ABA 2024-2025 Youth Program
Ballet 1 Fri
In order to achieve the beautiful posture of a dancer, students learn the concepts of abdominal control and “turnout from the hip” as well as stretching, strengthening and coordination. Students work in first and second positions of both the arms and the legs for the barre and center work - the universal foundation for the training of a ballet dancer. Musicality, expressiveness, grace, focus and self discipline are encouraged at all times.
Ages 5 - 8
In order to achieve the beautiful posture of a dancer, students learn the concepts of abdominal control and “turnout from the hip” as well as stretching, strengthening and coordination. Students work in first and second positions of both the arms and the legs for the barre and center work - the universal foundation for the training of a ballet dancer. Musicality, expressiveness, grace, focus and self discipline are encouraged at all times.
Ages 5 - 8
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$91.00
Ballet 1 Sat
In order to achieve the beautiful posture of a dancer, students learn the concepts of abdominal control and “turnout from the hip” as well as stretching, strengthening and coordination. Students work in first and second positions of both the arms and the legs for the barre and center work - the universal foundation for the training of a ballet dancer. Musicality, expressiveness, grace, focus and self discipline are encouraged at all times.
Ages 5 - 8
In order to achieve the beautiful posture of a dancer, students learn the concepts of abdominal control and “turnout from the hip” as well as stretching, strengthening and coordination. Students work in first and second positions of both the arms and the legs for the barre and center work - the universal foundation for the training of a ballet dancer. Musicality, expressiveness, grace, focus and self discipline are encouraged at all times.
Ages 5 - 8
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$91.00
Ballet 1 Wed
In order to achieve the beautiful posture of a dancer, students learn the concepts of abdominal control and “turnout from the hip” as well as stretching, strengthening and coordination. Students work in first and second positions of both the arms and the legs for the barre and center work - the universal foundation for the training of a ballet dancer. Musicality, expressiveness, grace, focus and self discipline are encouraged at all times.
Ages 5 - 8
In order to achieve the beautiful posture of a dancer, students learn the concepts of abdominal control and “turnout from the hip” as well as stretching, strengthening and coordination. Students work in first and second positions of both the arms and the legs for the barre and center work - the universal foundation for the training of a ballet dancer. Musicality, expressiveness, grace, focus and self discipline are encouraged at all times.
Ages 5 - 8
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$91.00
Ballet 1.5 Mon
In order to achieve the beautiful posture of a dancer, students learn the concepts of abdominal control and “turnout from the hip” as well as stretching, strengthening and coordination. Students work in first and second positions of both the arms and the legs for the barre and center work - the universal foundation for the training of a ballet dancer. Musicality, expressiveness, grace, focus and self discipline are encouraged at all times.
This class is designed for for older, or second year Ballet 1 students who are in between the skill levels of Ballet 1 and Ballet 2. Must have approval from the ABA office to enroll in this class if new to ABA.
Ages 6 - 10
In order to achieve the beautiful posture of a dancer, students learn the concepts of abdominal control and “turnout from the hip” as well as stretching, strengthening and coordination. Students work in first and second positions of both the arms and the legs for the barre and center work - the universal foundation for the training of a ballet dancer. Musicality, expressiveness, grace, focus and self discipline are encouraged at all times.
This class is designed for for older, or second year Ballet 1 students who are in between the skill levels of Ballet 1 and Ballet 2. Must have approval from the ABA office to enroll in this class if new to ABA.
Ages 6 - 10
Monday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$91.00
Ballet 1.5 Sat
In order to achieve the beautiful posture of a dancer, students learn the concepts of abdominal control and “turnout from the hip” as well as stretching, strengthening and coordination. Students work in first and second positions of both the arms and the legs for the barre and center work - the universal foundation for the training of a ballet dancer. Musicality, expressiveness, grace, focus and self discipline are encouraged at all times.
This class is designed for for older, or second year Ballet 1 students who are in between the skill levels of Ballet 1 and Ballet 2. Must have approval from the ABA office to enroll in this class if new to ABA.
Ages 6 - 10
In order to achieve the beautiful posture of a dancer, students learn the concepts of abdominal control and “turnout from the hip” as well as stretching, strengthening and coordination. Students work in first and second positions of both the arms and the legs for the barre and center work - the universal foundation for the training of a ballet dancer. Musicality, expressiveness, grace, focus and self discipline are encouraged at all times.
