Littleton Ballet Academy

Pilates supplemental training can make a huge difference for dancers. Pilates provides core strength, increased flexibility, and most importantly a balanced musculature for injury prevention. But there’s more; dance can make a huge impact on dancers’ performance at all levels. Dance students and performers at all ages and levels can benefit from even just 1 hour of supplemental Pilates training per week.

6 ballet classes required per week. Tuition is monthly. If doing PTD, do not sign up for Wednesday class. This class is part of the Pre-Professional Division for the 2025-2026 academic year.

6 ballet classes required per week. Tuition is monthly. If doing PTD, do not sign up for Wednesday class. This class is part of the Pre-Professional Division for the 2025-2026 academic year.

5 ballet classes required per week. Tuition is monthly. This class is part of the Pre-Professional Division for the 2025-2026 academic year.

FIVE ballet classes highly recommended, FOUR required per week. Tuition is monthly.

FIVE ballet classes highly recommended, FOUR required per week. Tuition is monthly.

FOUR ballet classes required per week. Tuition is monthly.

FOUR ballet classes required per week. Tuition is monthly.

THREE ballet classes a week required. Tuition is monthly

TWO ballet classes a week required. Tuition is monthly

TWO ballet classes a week required. Tuition is monthly

ages 6 to 11. Dancers should be going into first grade. Tuition is monthly

If you are new to our school you must do a placement class first past Ballet 1. Please call (303) 794-6694 to schedule.

ages 5 to 7 going into kindergarten. Tuition is monthly

ages 4.5 to 6) Tuition is monthly

ages 3 to 4.5) Tuition is monthly

ages 18 months to 3.5 years with caregiver. Tuition is monthly

A 45-minute dance class led by a ballerina included in the Premium Package, which offers activities like dance games, ballet stories, crafts, and time for presents and cake.

A 30-minute dance class led by a ballerina as part of the Standard Package, featuring dance-related games or a craft, and also including party facilitation and setup.

A 30-minute dance class led by a ballerina included in the Basic Package, which lasts 30 minutes at Littleton Ballet Academy and accommodates up to 10 children.

Focuses on exercises designed to help stretch and strengthen a dancer's body. For dancers Ballet 3 and higher and is mandatory for dancers who are going on pointe or who are on pointe.

Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylized representation of traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries. Open to dancers in Ballet 6 and higher.

Contemporary dance is a genre of dance performance that developed during the mid-twentieth century and combines ballet, modern, jazz, and lyrical dance. Open to dancers in Ballet 3 and higher.

Musical theatre class introduces dancers to musical theatre-style dance. Open to dancers in Ballet 3 and higher.

Broad-spectrum of New York style jazz from lyrical to Fosse. Levels beginning to advanced starting at Ballet 1.

Broadway-style from beginning to advanced beginning at Ballet 1. Students typically spend three or more years in each level.

Variations classes are part of the comprehensive training offered in the Professional Training Division, allowing dancers to practice and refine solo or small group classical ballet excerpts.

Pas de Deux classes are included for dancers in Levels A and B within the Professional Training Division, focusing on partnering techniques and classical ballet repertoire.

Repertory classes are a key offering in the Professional Training Division, allowing dancers to learn and perform existing dance pieces, enhancing their artistry and technical proficiency.

Contemporary dance classes are provided within the Professional Training Division, offering specialized training opportunities. These classes aim to develop dancers with beautiful technique, artistry, and integrity.

Pointe classes are offered as part of the Professional Training Division's curriculum, designed for dancers aiming for specialized training. These classes contribute to developing beautiful technique, artistry, and integrity.

Daily ballet classes are a core component for dancers in the Professional Training Division, focusing on developing beautiful technique, artistry, and integrity. This class is included in the weekly tuition for all levels.

Pre-professional Class. Five classes per week are required, six recommended.

Advanced Class. Five classes per week are required.

Intermediate-advanced class. Five classes per week are required.

Additional open class option for Intermediate Division students.

Intermediate class, pointe level. Four Ballet 5B classes per week are required. Five classes per week are highly recommended.

Intermediate class, pointe level. Four Ballet 5A classes per week are required. Five classes per week are highly recommended.

Tap class option for summer.

Intermediate class, pointe level. Four Ballet 5A classes per week are required.

Intermediate class, beginning pointe level. Four Ballet 4B classes per week required, three for summer.

Intermediate class, pre-pointe level. Four Ballet 4A classes per week required.

Beginning-Intermediate class. Three ballet classes per week required. Leotard color: lavender (NO skirts).

