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Elevate Your Summer with Dance at Centennial State Ballet!

Registration open now for programs for ages 3- adult

By Ashlyn Zavattaro, Community Coordinator, Centennial State Ballet April 21, 2025

Centennial State Ballet is delighted to announce that registration is now open for our comprehensive and exciting summer dance program, running from June 2nd to August 8th. Offering a wide array of classes from beginner to advanced levels for ages 3 to 99, there's a perfect fit for every aspiring dancer. 



This summer, Centennial State Ballet provides exceptional training and artistic growth opportunities in a supportive and inspiring environment. Our program features experienced, high-level teachers dedicated to nurturing each student's potential and fostering a love for dance.

Summer Classes Include:

Ballet/Tap Combination (Ages 3-5): A fun and engaging introduction to the foundational elements of ballet and tap through music and imaginative play.

Beginning Ballet (Ages 5-7): Prepare for a continued journey in ballet, whether recreational or towards our Ballet Program. Students learn correct alignment, basic vocabulary, and freedom of movement through imaginative dance.

Intermediate Ballet (Ages 8-10): Continue developing technique and artistry in this class designed for students with prior ballet experience.

Teen Musical Theater Dance (Ages 13-18): Dance to iconic musical numbers, refine technique, build strength, and enhance stage presence in a fun and supportive atmosphere. All levels welcome!

Pre-Pointe: The essential stepping stone for dancers preparing for pointe work. This class focuses on building strength, flexibility, proper technique, footwork, ankle stability, and overall alignment following CSB's Pointe readiness program.

First Year Pointe: Designed for dancers who have completed pre-pointe. This class emphasizes foundational pointe techniques, including proper alignment, standing on pointe, basic barre exercises, and simple movements, with a focus on strengthening feet and ankles.

Tech 1/2 Ballet: Further develop foundational ballet skills, emphasizing correct alignment, vocabulary, and freedom of movement, preparing students for continued progress.

Summer Intensive Programs: Intermediate Intensive: Tailored for the developmental needs of younger students, this intensive focuses on technique refinement, vocabulary expansion, and building overall strength, flexibility, and stamina under the guidance of experienced teachers who prioritize good habits and artistry.

Advanced Intensive: An invaluable opportunity for dedicated dancers to deepen their craft and accelerate their progress. The intensive includes a two-hour ballet technique class and an hour of pointe, allowing for in-depth instruction, vocabulary expansion, and personalized guidance. Students also participate in one to two daily classes in diverse disciplines such as jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, Bollywood, and Latin movement styles, as well as conditioning and yoga to enhance strength and balance.

Master Classes: Gain unique insights and advanced techniques from guest instructors who bring their specialized expertise and career experience to enrich students' training, boost confidence, versatility, and creativity.

For Adults we offer: Foundations Ballet, Intermediate Ballet, Advanced Ballet, Yoga, and Bollywood!


Registration Information: Interested individuals are encouraged to register early. To view the complete summer class schedule and register online, please visit CentennialStateBallet.org. 

Contact us at (303) 772-1335 or Engage@centennialstateballet.org for more information.