Alameda Ballet Academy

Take a break from the approaching holiday rush—join our Adult Ballet Series for stress relief, wellness, and a spark of creativity this season. No tights or tutus required—just a desire to move, breathe, and feel good.

Intermediate & Advanced Ballet Intensives for our older dancers. Our intensives (hosted by Oakland Ballet) build upon the foundations of classical ballet technique, as well as other styles of dance.

Half-Day Theme Camps for the littlest ballerina and beginning ballet dancers.

Julie Lowe, the Artistic Associate Director of Menlowe Ballet, brings over 30 years of professional dance experience to our adult ballet program. A former principal dancer with Oakland Ballet for more than a decade, Julie’s expertise and passion for ballet create a dynamic and inspiring environment for adult students at all levels. Her classes offer a unique blend of fun, support, and safety, allowing dancers to pursue their passion for ballet in a welcoming atmosphere where every student can thrive.

This class is for adults accompanying younger children in the Dance With Me program, encouraging participation and a shared experience of movement.

Ballet classes designed for male dancers, focusing on strength, technique, and artistry specific to male roles and movements in classical ballet.

A ballet class specifically tailored for teenagers, offering a comprehensive curriculum that builds upon fundamental techniques and artistic expression.

This class focuses on partnering techniques in ballet, teaching dancers how to safely and artistically support and dance with a partner.

Specialized training focused on the technique and artistry of dancing en pointe, building strength and control necessary for this advanced form of ballet.

This elite level is for highly advanced dancers, by invitation, encompassing comprehensive technique, pointe work, contemporary, and repertoire classes.

An advanced ballet class for dedicated dancers, requiring invitation, focusing on demanding technique, performance quality, and preparation for pointe work.

This level delves deeper into classical ballet technique, emphasizing strength, flexibility, and artistic expression through challenging barre and center work.

Students in this class continue to refine their ballet technique, introducing more complex steps and combinations while focusing on musicality and artistry.

This level builds upon pre-ballet concepts, focusing on developing proper technique, posture, and coordination through structured ballet exercises.

A foundational ballet class for young children, introducing basic ballet terminology, positions, and creative movement in a fun and engaging environment.

This class is designed for young dancers and their guardians to explore movement and music together, fostering an early connection to dance.

Saturday classes for the littlest ballerina and beginning ballet dancers.

4 weeks - Week of July 20 through week of August 10

6 weeks - Week of June 1 through week of July 6

6 weeks - Week of April 6 through week of May 18 *No classes Week of April 13

6 weeks - Week of February 23 through week of March 30

6 weeks - Week of January 5 through week of February 9

6 weeks - Week of October 27 through week of December 8

6 weeks - Week of September 8 through week of October 13

Our fun themed camps for little ones explore a different classical ballet each week.

Our fun themed camps for little ones explore a different classical ballet each week.

Our fun themed camps for little ones explore a different classical ballet each week.

Join us this July for three enchanting weeks of dance-filled fun —choose 1, 2, or go all in for all 3 weeks! Each week, dancers will step into the spotlight with a new beloved ballet: Sleeping Beauty , Swan Lake , and La Fille Mal Gardée ! Campers will enjoy a daily ballet class, ignite their imaginations through creative movement games, and bring the magic to life with hands-on crafts. They’ll also learn fun facts about ballet history, master French ballet terms, and explore what makes their dancing bodies so amazing.

Join us this July for three enchanting weeks of dance-filled fun —choose 1, 2, or go all in for all 3 weeks! Each week, dancers will step into the spotlight with a new beloved ballet: Sleeping Beauty , Swan Lake , and La Fille Mal Gardée ! Campers will enjoy a daily ballet class, ignite their imaginations through creative movement games, and bring the magic to life with hands-on crafts. They’ll also learn fun facts about ballet history, master French ballet terms, and explore what makes their dancing bodies so amazing.

Join us this July for three enchanting weeks of dance-filled fun —choose 1, 2, or go all in for all 3 weeks! Each week, dancers will step into the spotlight with a new beloved ballet: Sleeping Beauty , Swan Lake , and La Fille Mal Gardée ! Campers will enjoy a daily ballet class, ignite their imaginations through creative movement games, and bring the magic to life with hands-on crafts. They’ll also learn fun facts about ballet history, master French ballet terms, and explore what makes their dancing bodies so amazing.