This class is designed for for older, or second year Ballet 1 students who are in between the skill levels of Ballet 1 and Ballet 2. Must have approval from the ABA office to enroll in this class if new to ABA.
Ages 6 - 10
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Small Studio (B)
Main
Main
$91.00
Ballet 2
Students at this level work in all five positions of the arms and legs. All of the components that make up a basic ballet barre (plié, tendu, dégagé, rond de jambe, frappé, adagio, and grand battement), and center floor (port de bras, adagio, pirouettes, petit allegro, grand allegro, and révérence) are taught and refined. It is crucial at this point that students achieve pelvic floor and abdominal control in order to be able to hold their turn out and progress to the next level. Students are encouraged to become more expressive as they explore musicality and dynamics.
2 classes per week required for all Ballet 2 students.
Ages 8 - 10
Students at this level work in all five positions of the arms and legs. All of the components that make up a basic ballet barre (plié, tendu, dégagé, rond de jambe, frappé, adagio, and grand battement), and center floor (port de bras, adagio, pirouettes, petit allegro, grand allegro, and révérence) are taught and refined. It is crucial at this point that students achieve pelvic floor and abdominal control in order to be able to hold their turn out and progress to the next level. Students are encouraged to become more expressive as they explore musicality and dynamics.
2 classes per week required for all Ballet 2 students.
Ages 8 - 10
W 3:45 PM-5:00 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-1:30 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-1:30 PM
Small Studio (B)
Main
Main
$185.00
Ballet 2.5
Students at this level work in all five positions of the arms and legs. All of the components that make up a basic ballet barre (plié, tendu, dégagé, rond de jambe, frappé, adagio, and grand battement), and center floor (port de bras, adagio, pirouettes, petit allegro, grand allegro, and révérence) are taught and refined. It is crucial at this point that students achieve pelvic floor and abdominal control in order to be able to hold their turn out and progress to the next level. Students are encouraged to become more expressive as they explore musicality and dynamics.
This class is designed for older, or second year Ballet 2 students who are ready for more of a challenge. Must have approval from the ABA office to enroll in this class. 2 classes per week required for all Ballet 2.5 students.
Ages 8 - 11
Students at this level work in all five positions of the arms and legs. All of the components that make up a basic ballet barre (plié, tendu, dégagé, rond de jambe, frappé, adagio, and grand battement), and center floor (port de bras, adagio, pirouettes, petit allegro, grand allegro, and révérence) are taught and refined. It is crucial at this point that students achieve pelvic floor and abdominal control in order to be able to hold their turn out and progress to the next level. Students are encouraged to become more expressive as they explore musicality and dynamics.
This class is designed for older, or second year Ballet 2 students who are ready for more of a challenge. Must have approval from the ABA office to enroll in this class. 2 classes per week required for all Ballet 2.5 students.
Ages 8 - 11
Tuesday Thursday
3:45 PM to 5:00 PM
3:45 PM to 5:00 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$185.00
Ballet 3
Building on the basic class that students learned in Ballet 2.5, exercises become longer and more complex working at an intermediate level. Now that core strength has been achieved, demi-pointe (half toe) and epaulment (carriage of the head and upper body) are incorporated in the class. Greater focus is placed on musicality and expressiveness as they learn to dance new steps with greater grace. Pre-pointe is incorporated into the curriculum in order to prepare the students for pointe shoes.
3 classes per week required for all Ballet 3 students.
Ages 9 - 14
Building on the basic class that students learned in Ballet 2.5, exercises become longer and more complex working at an intermediate level. Now that core strength has been achieved, demi-pointe (half toe) and epaulment (carriage of the head and upper body) are incorporated in the class. Greater focus is placed on musicality and expressiveness as they learn to dance new steps with greater grace. Pre-pointe is incorporated into the curriculum in order to prepare the students for pointe shoes.
3 classes per week required for all Ballet 3 students.
