Summer 2025
WAB II Company Audition-2025
Ages 9-12
Registration – 4:30 p.m. or online at waballet.org
Audition Class – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost - $35
Candidates for company positions must be 9 years old at the time of audition or have completed the 3rd grade with two years of ballet. The dress code for the audition class is a black leotard, pink tights, and ballet shoes. Hair should be pulled away from the face in a nice bun for girls. Boys are to wear black tights or shorts, white t-shirt and ballet shoes.
The 2025-2026 WAB II performing season includes the 40th Annual production of The Nutcracker, a fall performance, Spring Ballet, Dance Fusion, and Spring Dance Concert.
Each company member, after acceptance by the adjudication committee, will be required to attend three 90-minute ballet technique classes per week (including one WAB II Company class), pre-pointe or pointe and a modern dance class for their level.
Ages 9-12
Registration – 4:30 p.m. or online at waballet.org
Audition Class – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost - $35
Candidates for company positions must be 9 years old at the time of audition or have completed the 3rd grade with two years of ballet. The dress code for the audition class is a black leotard, pink tights, and ballet shoes. Hair should be pulled away from the face in a nice bun for girls. Boys are to wear black tights or shorts, white t-shirt and ballet shoes.
The 2025-2026 WAB II performing season includes the 40th Annual production of The Nutcracker, a fall performance, Spring Ballet, Dance Fusion, and Spring Dance Concert.
Each company member, after acceptance by the adjudication committee, will be required to attend three 90-minute ballet technique classes per week (including one WAB II Company class), pre-pointe or pointe and a modern dance class for their level.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
WAB Company Auditions-2025
Ages 12 & up (If 12, must audition for WAB II first)
Registration – 4:30 p.m. or online at waballet.org
Audition Class – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost - $35
Candidates for company positions must be at least 12 years of age or have completed the 6th grade and have at least three years of ballet experience. The dress code for the audition class is a black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, pointe shoes (for those with at least one year of pointe class) and hair pulled away from face in a nice bun for women. Men are to wear black tights, white or black t-shirt and ballet shoes.
The 2025-2026 Western Arkansas Ballet Company’s performing season includes the 40th Annual production of The Nutcracker, a fall performance, Spring Ballet, Dance Fusion, the Regional Dance America/Southwest Festival, and Spring Dance Concert.
Each company member, after acceptance by the adjudication committee, will be required to attend classes four to five times per week including ballet, pointe and a modern class as well as rehearsals two to four times per week.
Ages 12 & up (If 12, must audition for WAB II first)
Registration – 4:30 p.m. or online at waballet.org
Audition Class – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost - $35
Candidates for company positions must be at least 12 years of age or have completed the 6th grade and have at least three years of ballet experience. The dress code for the audition class is a black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, pointe shoes (for those with at least one year of pointe class) and hair pulled away from face in a nice bun for women. Men are to wear black tights, white or black t-shirt and ballet shoes.
The 2025-2026 Western Arkansas Ballet Company’s performing season includes the 40th Annual production of The Nutcracker, a fall performance, Spring Ballet, Dance Fusion, the Regional Dance America/Southwest Festival, and Spring Dance Concert.
Each company member, after acceptance by the adjudication committee, will be required to attend classes four to five times per week including ballet, pointe and a modern class as well as rehearsals two to four times per week.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Ballet Partnering Workshop
3-Day Intensive that includes Ballet Class
Maximum of 10 spots
Intermediate & Advanced Pointe ONLY
3-Day Intensive that includes Ballet Class
Maximum of 10 spots
Intermediate & Advanced Pointe ONLY
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Main
Swiftie Jazz Camp
$60 Just for Swiftie Camp
$230 if you enroll in both the Swiftie Camp & Elevé Camp. A $30 discount.
Swiftie Jazz Camp will cover jazz fundamentals while listening to the music of Taylor Swift. The class will consist of a warm-up, stretching, technique work, and a small dance that will be performed at the end of the week.
$60 Just for Swiftie Camp
$230 if you enroll in both the Swiftie Camp & Elevé Camp. A $30 discount.
Swiftie Jazz Camp will cover jazz fundamentals while listening to the music of Taylor Swift. The class will consist of a warm-up, stretching, technique work, and a small dance that will be performed at the end of the week.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Main
Barbie Dance Camp Ages 4-6
Each day of camp features a dance class and studies explorations of music, dance history, nutrition, creative expression, mime, dance vocabulary, and dance demonstration. Please complete and return the registration forms that are emailed with your confirmation. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.
