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Why choose the Charlotte School of ballet?

We thank you for your trust. The Charlotte School of Ballet is a classical ballet school located at 627 South Sharon Amity in Charlotte, NC. We offer training to everyone who has an interest in the art of dance. Classes are primarily based on curricula from The Cecchetti Council of America and The Royal Academy of Dance.

What types of dance classes does @Charlotte Ballet Academy offer?

Charlotte Ballet Academy offers dance classes for students in a range of ages and with different levels of ability. Drop in classes include Adult Drop In classes, Intersession classes, and Master Classes.

What is the age range for the Charlotte Ballet Academy?

For further questions about the Academy, please email frontdesk@charlotteballet.org Classes are appropriate for ages 3-9. Classes are divided into Level 1 & Level 2 curriculum and appropriate for ages 7+. Classes are divided into Level 3 & Level 4 curriculum and appropriate for ages 10+.

How do I get into Charlotte Ballet's summer intensive?

To be considered for acceptance into Charlotte Ballet’s Summer Intensive, dancers must attend an audition scheduled on the National Auditions. Charlotte Ballet places dancers into Levels 1 through 4 that best match their technical ability, physical strength, and understanding of movement.

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Where is Charlotte School of Ballet?

The Charlotte School of Ballet is a classical ballet school located at 627 South Sharon Amity in Charlotte, NC. We offer training to everyone who has an interest in the art of dance. Classes are primarily based on curricula from The Cecchetti Council of America and The Royal Academy of Dance.

Do you have to have ballet experience to take ballet classes at Charlotte School of Ballet?

Students are not required to have any prior experience in ballet or any other form of dance in order to take classes at the Charlotte School of Ballet. The only necessity is the desire to learn!

What is Charlotte Ballet Academy?

Charlotte Ballet Academy offers professionally-led dance classes in Charlotte for children and adults. The Academy provides expert instruction to students who are training for professional careers in dance, as well as adult and child beginners and those who are interested in simply experiencing the joy and benefit of dancing.

Is Charlotte Ballet Academy a college?

Charlotte Ballet Academy and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte have an exciting partnership allowing college students to work toward receiving college credit while training at Charlotte Ballet Academy.

What level is Charlotte Ballet?

Charlotte Ballet places dancers into Levels 1 through 4 that best match their technical ability, physical strength, and understanding of movement. The highest of the levels is level 4. Dancers are placed in levels before arriving for the Intensive. Dancers will be notified of level placement at the time of acceptance.

How long does it take to get notified of auditions for Charlotte Ballet?

Dancers will be notified via email two to three weeks after their audition whether or not they have been accepted into the program. Charlotte Ballet welcomes students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin. LEARN ABOUT AUDITIONS.

What color shoes are used in ballet?

Ballet: Solid-colored leotard, pink or flesh tone tights with feet not rolled up, pink or flesh tone ballet shoes with elastics to match tights in color, pointe shoes with ribbons to match tights in color, no skirts except for variations class, repertory class or rehearsals

Does Charlotte Ballet have summer intensive housing?

We’re in close contact with our housing partners to finalize details for Charlotte Ballet’s Summer Intensive housing. In the event that you register for Charlotte Ballet’s Summer Intensive housing and it becomes unavailable, your tuition and housing deposits will be fully refunded.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT, AGES 3-4

In a fun and encouraging environment, students explore musicality, rhythm, creativity and movement through space. This class introduces age-appropriate stretching, basic strengthening, balance, motor skill development and coordination.

PRE-BALLET, AGES 5-6

This class introduces classical ballet vocabulary, emphasizing musicality and individual creative expression in an innovative, fun and easy-to-learn manner.

BEGINNING BALLET, AGES 6-9

This is a traditionally structured ballet class which includes French ballet terminology.