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2019/2020 Season Announced

See what's in store for our 2019/2020 Season! #PowerfulShinesOn

 

See The Impact

Charlotte Ballet Academy gives students the opportunity to receive quality ballet training and achieve their goals. See how your support impacts our students' lives!


See The Impact

Charlotte Ballet Academy gives students the opportunity to receive quality ballet training and achieve their goals. See how your support impacts our students' lives!


Academy Director Ayisha McMillan Cravotta on the Open Division

Academy Directory Ayisha Cravotta spoke with The Charlotte Post about our adult drop-in classes. Learn more about why these classes are perfect for all adults with an interest in dance, from beginners to those revisiting dance!


Academy Director Ayisha McMillan Cravotta on the Open Division

Academy Directory Ayisha Cravotta spoke with The Charlotte Post about our adult drop-in classes. Learn more about why these classes are perfect for all adults with an interest in dance, from beginners to those revisiting dance!


How to Become a Pre-Professional From Our Summer Intensive

We recognize that a student’s transition from the academic training setting to the world of professional dance is a vital point in the journey of a dancer. Academy faculty members Kati and Anita tell us more about the pre-professional program and how our 2019 Summer Intensive can bring students to train at Charlotte Ballet year round.


How to Become a Pre-Professional From Our Summer Intensive

We recognize that a student’s transition from the academic training setting to the world of professional dance is a vital point in the journey of a dancer. Academy faculty members Kati and Anita tell us more about the pre-professional program and how our 2019 Summer Intensive can bring students to train at Charlotte Ballet year round.


Meet our 2019 Summer Intensive Faculty

Find out why we love these teachers! Interested in working with them this summer? Learn more about our 2019 summer intensive.


Your Questions About Drop-In Classes Answered

Have you always wanted to try ballet but are a little nervous? Charlotte Ballet's drop-in classes are perfect for you! Academy Faculty Sophie says "It’s fine if you fall over – there is no test. We go across the floor a million times so you have the opportunity to get it right the next time and make it better.“


From the Academy to Charlotte Ballet II

Three dancers made the leap from Charlotte Ballet's Academy to Charlotte Ballet II for the 2018/2019 Season! Read about their journey from student life to a professional career.


Think You Can Dance? Start With The Complexity of Ballet Tasks

See what Academy Director Ayisha and company dancer Maurice have to say about the importance of training in a variety of genres in their interview with the Charlotte Post!


What sets Charlotte Ballet’s Summer Intensive apart

Find out why our teaching artists think the Summer Repertory Performance is such a rewarding opportunity for dancers. Register for our 2019 National Audition Tour!


Company Dancers’ Pro Tips for Summer Intensive

Charlotte Ballet's 2019 Summer Intensive is quickly approaching and our company dancers are giving us some pro tips for how to make the most of this experience.


5 important things to know about National Audition Tour

Be ahead of the game and check out these 5 important things to know about our audition!


5 important things to know about National Audition Tour

Be ahead of the game and check out these 5 important things to know about our audition!


#GivingTuesdayCLT 2018

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of dance. Help us reach our goal this #GivingTuesdayCLT. Donations open now!


Dancers Share Their Favorite Summer Intensive Classes

From classical ballet to yoga, check out what our Summer Intensive students have to say about their favorite classes!


From The Stage to the Classroom: Q&A with Kati Hanlon Mayo

Check out our interview with Kati Hanlon Mayo, former Charlotte Ballet company dancer turned academy faculty! #throwback pics and all!


Personal Note from Academy Associate Director Anita

Check out why Academy Associate Director Anita thinks Summer Intensives are a vital part of a student's training and hear her tips on how to succeed!


From the Stage to the Classroom: Q&A with Anita Pacylowski-Justo

We sat down with Charlotte Ballet Academy Associate Director Anita Pacylowski-Justo, a previous company member, to talk about her transition from stage to classroom!


QC Exclusive Interview with Academy Director Ayisha McMillan Cravotta

We are lucky to to have such a strong woman leading our academy. Get involved and take advantage of the programs of Charlotte Ballet Academy like National Audition Tour and Summer Intensive


Announcing New Academy Directors and Faculty for 2017/2018

Join us in welcoming two new Associate Academy Directors and 5 new acclaimed teaching artists to our 2017/2018 academy faculty!


Summer intensive students share their favorite classes

Find out our summer intensive students' favorite classes and teachers!


Tips from our dancers: How to make the most of your summer intensive experience

Hear Charlotte Ballet company dancers' advice on how to make the most of your summer intensive experience!


How to Nail the Audition

Our Charlotte Ballet dancers and teaching artists have been through many auditions in their careers, and they are here to share advice on how to make you feel more confident this audition season!


Our favorite parts of Summer Intensive

It seems like just days ago we were welcoming Summer Intensive students to Charlotte Ballet for five weeks. Training six days a week, dancers ages 11-22 have worked with renowned...