2025–26 Season: Youth Division
Spring Showcase Enrollment: Level 1
The Spring Performance Weekend includes the Ballet Ball (Saturday, 05/16/2026) and the Spring Showcase (Sunday, 05/17/2026). Youth Division Level 1 dancers do not participate in Ballet Ball performances; all families are invited and Level 1 dancers receive a free ticket. Youth Division Level 1 dancers participate in the Spring Showcase performance.
Volunteer hours are asked of participating dancers' families, and volunteers are integral to the success of rehearsals and performances. If you haven’t heard from a volunteer organizer by May, please reach out.
Tuition: $200.00
| Youth Division Level 1a, 1b, 1c | |||||||
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| Absences: Participating dancers are permitted one absence from their schedule of four rehearsals. Theater week rehearsals are mandatory. | |||||||
| Enrollment: | Level 1a : [Enroll] | Level 1b : [Enroll] | Level 1c : [Enroll] | ||||
| Day | Date | Call | Dismissal | Level 1a | Level 1b | Level 1c | Location |
| In-Class Rehearsals: All dancers participate during their regular class time throughout March 2026.
Level 1a: (Mondays: 03/02/2026, 03/09/2026, 03/16/2026, 03/23/2026) Level 1b: (Wednesdays: 03/04/2026, 03/11/2026, 03/18/2026, 03/25/2026) Level 1c: (Saturdays: 02/28/2026, 03/07/2026, 03/14/2026, 03/21/2026) |
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| Spring Break: No Youth Division classes or rehearsals, Monday, 03/30/2026–Sunday, 04/05/2026 | |||||||
| Sunday | 04/12/2026 | 2:30pm | 3:15pm | Rehearsal 1 | -- | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 04/12/2026 | 3:15pm | 4:00pm | -- | Rehearsal 1 | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 04/12/2026 | 4:00pm | 4:45pm | -- | -- | Rehearsal 1 | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 04/19/2026 | 2:30pm | 3:15pm | Rehearsal 2 | -- | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 04/19/2026 | 3:15pm | 4:00pm | -- | Rehearsal 2 | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 04/19/2026 | 4:00pm | 4:45pm | -- | -- | Rehearsal 2 | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 04/26/2026 | 2:30pm | 3:15pm | Rehearsal 3 | -- | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 04/26/2026 | 3:15pm | 4:00pm | -- | Rehearsal 3 | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 04/26/2026 | 4:00pm | 4:45pm | -- | -- | Rehearsal 3 | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 05/03/2026 | 2:30pm | 3:15pm | Rehearsal 4 | -- | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 05/03/2026 | 3:15pm | 4:00pm | -- | Rehearsal 4 | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 05/03/2026 | 4:00pm | 4:45pm | -- | -- | Rehearsal 4 | BBT Studios |
| Costume-fitting: TBA | |||||||
| -- | TBA | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | BBT Studios |
| BBT Uniform, Costume Items, Hair, and Makeup are expected to be performance-ready for all Full Call, Technical, and Dress Rehearsals. | |||||||
| Theater Week: Modified Youth Division class schedules and rehearsals, Monday, 05/11/2026–Sunday, 05/17/2026. Theater week rehearsals are mandatory. | |||||||
| Day | Date | Call | Dismissal | -- | Location | ||
| Monday | 05/11/2026 | TBA, hold: 4:00pm | TBA, hold: 7:00pm | Mandatory Full Call Rehearsal: Hair performance-ready, no Makeup | Mandatory Full Call Rehearsal: Hair performance-ready, no Makeup | Mandatory Full Call Rehearsal: Hair performance-ready, no Makeup | BBT Studios |
| Tuesday | 05/12/2026 | -- | -- | No class or rehearsal | -- | ||
| Wednesday | 05/13/2026 | -- | -- | No class or rehearsal | -- | ||
| Thursday | 05/14/2026 | TBA, hold: 4:00pm | TBA, hold: 6:00pm | Technical Rehearsal: Hair and Makeup performance-ready | Technical Rehearsal: Hair and Makeup performance-ready | Technical Rehearsal: Hair and Makeup performance-ready | Fourth Floor Lobby: Oakland Scottish Rite Center |
| Friday | 05/15/2026 | -- | -- | No class or rehearsal | -- | ||
| Saturday | 05/16/2026 | -- | -- | Ballet Ball Event: Level 1 dancers do not perform. |
Oakland Scottish Rite Center | ||
| Sunday | 05/17/2026 | TBA, Hold: 12:00pm | TBA, Hold: 7:00pm | Performance: 5:00pm | Performance: 5:00pm | Performance: 5:00pm | Fourth Floor Lobby: Oakland Scottish Rite Center |
| Performance Resources | |||||||
| Requirements: | [Hairstyle Guide] | [Makeup Guide] | Costume:
| [Theater Guide and Packing List] | |||
| General contact: info@berkeleyballet.org | |||||||
| Dancer inquiries; hair, makeup, backstage preparedness: School Director Courtney Henry: courtneyh@berkeleyballet.org | |||||||
| Box Office, Ticketing: tickets@berkeleyballet.org | [Ballet Ball Tickets] / [Spring Showcase Tickets] | ||||||
| Parent/Guardian Volunteering: Executive Director Ali Griffin: alitl@berkeleyballet.org | Volunteering List Link: TBA | ||||||
| Locations: BBT Studios: 1370 Tenth Street, Berkeley / Oakland Scottish Rite Center (OSRC): 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland | |||||||