2025–26 Season: Youth Division

Spring Showcase and Ballet Ball Performance Enrollment: Level 3

  • The Spring Performance Weekend includes the Ballet Ball (Saturday, 05/16/2026) and the Spring Showcase (Sunday, 05/17/2026). Youth Division Level 3 dancers participate in both the Ballet Ball and 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 3a, 3b
Absences: Participating dancers are permitted one absence from their schedule of four rehearsals. Theater week rehearsals are mandatory.
Enrollment: Level 3a : [Enroll] Level 3b : [Enroll]
Day Date Call Dismissal Level 3a Level 3b Location
In-Class Rehearsals: All dancers participate during their regular class time throughout March 2026.
Level 3a, 3b: (Saturdays: 02/28/2026, 03/07/2026, 03/14/2026, 03/21/2026)
Spring Break: No Youth Division classes or rehearsals, Monday, 03/30/2026–Sunday, 04/05/2026
Sunday 04/12/2026 2:15pm 3:00pm Rehearsal 1 -- BBT Studios
Sunday 04/12/2026 3:00pm 3:45pm -- Rehearsal 1 BBT Studios
Sunday 04/19/2026 2:15pm 3:00pm Rehearsal 2 -- BBT Studios
Sunday 04/19/2026 3:00pm 3:45pm -- Rehearsal 2 BBT Studios
Sunday 04/26/2026 2:15pm 3:00pm Rehearsal 3 -- BBT Studios
Sunday 04/26/2026 3:00pm 3:45pm -- Rehearsal 3 BBT Studios
Sunday 05/03/2026 2:15pm 3:00pm Rehearsal 4 -- BBT Studios
Sunday 05/03/2026 3:00pm 3:45pm -- 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, Saturday, 05/09/2026–Sunday, 05/17/2026. Theater week rehearsals are mandatory.
Day Date Call Dismissal -- Location
Saturday 05/09/2026 TBA, hold: 2:00pm TBA, hold: 7:00pm Mandatory Full Call Rehearsal: Hair performance-ready, no Makeup Mandatory Full Call Rehearsal: Hair performance-ready, no Makeup BBT Studios
Monday 05/11/2026 TBA, hold: 4:00pm TBA, hold: 8:00pm Mandatory Full Call Rehearsal: Hair performance-ready, no Makeup Mandatory Full Call Rehearsal: Hair performance-ready, no Makeup BBT Studios
Tuesday 05/12/2026 TBA, hold: 5:00pm TBA, hold: 8:00pm Technical Rehearsal: Hair and Makeup performance-ready Technical Rehearsal: Hair and Makeup performance-ready Fourth Floor Lobby: Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Wednesday 05/13/2026 -- -- No class or rehearsal --
Thursday 05/14/2026 TBA, hold: 4:00pm TBA, hold: 7:15pm 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 5:30pm TBA, hold: 8:45pm Ballet Ball Performance: 5:30pm Ballet Ball Performance: 5:30pm Fourth Floor Lobby: Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Sunday 05/17/2026 TBA, Hold: 12:00pm TBA, Hold: 7:00pm Spring Showcase Performance: 5:00pm Spring Showcase Performance: 5:00pm Fourth Floor Lobby: Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Performance Resources
Requirements: [Hairstyle Guide] [Makeup Guide] Costume:
  • BBT Uniform provided by dancer:
    1. Black Uniform Leotard and Black Bike Shorts OR Black Uniform T-Shirt and Black Bike Shorts
    2. Uniform Shoes matching the dancer’s skin tone
  • Dancers do not wear tights; no underwear is worn under leotards. Dancers may not wear any jewelry or nail polish.
[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