Beginning class. Two ballet classes a week required. Leotard color: navy blue (NO skirts).

Beginning at age 6 (first grade). Basic ballet technique class. Leotard color: light blue (NO skirts).

Ages 5-7 years entering kindergarten or first grade. A one-hour class focusing on basic ballet, basic tap steps, and creative movement preparing the student for Ballet 1.

Ages 4.5-6 years. A one-hour class focusing on basic ballet, basic tap steps, and creative movement.

Ages 3-5 years. A 45-minute class with an emphasis on creative movement and basic ballet skills.

Ages 18 months to 3.5 years. A 45-minute class for children and a caretaker. No dress code is required but ballet shoes are helpful.

Ballet class is required for eligibility in The Nutcracker. Students must be in Ballet 2, 3, or 4 to be eligible, or Ballet 1 and invited to audition. More advanced dancers may be part of LYB and will be eligible. The class requires a good work ethic, good respectful behavior, and the ability to follow class directions.

Adult Punch Card 12 classes

Adult Punch Card 8 classes

Adult Punch Card 4 classes

Drop-in Class: $25 for adults

Semi-private coaching is available for dancers in Ballet 6, 7, 8, and invited dancers

Drop-in Class Rate

Add additional dance classes (Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, or Conditioning-when level permits) when taking one class per week

Add additional dance classes (Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, or Conditioning-when level permits) when taking unlimited ballet in the Primary, Intermediate, or Pre-Professional Divisions

Professional Training Division

Ballet 7 and 8

Ballet 6

Ballet 5A and 5B

Ballet 4A and 4B

Ballet 3

Ballet 2

Ballet Preparatory

Ballet 1 with unlimited ballet classes and either Beginning Tap or Jazz 1

Ballet 1

Pre-Ballet w/Tap 3 (1-hour class)

Pre-Ballet w/Tap 2 (1-hour class)

Pre-Ballet w/Tap 1 (beginning at age 3) (45-minute class)

Dance With Me (ages 18 months to 3.5 with caregiver) (45-minute class)

This class is designed for adults seeking to engage in dance activities, emphasizing clothing suitable for movement. While leotards and tights are recommended, dance skirts, yoga pants, or other comfortable attire are acceptable. Appropriate dance shoes specific to the class type should be worn. This class offers a welcoming environment for adult dancers of all levels.

This class focuses on building strength, flexibility, and core control through conditioning, stretching, and Pilates exercises. The dress code includes a leotard and tights, with t-shirts and shorts allowed over them. A yoga mat is also required for participation in these vital fitness-focused dance activities.

This tap dance class emphasizes rhythmic footwork and musicality. Students should wear a dress code leotard and tights, with t-shirts and shorts permitted over the leotard and tights. Beginning ladies and all men require flat tap shoes. Intermediate ladies need tap shoes with a small heel, and advanced ladies may wear any type of tap shoe, with heels required for performances.

This character dance class, open to Ballet 6, 7, and 8 students, focuses on theatrical and stylized movement. The required attire includes a dress code leotard, pink tights, a black character skirt that falls below the knee, and black character shoes. This class develops performance skills and stylistic versatility.

This contemporary dance class, suitable for Ballet 5, 6, 7, and 8 students, emphasizes expressive movement and modern techniques. Dancers should wear a dress code leotard and convertible tights worn rolled up. No shoes are required, but socks are optional. T-shirts and exercise pants may be worn over the leotard.

This dynamic class combines jazz technique with the performance demands of musical theatre. The dress code includes a leotard and tights, with full-length black jazz pants required for performances. Flat jazz shoes are mandatory for all students. T-shirts and shorts may be worn over the leotard and tights. No skirts or dresses are permitted in this class.

This ballet class for boys requires a white t-shirt, black tights or black bike shorts, and short white socks if needed. Black ballet shoes are mandatory, with split-sole shoes required after Ballet 1. This class focuses on the foundational and progressive techniques specific to male ballet dancers.

These advanced ballet classes are for dancers approximately ages 12-19, requiring a high level of technical proficiency and artistry. Dancers must wear a black leotard (without skirts), light pink-footed convertible tights, pink split-sole ballet shoes, pink pointe shoes, black character shoes, and a black character skirt. Bras should not be visible, and colored or clear plastic straps are prohibited. Colored leotards may be worn on Saturdays if all classes are attended that week. If any class is missed, it must be made up before colored leotards can be worn. Ballet 8 dancers may also wear a colored leotard on Wednesdays if all classes are attended. Hair must be in a ballet bun.

