Classical Ballet of Mobile - Dance studio in Mobile, Alabama
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Classical Ballet of Mobile

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4621 SpringHill Avenue

Mobile, Alabama 36608

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
69 programs

About Classical Ballet of Mobile

Classical Ballet of Mobile, located in Mobile, Alabama, is dedicated to fostering a deep and enduring love for dance through exceptional training and artistic distinction. Offering a comprehensive dance education for all ages and levels, the studio emphasizes classical ballet while expanding artistic horizons. Their programs cater to young children in Petite Dancer Classes (ages 3-6) and Academy Classes (ages 6-19), as well as dedicated Adult Classes for those 19 and older. The curriculum is firmly rooted in the traditional classical ballet syllabus, ensuring structured progression with classes like pre-pointe and pointe work, and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) for enhanced strength and alignment. Beyond ballet, students can explore Contemporary dance, Horton Technique, jazz, Zumba, and barre classes. The faculty comprises highly experienced professionals, including Artistic Advisor Olivia MacKinnon, Academy Director Regine Metayer, and dedicated instructors Zoey Banell, Elizabeth Catranis, Dana Schaub, Maggie Boudreaux, Emily Walton, Caroline Hollingsworth, Pamela Thompson, Mary Thomas MacKinnon, Tim Fox, Kelley Ann Mitchell, Brennan Smith, Lilli Etheredge, Jory Edmonds, Katherine Thompson, and the late Artistic Director Winthrop Corey. Valuable performance opportunities are integral, with academy, company, and various performance initiatives, including productions like "Clara's Nutcracker Adventure" and "Ballet en Blanc," and a Spring Showcase. Classical Ballet of Mobile also offers Acrobatics training, nurturing the whole child and cultivating a lifelong appreciation for the art of dance in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Styles offered at Classical Ballet of Mobile

Programs from Classical Ballet of Mobile

69 programs available

Classes

MACKINNON SUMMER INTENSIVE 2026

Train with professional ballerinas from the New York City Ballet in an exclusive one-week intensive designed to elevate your technique, artistry, and performance skills! Join CBM’s Artistic Ballet Advisor Olivia MacKinnon and Guest Faculty member Mary Thomas MacKinnon for daily technique classes, pointe work, and choreography sessions, inspired by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. The week will conclude with an optional in-studio showing for loved ones. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to train under world-class ballerinas providing a week of exceptional training, mentorship, and growth in an inspiring and challenging environment.

Summer 2026
Ballet & Etiquette
$250.00

Brush up on ballet skills in your favorite princess frills while also learning how to sit, sip, and move with grace and poise.

June 8-12 and/or July 27-31
Adult Classes

Grace in Motion: A Ballet Initiative Program

Petite Dancer Classes

Academy Classes

Adult Ballet

Adult Ballet. Please refer to our Adult Dance page for more details. We hope our students are inspired to be fully committed to their ballet training in order to achieve their highest potential. Ballet class is a wonderful path to a healthy lifestyle and will bring grace and poise to all students. Every student is welcome and valued!

Adult Classes

Adult Classes for ages 19+. We hope our students are inspired to be fully committed to their ballet training in order to achieve their highest potential. Ballet class is a wonderful path to a healthy lifestyle and will bring grace and poise to all students. Every student is welcome and valued!

Grace in Motion: A Ballet Initiative Program

Grace in Motion: A Ballet Initiative Program. We hope our students are inspired to be fully committed to their ballet training in order to achieve their highest potential. Ballet class is a wonderful path to a healthy lifestyle and will bring grace and poise to all students. Every student is welcome and valued!

Petite Dancer Classes
$75.00

Petite Dancer Classes for ages 3-6. We hope our students are inspired to be fully committed to their ballet training in order to achieve their highest potential. Ballet class is a wonderful path to a healthy lifestyle and will bring grace and poise to all students. Every student is welcome and valued!

Academy Classes
1 hour / $ 85 2 hours / $130 2.5 - 3 hours / $160 3.5 - 4 hours / $190 4.5 - 5 hours / $220 5.5 - 6 hours $240 6.5 - 7 hours / $265 7.5 - 8 hours / $290 8.5 - 9 hours / $325 9.5 - 10 hours / $350 11+ hours / $375

Academy Classes for ages 6+. We hope our students are inspired to be fully committed to their ballet training in order to achieve their highest potential. Ballet class is a wonderful path to a healthy lifestyle and will bring grace and poise to all students. Every student is welcome and valued!