Each day of camp features a dance class and studies explorations of music, dance history, nutrition, creative expression, mime, dance vocabulary, and dance demonstration. Please complete and return the registration forms that are emailed with your confirmation. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Main
Elevé Dance Workshop Ages 10-12
$200 Just for Elevé Camp
$230 if you enroll in both the Swiftie Camp & Elevé Camp. A $30 discount.
This camp is an opportunity for your young dancer to elevate themselves. It will expand their dance knowledge and abilities in Ballet. Each day we will include an extended technique class and a supplementary lesson to help improve all aspects of their dance training. There will be a stage makeup class, hair class, vocabulary lesson, and a fun ballet jeopardy game on the last day. Your dancer will learn different pieces of choreography from our Nutcracker and other Ballets we perform at WAB with a showing on the last day. This camp is a fun way for your dancer to see what is coming next in their dance training.
$200 Just for Elevé Camp
$230 if you enroll in both the Swiftie Camp & Elevé Camp. A $30 discount.
This camp is an opportunity for your young dancer to elevate themselves. It will expand their dance knowledge and abilities in Ballet. Each day we will include an extended technique class and a supplementary lesson to help improve all aspects of their dance training. There will be a stage makeup class, hair class, vocabulary lesson, and a fun ballet jeopardy game on the last day. Your dancer will learn different pieces of choreography from our Nutcracker and other Ballets we perform at WAB with a showing on the last day. This camp is a fun way for your dancer to see what is coming next in their dance training.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Main
Wicked Dance Camp Ages 7-9
Each day of ballet camp features a dance class and studies explorations of music, dance history, nutrition, creative expression, mime, dance vocabulary, crafts, and a dance at the end of the week.
*Please let us know if your child has any food allergies*
Each day of ballet camp features a dance class and studies explorations of music, dance history, nutrition, creative expression, mime, dance vocabulary, crafts, and a dance at the end of the week.
*Please let us know if your child has any food allergies*
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Main
Academy 2025-2026
Ballet IV
Transforming the basic ballet technique by learning how to combine the steps into more complex combinations and focusing on the artistry of movement. Another ballet class, along with this one, is recommended.
Transforming the basic ballet technique by learning how to combine the steps into more complex combinations and focusing on the artistry of movement. Another ballet class, along with this one, is recommended.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Ballet V/VI
Transforming the basic ballet technique by learning how to combine the steps into more complex combinations and focusing on the artistry of movement. Another ballet class, along with this one, is recommended.
Transforming the basic ballet technique by learning how to combine the steps into more complex combinations and focusing on the artistry of movement. Another ballet class, along with this one, is recommended.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Beginning Jazz
Jazz class blends classic technique with contemporary style, focusing on rhythm, coordination, and performance.
Jazz class blends classic technique with contemporary style, focusing on rhythm, coordination, and performance.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Ballet II
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality, and basic ballet technique.
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality, and basic ballet technique.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Ballet III
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality and basic ballet technique.
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality and basic ballet technique.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Int./Adv. Pointe
Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Pointe classes are by invitation only and require enrollment in at least two ballet classes per week in addition to Pointe classes. This class has a CO-REQUISITE requirement that you must also be enrolled in Intermediate Pointe or Advanced Pointe to enroll in this class. You cannot enroll in this class as your only Pointe class.
Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Pointe classes are by invitation only and require enrollment in at least two ballet classes per week in addition to Pointe classes. This class has a CO-REQUISITE requirement that you must also be enrolled in Intermediate Pointe or Advanced Pointe to enroll in this class. You cannot enroll in this class as your only Pointe class.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Adult Tap-Fall Session
Adult Tap is a 45-minute class for ages 15 & up that meets weekly.
Fall Session- September 8 - November 10, 2025
Spring Session- January 12 - March 16, 2026
No previous dance training is necessary.
Adult Tap is a 45-minute class for ages 15 & up that meets weekly.
Fall Session- September 8 - November 10, 2025
Spring Session- January 12 - March 16, 2026
No previous dance training is necessary.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Adv. Modern
Modern is designed to introduce a new style of movement to dancers, the principles of contemporary movement technique, and improvisational skills to strengthen their movement vocabulary.
