27th Season (23-24)
Ballet V/VI/VII
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet IV: Gray
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet IV: Gray
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Monday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Creative Movement
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore imaginative movement activities through music and dance, introducing children to musical, body, and spatial awareness, while developing coordination and motor skills. Patterns, storytelling, and musicality are the focus as children develop social and motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance.
Benefits: coordination, self-confidence, motor development, and exercise
Recommendation: once a week.
Time Commitment: 30 minutes per week.
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Time Commitment: 30 minutes per week.
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore imaginative movement activities through music and dance, introducing children to musical, body, and spatial awareness, while developing coordination and motor skills. Patterns, storytelling, and musicality are the focus as children develop social and motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance.
Benefits: coordination, self-confidence, motor development, and exercise
Recommendation: once a week.
Time Commitment: 30 minutes per week.
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Time Commitment: 30 minutes per week.
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Int./Adv. Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Tap
Bitty Bear Tap is to be taken with Bitty Bear Ballet. Tap of the most traditional forms of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds & patterns. Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. This is a non-performing class. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
Recommendations: Take with Bitty Bear Ballet
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 15 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Bitty Bear Tap is to be taken with Bitty Bear Ballet. Tap of the most traditional forms of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds & patterns. Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. This is a non-performing class. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
Recommendations: Take with Bitty Bear Ballet
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 15 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Monday
5:15 PM to 5:30 PM
5:15 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Beginning Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Modern/Contemporary I/II
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:20 PM
5:30 PM to 6:20 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Pointe
Pre-Pointe is for dancers preparing to start pointe. Pre-Pointe dancers do not need pointe shoes. Must be taken with ballet.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time commitment: .5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 20 students per class
Pre-Pointe is for dancers preparing to start pointe. Pre-Pointe dancers do not need pointe shoes. Must be taken with ballet.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time commitment: .5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 20 students per class
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Stretch
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet II
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet III
Ballet III/IV students meet three to four times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Ballet III/IV are recommended to take pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at The Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Ballet III/IV students meet three to four times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Ballet III/IV are recommended to take pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at The Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Monday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet VII
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 20 students per class
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 20 students per class
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet+
Bitty Bear Ballet+ is by invitation only.
There is only one Bitty Bear Ballet+ class offered each season. It is for focused second year Bitty students who are committed to their ballet training. They make faster progress and build a better foundation. As part of Bitty Bear Ballet+ you must take at least 1 summer offering at ACBA.
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Bitty Bear Ballet+ is by invitation only.
There is only one Bitty Bear Ballet+ class offered each season. It is for focused second year Bitty students who are committed to their ballet training. They make faster progress and build a better foundation. As part of Bitty Bear Ballet+ you must take at least 1 summer offering at ACBA.
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Modern/Contemporary II
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Int./Adv. Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Advanced Modern/Contemporary
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet II
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Adult/Teen Ballet
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Tap III/IV
Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. Tap dancers use special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds and patterns. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance. Dancers perform in The Nutcracker and the Spring Recital.
Benefits: puzzle/problem solving, pattern recognition, coordination and rhythm
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 30 minutes per week
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. Tap dancers use special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds and patterns. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance. Dancers perform in The Nutcracker and the Spring Recital.
Benefits: puzzle/problem solving, pattern recognition, coordination and rhythm
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 30 minutes per week
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Modern/Contemporary III/IV
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet V/VI/VII
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 20 students per class
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 20 students per class
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet+
Pre-Ballet+ is by invitation only.
There is only one Pre-Ballet+ class offered each season. It is for focused second year Pre-Ballet students who are committed to their ballet training. They make faster progress and build a better foundation. As part of Pre-Ballet+ you must take at least 1 summer offering at ACBA.
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Pre-Ballet+ is by invitation only.
There is only one Pre-Ballet+ class offered each season. It is for focused second year Pre-Ballet students who are committed to their ballet training. They make faster progress and build a better foundation. As part of Pre-Ballet+ you must take at least 1 summer offering at ACBA.
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:20 PM
4:30 PM to 5:20 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Int./Adv. Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Beginning Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:20 PM
5:30 PM to 6:20 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Pointe
Pre-Pointe is for dancers preparing to start pointe. Pre-Pointe dancers do not need pointe shoes. Must be taken with ballet.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time commitment: .5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 20 students per class
Pre-Pointe is for dancers preparing to start pointe. Pre-Pointe dancers do not need pointe shoes. Must be taken with ballet.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time commitment: .5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 20 students per class
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Workshop Series: Character Dance-Group A
Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music which have been adapted for the theater. Character dance is integral to much of the classical ballet repertoire.
Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music which have been adapted for the theater. Character dance is integral to much of the classical ballet repertoire.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Stretch
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet III/IV
Ballet III/IV students meet three to four times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Ballet III/IV are recommended to take pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at The Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Ballet III/IV students meet three to four times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Ballet III/IV are recommended to take pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at The Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Tap I/II
Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. Tap dancers use special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds and patterns. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: puzzle/problem solving, pattern recognition, coordination and rhythm
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 30 minutes per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. Tap dancers use special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds and patterns. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: puzzle/problem solving, pattern recognition, coordination and rhythm
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 30 minutes per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet II
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet V/VI/VII
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 20 students per class
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 20 students per class
Thursday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:05 PM
4:15 PM to 5:05 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Jazz I/II
This fun class combines upbeat, stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles. All jazz classes follow a traditional fun class structure consisting of a warm-up using isolated movements, across the floor progressions, and current choreography all set to age appropriate music. Dancers perform in The Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: coordination, self confidence, flexibility, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
time commitment: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
This fun class combines upbeat, stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles. All jazz classes follow a traditional fun class structure consisting of a warm-up using isolated movements, across the floor progressions, and current choreography all set to age appropriate music. Dancers perform in The Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: coordination, self confidence, flexibility, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
time commitment: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Beginning Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Int./Adv. Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Tap
Pre-Tap is to be taken with Pre-Ballet. Tap of the most traditional forms of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds & patterns. Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. This class performs in the Spring Recital. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
Recommendations: Take with Pre-Ballet
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 15 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Pre-Tap is to be taken with Pre-Ballet. Tap of the most traditional forms of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds & patterns. Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. This class performs in the Spring Recital. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
Recommendations: Take with Pre-Ballet
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 15 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Thursday
5:05 PM to 5:20 PM
5:05 PM to 5:20 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Hop & Pop
Hop & Pop is a pre-jazz and pre-hip hop combination class. Set to high energy, age-appropriate music, dancers will learn the basics of jazz, hip hop, and movement in a fun and engaging way. Dancers perform in the Spring Recital.
Benefits: musicality, coordination, and self confidence
Recommendation: taken with ballet
Time Commitment: 50 hour per week.
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Hop & Pop is a pre-jazz and pre-hip hop combination class. Set to high energy, age-appropriate music, dancers will learn the basics of jazz, hip hop, and movement in a fun and engaging way. Dancers perform in the Spring Recital.
Benefits: musicality, coordination, and self confidence
Recommendation: taken with ballet
Time Commitment: 50 hour per week.
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:20 PM
5:30 PM to 6:20 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Jazz III/IV
This fun class combines upbeat, stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles. All jazz classes follow a traditional fun class structure consisting of a warm-up using isolated movements, across the floor progressions, and current choreography all set to age appropriate music. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: coordination, self confidence, flexibility, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
time commitment: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
This fun class combines upbeat, stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles. All jazz classes follow a traditional fun class structure consisting of a warm-up using isolated movements, across the floor progressions, and current choreography all set to age appropriate music. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: coordination, self confidence, flexibility, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
time commitment: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Adult/Teen Ballet
Thursday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet IV
Ballet IV students meet three to four times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Ballet III/IV are recommended to take pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at The Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Ballet IV students meet three to four times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Ballet III/IV are recommended to take pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at The Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Thursday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Workshop Series: Character Dance-Group B
Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music which have been adapted for the theater. Character dance is integral to much of the classical ballet repertoire.
Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music which have been adapted for the theater. Character dance is integral to much of the classical ballet repertoire.
Friday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Workshop Series: Improv
Expand your movement possibilities and learn essential tools for improvisations.
Expand your movement possibilities and learn essential tools for improvisations.
Friday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Workshop Series: The Art of the Ballet Bun and Stage Make-Up
Learn the art of a proper ballet bun and tips for applying stage make-up for dance performances. Everyone attending will need items to do their own hair & make up.
Learn the art of a proper ballet bun and tips for applying stage make-up for dance performances. Everyone attending will need items to do their own hair & make up.
Friday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet IV/V/VI/VII
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 20 students per class
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Max enrollment: 20 students per class
Saturday
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Creative Movement
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore imaginative movement activities through music and dance, introducing children to musical, body, and spatial awareness, while developing coordination and motor skills. Patterns, storytelling, and musicality are the focus as children develop social and motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance.
Benefits: coordination, self-confidence, motor development, and exercise
Recommendation: once a week.
Time Commitment: 30 minutes per week.
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Time Commitment: 30 minutes per week.
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore imaginative movement activities through music and dance, introducing children to musical, body, and spatial awareness, while developing coordination and motor skills. Patterns, storytelling, and musicality are the focus as children develop social and motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance.
Benefits: coordination, self-confidence, motor development, and exercise
Recommendation: once a week.
Time Commitment: 30 minutes per week.
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Time Commitment: 30 minutes per week.
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:50 AM
10:00 AM to 10:50 AM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:50 AM
11:00 AM to 11:50 AM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Fine Arts Club
Session 1: Tuesday
The Fine Arts Club is a diverse, all-inclusive program for children ages 3 – 5 years.
Its fun and active curriculum allows children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Children will participate in dance, yoga and fitness classes while enjoying music, art and drama lessons. Students have five classes each day filled with imagination and creativity.
The Fine Arts Club is a diverse, all-inclusive program for children ages 3 – 5 years.
Its fun and active curriculum allows children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Children will participate in dance, yoga and fitness classes while enjoying music, art and drama lessons. Students have five classes each day filled with imagination and creativity.
Tuesday
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Session 2: Tuesday
The Fine Arts Club is a diverse, all-inclusive program for children ages 3 – 5 years.
Its fun and active curriculum allows children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Children will participate in dance, yoga and fitness classes while enjoying music, art and drama lessons. Students have five classes each day filled with imagination and creativity.