This advanced ballet class is for dancers approximately ages 11-18, demanding strong technique and stage presence. Dancers must wear an eggplant leotard (without skirts), light pink-footed convertible tights, pink split-sole ballet shoes, pink pointe shoes, black character shoes, and a black character skirt. Bras should not be visible, and colored or clear plastic straps are not allowed. Acceptable brands include Theatricals, Natalie, Body Wrappers, SoDanca, and Ainsliewear. Aubergine is acceptable for Lulli. Hair must be in a ballet bun. Colored leotards may be worn on Saturdays if all classes are attended that week.

This ballet class is for dancers approximately ages 11-17, requiring a hunter green or forest green leotard (without skirts), light pink-footed convertible tights, pink split-sole ballet shoes, and pink pointe shoes. Bras should not be visible, and colored or clear plastic straps are prohibited. Acceptable brands include Theatricals, Natalie, Body Wrappers, Capezio, Lulli, and Eurotard. Hair must be in a ballet bun.

This advanced ballet class is for dancers approximately ages 11-17, focusing on classical technique and artistry. Dancers must wear a burgundy leotard (without skirts), light pink-footed convertible tights, pink split-sole ballet shoes, and pink pointe shoes. Bras should not be visible, and colored or clear plastic straps are not allowed. Acceptable brands include Bloch, Body Wrappers, Capezio, Eurotard, Mirella, SoDanca, Natalie, Theatricals, Wine in Lulli, and Maroon in Wear Moi. Hair must be in a ballet bun.

Geared towards dancers approximately ages 8-17, this ballet class requires a candy pink leotard (without skirts), light pink-footed convertible tights, and pink split-sole ballet shoes. Bras should not be visible, and colored or clear plastic straps are prohibited. Pink pointe shoes are permitted only with teacher approval. Specific acceptable brands and colors for pointe shoes are listed: Dark Pink in SoDanca, Hot or Candy Pink in Capezio, Hot Pink or Berry in Bloch, Mauve in Mariia, Berry in Danz N Motion, Sachet Pink in Lulli, and Bright Pink in Natalie. Hair must be in a ballet bun.

This intermediate ballet class is for dancers approximately ages 8-17, focusing on refined technique. Dancers must wear a red leotard (without skirts), light pink-footed convertible tights, and pink split-sole ballet shoes. Bras should not show, and colored or clear plastic straps are not allowed. Acceptable shoe brands include SoDanca, Capezio, Bloch, Theatricals, Mariia, Wear Moi, DanzNMotion, Lulli, Natalie, and Eurotard. Hair should be in a ballet bun.

This ballet class is for dancers approximately ages 7-14, advancing their ballet training. Required attire includes a lavender leotard (without skirts), light pink-footed convertible tights, and pink split sole ballet shoes with an elastic strap. Acceptable shoe brands are Capezio, SoDanca, and Lulli. For Body Wrappers and Wear Moi, lilac is acceptable, but Bloch or Theatricals are not due to color variations. Hair should be in a ballet bun.

Designed for dancers approximately ages 6-12, this ballet class continues to develop technique and artistry. Students must wear a navy blue leotard (without skirts), light pink footed tights, and pink split sole ballet shoes with an elastic strap. Acceptable shoe brands include Bloch, Body Wrappers, SoDanca, Capezio, Eurotard, Mirella, Natalie, Lulli, and Theatricals.

This introductory ballet class is for students approximately ages 6-9, focusing on fundamental ballet technique. The dress code requires a light blue leotard (without skirts), light pink footed tights, and pink ballet shoes with an elastic strap. Acceptable brands for shoes include SoDanca, Mirella, Bloch, Capezio, Body Wrappers, Eurotard, Lulli, Natalie, and Theatricals. Hair must be in a ballet bun.

This ballet and tap class is suitable for children approximately ages 5-7, building upon the skills introduced in earlier levels. Dancers are required to wear a light pink leotard, plain light pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes with an elastic strap, and black tap shoes. No skirts are permitted, and hair must be styled in a bun.

This class is designed for young dancers approximately ages 3-7, focusing on foundational ballet techniques combined with tap steps. Required attire includes a light pink leotard, plain light pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes with an elastic strap, and black tap shoes. Hair should be maintained in a neat ponytail or a bun.

It is also acceptable to make up ANY class in a ballet or conditioning class of the appropriate level.

It is also acceptable to make up ANY class in a ballet or conditioning class of the appropriate level.

Students are encouraged to join at the beginning of the school year but may join anytime from August 18th to April 26th for dancers in the Primary, Intermediate, and Pre-Professional Divisions or anytime during the summer.

