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From their very first gallop to the big stage! Our PRE-BALLET program introduces children ages 4-6 to the joy and wonder of ballet/dance. We focus on ‘universal dance steps’ such as polka, chase and gallop helping them find their rhythm and confidence in a creative, imaginative haven. Pre-ballet perform twice a year: once in Ballet Minnesota’s ‘Classic’ Nutcracker in December and in the Minnesota Dance Festival in the Spring. Give them a head start on a lifetime of Artistry.

Pre-Ballet, ages 4-6

Pre-Ballet, age 4-6, at Classical Ballet Academy
  Age 4-5 ………………..  Sat       9:00 – 10:00
  Age 5-6 ………………..  Sat.       9:30 – 10:30


   $ 220.00 / session   (Fall, Winter, Spring)
            New Students, Winter Session:
             begin January 11, 2027

Registration Fee  ………….    $85.00 / yr
Organizational Fee  …..   $105.00 / yr

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Family Discounts 
   4% Discount  ……………….  2 children
   6% Discount  ……………….  3 children

Volunteer Credit
   $25.00 credit for 4+ hours

Questions?:
     Text or Call Anrdrew Rist, co-director
651-210-0864 any time

Pre-Ballet performing in Ballet Minnesota's Nutcracker
Pre-Ballet as Mice in the ‘Classic’ Nutcracker

     ‘Classic’ Nutcracker
          December 18-20, 2026         O’Shaughnessy

     38th MN DANCE FESTIVAL
          TBA

All CBA students perform
      √ must be a registered student to perform


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School Year Sessions
         Fall
:  Sept 9 – Nov 29, 2026
         Winter:  Nov 30 – March 7, 2027
         Spring:  March 8 – May 22, 2027

   Summer
        June 7 – Aug 20, 2027

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Online payment: registered students ONLY

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Perform In ‘Classic’ Nutcracker

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Parents, Please Read

NUTCRACKER.  The Nutcracker takes place during the Winter Session. Therefore, any CBA student wanting to perform in the Nutcracker must be a registered student at CBA for the Fall and Winter sessions.

NEW STUDENTS, WINTER SESSIONS: Winter session for new students begins the week of January 6 due to performances of the Nutcracker. Three weeks tuition will be pro-rated from the posted tuition amount. Thank you

Clothing
Pre-Ballet performing in Elfin Elves, a ballet created by Andrew Rist and composer Robert Hindel for CBA/BMN
Pre-Ballet perform in Elfkin Elves

Girls: Tights, leotard and pink ballet
slippers. Any color is permitted for
leotards and tights.
Ruffled skirts are
also allowed in
pre-ballet.

Boys: White t-shirt, grey shorts, white
socks and white ballet slippers.

CBA Beginning Level 3
QUESTIONS

–  Any child, level 2 and up, must
AUDITION for placement. 

–  Please inform CBA and the child’s
teacher of any MEDICAL concern
that could affect the child during
class.

–  A child MUST BE A REGISTERED
student with CBA at the time of
the production in order to perform.

–  PROGRESS into the next level is at
the determination of the school
director upon the completion of
each level.

–  If a student is LATE FOR CLASS,
teacher permission is required
to enter.

–  If a child takes one class during
a session the ENTIRE TUITION DUE
even if the child stops dancing.

–  Parents may leave during class
time, but PLEASE BE ON TIME
to pick up your child after class.

  

Holidays / Breaks
Pre-Ballet, ages 4-6 perform in the opening scene of Sorcerer's Apprentice
Sorcerer’s Apprentice


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   Halloween  …..  Sat, Oct 31, 2026   
 ( There will be regular classes ) 

   Thanksgiving Break:  Nov 26 – 29
           ( There will be rehearsals )

   Winter Break  …..  Dec 21 – Jan 10

   Martin Luther King Day  …..  Jan 18

   President’s Day  …..  Mon, Feb 15

   Spring Break  …..  March 22 – 28

   4th of July …..   July 4

   Summer Classes Begin …..   June 14