The Fine Arts Club is a diverse, all-inclusive program for children ages 3 – 5 years.
Its fun and active curriculum allows children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Children will participate in dance, yoga and fitness classes while enjoying music, art and drama lessons. Students have five classes each day filled with imagination and creativity.
Tuesday
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Session 1: Thursday
The Fine Arts Club is a diverse, all-inclusive program for children ages 3 – 5 years.
Its fun and active curriculum allows children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Children will participate in dance, yoga and fitness classes while enjoying music, art and drama lessons. Students have five classes each day filled with imagination and creativity.
The Fine Arts Club is a diverse, all-inclusive program for children ages 3 – 5 years.
Its fun and active curriculum allows children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Children will participate in dance, yoga and fitness classes while enjoying music, art and drama lessons. Students have five classes each day filled with imagination and creativity.
Thursday
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Session 2: Thursday
The Fine Arts Club is a diverse, all-inclusive program for children ages 3 – 5 years.
Its fun and active curriculum allows children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Children will participate in dance, yoga and fitness classes while enjoying music, art and drama lessons. Students have five classes each day filled with imagination and creativity.
The Fine Arts Club is a diverse, all-inclusive program for children ages 3 – 5 years.
Its fun and active curriculum allows children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Children will participate in dance, yoga and fitness classes while enjoying music, art and drama lessons. Students have five classes each day filled with imagination and creativity.
Thursday
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Sparkle Dance & Play (27th Season)
Passport to Paris
Allons-y, mes amies! Tiny dancers will say bonjour to an amazing adventure at this fun dance party! They’ll tour all the magical sites of Paris and make fun memories along the way. This dance camp is the perfect passport offering twice the fun for your dancer!
Allons-y, mes amies! Tiny dancers will say bonjour to an amazing adventure at this fun dance party! They’ll tour all the magical sites of Paris and make fun memories along the way. This dance camp is the perfect passport offering twice the fun for your dancer!
Friday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Spectacular Snowman Adventure
Do you want to build a snowman? Your tiny dancers will sparkle with excitement on this Spectacular Snowman Adventure! Get ready for this whimsical, dancing, frozen adventure full of wondrous winter games and glittering crafts.
Do you want to build a snowman? Your tiny dancers will sparkle with excitement on this Spectacular Snowman Adventure! Get ready for this whimsical, dancing, frozen adventure full of wondrous winter games and glittering crafts.
Friday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
The Magic Toy Shop
Tiny dancers will go on an amazing ballet adventure in the Magic Toy Shop. They'll have a fancy fun time doing creative movement, ballet, crafts and more. The Magic Toy Shop will be a toy-riffic time!
Tiny dancers will go on an amazing ballet adventure in the Magic Toy Shop. They'll have a fancy fun time doing creative movement, ballet, crafts and more. The Magic Toy Shop will be a toy-riffic time!
Friday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Sparkle Dance & Play Summer 2024
Destination Dream Vacation
Hi Dance Besties! Get ready to be PINK with excitement as you jet set to Paris, boat to a beach bash and hop on a pink taxi to NYC! At the end of this dreamy vacay, you’ll dance the night away at the Perfectly Pink disco party with all your dance besties. This is your passport to all things pink, fun and sparkly where every day is the best day ever! If you love Barbie, let’s go party together in this glitteriffic ballet and jazz dance party!
Hi Dance Besties! Get ready to be PINK with excitement as you jet set to Paris, boat to a beach bash and hop on a pink taxi to NYC! At the end of this dreamy vacay, you’ll dance the night away at the Perfectly Pink disco party with all your dance besties. This is your passport to all things pink, fun and sparkly where every day is the best day ever! If you love Barbie, let’s go party together in this glitteriffic ballet and jazz dance party!
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
In My Sparkle Era
Drop everything now because this iconic party is SPARKLING! If you love to dance, sing (karaoke) and perform with your dance besties, you will have a blast shaking it off as you launch into an era of fearless fun and fame! The glitter and glam will be off the charts, and your jazz and ballet dancing will never go out of style! Are you ready for it? Baby, just say yes to this bejeweled summer fun, and get ready to make the whole place shimmer!
Drop everything now because this iconic party is SPARKLING! If you love to dance, sing (karaoke) and perform with your dance besties, you will have a blast shaking it off as you launch into an era of fearless fun and fame! The glitter and glam will be off the charts, and your jazz and ballet dancing will never go out of style! Are you ready for it? Baby, just say yes to this bejeweled summer fun, and get ready to make the whole place shimmer!
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Luau-za
Pop on your sun glasses and get ready to hula at the LUAU-za island party! Dancers will learn tropical jazz and ballet moves in this sunny dance party! It’ll be an aloha dancing adventure as they experience teamwork, tradition and creativity while prepping for this big island beach bash! Hawaiian-inspired tutti-frutti crafts and games will have your dancer partying like a pineapple all the way to the Luau-za!
Pop on your sun glasses and get ready to hula at the LUAU-za island party! Dancers will learn tropical jazz and ballet moves in this sunny dance party! It’ll be an aloha dancing adventure as they experience teamwork, tradition and creativity while prepping for this big island beach bash! Hawaiian-inspired tutti-frutti crafts and games will have your dancer partying like a pineapple all the way to the Luau-za!