Modern is designed to introduce a new style of movement to dancers, the principles of contemporary movement technique, and improvisational skills to strengthen their movement vocabulary.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Beginning Adult Ballet-Fall Session
Beginning Adult Ballet is a 60-minute class for ages 15 & up that meets weekly.
Fall Session- September 8 - November 17, 2025
Spring Session- January 12 - March 16, 2026
No previous dance training is necessary.
Beginning Adult Ballet is a 60-minute class for ages 15 & up that meets weekly.
Fall Session- September 8 - November 17, 2025
Spring Session- January 12 - March 16, 2026
No previous dance training is necessary.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Pre-Pointe
Pre-Pointe is a 30-minute strengthening class, designed as a preparation for Pointe Technique for ages 10 & up. Prerequisite to Beginning Pointe.
Pre-Pointe is a 30-minute strengthening class, designed as a preparation for Pointe Technique for ages 10 & up. Prerequisite to Beginning Pointe.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Ballet II
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality, and basic ballet technique.
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality, and basic ballet technique.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:30 PM
4:15 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Creative Movement
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality, and basic ballet technique.
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality, and basic ballet technique.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Hip Hop II
Hip Hop teaches you the fundamentals of Hip Hop, including grooves, footwork, isolation, tricks and freestyle skills.
Hip Hop teaches you the fundamentals of Hip Hop, including grooves, footwork, isolation, tricks and freestyle skills.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Tap I
Tap teaches you musicality, sound recognition, and bridges into complex rhythms and intricate footwork.
Tap teaches you musicality, sound recognition, and bridges into complex rhythms and intricate footwork.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Company Class
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Ballet I
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality, and basic ballet technique.
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality, and basic ballet technique.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Tap II
Tap teaches you musicality, sound recognition, and bridges into complex rhythms and intricate footwork.
Tap teaches you musicality, sound recognition, and bridges into complex rhythms and intricate footwork.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Dance Team Prep
Dance Team Prep is a 60 minute class that meets once a week for ages 11 & up. This class teaches and refines intermediate to upper-level dance team technique found in the styles of kick, pom, jazz, and hip-hop. This class is designed to prepare dancers for the excitement and rigor of middle school or high school drill team tryouts. The faculty recommends 1 year of previous dance experience as a prerequisite.
Fall Session- September 9 - November 11, 2025
Spring Session- January 13 - March 17, 2026
Dance Team Prep is a 60 minute class that meets once a week for ages 11 & up. This class teaches and refines intermediate to upper-level dance team technique found in the styles of kick, pom, jazz, and hip-hop. This class is designed to prepare dancers for the excitement and rigor of middle school or high school drill team tryouts. The faculty recommends 1 year of previous dance experience as a prerequisite.
Fall Session- September 9 - November 11, 2025
Spring Session- January 13 - March 17, 2026
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Dance with Me
Mommy & Me is a 30-minute class that meets once a week for 2-3 year-olds (must be 2 at time of enrollment). This class introduces young children movement through music building motor skills, coordination, and confidence. Requires participation with a parent, grandparent, guardian, caregiver, etc. There will be an in-house showing at the end of the year.
Mommy & Me is a 30-minute class that meets once a week for 2-3 year-olds (must be 2 at time of enrollment). This class introduces young children movement through music building motor skills, coordination, and confidence. Requires participation with a parent, grandparent, guardian, caregiver, etc. There will be an in-house showing at the end of the year.
Wednesday
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio C
Main
Main
Ballet I
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality, and basic ballet technique.
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality, and basic ballet technique.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Ballet III
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality and basic ballet technique.
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality and basic ballet technique.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:30 PM
4:15 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Tap III
Tap teaches you musicality, sound recognition, and bridges into complex rhythms and intricate footwork. This class is by invitation only.
Tap teaches you musicality, sound recognition, and bridges into complex rhythms and intricate footwork. This class is by invitation only.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Interm. Modern
Modern is designed to introduce a new style of movement to dancers, the principles of contemporary movement, technique, and improvisational skills to strengthen their movement vocabulary.
Modern is designed to introduce a new style of movement to dancers, the principles of contemporary movement, technique, and improvisational skills to strengthen their movement vocabulary.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Creative Movement
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality, and basic ballet technique.