Acro Workshop

Back HOME Acro Workshop January 17-18, 2026. We hope our students are inspired to be fully committed to their ballet training in order to achieve their highest potential. Ballet class is a wonderful path to a healthy lifestyle and will bring grace and poise to all students. Every student is welcome and valued!

Jan 17-18, 2026
Drop-in class
$25.00

Beginning Ballet

Beginning Ballet adults welcome for introductory lessons in the fine art of ballet to build lean muscle, improve balance, and feel beautiful.

Pointe & Variations

Pointe & Variations classes for adults seeking a greater challenge in their classical dance enrichment.

Adult Ballet, Pointe, Variations & Stretching

Academy Level 4 ballet and pointe classes

Additional ballet and pointe classes for Academy 5 students.

1 Contemporary – 1 hr (Optional but strongly advised)

Contemporary dance class for Academy 5 students.

1 hr
1 Variations – 1 hr

Variations class for Academy 5 students.

1 hr
2 Pointe Classes – 1 hr 45 min

Two pointe classes for Academy 5 students.

1 hr 45 min
1 Conditioning – 45 min (Optional but strongly advised)

Conditioning class for Academy 5 students.

45 min
1 PBT – 45 min

Progressing Ballet Technique class for Academy 5 students.

45 min
3 Ballet Classes – 3.5 hrs

Three ballet classes for Academy 5 students.

3.5 hrs
1 Contemporary – 1 hr (Optional but strongly advised)

Contemporary dance class for Academy 4 students.

1 hr
1 Variations – 1 hr

Variations class for Academy 4 students.

1 hr
2 Pointe Classes – 1.5 hrs

Two pointe classes for Academy 4 students.

1.5 hrs
1 Conditioning – 45 min (Optional but strongly advised)

Conditioning class for Academy 4 students.

45 min
1 PBT – 45 min

Progressing Ballet Technique class for Academy 4 students.

45 min
3 Ballet Classes – 3 hrs 45 min

Three ballet classes for Academy 4 students.

3 hrs 45 min
1 Contemporary – 1 hr (Optional but strongly advised)

Contemporary dance class for Academy 3 students.

1 hr
1 Pre-Pointe – 1 hr

Pre-pointe class for Academy 3 students.

1 hr
1 Conditioning – 45 min (Optional but strongly advised)

Conditioning class for Academy 3 students.

45 min
1 Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) – 45 min

Progressing Ballet Technique class for Academy 3 students.

45 min
2 Ballet Classes – 2 hrs 45 min

Two ballet classes for Academy 3 students.

2 hrs 45 min
1 Stretch & Strength for Young Dancers – 1 hr (Optional)

Stretch and strength class for young dancers.

1 hr
2 Ballet Classes – 2 hrs

Two ballet classes for Academy 2 students.

2 hrs
1 Stretch & Strength for Young Dancers – 1 hr (Optional )

Stretch and strength class for young dancers.

1 hr
1 Ballet – 1 hr

Ballet class for Academy 1 students.

1 hr
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)

A 45 minute revolutionary conditioning program that uses exercise balls, resistance bands, and focused movements to develop a dancer’s strength, alignment, and muscle memory. This class targets core stability, hip alignment, turnout control, and safe flexibility, making it the perfect complement to ballet training. Ideal for dancers of all levels, PBT helps students understand the “why” behind each movement, giving them the tools to improve posture, balance, and control—both in and out of the studio.

45 min
Level 5 Ballet

Multiple technique and pointe classes to propel dancers into a pre-professional mindset, encouraging auditioning for the Company.

Level 4 Ballet

Multiple technique and pointe classes to reinforce proper alignment, continued strengthening of the lower body, and command of the body on and off pointe.

Level 3 Ballet

Technique classes to reinforce the fundamentals of ballet along with a footwork-focused class to strengthen arches and ankles in preparation for pointe work in future dance training.

Level 2 Ballet

Technique classes to foster a love of the classical art, reinforce the foundational recognition of basic ballet terminology, discover the body’s center of rotation and balance, and solidify self-discipline and respect.

Level 1 Ballet

Technique classes to foster a love of the classical art, establish a foundational recognition of basic ballet terminology, improve balance and dexterity, as well as self-discipline and respect.