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Mad Hatter Tea Party
It's always time tea time! Grab your favorite hat and join us at the Mat Hatter Tea Party! This wonderful, danciful dance camp will take dancers through Wonderland, toasting friends with cookies and tea. This mad bash will be full of creative movement, ballet, crafts and more because... we are all a little mad here!
It's always time tea time! Grab your favorite hat and join us at the Mat Hatter Tea Party! This wonderful, danciful dance camp will take dancers through Wonderland, toasting friends with cookies and tea. This mad bash will be full of creative movement, ballet, crafts and more because... we are all a little mad here!
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Mystery at the TOYriffic Museum
Calling all super sleuth! We’ve been tasked to solve the mystery of the missing toy from the TOYriffic Museum. We’ll dance from room to room and uncover new clues to find out WHO stole WHAT toy and HOW they got away with it! Did Curator Clementine take the Slinky using the Clever Claw? Or did Professor Peony steal the Pop-It with the Purple Pocketbook? Using their spytastic jazz and ballet moves, dancers will fill help unravel this mysterious toy ploy in time for their final TOYriffic performance at this Museum!
Calling all super sleuth! We’ve been tasked to solve the mystery of the missing toy from the TOYriffic Museum. We’ll dance from room to room and uncover new clues to find out WHO stole WHAT toy and HOW they got away with it! Did Curator Clementine take the Slinky using the Clever Claw? Or did Professor Peony steal the Pop-It with the Purple Pocketbook? Using their spytastic jazz and ballet moves, dancers will fill help unravel this mysterious toy ploy in time for their final TOYriffic performance at this Museum!
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ooh La La ALOHA!
Get ready for a sparkle-tastic hula good time on our Ooh La La ALOHA dancing adventure! Your island cutie will love the Hawaiian-inspired crafts at our big island beach bash while they party like a pineapple on this sunny adventure! Are you ready for tutti-frutti dancing fun?
Get ready for a sparkle-tastic hula good time on our Ooh La La ALOHA dancing adventure! Your island cutie will love the Hawaiian-inspired crafts at our big island beach bash while they party like a pineapple on this sunny adventure! Are you ready for tutti-frutti dancing fun?
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pink Pajama Party
Grab your pinkest PJs and your dreamiest doll for this dazzling ballet dance camp. From delightful games and glittery crafts to enchanted dreams and pinktastic parties, tiny dancers will make magical memories with their fancy friends doing alllll things slumber party! If your dancer loves Barbie, this will be the dance camp of their dreams!
Grab your pinkest PJs and your dreamiest doll for this dazzling ballet dance camp. From delightful games and glittery crafts to enchanted dreams and pinktastic parties, tiny dancers will make magical memories with their fancy friends doing alllll things slumber party! If your dancer loves Barbie, this will be the dance camp of their dreams!
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Unicorn Adventure
Get ready for a magical Unicorn Adventure! Tiny dancers will climb the sparkly rainbow and soar through the cotton candy clouds as magical unicorns in this sweet ballet adventure! This party is full of all things unicorn, dancing, and glittery crafts! It’s sure to be a magical time!
Get ready for a magical Unicorn Adventure! Tiny dancers will climb the sparkly rainbow and soar through the cotton candy clouds as magical unicorns in this sweet ballet adventure! This party is full of all things unicorn, dancing, and glittery crafts! It’s sure to be a magical time!
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Camp Confetti 2024
Sparkleberry Fairy Garden
Your petite dancer will not want to miss the Sparkleberry Fairy Garden annual party! Dancers will join fairy friends, fancy flamingos, and a colorful rainbow of dancing fruits and flowers for a fairy sparkling good time in ballet! This magical camp is full of pixie dust, dancing, games, glittery crafts and so much more!
Tuition: $275
Your petite dancer will not want to miss the Sparkleberry Fairy Garden annual party! Dancers will join fairy friends, fancy flamingos, and a colorful rainbow of dancing fruits and flowers for a fairy sparkling good time in ballet! This magical camp is full of pixie dust, dancing, games, glittery crafts and so much more!
Tuition: $275
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Twirltopia Princess Academy
This is not your average Princess camp...Cool jewels rule at the Twirltopia Princess Academy! Your princess (or prince charming) will love this royal ballet and adventure dancing through the magical kingdom of Twirltopia and learning important lessons from their animal friends who will help them reach their crowning moment at the Palace Princess Crown Ball!
Tuition: $275
This is not your average Princess camp...Cool jewels rule at the Twirltopia Princess Academy! Your princess (or prince charming) will love this royal ballet and adventure dancing through the magical kingdom of Twirltopia and learning important lessons from their animal friends who will help them reach their crowning moment at the Palace Princess Crown Ball!
Tuition: $275
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pom Pom Unicorn's Magical Carnival
Your petite dancer will love dancing through the pink sky to Pom Pom Unicorn’s Magical Carnival! Tiny dancers will climb the sparkly rainbow and soar through the cotton candy clouds as magical unicorns in this sweet ballet dance camp! This magical camp is full of all things unicorn, dancing, carnival games, and even glittery crafts! It’s sure to be a magical time!
