Teen Ballet Classes
For teens ages 12-17
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Teen Ballet Classes | Calgary
Recreational and Experienced Teen Ballet programs are available, in full-year and partial-year sessionals. Please see individual descriptions below.
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2025/26 Fall Sessional
(Sept. 2025 - Jan. 2026)
| Age | Class Name | Schedule | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12-17 |
Teen Ballet 1/2/3 Recreational Fall Sessional | Monday: 7:45 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | $1,293.00 | Register |
2025/26 Recreational Full-Year Program
(Sept. - June)
| Age | Class Name | Schedule | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12-17 |
Teen Ballet Recreational - FULL - Waitlist Only | Monday: 7:45 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | 2,532.00 | Register |
2025/26 Experienced Full-Year Program
(Sept. - June)
| Age | Class Name | Schedule | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12-17 |
Teen Ballet Experienced 1 | Tues. Ballet: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Tues. Contemporary: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Thurs. Ballet: 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm | $4,233.00 | Register |
13-17 |
Teen Ballet Experienced 2 | Tues. Ballet: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Thurs. Contemporary: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Thurs. Ballet: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | $4,233.00 | Register |
14-17 |
Teen Ballet Experienced 3 | Tues. Contemporary: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Tues. Ballet: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Wed. Ballet: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | $4,233.00 | Register |
15-17 |
Teen Ballet Experienced 3 | Tues. Contemporary: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Tues. Ballet: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Wed. Ballet: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | $4,233.00 | Register |
2025/26 Full-Year Commercial Jazz Technique Program - Optional
(Sept. - June)
Find your class
Explore the program options below and choose your class based on the appropriate skill level.
Questions? Contact CalgaryStudios@AlbertaBallet.com prior to registration to ensure we can find the level that best suits your needs.
Teen Recreational Program
Designed for teens aged 12-17, Recreational Ballet develops ballet technique while exploring music appreciation and artistic expression – all in a relaxed enjoyable environment for the beginner dancer. Live music accompanies all ballet classes.
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Dance Experience: None required.
Time Commitment: 2 ballet classes per week.
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Who is this program for?
- Teens who are new to dance or are looking to get back into the studio after some time away
- Teens who participate in other sports and are interesting in complementing their training by enhancing posture, balance and flexibility.
Choose between Full-Year, Fall, or Winter Sessionals.
For teens who would prefer a partial year program, we offer a fall sessional (Sept. – Jan. and a winter sessional (Feb. - Jun.)
Students registered in our winter sessional also have the opportunity to participate in our annual Year End Performance.
Teen Experienced Program
The Teen Experienced Program follows the Alberta Ballet School curriculum, a training program that guides the development of safe and artistically skilled dancers. Students who have a strong ballet foundation and are ready to deepen their engagement of study are ideal candidates for this program. Live music accompanies all ballet classes in this program.
*Students registered in this program may be eligible to audition to perform in Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker and other productions containing children's casts.
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Dance Experience: Previous dance training is required for the Experienced Program.
Time Commitment: 2 ballet classes and 1 contemporary class per week.
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Syllabus Ballet
Students in the Experienced Program have the option to add Syllabus Ballet to their study. The syllabus class focuses on material required for Cecchetti and RAD method exams. Students are not required to take the exam, but Syllabus Ballet is a great way to enhance their program and training.
**If you are unsure of your placement for Syllabus, please contact us for best placement.
Commercial Jazz Technique
Available for dancers registered in a full-year Teen Ballet program. Commercial Jazz Technique class is designed for dancers to explore different jazz styles and techniques to supplement their regular ballet studies. Set to contemporary music, dancers explore different qualities and dynamics of movement. This class fosters an appreciation for multiple genres by studying the historical origins of popular dance.