Students are encouraged to join at the beginning of the school year but may join anytime from August 18th to April 26th for dancers in the Primary, Intermediate, and Pre-Professional Divisions or anytime during the summer.

Students are encouraged to join at the beginning of the school year but may join anytime from August 18th to April 26th for dancers in the Primary, Intermediate, and Pre-Professional Divisions or anytime during the summer.

Sarah currently serves as Ballet Master/ Associate Choreographer for Wonderbound, a new American dance company based in Denver, CO. During her 15-year tenure as a company artist, she danced in and originated numerous Principal roles by award winning Artistic Director Garrett Ammon.

Mr. Mesropov is trained in the Vaganova method of ballet and character dance. Mr. Mesropov served on faculty at Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and was the Artistic Director of Ballet Royal Institute of Maryland where he choreographed and staged many productions including The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, La Bayadere, Giselle and annual gala concerts featuring principals from American Ballet Theatre.

Bryce teaches Ballet and Pas De Deux. He also coaches and performs as a guest artist with Littleton Youth Ballet.

Bryce teaches Ballet and Pas De Deux. He also coaches and performs as a guest artist with Littleton Youth Ballet.

There, she led national recruitment, coached classical and contemporary solos for YAGP, and taught ballet and pointe for the pre-professional Trainee Program. Her former students have gone on to dance with companies including Houston Ballet, Staatsballett Berlin, Kansas City Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, and Ballet West II, and to study at The John Cranko School, National Ballet School of Canada, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre, and European School of Ballet.

Francisco enjoys teaching ballet to students of all ages and has also coached and choreographed for a number of students in preparation for the Youth American Grand Prix, the Jackson IBC Competition, and ADC/IBC.

Hayley Marrinson started dancing at age of 5, in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, where she grew up. She continued dancing while in high school, including the yearly performances. She got her bachelor’s in early childhood education at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.

Marissa began dancing at the age of 4 at One Step Ahead Dance Studio in Lakewood, Colorado. From 2009-2015 she attended Denver School of the Arts as a dance major. In 2012, she began dancing at Littleton Dance Academy, training under Bobbie and Ali Jaramillo.

Talia Boresow began her ballet training at the Kansas City Ballet School from the age of 6 to the age of 10. During those years, she also attended the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) summer program.

Born in Cork, Ireland, Tracy started dancing at the age of 5 with Ballet Theatre Ireland. At the age of 11, she moved to London to train at The Royal Ballet School where she graduated from with a Trinity Diploma in 2007.

Born in Quito, Ecuador, Francisco moved to the United States at the age of 5 and began dancing in Louisville, KY at the age of 7. Francisco went on to train in New York at 16 and graduated from the School of American Ballet.

Emma began her dance training at 9 years old under Ali and Bobbie Jaramillo at Littleton Ballet Academy. During her time at Littleton Ballet Academy, she had the opportunity of performing the roles of Clara in The Nutcracker, the Mad Hatter in Alice and Wonderland, and Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

Bryce was born in Missouri and started his professional training at 12 at Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy in Laguna Hills, CA. In the summer of 2011, he attended School of American Ballet, then was asked to stay for the Winter Term program from 2011-2012.

Karina began dancing at 3 years old under the tutelage of Irina Hamilton with Soul Motion Underground. She continued her training with Ali and Bobbie Jaramillo at Littleton Ballet Academy where she had the privilege of performing the roles of Clara in The Nutcracker, the Sprite in Cinderella, and Ozma in The Wizard of Oz.

Adrianne is an award-winning musical theatre performer and choreographer. LA credits include being a two-time Scenie Award and ITL Award winner for her performances in Chicago and Born Yesterday. She recently performed Cassie in A Chorus Line at Sierra Repertory Theatre, performed several supporting roles at the Candlelight Theatre, Sheila in A Chorus Line at Centerstage in Fontana and danced professionally in a contemporary dance company in Orange County.

Erin has over 30 years of dance experience. She began her training of Ballet in Northern California, at a Balanchine based studio. During those early years she traveled around the state receiving numerous scholarships to master classes and summer intensive programs.

Jamie has had ten years of dance training with teachers at LBA but her first love is figure skating. She has had 21years of figure skating experience in Free Skating, Ice Dance, Moves in the Field, and Synchronized Skating.

Sarah Tallman was born and raised in Greeley, Colorado. A once small town with an unusually prolific number of passionate teachers, her early training not only pushed her through the rigors of classical ballet but also exposed her to music and theatrics.