Adult Classes

Classes for adults.

Grace in Motion: A Ballet Initiative Program

A ballet initiative program.

Petite Dancer Classes

Classes for young dancers.

Academy Classes

Superb classical training for dancers age 6 - 19. The Academy is where students ages 6 - 19 begin learning the fundamentals of traditional classical ballet, including proper posture, placement, technique, and artistic expression. The Academy is the progression of dance education following Petite Dancer studies. Both ladies AND gentlemen are called to the dance. Learn about our male danseurs’ Boys Ballet opportunities. And discover the benefits of dancing with Classical Ballet of Mobile. Academy Level requires at least one (1) ballet class per week. Non-CBM Students are welcome to audition for our performances. If accepted, they are required to enroll in at least one (1) weekly ballet class at CBM.

Academy 1

November 5
Pilates
$15.00

A full-body workout designed to strengthen your core, improve posture, and increase flexibility. Move mindfully through controlled exercises and gentle stretches that leave you feeling energized and stronger—perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to get moving.

Friday 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Ballet
$15.00

A beginner-friendly ballet class that’s all about fun, grace, and movement. Learn the basics of ballet while improving balance, coordination, and flexibility in a relaxed, welcoming environment—no dance experience required!

Friday 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Petite Ballet 3

March 24
Petite Ballet

August 18
Petite Ballet 2

March 14
The Company & Academy Students

Performance of “Clara’s Enchanted Dream” at Lois Jean Delaney Auditorium, Murphy High School.

Saturday 1:00 p.m.
ACADEMY SPRING PERFORMANCE

Performance at Lois Jean Delaney Auditorium, Murphy High School.

Saturday 1:30 p.m.
PETITE BALLET SPRING PERFORMANCE

Performance at Lois Jean Delaney Auditorium, Murphy High School.

Saturday 10:00 a.m.
Petite Ballet Dancers

Performance of “Clara’s Nutcracker Adventure” at Lois Jean Delaney Auditorium, Murphy High School.

Saturday 10:00 a.m.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASS

Spark imagination. Build coordination. Dance with joy! This delightful 45-minute class is designed especially for our youngest dancers as they take their first steps into the world of dance. Through music, movement games, and imaginative play, little ones explore basic motor skills, rhythm, balance, and body awareness.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Adult Ballet

August 14
Ballet
$85.00

Ballet classes focus on gentle stretching, posture improvement, balance training, breathing deeper, and grace of movement using traditional ballet technique.

Thursday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Academy 2 (Thursday Class)

Thursday 3:45-4:45
COMPANY AUDITION

Audition for Company roles for ages 10-12 and 13+ at Classical Ballet of Mobile Studio.

May 19, 2026
Petite Ballet
$75.00

Preparatory ballet movement where students learn proper classroom etiquette, coordination, musicality, spatial awareness and much more! Boys and girls are invited to dance with us for the joy of the art in “Petite Ballet” classes. Ballet classes stretch a child’s imagination as they dance to classical music.

Tuesday 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Petite Ballet 1

Tuesday 3:45-4:30
Core Strength Flow
$75.00

A blend of Pilates, Barre and Yoga, this class is designed to strengthen, lengthen and center your body. You will build deep core stability through Pilates, improve functional strength through barre-inspired movement, and restore balance with mindful yoga flow. It is a low-impact, yet powerful class designed to hep you improve posture, flexibility and strength. Suitable for all levels, this class will leave you feeling energized, grounded and refreshed.

Tuesday 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Academy 2 (Wednesday Class)

Wednesday 3:45-4:45

Workshops

Acro Workshop

Jan 17-18, 2026
Acro Workshop

Back HOME Acro Workshop (Jan 17-18, 2026)

Jan 17-18, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Classical Ballet of Mobile?

Call Classical Ballet of Mobile at (251) 410-4477 or visit https://www.classicalballetmobile.org/.

Does Classical Ballet of Mobile offer morning classes?

Yes, Classical Ballet of Mobile has morning availability. Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

What are Classical Ballet of Mobile's hours?

Classical Ballet of Mobile is open Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

What city is Classical Ballet of Mobile in?

Classical Ballet of Mobile is in Mobile, Alabama.

Does Classical Ballet of Mobile have Saturday classes?

Yes, Classical Ballet of Mobile is open Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.