Ages 9 - 14
M 5:00 PM-6:45 PM
W 5:15 PM-7:00 PM
F 5:00 PM-6:45 PM
W 5:15 PM-7:00 PM
F 5:00 PM-6:45 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$340.00
Ballet 4
Working at a more advanced level, students are focusing further on refining their technique while taking what they have learned and craft it into an art form. Students have now developed sufficient strength and technique to perform many of the dance steps they have learned on pointe, and do so in pointe class on top of their regular technique classes. They also begin working on Contemporary at this level.
Ages 12 - 16
Working at a more advanced level, students are focusing further on refining their technique while taking what they have learned and craft it into an art form. Students have now developed sufficient strength and technique to perform many of the dance steps they have learned on pointe, and do so in pointe class on top of their regular technique classes. They also begin working on Contemporary at this level.
Ages 12 - 16
Tu 5:15 PM-7:15 PM
Th 5:15 PM-6:45 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-2:15 PM
Th 5:15 PM-6:45 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-2:15 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$422.00
Ballet 5
Working at a more advanced level, students are focusing further on refining their technique while taking what they have learned and craft it into an art form. Students at this point are asked to be company members with Alameda Civic Ballet, where they will learn how to dance in the corps de ballet (an ultimate team effort) in classical, contemporary, and modern works. Students have now developed sufficient strength and technique to perform many of the dance steps they have learned on pointe, and do so in a full pointe class on top of their regular technique classes. They also continue working on the beauty of Pas de Deux (partnering) in basic adagio, lifts, and turns.
Ages 13 - 17
Working at a more advanced level, students are focusing further on refining their technique while taking what they have learned and craft it into an art form. Students at this point are asked to be company members with Alameda Civic Ballet, where they will learn how to dance in the corps de ballet (an ultimate team effort) in classical, contemporary, and modern works. Students have now developed sufficient strength and technique to perform many of the dance steps they have learned on pointe, and do so in a full pointe class on top of their regular technique classes. They also continue working on the beauty of Pas de Deux (partnering) in basic adagio, lifts, and turns.
Ages 13 - 17
M 5:15 PM-7:15 PM
W 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
F 5:15 PM-7:15 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-1:45 PM
W 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
F 5:15 PM-7:15 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-1:45 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$530.00
Ballet 6
Working at the most advanced level at ABA, students are focusing further on refining their technique while taking what they have learned and craft it into an art form. As existing company members with Alameda Civic Ballet, Ballet 6 students will likely perform feature roles such as solos and pas de deux in classical, contemporary, and modern works. Students have now developed sufficient strength and technique to perform many of the dance steps they have learned on pointe, and do so in a full pointe class on top of their regular technique classes. They also continue working on the beauty of Pas de Deux (partnering) in basic adagio, lifts, and turns. Designed for our most dedicated and skilled students, good attendance and continued effort is expected to remain in good standing with the program.
Ages 15 - 17
Working at the most advanced level at ABA, students are focusing further on refining their technique while taking what they have learned and craft it into an art form. As existing company members with Alameda Civic Ballet, Ballet 6 students will likely perform feature roles such as solos and pas de deux in classical, contemporary, and modern works. Students have now developed sufficient strength and technique to perform many of the dance steps they have learned on pointe, and do so in a full pointe class on top of their regular technique classes. They also continue working on the beauty of Pas de Deux (partnering) in basic adagio, lifts, and turns. Designed for our most dedicated and skilled students, good attendance and continued effort is expected to remain in good standing with the program.
Ages 15 - 17
M 5:00 PM-7:45 PM
W 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
F 5:15 PM-8:00 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-1:45 PM
W 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
F 5:15 PM-8:00 PM
Sa 12:15 PM-1:45 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$580.00
Beginning Teen Ballet Sat
This class is geared toward new beginning teens or for teens who have past dance experience and are looking to make a return to ballet. Grab a friend and come give it a try, if nothing else it’s a great workout!!!
Ages 12 - 17
This class is geared toward new beginning teens or for teens who have past dance experience and are looking to make a return to ballet. Grab a friend and come give it a try, if nothing else it’s a great workout!!!
Ages 12 - 17
Saturday
2:30 PM to 3:45 PM
2:30 PM to 3:45 PM
Small Studio (B)
Main
Main
$124.00
Beginning Teen Ballet Tues
This class is geared toward new beginning teens or for teens who have past dance experience and are looking to make a return to ballet. Grab a friend and come give it a try, if nothing else it’s a great workout!!!