Slava is from Baku, Azerbaijan and graduated from the Baku Academy of Ballet. He was a soloist with the Azerbaijan Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet, Moscow Festival Ballet, Ballet South and Colorado Ballet. Mr. Mesropov is trained in the Vaganova method of ballet and character dance.

Debra has been teaching and performing in Colorado for over thirty years. She has a B.A. with honors in Dance from York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has been a principal dancer with the Jackson Ballet, Colorado Ballet, David Taylor Dance Theatre, and other local companies around the state.

Lorita is originally from New Zealand. She was trained in both the Royal Academy of Dancing syllabus and the Russian Vaganova system. In her 20-year professional stage career, she danced with the Berlin Ballet, Boston Ballet, Atlanta Ballet and International Ballet Rotaru and has been a guest dancer with many companies.

This class is for individuals aged 13 years and older with no prior experience in ballet.

Designed for students aged 6 to 12 years who are entering first grade or higher and have no previous ballet experience.

This class is for 5 to 6 year olds who are entering kindergarten and have previous experience in pre-ballet and tap.

Aimed at children aged 4.5 to 6 years, this class continues the exploration of pre-ballet skills alongside tap dance.

This class is for children aged 3 to 4.5 years, introducing foundational ballet movements combined with tap techniques.

This class is designed for children between 18 months and 3.5 years old, focusing on early movement and parent-child interaction.

We believe that all students can benefit greatly from dance training and we encourage all of our students to work at their highest potential.

Our dancers have the option to take unlimited ballet classes and often have additional dance forms included in monthly tuition which provides for dance opportunities without hefty fees.

Reformer sessions can be added to the Professional Training Division's schedule, providing supplementary training opportunities for dedicated dancers.

Pre-Professional Division students have the opportunity to perform in Littleton Youth Ballet's beautiful professionally presented production of The Nutcracker. Rehearsals for some dancers, Ballet 4B and higher, may occur on Friday evenings, and our advanced dancers also rehearse on Tuesday evenings. Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, September 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.

Ballet 5B students have the opportunity to perform in Littleton Youth Ballet's beautiful professionally presented production of The Nutcracker. Rehearsals for some dancers, Ballet 4B and higher, may occur on Friday evenings, and our advanced dancers also rehearse on Tuesday evenings. Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, September 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.

Ballet 5A students have the opportunity to perform in Littleton Youth Ballet's beautiful professionally presented production of The Nutcracker. Rehearsals for some dancers, Ballet 4B and higher, may occur on Friday evenings, and our advanced dancers also rehearse on Tuesday evenings. Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, September 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.

Ballet 4B students have the opportunity to perform in Littleton Youth Ballet's beautiful professionally presented production of The Nutcracker. Rehearsals for some dancers, Ballet 4B and higher, may occur on Friday evenings, and our advanced dancers also rehearse on Tuesday evenings. Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, September 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.

(ballet or character)

(contemporary and pas de deux)

(includes contemporary and pas de deux)

OR

(mandatory)

(pointe)

(pointe)

(pointe) OR (pointe)

pointe (mandatory)

must take the class before

(must take class before)

(add-on optional)

(add-on optional)

Rehearsal for Storybook Ballet begin for dancers in these ballet levels.

Nutcracker rehearsals begin for these specified ballet levels.

(pointe)

Ballet 4A students have the opportunity to perform in Littleton Youth Ballet's beautiful professionally presented production of The Nutcracker. Rehearsals for our youngest children are on Saturday afternoons, sometime between 2:00 to 6:30 pm. Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, September 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.

Primary students have the opportunity to perform in Littleton Youth Ballet's beautiful professionally presented production of The Nutcracker. Rehearsals for our youngest children are on Saturday afternoons, sometime between 2:00 to 6:30 pm. Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, September 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.

Pre-Ballet students have the opportunity to perform in Littleton Youth Ballet's beautiful professionally presented production of The Nutcracker. Rehearsals for our youngest children are on Saturday afternoons, sometime between 2:00 to 6:30 pm. Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, September 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.

(includes pointe)-mandatory

mandatory (pointe)

mandatory (pointe)

(pointe)

(pointe)

(pointe) (optional for dancers in PTD)

(pointe) (optional for dancers in PTD)

Specialized workshops are periodically offered to students in the Professional Training Division, providing exposure to different styles, choreographers, and artistic perspectives to further their development.

In addition, we offer a variety of dance camps along with regular classes in the summer to supplement a young dancer’s development.

In addition, we offer a variety of dance camps along with regular classes in the summer to supplement a young dancer’s development.