School Year Programs

Confidence, drive, focus, and self-discipline…these are the gifts dance gives your child, and at Charlotte Ballet Academy, it’s our passion!

Charlotte Ballet Academy, the only school of ballet in the state affiliated with a nationally renowned professional ballet company, provides a nurturing and structured environment that encourages individuality, creative expression and an appreciation for the art of dance. The Academy provides expert instruction to students who are training for a professional career in dance, as well as those who are interested in simply experiencing the joy and benefits of dance training.

Charlotte Ballet Academy offers programs for students in a range of ages and with different levels of ability. School year programs include the highest quality of instruction in ballet, modern, and jazz technique.

Find each of our Academy divisions below and more information about classes and schedules. Have more questions or want to chat about options? Give us a call at 704.372.3900.

Resources for Academy families:

Placement Class
Students wishing to join the Academy must take a placement class to be considered. Enrollment for the 2019-2020 Academy year will become available in July 2019. Sign up for a Placement Class Here . You can also take a look at our great summer program offerings.

Preparatory (Ages 3+)

Creative Movement
Pre-Ballet

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Primary Division (Ages 6+)

Ballet 1, Jazz 1
Ballet 2, Jazz 2 & Modern 2
Boys Dance

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Intermediate Division (Ages 10+)

Ballet 3, Pointe 3, Jazz 3, Modern 3 & Student Ensemble 3
Ballet 4, Pointe 4, Jazz 4, Modern 4 & Student Ensemble 4

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Advanced Division (Ages 14+)

Ballet 5, Pointe 5, Jazz 5, Modern 5 & Student Ensemble 5

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Student Open Division (Ages 6-14)

Beginning Ballet, Youth Ballet

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Boys Dance Classes (Ages 7-10)

Class for young men to explore dance in an all-male environment.

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Pre-Professional Division

Learn more about the men’s program

Year-round pre-professional training in ballet, pointe, male and female variations, pas de deux, men’s technique, modern, and jazz. By audition only.

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UNC Charlotte Program

An exciting partnership with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte allows college students to work towards receiving college credit while training at Charlotte Ballet Academy.

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