Berkeley Ballet Theater 2024 Summer Programs
Berkeley Ballet Theater Artistic Director Robin Dekkers, Rehearsal Director Kaori Ogasawara, and dancers from the Youth Division, photography by Natalia Perez
June Pre-Ballet Division Ballet Classes (Ages 2.5-7):
If you are new to BBT, please reach out to School Manager Jenna Marie at jennam@berkeleyballet.org. Pre-Ballet dancers must meet the minimum age by the first day of class.
We Dance Together, Creative Movement, and Pre-Ballet sessions
June Youth Division Ballet Classes (Ages 7-10):
Placement is required for BBT’s Youth Division programming. If you are new to BBT, please reach out to School Manager Jenna Marie at jennam@berkeleyballet.org to schedule a placement class for your dancer. 2023–24 Season Youth Division dancers, please enroll in your current (2023–24 Season) Youth Division Level.
Summer Classes: Youth Division Introduction to Level 1 (Ages 7–9)
Summer Classes: Youth Division Level 1 (Ages 8–10)
June Youth Division Dance Film Workshop (Ages 10-16):
Placement is required for BBT’s Youth Division programming. If you are new to BBT, please reach out to School Manager Jenna Marie at jennam@berkeleyballet.org to schedule a placement class for your dancer. 2023–24 Season Youth Division dancers, please enroll in your current (2023–24 Season) Youth Division Level.
Dance Film Workshop: Youth Division Levels 2–3 (Ages ~10–13)
Dance Film Workshop: Youth Division Levels 4–6 (Ages ~13–16)
June Post:workshop 2 Contemporary Dance Workshop (Ages 13-21):
Placement is required for BBT’s Youth Division programming. If you are new to BBT, please reach out to School Manager Jenna Marie at jennam@berkeleyballet.org to schedule a placement class for your dancer. 2023–24 Season Youth Division dancers, please enroll in your current (2023–24 Season) Youth Division Level.
Post:workshop 2: Youth Division Level 7 (Ages ~13–16)
Post:workshop 2: Youth Division Level 8–9 (Ages ~16–21)
July - August Pre-Season Preparatory Ramp-Up Sessions: (Ages 7-15)
Placement is required for BBT’s Youth Division programming. If you are new to BBT, please reach out to School Manager Jenna Marie at jennam@berkeleyballet.org to schedule a placement class for your dancer. 2023–24 Season Youth Division dancers, please enroll in your current (2023–24 Season) Youth Division Level.
Youth Division Pre-Season Ramp-Up: Introduction to Level 1 and Level 1 (~Ages 7–10)
Youth Division Pre-Season Ramp-Up: Youth Division Levels 2–3 (~Ages 10–13)
Youth Division Pre-Season Ramp-Up: Youth Division Levels 4–5 (~Ages 13–15)
Adult Open Division (Ages 13+):
BBT’s Adult Open Division offers ongoing weekly classes at all levels designed for dancers to begin at any time.