical and emergency contact info.

    3. Choose your classes:
      Select the classes you want to register for.

    4. Set up auto pay:
      Add your credit card or bank account for automatic payments.

  • Our Primary Division classes run on two comprehensive semesters that fall in alignment with our full year curriculum and progression through the school. Your student will automatically be registering for the year which ensures they maintain their place in class and alignment with our approach to dance education and Boulder Ballet School's curriculum.

    The first day of our school year is August 18, 2025 and we finish out the year with our Spring Showcase performance week May 19 - 23, 2026.

    • Registration Fee:
      $45 for the first child, $30 for each additional sibling (non-refundable, charged at enrollment).

    • Primary Division Tuition:
      Our Primary Division classes follow two comprehensive semesters, aligned with our full-year curriculum (August 18–May 23). When you register, your student is enrolled for the entire year, ensuring their place in class and continuity in the Boulder Ballet School curriculum.

    • Tuition Payments:
      Tuition is withdrawn twice per year—on August 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026. The amount shown per class will be charged each time.

    • Changes For Spring Session:
      If you need to make a schedule change, or do not wish to continue for the Spring Session (starting January 5, 2026), please notify us by filling out this Google Form by December 1, 2025 to avoid the January 1 charge. We encourage all dancers to take both sessions to stay in alignment with our curriculum. (No need to re-register for Spring Session anymore!)

    • Monthly Payment Plan:
      If you would like to set up a monthly payment plan, please contact Beth at Beth@boulderballet.org for details.

  • Refunds

    Grace Period: If tuition is paid in full and a student discontinues before the third class in either semester, a prorated refund will be given. If you are paying monthly or on a payment plan in our Primary Division, and BBS is not notified by filling out this Google Form by the third class that you want to discontinue, billing will continue and families are responsible for paying the rest of their tuition due. Registration fees are non-refundable.

    Changes and Withdrawals

    If you would like to request a change in your schedule or withdraw from BBS, please fill out this Google Form regarding our 30 - Day Notice Policy that serves as your written notice. 

    *Boulder Ballet reserves the right to withdraw any student who has not adhered to school policies on our Family Resource Site. In such cases, the student is still responsible for all tuition and fees due.

  • For information about Scholarships and Tuition Assistance, please see HERE.

  • Boulder Ballet School offers primary classes for young dancers aged 1 to 8+, starting with Mini & Me for ages 1-3 to introduce movement with a guardian. Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet classes build foundational ballet skills for ages 3-6, while Levels 1A and 1B focus on structured ballet technique for ages 7 and up. Students 9+ in Level 1A can audition for The Nutcracker.

    Classes are designed to nurture creativity, technique, and confidence in a supportive environment.

    You can view a full schedule of all current classes HERE.

  • For more information or assistance in registering, please reach out to Beth at info@boulderballet.org