Children's Ballet

Children's Recreational Ballet (and 1A, 1B, 1C Ballet) (Full Year)
No experience is required to join our Recreational Program.

Recreational Ballet supports the development of ballet technique, music appreciation and artistic exploration – all in a relaxed, enjoyable and accessible environment.

• Recreational Ballet students attend two ballet classes each week.  

Levels 3–6: Contemporary Class:  A weekly contemporary class is added to the higher training levels. Contemporary class complements ballet with the exploration of different movement styles.  

*All full year recreational students have the opportunity to take the optional Contemporary Jazz Technique class.

Children's Recreational Ballet (and 1A, 1B, 1C Ballet) (Partial Year) 
For families who would prefer a partial year program, we offer a fall sessional (Sept. – Jan.) and a winter sessional (Feb. - Jun.) 

Children’s Experienced Ballet
Previous dance training is required for Children’s Experienced Ballet Program. Please contact us and we will find the level that best suits your child’s goals. 

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 in the Experienced Program attend 2 ballet classes per week.
• Students in the Experienced Level 3 or higher attend 1 contemporary class per 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.

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 us 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 fosters an appreciation for multiple genres by studying the historical origins of popular dance. 

Please contact CalgaryStudios@AlbertaBallet.com prior to registration to ensure we can find the level that best suits your needs.