Tuition: $275
Your petite dancer will love dancing through the pink sky to Pom Pom Unicorn’s Magical Carnival! Tiny dancers will climb the sparkly rainbow and soar through the cotton candy clouds as magical unicorns in this sweet ballet dance camp! This magical camp is full of all things unicorn, dancing, carnival games, and even glittery crafts! It’s sure to be a magical time!
Tuition: $275
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Summer Session 1- 2024
Company Class (Int./Adv. Ballet w/Pointe)
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Creative Movement
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore imaginative movement activities through music and dance, introducing children to musical, body, and spatial awareness, while developing coordination and motor skills. Patterns, storytelling, and musicality are the focus as children develop social and motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance.
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore imaginative movement activities through music and dance, introducing children to musical, body, and spatial awareness, while developing coordination and motor skills. Patterns, storytelling, and musicality are the focus as children develop social and motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 AM
4:00 PM to 4:30 AM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. For ages 3 - 4. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. For ages 3 - 4. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet II
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:05 PM
5:15 PM to 6:05 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Intro to Dance (ages 7-9)
Intro to Dance is an excellent way to explore different dance classes offered at ACBA. Dancers will be introduced to a new style of dance each week. Classes will include Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz and Tap.
Intro to Dance is an excellent way to explore different dance classes offered at ACBA. Dancers will be introduced to a new style of dance each week. Classes will include Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz and Tap.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Variation Workshop- Fairy Doll
Dancers will learn a classical ballet variations. Each workshop will focus on a different classical variation while learning the skills of being a soloist in a nurturing environment.
Dancers will learn a classical ballet variations. Each workshop will focus on a different classical variation while learning the skills of being a soloist in a nurturing environment.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Variation Workshop: Talisman
Dancers will learn a classical ballet variations. Each workshop will focus on a different classical variation while learning the skills of being a soloist in a nurturing environment.
Dancers will learn a classical ballet variations. Each workshop will focus on a different classical variation while learning the skills of being a soloist in a nurturing environment.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Company Class (Int./Adv. Ballet w/Pointe)
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. For ages 3 - 4. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. For ages 3 - 4. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet II
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:35 PM
4:45 PM to 5:35 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Intro to Dance (ages 5-6)
Intro to Dance is an excellent way to explore different dance classes offered at ACBA. Dancers will be introduced to a new style of dance each week. Classes will include Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz and Tap.
Intro to Dance is an excellent way to explore different dance classes offered at ACBA. Dancers will be introduced to a new style of dance each week. Classes will include Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz and Tap.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:35 PM
5:45 PM to 6:35 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Summer Session 2-2024
Company Class (Int./Adv. Ballet w/Pointe)
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Creative Movement
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore imaginative movement activities through music and dance, introducing children to musical, body, and spatial awareness, while developing coordination and motor skills. Patterns, storytelling, and musicality are the focus as children develop social and motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance.
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore imaginative movement activities through music and dance, introducing children to musical, body, and spatial awareness, while developing coordination and motor skills. Patterns, storytelling, and musicality are the focus as children develop social and motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 AM
4:00 PM to 4:30 AM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. For ages 3 - 4. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. For ages 3 - 4. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet II
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:05 PM
5:15 PM to 6:05 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Intro to Dance (Age 7-9)
Intro to Dance is an excellent way to explore different dance classes offered at ACBA. Dancers will be introduced to a new style of dance each week. Classes will include Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz and Tap.
Intro to Dance is an excellent way to explore different dance classes offered at ACBA. Dancers will be introduced to a new style of dance each week. Classes will include Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz and Tap.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Variation Workshop: La Fille Mal
Dancers will learn a classical ballet variations. Each workshop will focus on a different classical variation while learning the skills of being a soloist in a nurturing environment.
Dancers will learn a classical ballet variations. Each workshop will focus on a different classical variation while learning the skills of being a soloist in a nurturing environment.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Variation Workshop: Paquita
Dancers will learn a classical ballet variations. Each workshop will focus on a different classical variation while learning the skills of being a soloist in a nurturing environment.
Dancers will learn a classical ballet variations. Each workshop will focus on a different classical variation while learning the skills of being a soloist in a nurturing environment.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Company Class (Int./Adv. Ballet w/Pointe)
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. For ages 3 - 4. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. For ages 3 - 4. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet II
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:35 PM
4:45 PM to 5:35 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Ballet is a classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based. ACBA teaches classical Vaganova in a formal classroom environment.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Intro to Dance (Ages 5-6)
Intro to Dance is an excellent way to explore different dance classes offered at ACBA. Dancers will be introduced to a new style of dance each week. Classes will include Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz and Tap.
Intro to Dance is an excellent way to explore different dance classes offered at ACBA. Dancers will be introduced to a new style of dance each week. Classes will include Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz and Tap.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:35 PM
5:45 PM to 6:35 PM
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Summer Ballet Intensive 2024
Summer Ballet Intensive
The Summer Ballet Intensive at the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy is the kick off to our new season! Dancers will improve and strengthen their technique, become stronger, increase flexibility, experience new dance forms, and enhance their overall performance.
Our program is divided into multiple levels to provide the best possible instruction. Students are placed into the level that best suits their age and ability. The intensive covers a broad range of dance disciplines from classical ballet to contemporary dance. Students will come away from this experience as more confident dancers.