This level teaches your dancer the discipline of how to take a dance class. As well as develop their coordination, musicality, and basic ballet technique.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Hip Hop I
Hip Hop teaches you the fundamentals of Hip Hp, including grooves, footwork, isolation, tricks and freestyle skills.
Hip Hop teaches you the fundamentals of Hip Hp, including grooves, footwork, isolation, tricks and freestyle skills.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Adv. Pointe
Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Pointe classes are by invitation only and require enrollment in at least two ballet classes per week in addition to Pointe class. This class has a CO-REQUISITE requirement that you must also be enrolled in Intermediate/Advanced Pointe to enroll in this class. The faculty will place dancers at this level.
Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Pointe classes are by invitation only and require enrollment in at least two ballet classes per week in addition to Pointe class. This class has a CO-REQUISITE requirement that you must also be enrolled in Intermediate/Advanced Pointe to enroll in this class. The faculty will place dancers at this level.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Beginning Pointe
Beginning Pointe class is by invitation/faculty approval only, and require enrollment in at least two ballet classes per week in addition to Pointe class.
Beginning Pointe class is by invitation/faculty approval only, and require enrollment in at least two ballet classes per week in addition to Pointe class.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Interm. Pointe
Intermediate Pointe class is by invitation/faculty approval only and require enrollment in at least two ballet classes per week in addition to Pointe class.
Intermediate Pointe class is by invitation/faculty approval only and require enrollment in at least two ballet classes per week in addition to Pointe class.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Adv. Jazz
Jazz class blends classic technique with contemporary style, focusing on rhythm, coordination, and performance.
By invitation only.
Jazz class blends classic technique with contemporary style, focusing on rhythm, coordination, and performance.
By invitation only.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Intermediate Adult Ballet-Fall Session
Adult Ballet is a 60-minute class that meets weekly for 10 sessions (Wednesdays 8:00-9:00).
Fall Session- September 10 - November 12, 2025
Spring Session - January 14 - March 18, 2026
Adult Ballet is for dancers with dance training experience or by permission from our Artistic Staff.
Adult Ballet is a 60-minute class that meets weekly for 10 sessions (Wednesdays 8:00-9:00).
Fall Session- September 10 - November 12, 2025
Spring Session - January 14 - March 18, 2026
Adult Ballet is for dancers with dance training experience or by permission from our Artistic Staff.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Ballet V
Transforming the basic ballet technique by learning how to combine the steps into more complex combinations and focusing on the artistry of movement. Another ballet class, along with this one, is recommended.
Transforming the basic ballet technique by learning how to combine the steps into more complex combinations and focusing on the artistry of movement. Another ballet class, along with this one, is recommended.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Ballet VI
Transforming the basic ballet technique by learning how to combine the steps into more complex combinations and focusing on the artistry of movement. Another ballet class, along with this one, is recommended.
Transforming the basic ballet technique by learning how to combine the steps into more complex combinations and focusing on the artistry of movement. Another ballet class, along with this one, is recommended.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Interm. Jazz
Jazz class blends classic technique with contemporary style, focusing on rhythm, coordination, and performance.
Jazz class blends classic technique with contemporary style, focusing on rhythm, coordination, and performance.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Ballet IV
Transforming the basic ballet technique by learning how to combine the steps into more complex combinations and focusing on the artistry of movement. Another ballet class, along with this one, is recommended.
Transforming the basic ballet technique by learning how to combine the steps into more complex combinations and focusing on the artistry of movement. Another ballet class, along with this one, is recommended.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Beginning Modern
Modern is designed to introduce a new style of movement to dancers, the principles of contemporary movement technique, and improvisational skills to strengthen their movement vocabulary.
Modern is designed to introduce a new style of movement to dancers, the principles of contemporary movement technique, and improvisational skills to strengthen their movement vocabulary.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
Hip Hop III
Hip Hop teaches you the fundamentals of Hip Hop, including grooves, footwork, isolation, tricks and freestyle skills.
By invitation only.
Hip Hop teaches you the fundamentals of Hip Hop, including grooves, footwork, isolation, tricks and freestyle skills.
By invitation only.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio C
Main
Main
WAB Company Class
This class is by invitation only.
This class is by invitation only.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio A
Main
Main
WAB II Company Class
This class is by invitation only.
This class is by invitation only.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio B
Main
Main