Ages 12 - 17
This class is geared toward new beginning teens or for teens who have past dance experience and are looking to make a return to ballet. Grab a friend and come give it a try, if nothing else it’s a great workout!!!
Ages 12 - 17
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Small Studio (B)
Main
Main
$124.00
Dance With Me - Fall Session
Students and one caregiver are exposed to the basic concepts, rhythms, and positions of ballet. They also learn proper classroom etiquette in a fun, creative, and focused environment. This class was introduced for our very young students who may have separation anxiety or are not quite ready to take class without a caregiver.
Ages 3 - 4.5
Students and one caregiver are exposed to the basic concepts, rhythms, and positions of ballet. They also learn proper classroom etiquette in a fun, creative, and focused environment. This class was introduced for our very young students who may have separation anxiety or are not quite ready to take class without a caregiver.
Ages 3 - 4.5
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$250.00
Pre-Ballet Mon
Students are exposed to the basic concepts, rhythms, and positions of ballet. They also learn proper classroom etiquette in a fun, creative, and focused environment.
Ages 4 - 6
Students are exposed to the basic concepts, rhythms, and positions of ballet. They also learn proper classroom etiquette in a fun, creative, and focused environment.
Ages 4 - 6
Monday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Small Studio (B)
Main
Main
$82.00
Pre-Ballet Sat
Students are exposed to the basic concepts, rhythms, and positions of ballet. They also learn proper classroom etiquette in a fun, creative, and focused environment.
Ages 4 - 6
Students are exposed to the basic concepts, rhythms, and positions of ballet. They also learn proper classroom etiquette in a fun, creative, and focused environment.
Ages 4 - 6
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$82.00
YAGP
Flute Solo
Saturday dates:
8/24 & 8/31
9/14, 9/21 & 9/28
10/5, 10/12, 10/19 & 10/26
11/2 & 11/9
12/2, 12/10 & 12/17
1/11, 1/18 & 1/25
2/1
Ages 0 - 0
Saturday dates:
8/24 & 8/31
9/14, 9/21 & 9/28
10/5, 10/12, 10/19 & 10/26
11/2 & 11/9
12/2, 12/10 & 12/17
1/11, 1/18 & 1/25
2/1
Ages 0 - 0
Saturday
2:40 PM to 3:00 PM
2:40 PM to 3:00 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$750.00
Adult Ballet Sept/Oct Series
Beginning Adult Ballet with Julie Lowe
6 week series. Tuesdays on September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15.
Transition from Intro* and make the leap to this comprehensive 90 minute class. Broaden your ballet vocabulary and learn to jump, turn, travel and dance! Also perfect for anyone who started as an adult and feels they may have missed key technical details. This level will fill in the blanks!
*If brand new to Ballet, please begin with our Introduction to Adult Ballet class.
Ages 16 - 99
6 week series. Tuesdays on September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15.
Transition from Intro* and make the leap to this comprehensive 90 minute class. Broaden your ballet vocabulary and learn to jump, turn, travel and dance! Also perfect for anyone who started as an adult and feels they may have missed key technical details. This level will fill in the blanks!
*If brand new to Ballet, please begin with our Introduction to Adult Ballet class.
Ages 16 - 99
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$138.00
Intermediate Adult Ballet with Lawrence Chen
6 week series. Wednesdays on September 11, 18, 25 October 2, 9, 16.
A complete, well-rounded and joyful 90 minute ballet class for experienced adult students who have a minimum of three years of intensive adult training. Former professional dancers welcome!
Ages 16 - 99
6 week series. Wednesdays on September 11, 18, 25 October 2, 9, 16.
A complete, well-rounded and joyful 90 minute ballet class for experienced adult students who have a minimum of three years of intensive adult training. Former professional dancers welcome!
Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$138.00
Introduction to Adult Ballet + Stretch with Julie Lowe
6 week series. Thursdays on September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17.
Discover the wonderful world of adult ballet with this 75 minute class! Start here if you are an absolute beginner with little or no prior adult training.
Ages 16 - 99
6 week series. Thursdays on September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17.
Discover the wonderful world of adult ballet with this 75 minute class! Start here if you are an absolute beginner with little or no prior adult training.
Ages 16 - 99
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Big Studio (A)
Main
Main
$138.00