Youth Ballet

Youth Ballet classes are for dancers ages 8-13 who are interested in exploring ballet, focusing on the fundamentals including posture, turnout, strength, and flexibility.

Session Dates 2025-26
Session 1 August 18-October 26
Session 2 October 27-January 25
Session 3 January 26-April 5
Session 4 April 6-June 14
Session 5A June 15-July 12 (4 weeks)
Session 5B July 13-August 9 (4 weeks)

CLASSES
Enrollment for this class is currently closed. If your dancer is interested in this class, please contact us at info@berkeleycityballet.org!

Uniform
Uniform items can be purchased at Bay Area Dancewear in Berkeley! Mention that your dancer is a student at BCB at checkout to support BCB in their studio partnership program!

Girls
Any leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. Ballet warm-ups, such as a wrap sweater and leg warmers are optional.

Boys
Any form fitting t-shirt, leggings/mens’ tights, and ballet shoes.

All long hair should be pulled back neatly into a ponytail or bun. Shorter hair should be pulled back out of your face with a headband or hair clips.