All Pre-Professional students are required to attend the Summer Ballet Intensive at the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This is the first time our dancers will be meeting and dancing with their fellow Pre-Professional dancers for the year! This is mandatory for all Pre-Professional dancers but it is open to all dancers over the age of 7.
The Summer Ballet Intensive at the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy is the kick off to our new season! Dancers will improve and strengthen their technique, become stronger, increase flexibility, experience new dance forms, and enhance their overall performance.
Our program is divided into multiple levels to provide the best possible instruction. Students are placed into the level that best suits their age and ability. The intensive covers a broad range of dance disciplines from classical ballet to contemporary dance. Students will come away from this experience as more confident dancers.
All Pre-Professional students are required to attend the Summer Ballet Intensive at the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This is the first time our dancers will be meeting and dancing with their fellow Pre-Professional dancers for the year! This is mandatory for all Pre-Professional dancers but it is open to all dancers over the age of 7.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
28th Season (24-25)
Ballet I
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Uniform Colors: Light Blue/Pacific
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Uniform Colors: Light Blue/Pacific
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet+
Bitty Bear Ballet+ is by invitation only.
There is only one Bitty Bear Ballet+ class offered each season. It is for focused second year Bitty students who are committed to their ballet training. They make faster progress and build a better foundation. As part of Bitty Bear Ballet+ you must take at least 1 summer offering at ACBA.
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Bitty Bear Ballet+ is by invitation only.
There is only one Bitty Bear Ballet+ class offered each season. It is for focused second year Bitty students who are committed to their ballet training. They make faster progress and build a better foundation. As part of Bitty Bear Ballet+ you must take at least 1 summer offering at ACBA.
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Monday
4:10 PM to 5:00 PM
4:10 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Tap I
Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. Tap dancers use special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds and patterns. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: puzzle/problem solving, pattern recognition, coordination and rhythm
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 30 minutes per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. Tap dancers use special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds and patterns. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: puzzle/problem solving, pattern recognition, coordination and rhythm
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 30 minutes per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet III
Ballet III students meet three to four times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Ballet III are recommended to take pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at The Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Colors: Burgundy
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Ballet III students meet three to four times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Ballet III are recommended to take pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at The Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Colors: Burgundy
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet VI/VII
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Tap
Pre-Tap is to be taken with Pre-Ballet. Tap of the most traditional forms of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds & patterns. Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. This class performs in the Spring Recital. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
Recommendations: Take with Pre-Ballet
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 15 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Pre-Tap is to be taken with Pre-Ballet. Tap of the most traditional forms of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds & patterns. Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. This class performs in the Spring Recital. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
Recommendations: Take with Pre-Ballet
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 15 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Monday
5:05 PM to 5:20 PM
5:05 PM to 5:20 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Hop & Pop
Hop & Pop is a pre-jazz and pre-hip hop combination class. Set to high energy, age-appropriate music, dancers will learn the basics of jazz, hip hop, and movement in a fun and engaging way. Dancers perform in the Spring Recital.
Benefits: musicality, coordination, and self confidence
Recommendation: taken with ballet
Time Commitment: 50 hour per week.
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Hop & Pop is a pre-jazz and pre-hip hop combination class. Set to high energy, age-appropriate music, dancers will learn the basics of jazz, hip hop, and movement in a fun and engaging way. Dancers perform in the Spring Recital.
Benefits: musicality, coordination, and self confidence
Recommendation: taken with ballet
Time Commitment: 50 hour per week.
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:20 PM
5:30 PM to 6:20 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Beginning Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Jazz II
This fun class combines upbeat, stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles. All jazz classes follow a traditional fun class structure consisting of a warm-up using isolated movements, across the floor progressions, and current choreography all set to age appropriate music. Dancers perform in The Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: coordination, self confidence, flexibility, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
This fun class combines upbeat, stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles. All jazz classes follow a traditional fun class structure consisting of a warm-up using isolated movements, across the floor progressions, and current choreography all set to age appropriate music. Dancers perform in The Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: coordination, self confidence, flexibility, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Pointe
Pre-Pointe is for dancers preparing to start pointe. Pre-Pointe dancers do not need pointe shoes. Must be taken with ballet.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Pre-Pointe is for dancers preparing to start pointe. Pre-Pointe dancers do not need pointe shoes. Must be taken with ballet.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Adult/Teen Ballet Barre
Adult/Teen Ballet Barre is for individuals age 14. All skill levels are welcome. Classes move at a moderate pace so that all participants can learn technique and concepts in a relaxed and non-competitive environment. Dancing improves posture and flexibility, and is a fun and different way to exercise. Participants may choose how many classes they attend per week. The Adult/Teen Ballet Barre class is a non-performing class.
Adult/Teen Ballet Barre is for individuals age 14. All skill levels are welcome. Classes move at a moderate pace so that all participants can learn technique and concepts in a relaxed and non-competitive environment. Dancing improves posture and flexibility, and is a fun and different way to exercise. Participants may choose how many classes they attend per week. The Adult/Teen Ballet Barre class is a non-performing class.
