Batterie Syllabus

Encouraging young artists to pursue their passion for dance

BBT believes that ballet training cultivates creativity, builds determination, and facilitates teamwork in ways that impact dancers for years after they leave BBT’s studios. To break down outdated stereotypes and encourage gender diversity in classical ballet, BBT’s Batterie Syllabus offers dancers ages 7–21 the chance to participate in specialized classes and benefit from mentorship opportunities throughout their time at BBT. Batterie Syllabus dancers study in a rigorous, positive environment that celebrates each student’s unique abilities and encourages every student to reach for their dreams, regardless of social expectations.

Youth Division dancers in Levels 5–9 study a Pointe Syllabus or Batterie Syllabus, supplementing dancers’ combined Ballet and Modern training with classes in Pre-Pointe/Pointe or Batterie. BBT welcomes each dancer to select their preferred Syllabus; selection need not reflect a dancer’s gender identity. Level-specific Syllabi are cumulative, so BBT asks dancers to be consistent with their selection from Season to Season to avoid falling behind their classmates. We invite dancers who elect to study a Syllabus that does not align with the sex assigned to them at birth to schedule a meeting with the Artistic Staff to discuss their path forward into the larger dance world.

Families new to BBT, please contact the BBT Office at info@berkeleyballet.org for more information.