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet IV/V
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet IV: Gray
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet IV: Gray
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet II
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Uniform Colors: Navy Blue
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Uniform Colors: Navy Blue
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet II
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Uniform Colors: Navy Blue
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Uniform Colors: Navy Blue
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:20 PM
3:30 PM to 4:20 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Mini Modern
Mini Modern is a pre-modern and pre-contemporary class. Dancers will learn the basics of modern, lyrical, and contemporary dance while connecting fluid dance movement to emotional expression. Dancers perform in the Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet and self-confidence
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 50 minutes per week
Uniform: lavender leotard, black bottoms
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Mini Modern is a pre-modern and pre-contemporary class. Dancers will learn the basics of modern, lyrical, and contemporary dance while connecting fluid dance movement to emotional expression. Dancers perform in the Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet and self-confidence
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 50 minutes per week
Uniform: lavender leotard, black bottoms
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tuesday
4:20 PM to 5:10 PM
4:20 PM to 5:10 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Stretch
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Uniform Colors: Light Blue/Pacific
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Uniform Colors: Light Blue/Pacific
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet V/VI/VII
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:05 PM
5:15 PM to 6:05 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Modern/Contemporary I
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1 hour per week
Uniform: All Black
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1 hour per week
Uniform: All Black
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Uniform Colors: Light Blue/Pacific
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Uniform Colors: Light Blue/Pacific
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Jazz III/IV
This fun class combines upbeat, stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles. All jazz classes follow a traditional fun class structure consisting of a warm-up using isolated movements, across the floor progressions, and current choreography all set to age appropriate music. Dancers perform in The Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: coordination, self confidence, flexibility, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 1.5 hour per week
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
This fun class combines upbeat, stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles. All jazz classes follow a traditional fun class structure consisting of a warm-up using isolated movements, across the floor progressions, and current choreography all set to age appropriate music. Dancers perform in The Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: coordination, self confidence, flexibility, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 1.5 hour per week
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet III
Ballet III students meet three to four times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Ballet III are recommended to take pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at The Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Colors: Burgundy
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Ballet III students meet three to four times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Ballet III are recommended to take pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at The Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Colors: Burgundy
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:20 PM
3:30 PM to 4:20 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet+
Pre-Ballet+ is by invitation only.
There is only one Pre-Ballet+ class offered each season. It is for focused second year Pre-Ballet students who are committed to their ballet training. They make faster progress and build a better foundation. As part of Pre-Ballet+ you must take at least 1 summer offering at ACBA.
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Pre-Ballet+ is by invitation only.
There is only one Pre-Ballet+ class offered each season. It is for focused second year Pre-Ballet students who are committed to their ballet training. They make faster progress and build a better foundation. As part of Pre-Ballet+ you must take at least 1 summer offering at ACBA.
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:50 PM
4:00 PM to 4:50 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Uniform Colors: Light Blue/Pacific
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Uniform Colors: Light Blue/Pacific
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet VII
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Tap
Bitty Bear Tap is to be taken with Bitty Bear Ballet. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds & patterns. Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. This is a non-performing class. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
Recommendations: Take with Bitty Bear Ballet
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 15 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Bitty Bear Tap is to be taken with Bitty Bear Ballet. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds & patterns. Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. This is a non-performing class. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
Recommendations: Take with Bitty Bear Ballet
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 15 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 5:30 PM
5:15 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet II
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Uniform Colors: Navy Blue
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Uniform Colors: Navy Blue
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Jazz I
This fun class combines upbeat, stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles. All jazz classes follow a traditional fun class structure consisting of a warm-up using isolated movements, across the floor progressions, and current choreography all set to age appropriate music. Dancers perform in The Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: coordination, self confidence, flexibility, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
This fun class combines upbeat, stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles. All jazz classes follow a traditional fun class structure consisting of a warm-up using isolated movements, across the floor progressions, and current choreography all set to age appropriate music. Dancers perform in The Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: coordination, self confidence, flexibility, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 1 hour per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Advanced Modern, Jazz, & Tap
Advanced Modern, Jazz, and Tap is by invitation only.
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time Commitment: 1.5 hour per week
Uniform: all black
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Advanced Modern, Jazz, and Tap is by invitation only.
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time Commitment: 1.5 hour per week
Uniform: all black
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet IV
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet IV: Gray
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet IV: Gray
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Tap II
Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. Tap dancers use special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds and patterns. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: puzzle/problem solving, pattern recognition, coordination and rhythm
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 30 minutes per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. Tap dancers use special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds and patterns. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: puzzle/problem solving, pattern recognition, coordination and rhythm
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 30 minutes per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 7:45 PM
7:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet II
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Uniform Colors: Navy Blue
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Uniform Colors: Navy Blue
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Tap
Bitty Bear Tap is to be taken with Bitty Bear Ballet. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds & patterns. Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. This is a non-performing class. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
Recommendations: Take with Bitty Bear Ballet
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 15 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Bitty Bear Tap is to be taken with Bitty Bear Ballet. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds & patterns. Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. This is a non-performing class. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
Recommendations: Take with Bitty Bear Ballet
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 15 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Thursday
4:15 PM to 4:30 PM
4:15 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Creative Movement
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore imaginative movement activities through music and dance, introducing children to musical, body, and spatial awareness, while developing coordination and motor skills. Patterns, storytelling, and musicality are the focus as children develop social and motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance.
Benefits: coordination, self-confidence, motor development, and exercise
Recommendation: once a week.
Time Commitment: 30 minutes per week.
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore imaginative movement activities through music and dance, introducing children to musical, body, and spatial awareness, while developing coordination and motor skills. Patterns, storytelling, and musicality are the focus as children develop social and motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance.
Benefits: coordination, self-confidence, motor development, and exercise
Recommendation: once a week.
Time Commitment: 30 minutes per week.
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Stretch
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet III
Ballet III students meet three to four times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Ballet III are recommended to take pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at The Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Colors: Burgundy
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Ballet III students meet three to four times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Ballet III are recommended to take pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at The Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Colors: Burgundy
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet V/VI/VII
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Modern/Contemporary II
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1 hour per week
Uniform: All Black
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1 hour per week
Uniform: All Black
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Thursday
6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Beginning Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pointe
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
By audition, invitation, and teacher recommendation only.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Pointe
Pre-Pointe is for dancers preparing to start pointe. Pre-Pointe dancers do not need pointe shoes. Must be taken with ballet.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Pre-Pointe is for dancers preparing to start pointe. Pre-Pointe dancers do not need pointe shoes. Must be taken with ballet.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Uniform Colors: Light Blue/Pacific
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Uniform Colors: Light Blue/Pacific
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Modern/Contemporary III/IV
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1.5 hour per week
Uniform: All Black
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Modern dance is an ever-changing dance form that focuses on musicality and expression to shape movements and choreography. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are also incorporated. This is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Modern/Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body and spacial awareness, strength, and endurance
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time: 1.5 hour per week
Uniform: All Black
Max enrollment: 14 students per class
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Workshop: Dancer Nutrition
Friday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Workshop: Latin Dance
Friday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Workshop: Pilates
Friday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet IV/V/VI/VII
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet IV: Gray
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Students meet two to three times a week to continue building their foundation of ballet knowledge. Students take pointe or pre-pointe. Students are recommended to take a elective course, like modern, jazz, tap, or hip hop along with their ballet studies. Students complete this levels with a thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary to support progress to higher levels. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in The Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 3 classes per week or more
Time commitment: 1.5 hours per class
Uniform Ballet IV: Gray
Uniform Ballet V/VI/VII: Black
Max enrollment: 16 students per class
Saturday
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Creative Movement
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore imaginative movement activities through music and dance, introducing children to musical, body, and spatial awareness, while developing coordination and motor skills. Patterns, storytelling, and musicality are the focus as children develop social and motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance.
Benefits: coordination, self-confidence, motor development, and exercise
Recommendation: once a week.
Time Commitment: 30 minutes per week.
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore imaginative movement activities through music and dance, introducing children to musical, body, and spatial awareness, while developing coordination and motor skills. Patterns, storytelling, and musicality are the focus as children develop social and motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance.
Benefits: coordination, self-confidence, motor development, and exercise
Recommendation: once a week.
Time Commitment: 30 minutes per week.
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Bitty Bear Ballet
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Ballet for the youngest ballerina! Bitty Bear Ballet is a unique preschool program created specially for the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. This engaging program helps your petite dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, and fun setting. The season concludes with a performance in the spring. Students typically spend two years in each level.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 45 minutes
Max Enrollment: 8 students per class
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet I
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Uniform Colors: Light Blue/Pacific
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
In Ballet I children understand and can safely execute ballet fundamentals. Through fun and engaging activities, we introduce and develop the foundational ballet building blocks, including proper turnout of legs, pointing feet, and body alignment. These elements prepare your child for the continued study of ballet. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Uniform Colors: Light Blue/Pacific
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Stretch
Saturday
11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio B
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
In Pre-Ballet we introduce basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Exercises emphasize and develop balance, posture, and spatial awareness to prepare your child for further ballet. We focus on the importance of musicality and self-expression and foster creativity by exploring improvisation along with directed individual and group movement patterns. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: discipline, focus, and coordination
Time Commitment: Once a week, for 50 minutes
Max Enrollment: 10 students per class
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:20 PM
11:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Ballet II
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Uniform Colors: Navy Blue
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Students enrolled in Ballet II attend classes two to three times per week with an increasing time commitment. At this level the foundation of the classical ballet vocabulary and movement quality are taught at a pace which facilitates understanding and safety. Dancers perform at the Nutcracker and Spring Recital. Dancers are also highly encouraged to audition for additional parts in the The Nutcracker.
Benefits: Benefits: discipline, self-confidence, strength, flexibility, poise, and grace
Recommendation: 2 classes per week
Uniform Colors: Navy Blue
Time Commitment: 1 hour per class
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Saturday
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Studio D
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Tap III/IV
Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. Tap dancers use special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds and patterns. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: puzzle/problem solving, pattern recognition, coordination and rhythm
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 30 minutes per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills. Tap dancers use special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds and patterns. Tap is one of the most traditional forms of dance. Dancers perform in the Nutcracker and Spring Recital.
Benefits: puzzle/problem solving, pattern recognition, coordination and rhythm
Recommendations: taken with ballet
Time commitment: 30 minutes per week
Max enrollment: 12 students per class
Saturday
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio C
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy